Chapter 21: Chapter 21

I woke up with an arm around my waist. I turned around and saw Sean sleeping peacefully. His lips parted slightly making him looked a few years younger. I put my hand against his cheek and his eyes opened instantly, giving me a weak smile when he realized it was me.

He closed his eyes and let out a slight groan before opening his eyes again. "Good morning, baby girl", he said in his morning voice, and damn it sounded sexy.

"Morning too", I pecked his lips lightly but then he pressed his lip deeper into mine

"Sean, morning breath", I whined, pushing him away.

"I don't care, baby. Let me kiss you", he laughed moving closer to me but I managed to move and stood out of the bed, running to the bathroom.

I heard him grumbled and I giggled as I closed the bathroom door. I grabbed the toothpaste and put some on the toothbrush then began brushing my teeth. I spit the rest of the toothpaste and rinsed my mouth.

When I got back to the room, Sean was nowhere to be seen. I saw the bedroom door was open and thought he must be downstairs.

I walked slowly almost tiptoed and when I reached downstairs, I smelled something good coming from the kitchen. I peeked my head a little and saw Sean was cooking something, his back facing me and I noticed a brunette girl maybe around my age sitting on one of the chairs playing with her phone. Her back facing me as well.

"Can you cook faster? I'm starving", the girl whined putting her phone down.

"Well, who's fault is that for not eating dinner?", Sean grumbled as he grabbed a plate and put the food on it.

"How can I eat when I have an annoying customer that wants her dress to be done in a day? I swear that girl is crazy not to mention she's so demanding", she complained and I heard Sean chuckled deeply.

The girl grabbed a spoon and threw it to Sean, hitting his head in the process. "What the hell", Sean turned around looking pissed then stopped when he saw me.

"Valerie", he said making the girl turned around and I could finally look at her face. She was pretty with round blue eyes staring at me curiously.

"Valerie, meet my sister, Georgina. Georgina, this is Valerie, my girlfriend", Sean said putting his arm around my shoulder. Georgina's mouth was opened and scanned me from head to toe then she stood up and walked towards me.

"Hi, I'm Georgina. But you can call me Georgie", she smiled showing her pearly whites then she turned to Sean and hit his bicep.

"Ow, what's that for?", Sean rubbed where she hit him.

"You jerk, you didn't tell me you have a girlfriend?", she put her hands on her hips.

"Does she know what you do?", she asked Sean.

Sean rolled his eyes. "Yes, can you stop now?"

She rolled her eyes. "Anyway, how long have you guys been dating? I hope my stupid brother treats you right", she took my hands.

"Um, we're kind of just got back together", I said shyly, feeling not comfortable with the topic.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. What did he do? He didn't hurt you right?", her eyes widen. "What did you do?", she glared at Sean.

"Can you just shut up for a moment? What happened between us is not your concern", Sean said rudely making my mouth opened.

I expect Georgie to be scared but she wasn't. "Well, I'm just asking", she narrowed her eyes.

"No more questions. Now go eat your breakfast", Sean said sternly.

Georgie huffed in annoyance but did what he said anyway. Sean mouthed 'sorry' to me and led me to sit.

He grabbed a plate and put some pancakes and bacon for me. "I thought you can't cook", I said as he set the plate in front of me.

"These are the only ones he can cook. Don't let him cook waffles, last time he almost burn himself....and the house", Georgie giggled at the last part and I did too earning a glare from Sean.

"Alright I'll shut up now", she said pretended to zip her mouth and I giggled. This girl was so funny.

"So, Valerie. Tell me about yourself", Georgie asked after a long silence.

"Georgie", Sean said warningly.

"Geez, calm down, will you? I just want to get to know each other", she replied.

"Sean, it's ok", I smiled at him and he instantly shut up which amused his sister.

"Wow, you're so whipped", she muttered lowly but unfortunately Sean heard it.

"What? I didn't say anything", Georgie said when Sean gave her a death glare.

"So, you were saying?", Georgie turned her attention to me.

"Well, I'm from Colorado and I'm still in college, it's my last year actually and I work a part-time job at a cafe near the campus", I told her.

"So what's your plan after graduation?", she asked, eating her bacon.

"I haven't thought about it. Maybe try to apply for some jobs", I shrugged. I hadn't thought about plans after graduation.

"You know, Sean once went to college", Georgie suddenly said and Sean groaned loudly. "Georgie"

"Really? I didn't know that", I said looking at Sean and he looked nervous.

"Yeah, he got expelled after a month of school because he punched the Dean", she said like it was nothing. I widened my eyes.

"Ok, enough storytelling. Now is your time to go to work", Sean said pushing her away from the table.

"But I haven't finished my food", she said with her mouth full. But Sean ignored her and kept pushing her until she was out of the kitchen. Georgie scowled but she went away anyway.

"Sorry about that. She can be annoying sometimes", Sean scratched his neck.

"She's funny", I said continue eating my breakfast. Sean scoffed at my statement.

