Chapter 8: Hello Leo, Bye Leo.
"so she's dead?"
Leo asked with a little curiosity in his eyes.
"I dunno. Mum didn't say anything about it anymore. She was always so agitated though so I didn't bother asking," Nancy responded sulking.
"Well, that's a pity."
Leo's full attention still hadn't returned to Nancy. She noticed, and boy! Was it annoying.
"I don't get the big deal. Why are you concerned about what happens to Regina? You never treated her right. Even now, you're still cheating on her with me." Nancy bit out, the jealousy smearing all over her face.
"You're a whiny wuss Nancy. Would you just shut up? "
Leo really was rude. I don't even understand how I fell in love with him. Right. I do. It was way back in high school. He was the only guy that wasn't mean to me and that just threw me off balance of all rationality.
"Don't talk to me like that, Leo. I'm gonna tell my mum, and you're gonna be sorry."
Leo was mocking her as she spoke. His mind was still fixated on me. "Well, you're right. It doesn't matter what happens to Regina. So...where were we?"
He scooped Nancy from the floor and laid her in his bed. He took off his shirt, while Nancy pulled off her bra. He saw her breasts and smacked his lips. "You've got the body of a goddess!"
He exclaimed.
Nancy enjoyed the compliment, but a part of her hated it. Which brought her to the question that ruined the moment. Nancy began by letting her countenance fall.
"I always wondered why you started sleeping with me. I hate my stepsis, but I admit that she's prettier than me." She started sulking again.
Leo rolled his eyes in disgust.
"Don't start with this, Nancy. You'll ruin the mood. In fact, it's ruined already. Just leave right now."
"Of course, it's ruined! That's all I'm good for to you. Your bed warmer. You only started doing this with me 'cause Regina wouldn't let you sleep with her!"
"Nancy, get out or I swear!" He was already threatening.
"Fine! I'll go! But don't you even think of calling me up when you're sex-starved!"
"Don't forget your bloody bra."
After Nancy left, he fell flat on the bed.
"I'm actually sick of all this bullshit. I gotta know what's happening with Regina."
"Yes? Dre."
"You didn't tell us you were coming along with a damsel."
"That's for me to retain, and for you to ignore."
"We have a meeting with the Top Boss. It's concerning the matter with George. I'm guessing that's...his daughter?"
"Yeah? "
"Don't act tough with me, Lane. You know what you ought to do to double-crossers."
"You don't get to command me, Jean Dre. I couldn't care less that you just got named a Boss. I am above you."
"Are you?"
"Don't tempt me. Get the hell out."
Gray hung up. Perhaps it was a wrong move, bringing me along to the party, worse still, letting everyone know who I was. He was supposed to go with Sasha. Everyone knew Sasha. She'd been with him for at least 3 years. Truly, he'd gotten somewhat fond of Sasha at some point. But, my presence completely erased whatever fondness he'd felt toward Sasha.
"Lucas, have you replaced the security personnel?"
"Yes sir."
"Never let anyone sneak past you. You're gonna make me appear weak. I like you a little, Lucas. Don't push me."
"Yes sir."
Lucas rarely appeared before Gray. They always communicated through the covert earpieces. Lucas always seemed skippy and happy to obey Gray's commands. He was like his right-hand man. Through Lucas, Gray gave orders. But I wonder how they met. Who occupied this position before Lucas? Or did they go way back? So many questions.
"Come in."
It was Gray that knocked on my door and he slowly walked into my room. His presence alarmed me. I hadn't gotten over our moment the previous night. I was red all over, incapable of looking at him.
"I'm...uh...I didn't."
I started talking, with no coherent sentence to make. His face looked blank and unfriendly.
"Your father did a very bad thing."
Oh, right. That's what we're talking about today. I'd almost forgotten the stronger part of the reasons I was here.
"Y-yes it...was..."
"You're actually supposed to die."
Terror shot through my eyes. My chest rose in fear. Surely, Gray noticed.
"What do you want to do about it?"
I was surprised at the bold question I asked. Was Gray going to come over and smack me??
"I'll let you live. But you have to be of good use to me. "
His words made me feel so much relief. Okay then!
"Let's see! I can cook, I can clean! I can-"
The strange look he shot me made me break off my lame speech.
"You... can warm my bed." He said.
I gasped but somehow I wasn't that surprised. Suddenly, my phone rang.
"Who is that?"
"I-I don't know, I don't have any new numbers stored on the phone you got me. I don't know how this person got my digits."
"Pick it up."
I swallowed and did exactly what I was commanded.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Angel."
No way. It couldn't be. Was this really him? But how did he get my...
"Leo.."
I said, totally forgetting that Gray was right in the room with me.
"Give it to me."
Gray commanded, and I was in no position to decline. Like a controlled human, I gave him the phone.
"Leo, is it? Let's get one thing straight. This is the last time you'll call this number. She belongs to me now and I don't like sharing what's mine and mine alone. If you value your life, you'll heed my words."
I was stunned. Gray sounded like a wicked vampire. I was impressed but also scared. This was Leo. My heart still yearned for Leo and this signal was sending him away. I was about to make amends with Leo before the whole craze happened. Hmm. What was I saying though? Everything about my life had changed. What was the guarantee that I'd still be alive the following week? What was the guarantee about anything??
"You ... shouldn't have done that,"
I said as I swallowed.
"You haven't the slightest idea, of the future I've created for you. But you should be careful how you run your mouth."
He came closer to me and stroked my hair.
"I don't like these large gowns that you wear. I like you to look sexy for me. Always."
He bent over and put his nose to my neck.
"Dandelions. They're my favorite flowers."
He slowly walked around me and stood behind me.
"I wonder...what is it about you that pulls me?.."
His hands began at my laps until they climbed up to my waist and boobs.
"There's a fire you set to my being...you... you're like a pet. A pet I get to play with when I'm choked up by the realities of my world. You're my plaything."
It wasn't just him. No one had ever touched me like this, and the first person that was doing it opened me to a brand new experience. The kiss from last night sent sparks flying in every part of me. And right now, he was causing my lady parts to tingle. Was this even possible?
His hands rammed all around me, tearing at every nerve of pleasure and I was deeply lost. Suddenly, the smooth ride ended. I didn't even notice that my eyes were closed.
"Yes. That's how I like it. You're exactly where I want you to be.."
He left my room while I was dumbfounded.
My lady parts were feeling moist. What was that..?
"Gray..." I whispered.