Flora POV
“Come back here Ryder” Reid mimics Aunt Marigold, and we'll erupt in laughter.
“You're not nice, Reid” I told him amidst laughter.
“I never claimed to be” He shrugs.
I rolled my eyes.We just arrived home from Gabriel's mansion.
It's really a great day, I must say.I'm so happy Ryder is eventually behind the bar.Now I feel Violet and Xavier would rest in peace.“And what could she be smiling at?” Zayn asked beside me, nudging my arm.
I chuckle softly and turned my head to look at him.“Thank you so much” I told him sincerely, and he arched a brow.
I smile.“I knew you wanted to kill Ryder with your hands” He rolled his eyes funnily.
“I'm glad you know that princess, but it's nothing- anything for you” He said with so much love, but I just smile as we stare at each other eyes.
I'm sure some secoZayn POVAfter two weeks…“The court hereby sentence you, Ryder Gabriel, to life imprisonment for murdering Xavier Gabriel. And also, for attempting to kill Zayn Christopher by removing his car brakes which caused him to lose a friend, Violet Caleb” The judge declared which made his Mum to wailed uncontrollably.“And you, Thomas Owen, this court sentence you to life imprisonment for the murder of late Christopher Nolan- your best friend, as stated” The court continues.Thomas wife and his two children busted in tears and I just gave them a hard stare- Fools.The judge pause to stare at William.“William Winters” The judge called.“You ought to die according to the law because you were once a hardened criminal, a hired assassin at that” The judge says.I heard a soft whimper behind me and I turned to see Flora and her mum crying already.Flora met my eyes and look away
Somewhere in San FranciscoFlora POVI was lying on the bed with my legs crossed while my whole attention was centered on the book in my hand.I heard my door room opened, I glanced up from the novel I was reading.I couldn't hide the frown that crept on my face, and I looked down to my novel again.“How are you doing, dear?” She asked as she ambled closer, I scoffed lightly.She sat very close to me on the bed and placed a hand on my leg; yet I didn't spare her a glance. What does she want?“Flora” She cooed.I rolled my eyes and tossed the book aside.“What's it, Mum?” I asked bluntly, and she sighed; bringing her face down.“Flora, dear, you should know I'm doing all this for you; you…” “What exactly are you doing, Mum?” I butt in, standing on my feet already.“Haven't you done enough?”“You handed my ha
Flora POV:The following morningI came out of my room and shut the door behind me.I was walking down the hallway when I saw my mum approaching me; I rolled my eyes and halted my steps.Not only that, but I avoided her throughout since our last conversation yesterday- and I was glad she got the message.“Good morning Flora” she greeted with all smiles as she stood in front of me, but I only nodded and look away from her face.“Ryder is here to see you” she announced as I walked past her, I retreated my steps immediately. “I didn't hear you” I turned to her, she sighed. “For goodness’s sake, Mum; I'm still a widow!” I thundered and she slowly brought her face down.“Why on earth is he here to see me?” I inquired coldly and she lifted her face.“Just to pay you a visit and that's all dear” She replied calmly, I just huffed as I counted
Stella POV:“How have you been, Stella?” Marigold asked, immediately, we both settled down on a settee in the living room.“I'm okay” I replied sweetly, she nodded with a big smile on her lips.“Let me get some refreshments before lunch would be served” I say to her while standing on my feet, she shook her head. “No Stella, those can wait, right now, we need to talk” She said, and I just shrugged before returning to my seat.“What do we need to talk about, Marigold?” I asked her and she adjusted on her seat.“What else Stella? It's about Flora and Ryder,” She said impatiently, my countenance change instantly. “Marigold, don't you think about what people would say? Two brothers got married with same lady? Let's think about it carefully,” I tutored, and she frowned.She half yelled, “What are you saying, Stella?”“People shoul
Zayn POVI honked repeatedly, but the person didn't make an attempt of moving.F**k!Someone really wants to die.I stepped on the brakes and pushed the side door open. “Do you want to die?!” I roared immediately I stepped out of the car.I marched furiously towards the person and to my utmost surprise; It was a lady.A lady dressed in black outfit.“Please I prefer not to die” She said frantically, I huffed. “Then get the f**k out of my way!” I yelled, she cringed a little.“Please help me sir, I need to leave this place,” She begged as she rubbed her palms together. “And who do you think I am? A good Samaritan?” I asked nonchalantly, she slowly looked away from my face and counted her steps backward. Good.I walked back to my car and pulled it open; I glanced towards the lady's direction and breathe out. Furthermore, I shut the
The next morning…Flora POVI flickered my eyes open and my gaze landed on the ceiling.Huh?This is not my room; I thought as I tossed the duvet aside and sluggishly sat up.I looked around the room and everything came replaying in my head.How I had met inked guy.How he had saved me and brought me to his house.I breathe out heavily while I hugged my legs to my chest. This inked doesn't really look so good to me, he looks so dangerous.But I was glad he saved me last night, but I needed to leave as soon as possible.But where will I go?My stomach suddenly grumbled loudly, I looked down at it and realized I haven't had anything since last afternoon.“Hey stomach, food is my least problem for now, so you should behave” I cautioned, while I rubbed it with my right palm.I darted my eyes around the whole room again; it's so beautiful and has many girls stuff in
In the evening…Zayn POVI ambled into the living room with my jacket hung on my shoulder. I was so tired.My eyes travelled toward the stairs and saw lady in black descending the stairs, she halted her steps immediately she spotted me, I scoffed softly before tossing my jacket on a couch, I tucked my hands inside my trouser pocket, without looking away from her face. “You can't possibly stand there forever, can you?” I asked her, with so much sarcasm. She shut her eyes briefly and turned to leave. “And where do you think you are going?” I questioned coldly, she turned to me swiftly. “To the room,” She replied in a low voice. I scoffed.With my hands still in my trouser pocket, I climbed the stairs and got to where she was standing, staring straight into her innocent eyes, she quickly lowered her gaze.“If you're really going to stay with me, then you should get rid of this black dress of yours&rdquo
Flora POVI came out of the bathroom; dripping wet with a white towel wrapped to my chest.I strode to the closet and pulled it open. Furthermore, I placed my hands at akimbo, my eyes searching through the closet for what to wear.I really can't wear the mini dresses, one would only think I'm trying to seduce someone, most especially inked guy.I rolled my eyes when his image popped in my head. So grumpy.But seriously, Flora, aren't you thinking of leaving this place again? I heard my subconscious mind asked and I frowned.Just shut it, will you?Where do you want me to go? Huh! I yelled inwardly.I scanned the whole closet with my hand roaming everywhere.Gosh!His girlfriend doesn't keep decent dresses, does she?I came across a white flowery gown and I smiled broadly.I brought it out and checked it out;it has glitters all over the neck area.It's s