My Crazy Nerd

Leyna's POV

"Wake up sleepy head". A soft voice whisper against my ears.

"Just give me five more minutes..." I yawned using the pillow to cover my ears.

"Get up girl or we'll be late for class!.." immediately I felt a spank on my right butt cheek.

"Hey! What the heck" I yelled getting up from the bed immediately.

"What in hell was that for.." I asked rubbing my right butt cheek to numb the stingy feeling.

"You know, if you keep doing this I'll let you sleep off next time" Jesse said putting some note books in her bag.

"Well, maybe that's a sign from the heavens that I'm gonna pass the exams... since I'm the only one staying up all night to read her notes over and over again". I mocked sticking my tongue out at her.

"Well, if you keep that up you wouldn't even be able to write the test not to talk of the exams.." she said with a smirk on her lips as she sits on the little couch beside her bed.

The room we are staying in has two medium size beds beside each other with two brown small drawers between them.

The walls are painted with lemon cream which gives the room a calm snoozing vibe with green flower designs on each side of the walls.

"Dammit!..." I said wearing my slippers running to the bathroom.

"Why didn't you tell me!". I hissed as I slammed the door shutting it with a big bang.

In less than thirty minutes we were already out of the the hostel and walking to our class.

Jesse and I are actually in our last semester in Commercial.

Jesse wants to be a successful business woman to meet her one and only idle...

TONY ROMERO..

Tony Romero is actually a famous business man and the owner and CEO of Romero Family Industries (R.F.I).

He's popularity is known for he's involvement in the building of hospitals, restaurants, hotels, motels and so many other companies around the Continent.

And he's extremely handsome too... cause I literally know Jesse like the back of my hand she's not gonna be interested in him unless he's handsome or she really admires him.

Her side of the room is actually filled with signed photos of him.

Everything, even the ones placed on her locker has his signature.

Well who would blame her, he's handsome, rich, kind so on and so forth.

And I'm also studying business so I can get a job as a secretary and get enough money to take care of my mother.

"We're here... let's get in before Mr Han gets here" she said softly tapping my shoulder snapping me out of my thoughts.

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It wasn't one of the happy days in the Galveston's Mansion.

All the maids were on their toes to avoid any mistakes that could lead them to lose their jobs.

While all these happen down stairs, on the third floor in the most prohibited room, an elderly woman who's seen setting some designers suits on the master sized bed which is covered in brown sheets and the pillows are no different.

"Mom, you don't need to do that...you know right?" A chilling voice was heard as a young man walked out of the bathroom with a black towel around his waist.

His jet black hair was dripping wet making droplets of water ride down his wide chiseled chest to he's thin masculine waist and disappearing into the towel.

His mother just smiled staring at result of her and her husband's marriage...and so far she doesn't regret it one bit.

"Why wouldn't I? Your are my son remember and I have all the rights in the world to prepare your clothes" She said as she used her fingers to pull the loose strings of his hair falling on the sides of his face.

"Fine then do as you wish.." he said as he took the designers suits his mother has set out for him in the closet.

In minutes he was out dressed like the demi-god he is...apart from his hair which was no longer wet neither was it dressed.

He was about to use his hair brush when his mother took it from him...

"Sit down I'll do it...".

"Don't you think your due for a hair cut?" she asked as she used gentle strokes to avoid getting him angry.

"No...I'll leave it like this. Sarah always liked my hair this way" he said he's voice down casted.

"You know son...you need to get that sl*t out of your mind she's just not worth it" she said with a sigh.

"I'm using all the will power in me not to tell you *I told you so*..." she said finally dropping the brush as she was done with him.

"I'll try Mom... I'll do my best" he said as he took the keys on the dresser opening the door he slammed it hard...

His mother sighed. "Why doesn't he ever listen to me.." she walked to the window which was wide open, seeing he's car zoom off she signed.

"Your just like your father Lorenzo...I don't think I can tell the difference anymore"

*

The Employees of GAL'S ENTERPRISES were shattered at every corner of the lobby, as some were chatting, flirting and laughing to jokes some of their co-workers made up.

But everything soon ended as a young man named Bill in his twenty's ran into the lobby sweating like he ran a marathon, the lobby grew as silent as a grave yard.

Okay...Dude what is wrong with you?" A man suddenly asked frustrated with the silence.

Just leave him, he's probably high on something.." A lady giggled.

"th..th..The Big Boss is here..." Bill said once he breathing was even.

Oh F*ck!...

In seconds everyone was in their stations, and just in time too as Lorenzo walked in with a Cold and Bossy aura around him.

All that could be heard was the sound of keyboards been typed and the sound of Lorenzo's shoes as they clicked on the tiled floors..

A lady who had her black buttoned up shirt toked into her blue skirt walked up to Lorenzo as he walked towards the private elevator.

Lorenzo's POV

"Good Morning Sir..." Mickey my personal assistant greeted trying to meet up with my pace.

"Good Morning...Do I have any important meetings today?" I asked getting into the elevator.

"No sir you don't, but there are some documents that really needs your signatures".

