"What's your happiest memory?" The question catches me off guard. With how playful he always is, I wasn't expecting such a serious question from him. "Uh..." Yep I'm speechless. "Give me a moment to think" I take a few seconds but rather than thinking of an answer I'm debating how to get out of answering the question as a whole. My happiest moments require thinking about Dad before he died. When we were a complete family, a happy one of four. My expression must convey my sudden solemn mood because Roman asks, "Are you okay, Lindsey?" His use of my actual name and not his nickname for me startles me. "Yeah. I am" "So, do you want to talk about it or...?" He tries to weigh my mood but I'm not giving anything away, there's no way I'm willingly having a heart to heart conversation with Roman. "Nope" my voice sounds firm, thankfully, and leaves no room for argument. "Okay", he relents, then proceeds to ask me
I'm quietly walking Roman out, not wanting Leo to hear us and come downstairs. Whatever it is that's going on between my brother and Roman, I don't plan on encouraging it. The last thing I wanted was for them to become bros. I have no doubt they'd partner up to annoy me, so I'm not planning on taking any chances.We nearly make it out safely, when a throat clears behind me. I instantly freeze, a part of me hopes that if we cease to make any sudden movement, the person behind, who I strongly suspect is Mom will forget she saw us.Unfortunately..."Where do you two think you're sneaking off to?" Mom's voice asks from behind us.Roman glances back at me with wide eyes before fully turning to look at mom, his adorably annoying innocent smile is already in place, ready to charm mom's pants off and I'm already dreading how the entire conversation would go. I'm tempted to run upstairs to my room and leave them up to it but when I turn and see Mom standing
Roman’s POV Today I spent so many hours with Lindsey that my mind is still reeling from how exhilarating the whole experience was. I’m pleased I also got to meet her family. I can’t wait to get to know them better. Although I know Lindsey will do her best to prevent me from getting even more acquainted with her loved ones. Her stern refusal at me having dinner at her house was pretty obvious but I’m not easily dismayed. I got to spend time in her personal space, and her room, and learn more about her personality and her likes and dislikes. Convincing Mr. Daniels to pair was together was an absolutely fantastic idea. Although he is pretty wary of me now, he thinks I am nothing more than a wealthy opportunist who exploits others and circumstances to suit my advantage… he’s right. When I need to I will use my influence and when it comes to making Lindsey mine, I need to and I will. As I park my Porsche in our exorbitant garage filled with similar extravagantly luxurious vehicles I c
My sleep was riddled with restless dreams that were filled with a certain boy whose name I would not be mentioning. Due to this, I wake up groggily and tired, more tired than I was before I went to bed last night. So much for a well rested sleep. Ugh. I reluctantly go through the motions of my morning routine to prepare for school. If I hadn't already skipped on the first day I would've skipped today but the punishment I'd be getting from Mom would make me live in a lifelong regret so I dead the idea and get dressed. My outfit of the day consists of jeans, an oversized shirt, and sneakers with my hair completing the messy look in a messy bun, and not the cute type of messy bun but an actual messy bun. "You look like shit, Lin" is the good morning greeting I receive from my lovely twin brother as I come down the stairs and into the kitchen for breakfast. The table is already set, courtesy of Mom I'm sure, Leo and doing early morning chor
“What the hell is going on here?” Roman asks the question with an air of authority I’ve never heard from him before. Leo follows my lead and steps out of the car although he remains standing beside it while I stand in front of Roman. “Sir, these teenagers attempted to breach the mansion. I suggest we call the police” The annoying guard I'm starting to dislike is the one who says this. I can't believe he intends to call the police on us. “What?” Roman asks before he bursts out laughing. “Paul, these are my friends” He finishes, still lightly laughing. “Oh, sir are you sure? They also lied that she is your girlfriend and I confirmed this to be a lie. I don’t think they can be trusted” The guard whose name I now know is Paul continues. He really is a suspicious ass. He needs a chill pill. “Girlfriend?” Roman asks but this time the question is directed at me, he asks this with a grin. I’m sure he won't let this go. I’m in for a world of teasing.
Huh? “Death Race, I’ve never seen it” I rack my brain but I don’t think I’ve even heard of it before.“You should, although you may not understand it, it is for the grown ups”Now I’m offended, “I’m sure we are both the same age”“What’s your birth month?” He asks me“I am the one asking the questions here, mister. You had your turn yesterday”“Please, tell me. I’m quite curious” He begs with a pout, an annoyingly cute pout.I give in, “December. What about you?”“December what?” He asks rather than saying his.“December 24th Roman. Now answer yours”“Cookie… you're a Christmas baby?” He smiles adoringly at me, looking like a kid who just got a confirmation both Santa Claus and the tooth fairy were real.“More like a Christmas Eve
I’m not more than ten steps outside Roman’s room when I finally have to conclude that I’ve gotten lost. The house is so huge, literally the biggest building I’ve ever been in, most intimidating too. I keep walking, hoping I can find my way around to wherever Roman is but the more I walk the more lost I get. I’m too stubborn to admit and ask for help besides I don’t want to have to shout his name for help like some damsel in distress. I round a corner and bump into something hard which causes me to trip backwards. I nearly fall on my butt but someone grasps my arm and pulls me forward and I end up having my body pressed to a hard male chest. I look up and see three boys staring at me. The intimidating sight nearly makes me trip once more but I pull myself together. Holding me pressed to his chest is the boy I have spent minutes searching for and behind him is his cousin Damon and another guy I haven’t formally met, although I know his name is Elijah, having be
I decided not to eat the pizza in the car for fear of staining the expensive leather interior, although Roman reassured me he didn't mind, I still wasn't comfortable doing that. We drive in silence safe for a slow RnB song playing from the car's sound system. While I busy myself with marveling at the beautiful houses in the Rixon Garden estate where Roman's house is located. "I heard Mayor Crawford lives here" I say, interrupting the silence. Roman spares a glance at me before returning his focus to the road in front of him, "Yeah, his house is just up ahead" He slows down a few seconds later to point out a Victorian style building, "That is Jude's house" The house is also as beautiful as the others although it's not nearly as big as Roman's. "You are on first name basis with our Mayor?" I ask him with an amused expression because our mayor is an elderly man in his mid fifties and Roman is not even eighteen yet. So I'm wondering where the familiarity is coming from. "Hard to no