LOGINMaren's povMy stylus rolled out of my hand, I stared down at the tablet on my thighs. My mind drifted to Gideon and then Silas.Was I too emotional?Should I have just listened to what he has to say?It has been two days since the incident.I can't help but wonder if he is back with Shirley?“Stop overthinking it,” I groaned, my hands on my face. My gaze landed on my laptop which is in my tote bag.I need to know about my mother, how Silas is related to her. I grabbed my laptop and sent a text to Silas's assistant that I would like to talk to Silas.I put in the date and where he should come, which is my studio. Tomorrow I would like to get a new phone so next tomorrow I will.I would be mentally prepared.Will he bring my mother?Or has he told her he has found me?Did she want to meet me?Maybe she does want to meet me. Something stirred in me.I leaned back against the couch and the door beeps before opening, Rylee stepped in.“Hey,” I smiled, greeting her. “How was your day?” “S
Gideon’s povI stood with the bowl of cereal in hand, staring into space. What if she doesn't want to talk to me anymore?No.No.I shook my head.“You're not eating” I heard Jaxon say, I looked up. He is leaning against the doorway.“I will” I said, “She still doesn't want to hear you out?” he asked and I nodded,“It has been two days now” I said, “I know I f**ked up but I really need to explain yourself”“You were just scared” “What I feared the most happened” I said, “I am sorry about yesterday's game, I couldn't…”“Nah, it's okay. Just get yourself straight” Jaxon said, “Throw that in the trash can, I will make you a better breakfast, you need it” He said, walking into the kitchen.I walked to the trash can and disposed of the cereal, “did you think I should try calling her?” “Have you been texting her?” Jaxon questioned,“Yes but she has not been reading it” I answered, “When you get the chance to talk to her again you need to tell her everything without leaving anything o
Maren’s pov It was as if my life came to an end when I saw Dylan who held onto my arm. He looked unkept and sick, there was so much anger, hatred in his eyes.The day went on to be more bad after going through an embarrassing, heartbreaking day.I looked down at bruised wrists, I can still feel his grip on me. I wondered what would have happened to me if Mrs Winston wasn't there, I stared at the wall blankly.I felt numb, I couldn't even believe what Gideon had to say it was Dylan all over again.The door to my apartment opened, Rylee entered. “Maren” I heard her call, I turned to her with a smile. “I called your phone” “I lost it” I said, “Dylan came and he…” the words couldn't come out, I started to remember all the foul words he said.“Sh*t” She cursed as she joined me on the floor, “Oh dear” she puts her arms around me. My head was on her shoulder, “Don't I deserve to be happy, why did…why do I have to be the second choice?” “You're not a second choice,” Rylee said trying to
Gideon's pov “So tell me about the lady in your room that night, is he the one you were hooking up with?” I asked Jaxon, putting my arms around him as we walked out of the headquarters.He had refused to say anything, “For God sake Gideon drop it, we just met casually and it is not something special” Jaxon said,I laughed, “So she is not the one who you went to?”“Yes, In fact I have many flings” Jaxon said, closing his eyes. I knew he just wanted me to stop questioning him.“Mannn, You're getting wild” I shook him,“Shut up,” he laughed, “Go on and enjoy you date with your girlfriend” “Nah, not until you tell who and their names” I teased, He turned to me and glared.“Go home”Jaxon said, removing my arm from his neck and he pushed me from him.“One day, just one day I will find out” I said to him and he flipped me the middle finger. I glanced at my wrist watch, “I have to go now,” I said, the flowers should be ready now.“Get going,” Jaxon said, pushing me towards my car.When we
Maren's pov“I am not ready to talk to him…maybe soon” I said to Abel as I made my way into Gideon's penthouse with bags filled with groceries on my left hand and my right hand holding my phone and clutching my overnight bag.“Maren, Give him a chance to talk please” Abel said, I shut my eyes close. “I know you feel wrong but still you need…” Abel tried to convince me but I cut him off.“It's not that I don't want to talk to Silas, I am just not ready to talk about the…Woman” I let out as I made my way into Gideon's kitchen.I placed down the bags, putting my phone on the kitchen island. I couldn't even say ‘Mother’ because that person is a stranger.Abel was silent for a moment, “If it's not Silas at least listen to what he has to say, You promise that you will talk to him the last time.” I let out a sigh, “Okay, I will do it. I will call him and talk to him” “Really? I appreciate it” Abel said, “I will go now”“Yeah” the call ended, I picked up my overnight bag and headed out to
Gideon's pov I grabbed my bag tightly as I headed towards the bus. My back aches and I need to get to bed badly. It was already night here and it will still be afternoon or evening in Seattle. My phone beeps before I could enter the bus, some of my teammates are already in and some are still making their way towards the bus. I fetched my phone out and it was an image sent by Maren, I opened it and it was a picture of her in red lingerie. “D*mn” I cursed, I am cut off guard. I swallowed my saliva and glanced around. “Get on the bus, Giddy” Jaxon called, I glanced up at him and smiled. I wasn't even pissed, my day had been made, I could see Jaxon’s frown. He was surprised that I didn't get mad that he called me Giddy. I need to take a good look at the picture. I entered the bus and headed to the back seat, I passed by Jaxon who tried to stop me from heading backseat. After settling in a corner, I brought out my phone and took another look at Maren's picture. I stared so much th
Gideon's pov: I guided Maren into the restaurant with my hands around her waist. She was tense and so was I. I had held her without asking for her permission. “I am sorry” I whispered in her ear. “Hm?” She looked up at me, it looked like she just got out of a thought. “I held you without askin
Maren's povI took a final look at myself in the mirror, the brown leather jacket suits the red dress perfectly. I smiled at my reflection and picked my purse.I took a picture of myself before walking out. Today I will resign. I will take the break I have needed for a long time. I will give my apa
Gideon's pov I watched Maren walk into her apartment building, she didn't even wait for us to take the bags to her apartment and she didn't even take the card. I was an asshole but I didn't mean to hurt her with my words and I did, I wanted to apologise but I couldn't find the words to. It was d
Gideon's pov. I read through the list of places that Jaxon had suggested for me to take Maren. Which I disagree to at first because she had turned me down when I asked her out for dinner and I don't want the same to happen. When she said no for dinner and a ride, I thought she was trying to avo