"Okay then, meet me in my office within five minutes with all the documents that requires my signatures and I'll get to them right away" I said as the elevator doors began to close.

****

With a ding the doors open and I stepped out.

The walk to my office was short one.

I opened the door as always the view was heart warming.

The office was like any other..

A glass table with two black chairs and a huge black office chair.

Behind it was a wide window which gave the view of the Central Park, a whole land filled with green grasses and large trees...

I can't believe I almost lost everything just for the sake of her...

All in the name of love..

It would've been better if she even loved me back but all she wanted was my money...

At that moment I understood the phase.

*THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL or was it TO ALL EVIL*

Can't remember...

Not long after Mickey came in with loads of files in her hands that she had to use her foot to close the door.

"Are these all of them?..." I asked.

I wasn't surprised though with everything that happened I was actually expecting much more.

"Yes Sir... these are the files that have already been signed by the board members and all that is needed are your signatures of approval and we'll be all set and ready to go". She said as she dropped them on the table.

"Alright then you may leave... I'll handle these". I said taking one of them to go through.

"Of course sir"

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Leyna's POV

"Finally..." Jesse sighed with satisfaction.

We just finished our third class and we're going to have our lunch in the cafeteria..

"You know...I think Mrs Rosella hates me" Jesse said.

"Oh really...and why is that?" I asked even though I already knew the answer.

"Cause I'm much more sexier than her..." Jesse replied with an eye roll.

Mrs Rosella is our entrepreneurship lecturer she's actually a nice lady.

And if you pay great attention in her class you'll get all that she teaches you.

"Oh really...I hadn't noticed or was it really because you weren't paying attention again and she called you up to answer a question you knew absolutely nothing about?" I asked with a smirk.

"You know what... let's forget about the lady and go have lunch am starving" she said pulling me towards the cafeteria.

"Sure why not.." I giggled.

*

"You know...I just can't believe it.." Jesse sighed as she took the last bite of her veggie burger.

She's a vegetarian...

"You can't believe what?..." I asked.

"Well in just a few months...we'll be out of this hell-hole" she giggled.

"Yeah, I guess it's hard to believe too..." I said.

"But when we graduate are you still gonna go for the job interview in R.F.I?" I asked.

"Well of course I am!...well by the gods that's if they'll still hiring by then" she said with a little disappointment in her voice.

"Do worry, all you have to do is to study hard and past the exams" I rubbed her hands which where on the table as I gave her words of support.

"And besides you promised that one way or another you'd meet your crush remember.." I said as I winked at her.

"Yeah..." She sighed with a smile on her face.

"But to be honest...do you really like him or is it just a celebrity crush?" I asked.

"Well I mean he's handsome and nice...who wouldn't have emotional feelings for him." She replied.

"Even if I did like him how on earth is he gonna notice someone like me in the midst of Actresses, Models, Business-women...I mean just look at me I don't have a chance" she sighed as she banged her head on the table.

"Jesse you know that isn't true right... your a beautiful woman" I cooed as I combed my fingers through her hair.

Jesse's a beautiful lady not just that she's sexy too she got all the curves in the right places, even if she wears loose clothes that still not gonna cover it.

Jesse's has these full dark blond hair that actually reach her shoulders. Her forest green eyes complimented by her full eyelashes and slightly pale skin that shimmers red when she blushes...she does that alot.

"You haven't met him yet and he doesn't even know you exist...so you can't be so sure he won't fall for you" I said.

"Your not making me feel any better here Leyna" She muttered her head still on the table.

I sighed.

"Look.. since you won't listen to me why don't we go to mother this evening when we're done with our classes and you can ask for her advice instead" I suggested.

She raised her head.

"Do you think she'll listen to me...I mean come on she's your mom" she said.

"That's exactly...my point" I cooed.

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Savannah's POV

[~Lorenzo's Mother~]

I walked into the restaurant wearing a blue flare dress..I maybe old but i'm still in great shape.

A smirk creeped to the side of my lips as I saw the whole place was closed even if it was just early in the afternoon... guess Yolanda isn't as cruel as I thought.

At the far end was seated a man in his mid-thirtys even though it's our third time meeting I still can't remember his name.

"Good Afternoon Ma'am" he greeted as I sat down.

Placing my purse on the table.

I giggled.

"I told you to stop calling me Ma'am... just call me Savannah am not that old am I?" I asked.

"As you wish ma'am I mean... Savannah" he replied.

"So...do you have what I asked for Mr?..."

"Raphael... Raphael Johnathon"

"Okay then Raphael... hope you everything I asked of you?.." I asked.

"Of course...here it is" he said as he brought out a little brown envelope tied with a rope from a black bag and dropped it on the table.

"Everything's in there?..." I asked as I took the envelope from him.

"Every..single..thing"

I opened the envelope and what I saw didn't surprised me one bit.

Pictures of Sarah shopping in the mall with two huge body guards beside her.

Documents of lands, mansion's and clubhouses all under Sarah's name stating that she only bought them not less than a week ago.

