LOGINKAYLA'S POVThe speed at which I used to hop down my bed at the sound of Zoey's words, was insane.Gabriel was shot?!Ohhh God!! It felt like I was totally losing my mind in that moment. Quickly throwing on a sweater jacket on top of my pajamas, I grabbed my car key from the table at the corner of my room, before rushing out. It was already so late at night, so I was fortunate enough to avoid any unwanted questions from Jeffery then.I headed out of the house and hopped into my car, before zooming off to Gabriel's. Thankfully, it was a very empty road by that time of the night, so it okay for me to have droven as recklessly as I did. In less than half an hour, I got to Gabriel's. There were some other cars parked in the lot, indicating that some other people were around. I wasn't sure if it was safe to be there in that moment, but my worry overrode my sense of security. I made my way in through the front door, and was met with a very tense atmosphere inside.There were some men st
GABRIEL'S POV Zoey sat in the back seat, humming softly to herself, her legs swinging as the streetlights passed us by. I kept my eyes on the road, one hand steady on the wheel, the other resting loosely by my side.“You had fun?” I asked.“Yes.” She replied quickly, an exciting smile on her face. “Aunt Kayla said my unicorn could also breathe fire.”I smiled despite myself. “That sounds dangerous.” I playfully growled, and she giggled.The rest of the drive home was smooth. Soon we got home, and that was when I realized that Zoey had fallen asleep in the passenger's seat. I took a few seconds to stare at her precious face. She was my passenger princess indeed.A small smile made its way to my face at that thought.I carried her inside, and headed upstairs to her room. Intentional about not wanting to wake her up, I gently laid her down on her bed, stuffed animals lined up like sentinels beside her. I tucked the blanket under her chin, and brushed a stray curl from her forehead, befo
KAYLA'S POVPlates clinked in the kitchen, and Mom's laughter mixed with Dad's deep voice. I could hear Zoey's giggles from the living room, where she was probably playing with Gabriel. Every passing day, it became more apparent to me that they were both like two peas in a pod. He was sooo warm whenever they were together. Warm like the same boy I knew years ago.I got lost watching both of them wrestle with each other, Zoey having the upper hand as she sat on top of Gabriel who feigned weakness. I didn't realize when a smile appeared on my face."I know, right?" I heard Mom's voice behind me, and quickly reset my face to a default blank expression."I stare at them like that too, on most days." She whispered. "Glad that poor boy finally got properly loved by a family."Before I could say a word in response, she announced much loudly. "Dinner is ready!!" "Yaaayy!" Kayla got off of Gabriel almost immediately, making me chuckle. Just barely two weeks of she staying around my mom, an
LISA'S POV.We pulled up to my apartment building after yet another dinner date. This was the fourth one in just two weeks. Each time Chase asked me out, I told myself I would say no. I really meant to. But then I'd think about how much I wanted to be near him, and the words "yes" would slip out. Our little time during work wasn't enough anymore. It left me hungry for more, like I needed him in my life outside the office too. I know. I felt ashamed admitting that truth to myself. And yes, I didn't resign anymore. I couldn't believe the frustration and chaos he had caused in my mind, made me contemplate doing such!Chase parked his car next to mine and walked me to the door, just like he always did. We both stood there, him looking at me, while I did everything possible to avoid the eye contact. I felt like a bag of nerves.His hand brushed my arm lightly, sending little sparks through me. It was supposed to be a friendly gesture."I should take my leave now." He said.No. I found
KAYLA'S POV"Dad, I just saw her walk out of your office." I said, announcing my presence. He had probably been thinking it was Gabriel who had walked back into the office, because he seemed very surprised to see me."Kayla." He called me, his anger calming a bit. "I saw her. That was she, right? She's Joana's mom. I thought she was in Florida, what is she here for?""I just found out who instigated the board members to opt for a change of CEO." He said, trying it hold back his apparent anger. I already knew what came next. It had been Joana's mom."It was her." I nodded slowly, taking a seat as I did. I was already not in the mood as I made my way to the office. Now, my mood was as good as sour."Audrey, I guess I made a great mistake when I listened to your mom and went ahead to give Joana and her mother as much shares as I gave them. It's safe to say that they are both about to bite the finger that fed them." He sighed, regret evident in his voice and eyes."The last thing I'd do,
TWO WEEKS LATER.KAYLA’S POVI stepped out of the restroom first, already frowning, and Gabriel followed right behind me, calmly buckling his belt like we hadn’t just crossed a line.He noticed my expression immediately.“Why the face?” He asked, and I stared at him in disbelief. Was he seriously asking that?“Gabriel, we agreed to be careful.” I lowered my voice. “No misbehavior in public.”He smiled, slow and unapologetic. “But this isn’t public. This is your office.”“And anyone could walk in at any moment.”He shrugged it off, completely unfazed. “Still doesn’t change the fact that you enjoyed it.”Heat rushed to my face, and I hated that he was right. Being close to him always unraveled my self control.“I did.” I admitted quietly. “But that’s not the point.”He stepped closer. “You told me I could explore my wildest fantasies with you. Remember?”“Yes, I said that, but...”“One of them,” He cut in, his voice dropping seductively, “is being this close to getting caught while fuc







