One hundred and fifty one- I want you here.

Maren's pov I could still feel the dull ache in my back when I moved, My face scrunched up with pain. “Easy” Gideon quickly rushed towards me, his hand grabbing my shoulders as he helped me seat back. “I'm thirsty,” I smiled, “I just want some water” “You’ve asked me,” he said, kneeling in front of me, he hadn't left my place since the incident even though he had important things to do. “I don't want to…you have things you should be doing…I feel…like I'm holding you back and I don't want that” I tell him, “You're not, You're very much important to me” He said softly, his hand palmed the side of my face. My heart skipped. With every kind act he does, the wall I was trying to build breaks. I leaned into his hand, “Thank you” “Anything else, Do you want something to eat or are you waiting for those two to argue for hours before deciding what to cook?” Gideon said playfully. By those two, he meant Rylee and Jaxon. They kept arguing and yelling at each other in the kitchen, tal

One hundred and fifty two- Planned coincidence.

Gideon's pov I pulled the woman in my arms close, kissing her head. She stirred slightly, before her eyes fluttered open. “Hey” She said with a smile, “I can't believe I doze off…sorry” “No, it's cool” I smiled back at her. Our relationship had improved since that night she asked me to stay. And I knew it was my chance to tell her how I feel. But I can't help but feel the sinking feeling of guilt that I didn't tell her about Shirley’s threat. “Are you okay?” Maren asked, “I shouldn't have…” “No, no it's not you,” I said softly, grabbing her face. “we are good” She nodded, shuffling closer to me and put her arms around me. I was just a second away to say I love her. I put my arms around her, we haven't talked about our relationship. If we're still a thing, we just like to be around each other. Which seems okay for now. I wanted more and right now is not the time to talk about us, not when she is dealing with Dylan. Well he is about to get convicted this Monday, He had

One hundred and fifty three- A guest.

Maren's pov I knew this was coming the instant I saw Mr Fort. The question. “It's not true…I and Gideon did have some complications but it’s not about the rumored contracts and the rest” I said in a playful tone. Mr Fort’s attention turned to me, Gideon's face fell into relief. “Hm…” Mr Fort said as he looked through the menu, I stabbed my fork into my salad exchanging a glance with Gideon. The rest of lunch went fine without Mr Fort asking questions about the rumors and the blogs. “You saved me once again” Gideon murmured, pulling me into a hug, I smiled. “How do I appreciate it?” He kissed my hair. “But me ice cream” I laughed, pulling away. “A lot” I said as I tiptoed to place a kiss on his lips. “Right…you're obsessed with ice cream these days” he said against my lips, kissing me back. He pulled me closer, our bodies close against each other so that we could share body heat. I broke the kiss to catch my breath, “We should go” “Yeah…” Gideon said, glancing a

One hundred and fifty four- Caution and cold chills.

Gideon's pov “Here” Maren passed me the iced Americano, we just got from a coffee shop as I glanced around.I have been cautious since when Rylee told me Shirley came to the Library, Maren didn't say a thing about it.But Rylee, who was pissed, called and told me, telling me to put Shirley on a leash.“Are you okay?”“I’m fine” I smiled, taking the coffee cup from her. Maren looked at me with a worried expression like she didn't believe what I said but she didn't ask me.“We can return home…if you don't want to go shopping” Maren smiled, “I know it can be tiring”“No.. that's not it” I shook my head, I didn't feel well about going to the shopping date that Rylee had planned.And I couldn't tell Maren about Shirley’s threat, she had just been feeling better after Dylan's stalking and assault…I can do that to her.“We should go in there” Maren pointed at a mall, she grabbed my hand before I could react and pulled me towards the mall.“Do you’ve anything you want to buy?” Maren questi

One hundred and fifty five- Favorite painting.

Maren's povMy eyes opened slightly, the white florescent lights flashed made me shit my eyes.Where am I?I looked around me, an IV stand and an IV connected to me.I tried to sit up but pain shot through me from my side.I hissed in pain.“Maren” I heard Rylee called, I turned to her voice direction.“You're awake” She said softly, her eyes glassy with tears.I smiled weakly.Memories rushed in, Gideon, Shirley, the gun.She shot him.“Where's Gideon?” I asked frantically, “Is he fine?”“He is fine…I’m glad you're awake” Rylee said, putting her arms around me.“Where's he?” I asked, “He is at a press conference” Rylee said,“Press conference?” “Yes, Everything is out now…that blogger who is stalking Gideon…he is working with Shirley”“Hold on…how long have I been out?” I asked, “A week now…you suffered from a bullet wound and a little trauma in the head, you hit the ground hard” Rylee explained, “I was scared…I thought I’ll lose you” she cried.“So Shirley?”“That bitch…she was

Epilogue

Gideon Two years after… I closed the lid of the box for the third time today. Anxiety rushed through me. “She would say yes” Jaxon said, “That ring is beautiful” “I…I’m just anxious…she has been busy so am I…what if..” I stuttered, What she feels she doesn't want this or she wasn't ready to be in a marriage…or I f**k things up. Jaxon laughed, “Man, she loves you” he assured, “I can't believe you have that box in pocket for three months now and you still haven't ask her” “It's not like that, I just want to make sure she feels the same way as me” I said, putting the box in my tuxedo jacket. “You worry too much…we are here” he announced, the car stopped in front of the venue where the award night will be held. I returned to my team this season after a lot of training and a strict schedule. Fortunately for me, fans and other people fall in love with the speech I gave at the conference two years ago. They cheered for me and Maren's relationship although there was some backlash