Vianne's POVThe moment the taxi pulled up in front of Candice's house, I hesitated for a while before stepping out of the backseat.“We're there,” the driver reminded me softly the moment he noticed I was lost in thought.I sighed and nodded my head softly, faking composure before stepping out of the car.I paid with my card and the driver zoomed away at once. I walked to the front gate and stood there, thoughtless.My heart was thudding gently inside my chest. I looked around suspiciously, I can't believe I was outside my house by this time of the day.Before I could knock on the gate, two security guards suddenly pulled open the item gate from the inside and they stepped out with full confidence.It was as if they knew I was standing there, perhaps, Candice had informed them of my arrival.I was just about to start explaining to them that I was here to see Candice, but the security guards didn't even let me start talking before they nodded at me and shifted away from the gate, pavi
Levi's POV“It's now my business, Vianne.” I fired back, almost losing patience.Vianne's eyes widened in awe, “Oh, it is?” She muttered.I rubbed my palm down my face, and let out an exhaustive exhale, “Look, I know you're mad at me, okay? I understand, and I'm sorry.” I apologized, uneasiness in my tone.Vianne didn't say a word, she only stared at me with a hint of bitterness in her eyes.“I've no idea why you're apologizing, but I'll advise you to keep your apologies to yourself.” She snapped, calm and collected.I didn't stop, I apologized again, “I'm sorry,” I repeated. “I'm sorry for not helping you at school today. I should have stood up for you when those girls were bullying you.” I paused and swallowed hard, guilt creeping into my voice. “I was wrong, I was angry and I let Candice make fun of you because I ignored you. I saw everything but I didn't do anything to stop her. I'm wrong, okay? Please just accept my apology.” My voice cracked slightly as I spoke.Vianne's face tw
Levi's POVBoth of us gasped as I bumped into the person's chest.It's a girl, I felt the balls in her chest.“What the hell—” she screamed but before she could say another word, I already grabbed her and pressed my hand tight around her mouth to silent her next scream.It's Vianne, I know.“Shhh! Shhh! Quiet!” I whispered harshly, still pressing hard on her mouth.She struggled in panic, trying to scream, but I didn't let go. Vianne was terrified, she might think I was an intruder, so I whispered into her ear that it was me.The moment she heard my voice and was certain that it's actually me, she relented and settled into my arms.After a few seconds, and I noticed she had calmed down, I slowly and carefully lifted my palm away from her lips.Without hesitation, she yanked herself away from my grip and stumbled away.“Levi?!” Vianne gasped, rubbing the back of her palm against her mouth like she'd just kissed a snake.“Shhh” I mumbled softly, “You're loud.” I whispered.Vianne hissed
Levi's POV“How was the delivery?” He asked smoothly, voice low, and eyes cold.My lips parted slightly but nothing cane out, not even a single alphabet. My throat felt tight and it was as if my airway was blocked.Ricky puffed out the cigarette smoke smoothly from his nose, then he leaned forward with a raised eyebrow. “Levi?”I swallowed hard and trued to soeak again, “I…I couldn't—” I stammered.The words weren't forming properly, I could barely look up.“What?” Ricky snapped.“I'm sorry, boss.” I muttered silently.Ricky looked around sarcastically and turned back towards me, “Speak up, boy.” he hissed “You're not a baby.” He added.“I—I couldn't take the money from the client, boss…” I finally let the words fall out of my mouth. I paused and studied Ricky's expression before I continued, “It was a set-up boss, the client was working with the police.” I added with shaky voice.My mouth suddenly went dry afterwards. It was as though the words took away all the moisture in me.Ricky
Levi's POVI've seen what happened to boys who failed in delivering packages, but I never thought my turn would ever come like this.Ricky doesn't shout or throw punches, in fact he hardly raises his voice. But when he's mad, it's simple, people just disappear. Sometimes, they come back but not surely the same way they left, and sometimes they don't even come back at all.And here I am, coming back with nothing.No money.No product.I think my end has finally come.I went to the bathroom and stood in front of the half cracked mirror like they were going to eat me up.My mouth was dry and I was wondering if I would ever be able to say a word to Ricky.“Will he believe me if I told him the client was working with the police, and the whole thing was a set up?” I thought.Ricky hates cowards. But I wasn't a coward, I simply ran to protect the gang's name.There's no way if I'd allowed the police to catch me, we all would have been in deep shit by now.I splashed water on my face and step
Levi's POV“I was just passing through the neighborhood when I saw you running like hell. And then I saw the cops. So…I decided to help.” He hinted, a mocking smile tugging at the corner of his lips.For some reason, I didn't want to believe him, I've this feeling that he might have been following me. Anyways, good thing he followed me, I would have been in jail by nowI scoffed, “So you just happened to be here?” I asked with a sarcastic tone, my eyes cornering to his side.He let out a soft smile, “Yeah. You're just lucky, I guess.” He muttered proudly.I smirked my tongue at him, then I looked around the car for a second. Confused, I asked, "And whose car is this?”Vincent shrugged, “Well, I stole it.” He blurted nonchalantly.I turned my head sharply towards him, eyes wide open, “You what?” Vincent didn't even flinch, he acted all cold and way too calm for someone driving a stolen car like it was nothing.“Are you serious right now?” I asked, shocked and surprised.He laughed a l