My eyes darkened as soon as I heard Matt's name, and all I could see was blood red. I can feel my labored breathing as I grip the handgun concealed in my jeans. "What the hell is that fool doing out there at Ari's apartment? Then why hadn't any one of Briton's men informed me about something like this earlier? What happened to Briton? Where the fuck is that asshole right now? Tell him to meet me because I am compelled to graze him and his men with a bullet right now." I was fuming mad as I said those words. "Leo, drive fast or I'll shoot you as well." I added, causing Leo to rev the vehicle as quickly as he could. Kyle only scratched his head at me without uttering anything. He is aware that if he says something that I don't want to hear, he'll be the first one to bear my wrath. "What the hell is he doing there at Ari's? How could he get into the house without any of us knowing? What happened to Chloe?! Why didn't she inform any of you that the wuss had escaped her?" My voice could
"Ari, baby, let's talk about this first. Let's sort the issue out between us. Don't be like this." Elliot urges, trying to do his best to somehow get Ariella to speak with him. "Elliot, go and leave now! Leave me alone. I don't want to see you or talk to you." Ariella responded through tears and muffled cries. "You don't mean that, Ari, sweetie. Let's talk about this now. Let me explain everything first." Elliot may be unable to tolerate Ari's contemptuous attitude, but he needs to speak with her and explain everything to her. He can't let Matt win yet another game. Ariella shrieked and pushed him with all her might, "I said, leave me the fuck alone, Elliot. What is so hard to understand?" Elliot is undoubtedly heartbroken to see Ari in such a situation. He is actually attempting to regulate his own impulses so as not to add to the problems he has at hand. He needs to start thinking clearly and firmly and let Ari know that he couldn't agree with her leaving her at this moment. "Ar
Matt hugged her passionately as soon as he walked inside her flat. She attempted to push him away, but the loving and comforting embrace from Matt made her feel guilty. When they were still together, she was remorseful for sneaking kisses with Elliot behind his back. Ari also cheated on Matt and she knows this. "Please, Ari, love, listen to me first." "Matt, what are you even doing here? I told you I'd never want to see you again. You don't need to explain anymore. I get it, a long-distance relationship will never work for us." "I love you so much, Ari, and I seriously cannot believe you're going to just leave me without hearing my side. Don't you think you are being unfair to me? I didn't even know what I did wrong, and you just decided for the both of us that you wanted out. You are killing me, Ari. Do you not realize how much I love you? Please, let me explain. I have something really important to say to you." She can sense Matt's frustrations in his tone, and while she's not sur
Outside Ari's apartment, Elliot and his men, including Kyle and Briton, lingered. He's befuddled, hurt, and furious. His mixed emotions are disabling him from thinking clearly. When Matt stepped outside of Ari's apartment, it was a good thing Kyle and Briton were strong enough to stop him from unleashing his wrath on the motherfucker. Now, after trying to calm his nerves, Elliot seems unable to speak; he has no idea why his plan has gone very wrong again. Tonight was meant to be the night when Ari and he could finally be together. But things just happen, and he finds himself in his car, waiting for her to let him defend himself and hear his side of the story. He leaned back in his seat and pressed his knuckles together. He's once again itching to vent his hatred and fury. He wants to attack someone so he may forget about his own wounded and shattered heart and ego. His two closest friends are in the car with him, speechless and concerned for him. No one really expected Matt to mount
Kyle and Briton exchanged horrified looks. "Elliot!" "Boss!" They spoke his name again at the same moment. Elliot could not even move or respond because he was too startled. His eyes are wide open as he stares at Ari, who is also staring intently at him ferociously. He attempted to speak by opening his mouth, but still, nothing came out. The slap she gave him hurts like hell! "I told you I don't want to talk to you, Elliot, so leave. Leave right now!" Ari yelled again. "Kyle, bring this ass of a friend with you and get out of here right now!" After a few moments of hard breathing, Elliot clenched his fists and replied, "I'm not leaving until you talk to me." Ari had contrived to unleash his righteous fury once again, and he was attempting his best to contain his emotions. Ari is the only woman who has ever offended him and has had the guts to slap him. To say the least, she slapped him in front of his entire squad. He wanted to fire back at her, but Elliot knew best not to succum
It has been a few days since I've seen her. Several days have passed since we had that big argument. I've spent so long hovering at her front door like a fool, waiting for her to come out again and talk to me, but Ari is too stubborn to give in to me. I promised to give her space, yes, but I was still hopeful that she could still find the desire to speak with me somewhere in her heart. But everything has been a disappointment. Whenever I walked by her front door, she would not even give me a glimpse. According to my men who have been monitoring her, Matt tried to visit and talk to her lots of times, but she refused his plea. And this is the only solace I have: that just like me, Matt doesn't have much of a chance with her. And no matter how shattered and devastated I am, a part of me feels triumphant that if I can't have her, Matt can't have her either. I honestly thought about making a ruckus at her apartment or the hotel just to get her to talk to me. And I don't even care about th
"Elliot Allister, what are you doing here?" In an instant, she hissed at me. "Love, why would I not be here?" I said, matter-of-factly, "I own this property. This is my hotel." She stood up and gathered her belongings; she didn't want anything to do with me. "Fine," she remarked, "I'll leave." "Ari, let's talk." I said, after taking a deep breath to calm myself down and pacify my raging emotions at her actions. "Are you unable to listen and understand, Elliot? How many times do I have to tell you that I'm not interested in talking to you? I want to get away from you as much as possible. So, just leave me the hell alone." Hearing her say those words made me lose the last thread of my patience and tolerance for her. "We're going to talk, Ariella," I said, blocking her way and trying so hard not to touch her for fear that I might hurt her in my frustration. "And this is not a request; you will speak with me whether you like it or not." "Fine!" Ariella sighs, her forehead scrunched a
I appreciated that Elliot allowed me to go home after that conversation we had, without much of a debate. When he was done explaining his reasons and excuses, he said, I can go since I am not ready to process everything that he has said. He instructed his driver to bring me to my apartment, which is a good thing because I still don't want to speak with him. My mind and my heart are at odds with all the truth he said today. Kyle's apologetic expression doesn't make things any better either. I'm sure he's apologizing for his best friend's behavior. Or maybe he's apologetic because he played a significant role in just about everything that has happened. But, whatever his reasons are, I am not prepared to speak with him just the same. When I came back home, I was completely exhausted and immediately went to my bedroom. Due to the obvious bawling that I've been doing in the past couple of days, my eyes are literally puffy and swollen. I am a mess, but I don't care. I am confused and I'm s