Ch 5 Las Vegas Novels & Stories

Auracio My jet landed in Las Vegas after several hours of flight. The burning atmosphere of the sin city doesn’t surprise me. What surprises me more is the welcome. It’s not a lackey or a second-rate guy who comes to greet us, no. It’s him. The bloodthirsty one himself. This shows he really cares about this partnership. And he’s right. One doesn’t treat me lightly. Respect is the first rule. Otherwise, you end up with your mouth full of lead in a rusty trunk out in the desert.

“You look incredible.” I said no words as I brushed past him to the car. He hurried to open the door for me, and I slid into the front seat and he made his way to the driver's seat. We drove in silence, the city lights flashing by as my eyes were focused outside, through the tinted window while the car moved. Finally, we got to the Mandalay Bay hotel, here in the United States, Las Vegas, Nevada. It was luxurious! It’s 43-story hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, known for its large convention center, shopping area, pool, spa, chapel, and extensive casino. It’s a key player in Vegas for entertainment and conferences and most couples come here too.

Aisha's POV I never thought I would see him again. Five years had passed, and I felt I had moved far enough away from the shadows of the past. Yet tonight, at a charity event I attended at the invitation of a friend, fate seemed to be playing with me. The world felt more vibrant with the bustle and laughter, but my heart felt heavy as I stepped into a room full of unfamiliar faces. That gaze. The gaze I once knew so deeply. A mix of guilt, regret, and something more complicated—hidden love. He stood across the room, wearing a black suit that still made him look so authoritative.