Drew's pov
The trip to her house was painfully silent. I glanced at her from the side but she kept her eyes glued to the road. I could tell that she was pissed.
I wanted her to know that I really liked her but I couldn't.
I didn't want her getting into trouble because of me.
"It's for the best if she doesn't know what I do. I don't want her to get hurt because of me". I thought
"I'll be out of town for a couple of days ,so I'll send you a bodyguard. He'll be keeping an eye on you just to make sure you're safe". I said to her.
"I can take care of myself,I don't need a babysitter. It's not like you care anyways". She muttered under her breath.
I glanced at her briefly before taking my eyes back to the road. She is being childish and I don't want any more
drama for the day.
My mind kept reeling up with work stuff. I needed to go check on what has been going on with my branch in Russia and why the fuck do the Russian mob lords think they could just steal my guns and go away with it.
Seems they've forgotten who the boss is. I needed to go and remind them that nobody steals from me and goes away
free.
Soon enough we reached Zoey's house and I turned to talk to her but she didn't spare me a glance. She quickly unbuckled her seat belt, opened the door and got out. She murmured a thank you before slamming my car door then headed straight to her house.
I sighed as I watched her get in before driving back to my place.
I hated the fact that whenever I am with her I feel so vulnerable. I am a Mafia boss for fucks sake.
I ran my hands down my hair in frustration.
I needed to get her out of my system. I thought
I grabbed my phone before calling
Martins my friend and second in command.
He picked up and I just went straight to the phone.
" Get one of our boys ready to keep an eye on someone starting from tomorrow. I'll text you her address. Make sure he keeps her safe till we return from Russia ok?". I said
There was a pause at the other side of the line before he replied
"I see you've been busy lately Dre, you've gotten yourself a girl huh". He said, sounding amused .
"Shut up Mat". I said
" I'll send the details to Hunter". He said before he hung up
Matins and I grew up together. His late dad was father's best friend and right hand man. Martin was the only person who stood up for me when I was bullied back then in school and ever since then, we've been inseparable.He is the only person alive that I trust with my life, he's my brother.
I parked my car then headed upstairs to my room.
I ran myself a hot bath then decided to retire for the night because I had to leave early the next morning to Russia. I sighed in absolute satisfaction as soon as my back hit the silken softness of my bed where my aching body sank gratefully in relaxation. I slowly drifted to sleep.
Zoey's pov
6:30 AM
I woke up to the piercing sound of the alarm clock, abruptly wrenching me from my peaceful night slumber. I grumpily stretched my hand towards my bedside table and turned it off.
I dragged myself out of bed then headed to the restroom to do my business. I finished then brushed my teeth before taking my bath.
I then washed my face before grabbing a towel to dab. I did then skincare routine and by the time I was done, I felt energized and ready to start my day
I didn't want to think about last night, about Drew and how humiliated he made me feel, like I was a pawn in one of his games. Maybe I was just another notch on his belt.
"Forget about him Zoey and Just focus on yourself". I mumbled softly
I got dressed and headed straight to the coffee shop where I work. Yes I do have a job and it is as a waiter at M's Coffee Club Cafe.
As I walked into the cozy coffee shop where I work, I made my way to the back to clock in for my first shift. The sweet aroma of freshly brewed coffee enveloped me.
Sandra ,my colleague who also happens to be my best friend approached me with a bright smile plastered on her face.
"Hey Zoey bear". She said to me
"Good morning to you too Sandy. You're a bright in my day". I said as I hugged her
"I know, I know. You know you'll d be sooo miserable without me ". She joked
"Duh, you wish". I said
We laughed then took our place over the counter before serving customers.
As I was serving I couldn't shake off the feeling that someone was watching me. I scanned the room but everyone was just doing their thing. I shrugged then went back to serving.
"Working will keep me distracted so I don't have to think about Drew". I thought to myself
I worked so hard until my shift was over for the day. I grabbed my stuff and decided to wait for Sandra so we could go home together. I intended to begin packing to my new apartment today and Sandra decided to help out and also spend the night at mine.
"Zoey bear , there's a party today and I think we should go". She said
"Nah I think I'll sit this one out, sorry". I said
"We're gonna have fun I promise. Just do this for me, please?" She said while batting her cute long lashes at me.
"Fineee but you'll sleep over at my new apartment today right". I asked again
"Of course Zoe, I promised I would remember?" She laughed.
We laughed and got a cab to take us back to my mom's.
I noticed that there was a car parked near my house.
The same car that I saw where I work.
I was tired of being followed.
"Fuck this shit". I said as I angrily walked over to the car
I tapped on the driver's window and the guy inside the car turned to face me.
At that moment I didn't care he was going to hurt me,I just wanted to stop living my life in fear just because a stranger from watching my every move.
"What do you want from me, why do you keep following me,huh?" I shouted at the huge guy
"Am just following orders ma'am. I have been ordered to make sure you are safe at all, times that's all". He replied
I was taken back by his reply.
"Wait, did Drew send you to keep an eye on me?" I asked him
"Yes Mr Drew said to keep an eye on you ma'am ". He replied
I was still angry at him from the event that took place last night.
"Well tell him I don't need a babysitter". I yelled at the man before storming back to where Sandra was standing half scared half excited about how I reacted.
We got inside and went straight into my room.
Sandra couldn't contain her shock any longer.
"Ok what the hell was that about Zoe?" She asked, sounding concerned.
I told her everything that happened to me and how Drew Jackson came to my rescue and about the kiss last night, and the fact that now he is acting like a total jerk.
Sandra was sad about what I went through and promised to always be there for me
She was so excited about the part where I met Drew Jackson though.
"If he is as fine as you say he is Zoe bear,then I have to meet him". She screamed in excitement
"And you now have a bodyguard girl. That means he is freaking wealthy right?"
She asked me
I nodded in response to her question and she jumped on my bed in excitement.
We laughed then talked about other things before tying out what to wear for the party later.
There was a knock on the door and I ran to get it.
I opened the door and there he was, standing so tall and confident.I couldn't move,my lips parted and his gaze slowly moved to them. He licked his lips and had that hunger in his eyes and he was breathing hard
"Fuck this". He said before leaning towards me and capturing my lips in his mouth.
My body yearned in response to his touch.
I like this, I like kissing him, I like Drew Jackson