Sean took a seat beside me and ate his breakfast with me kept stealing his bacon. He did the same with my pancakes and before we knew it, we had the food fight.

I was still laughing because he tried to steal my pancake again but failed because I was faster. With that, he pouted his mouth and I would be lying if he didn't look adorable.

My laughter died down when suddenly there was a muscular guy came into the room.

"What?", Sean sounded pissed as he took my hand in his lap and gently rubbed it.

"I'm sorry boss, but there's something that you need to know", the guy said nervously. The guy was big as a car but he managed to be scared of Sean.

"What is it?", Sean sounded impatient.

"It's about the... 'The rat' ", the guy said carefully.

Sean suddenly went tense as he let go of my hand. "Fine, meet me in my office", his tone was serious. Guess this is his gang leader mode.

The big guy was gone and I was left with Sean who seemed lost in mind.

"Are you okay?", I asked softly, rubbing his shoulder.

"Yeah, I'm fine", he smiled softly. "Listen, I'll be at my office to take care of things so, I want you to stay here until I'm back ok?", he said.

"Well, If you're busy I can just go home... ",

"No", he cut. "Just stay here, alright? I'll take you home after my meeting"

"I mean it, Valerie. Stay here and watch some TV. I won't be long", he promised.

I just nodded and he kissed me on the lips before he left me alone in the kitchen.

What was it that he needed to take care of? Who is 'the rat'? There were so many questions that I wanted to ask but I had a feeling Sean wouldn't want to tell me.

Sean POV

"We spotted 'the rat' and Jonathan at the club in Chicago", one of my guys said showing their picture who was drinking. 'The rat' back was facing the camera but I knew it was him like the back of my hand.

"Anything else?", I asked and suddenly the guys were nervous and kept looking at each other.

"Spill it now", I shouted impatiently making them jumped.

"Uhm, one of our sources heard that Jonathan agreed with 'the rat' to take you down. He thought that it's only fair if he's the one in charge instead of you because you're the quoted 'immature and gullible' ", he spoke carefully and I laughed out loud about that idiot description about me.

"If not for this immature, the businesses in this town won't be intact, and all his fucking family business will be gone to waste. I can just click my finger and he's gone but since I still have a fucking heart I spare his sorry ass", I said darkly.

"And to think that he'll try to take my spot? He's delusional. Over my dead body", I raised my voice.

All the guys just stood there with their heads hanging low. This is my pissed mode and they knew damn well not to anger me more. I had expected them to leave the room already to let me cool off like usual. But they didn't make me more pissed.

"Is that all? Because I'm fucking busy", I said impatiently. I just wanted to go back to my girl and spent our alone time.

"There's more", one of them stuttered.

"Yes?", I said boringly.

"They found out about your girl", he whispered and suddenly I felt like all my blood was drained from my face. The room was dead silent, none of them dared to speak a word.

I slammed my fist against my desk making all of them jumped in surprise. "How is it possible?", I whispered to myself.

"Larry", I called him.

"Yes, boss?", he stepped forward, waiting for my command.

"I need this shit to come to an end immediately. We're going to Chicago and fucking kill them all", I said with gritted teeth.

Larry's eyes widened. "With all due respect, but aren't we supposed to think about it?"

"No. This is Valerie we're talking about. I can't risk my girl died because of some lowlife who wanted my power", I said dead in his eyes. "Besides, it's like you said last night. They've been causing problems. So,  we're going to Chicago and that's final"

Larry nodded and bowed his head before leaving the room, leaving the rest of the guys who were still kept their heads low, afraid if they dared to look into my eyes, they'd receive my wrath.

I took a sit back on my chair and let out a long sigh as I messaged my temple. "You're all dismissed", I muttered and without further warning, they call hurried out of my office, leaving me alone with my thoughts.

I couldn't believe my nightmare was coming true. The only thing that I was afraid of was them finding out about Valerie. I didn't care if they killed me but Valerie was innocent. She wasn't supposed to be mixed into my dangerous business. I couldn't lose her.

I was lost in thoughts until I heard a knock. "Come in", I said.

The door was opened, revealing the petite brunette girl that I love the most. Wait, love? Did I love her?

"Hey, how're you doing?", she walked towards me and put her arms around my body making me relax.

"Not that good", I said truthfully.

Her eyes softened. "I'm sorry. Do you want to talk about it?", she played with my hair and I'd be lying if it didn't feel good.

"No. Just hold me", I said and she did.

I placed her on my lap and her arms were around my neck. I put my head against her neck, inhaling her sweet scent.

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Hi, I just got back from my vacation and I'm super exhausted. I just finished writing this on the plane so I'm sorry if this looks rushed.

Anyway, I've been noticing that many of you started reading this story and I couldn't be happier. Don't forget to check out my other book I'M NOT THE GIRL YOU USED TO KNOW. It was the first book I wrote so it might not be that good LOL but I'd appreciate if you give it a chance

Enjoy the rest of your summer guys. Love you

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