Rayna Lewis is new to the city of Chicago. She has no family, she only has one party animal roommate who forces her to go to a club. Little does she know that her trip to the club would change her life forever when she meets the second most fearing...
What can I say.... I can be extremely dramatic when it comes to my emotions. I assumed that Zade no longer trusted me and was distancing himself from me because of what I told him, but I was wrong. Really, really wrong, if anything he's more attached to my hip than he was before.
For the last few days we've been working nonstop to uncover my family's unfortunate fate, all while tracking Lily. Surprisingly she's made no moves.
"Tiny are you listening to me?" Jace frustratingly asks.
"Honestly I wasn't, can't you say it again?"
He rolls his eyes and massages his temples, "just follow me...."
Out of curiosity I arise from my chair. As we leave the conference room my mind begins to wander as it has done for the last few days.
I want to blame it on Zade and his clinginess, but I doubt that's the reason. Maybe it's because since our investigation into my estranged and deceased family we've found absolutely nothing.
Both Luco and Milo confirmed that the files were in the cabinets and that they had copies on hard drives and computers, but for some odd reason they're all gone.
Now the only one's allowed in offices and the file rooms are family. As a result of my daze I slam into a hard surface. I almost fall backwards when hands grab me before I can make it to the ground.
"Slow down kitten." Javen smiles at me, "it's been a while. I've missed seeing your pretty face."
I give him a warm smile. Javen is the black sheep of the family, most don't like him because of his flirtatious personality, and honestly I don't blame them. He'll flirt with anyone as long as the person has a vagina and boobs. He's one of those people with no standards, at least where flirting is concerned.
"Have you now?" I ask playfully.
He ensures I've gotten my balance back before he lets me go.
"Of course I have, you're my favorite cousin, besides no one here likes me, so who else would I miss."
Jace clears his throat, "if you don't mind El Chapo we'll be going on our way."
I bite my lip to suppress my laugh.
"See what I mean?" Javen whispers before moving out of my way.
I continue to follow Jace and until he stops directly in front of my office.
"You know if you wanted to talk to me in my office, you'd just have to ask."
He rolls his eyes and opens the door. My body immediately freezes in place.
There are white roses everywhere. They fill the entire room and only leave a small trail that leads to my desk. The pathway is lined and covered with red and white rose petals... it's truly beautiful. On my desk is a huge bouquet of white roses with red ones surrounding it.
With my heart hammering in my chest I walk towards my desk. I now notice that all my paperwork that was supposed to be done today is gone. My eyes widen in fear.
"Before you freak out about the papers, just know that your husband demanded that I do them for you." Jace says from the door.
A wide smile makes its way onto my face. I pick up a card that was in the white bouquet and read it.
I hope you like the flowers my love. They're just as beautiful and bright as you, I made sure of that. Your work in the office is done for the day; Jace will take you to the house where there will be a hair and nail stylists waiting for you. Don't worry, there won't be a makeup artist. I love you so much. You're my everything ❤️. You're husband, Zade Missu
I bite my lip in efforts to hold back the tears forming in my eyes. "He did all this?" I ask
"Yea." Jace scoffs, "he almost beheaded me because one of the flowers had one wilted petal. I told him to just peel it off, and that bastard told me that if I didn't get a better flower he was going to skin me alive." He scoffs again, "I'm telling you, yo ass better be glad I love you."
I laugh as a tear escapes my eye, "aww that's sweet, he just wanted it to be perfect. One day you'll understand when you settle down."
This time he laughs, "no thanks Tiny, I rather just smash and give it to the next person. Now let's go, because I'll be damned if Zade hangs me because you were late."
I furrow my eyebrows, "late for what?"
"Nothing, let's go." He says as he gestures for me to exit my office. *********************** As I step inside the house I am immediately greeted once again with white roses that lead up the stairs. I follow them all the way to our bedroom, where there is a hair stylist and nail tech.
Both of the ladies smile at me as I sit in the salon chair.
I choose my hair style and nail design and they waste no time. Two long hours later they finally finish.
A gentle knock fills the room and Jace walks in with a beautiful burnt orange sequin and silk gown. It's the most beautiful gown I've ever seen.
"Your husband hand picked the fabrics and design for this occasion."
I practically squeal in excitement when I put in the dress in my closet. Simple cold heels are my only accessory, other than my wedding ring.
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I exit the closet and lo and behold none other than Zade is standing in front of the door. His eyes sweep over me from head to toe. A wide, bright smile gleams across his face.
"Baby you look...." He clears his throat and takes a step back to observe me more. "You look radiant. My God you're so beautiful."
I smile and observe him. His tailored black tuxedo fits him perfectly in all the right places. It's brings out his broad muscular shoulders, although he looks delicious, my favorite part about his look is his hair. It's not in a bun. It's in its natural wavy, curly form. The light brown and blonde highlights enlighten his darker features. He's absolutely beautiful, it's like looking at an angel.
I smile and walk towards him, "you look divine, as usual."
He smiles and closes the space between us, "I'm glad to call you mine." His eyes soften completely, "I know you hear me say it all the time, but I don't think you really understand how much I love you. I don't think you understand how hard it is to breathe when you're not around me."
Tears form in my eyes. I kiss him gently, "I love you too."
I love him more than he'll ever know. He's my everything, there's not a day that goes by where I don't want to be around him. Even when he gets under my skin, there's no one else I'd rather bicker with.
He pecks my lips lightly, and takes my hand, "c'mon I have a lot planned."