"That's bit*h is fast huh...she wasted no time in spending my son's money" I hissed softly dropping the photos on the table as I robbed my temples.

"As you can see from the pictures...she not in the country" he said.

"If she's not in the country then where is she?" I asked through gritted teeth.

It's been HOURS...

And Lorenzo has been in his office signing documents, approving projects and rejecting offers...

He hasn't moved a muscle since he sat down in his chair in the morning..

And it wasn't hurting him at all, he was used to staying stiff for hours on end...

And now it's even much more easier.. locking up all his emotions he was like a log of wood...

It wasn't even up to five minutes when a knock came on the door..

"What!?.." he's voice dry, icy and cold..

Showing no emotion at all..

Except Anger..

It sent shivers down Mickey's spin..

"u-Uhh...Boss you have a meeting b-by Five O'Clock.. with the shareholders..." Mickey stuttered as she stepped into the office..

"I didn't ask for any meeting..." Lorenzo said still motionless..

"Yes Sir...it was actually one of the shareholders that wants this meeting to hold he even called your mother, Mrs. Savannah to be present today..."

"My Mother?!.. what does she has to with this?.." Lorenzo asked with a little thunder in his voice.

"i-I don't know Sir, i-I guess he just wants her presence to be known.." Mickey stuttered..

"Who's holding the meeting?.."

"It's Mr. Novà Sir.."

"Mr. Novà?..." Lorenzo muttered..

"Do you know what the meeting's about?.." Lorenzo asked as his attention now on the paperwork on his desk..

"No Sir, even his secretary wouldn't talk no matter how hard I pressured her.. she wouldn't tell me what the meeting's about"... Mickey said as she held a blue file tight to her chest..

Which of course Lorenzo noticed..

"What's that file about?..." He asked pointing a the file...

"Oh Sir.. I almost forgot " Mickey sighed as she walked closer to Lorenzo's desk...

"The head of marketing department... wants your signature on the budget of their new project.." She dropped the file on the desk,

Lorenzo took the file and looked through it...

He's eyebrows soon arched in irritation..

"What in h*ll do they need three hundred and fifty thousand dollars_($350,000)_for!?.." Lorenzo thundered as he banged the file on his table...

All the materials they'd wrote in there was purely cheap..

And they're still trying to fool him into sighing a out a document that could drain his almost falling company...

He won't be an idiot twice...

"THE HEAD OF THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT I WANT HIM HERE!!. NOW!!"...

"y-Yes s-Sir..." Mickey stuttered as she literally ran out of the office...

*

Leyna's POV

Jesse and I were in the kitchen preparing snacks, dinner wasn't going to be ready for the next two hours...

We're having rice dumplings and a hot steaming bowl of my Mom's famous veggie soup..

It's gonna be deliciously Sweet!!..

Jesse popped up some of her honey covered popcorn while I sliced up some watermelon for my Mom..

We both walked out of the kitchen to the living room..

Where we were living was a two bedroom apartment. Really cozy and warm regardless of the rough neighborhood..

I can't wait to finish college and get a job then I'll be able to get my mother out of here!.

It wouldn't be easy but I'll give all I have for my mother..

"Here you go..." I said placing the tray on the stool and moving it in front of her ...

She removed her glasses and dropped the newspaper she was reading on the couch...

Newspapers?...

Who still reads those anyway?!.

"You know she hates watermelon right?.." Jesse said as she bounced on the couch crossing her legs once she landed...

"I know that.. but it's still good for her health Mom needs to remain strong and healthy!. I sat in front of the Television trying to watch my favorite show...

*Everybody loves Raymond*

It's the most hilarious comedy show I've watched so far, every time I'm sad or feeling down..

I just switch on the TV and put on the show..

But I don't think Mom approves of the show she says in her opinion of course...

Thinks it's a precious waste of time...

"I'll just have an Apple instead.." Mom said trying to stand up...

My head snapped towards her, away from my show.

I stood up with lightening speed and I was in front of her in seconds...

"Mom, your blood pressure.. you need to eat the fruit.." I said as I held her shoulders pulling her with me to the couch...

"But I'd prefer an Apple!." She protested as she sat down...

"You'd have an Apple after we've had dinner.." I said as I took a fork carried a watermelon and directed it to Mom's mouth...

"Fine!." Mom snapped taking the fork from me to eat the watermelon by herself..

I smiled as I focused my attention back on the program playing on the TV..

Everybody loves Raymond...

I mean who wouldn't!..

The guy's hilarious!!.

Especially his father..

That old man's the best..

I almost peed in my pants one time..

**

Lorenzo's POV

Mickey brought the so called head of the marketing department and I've been glaring at him for the past five to ten minutes..

I pushed the documents towards him, he was sitting in front of me so he took the papers looking through it..

"What are those?.." I asked..

"Uh, Sir this is the project that we've currently been working on it really needs your signature..." He said with a stupid smile on his face..

Can't still believe that this low piece of trash is trying to reap me off..

"I looked into the materials, and I noticed that they were a little bitmassive.." I said..

Normally this would be a piece of cake to spend this amount, but not in my situation.

"Sir that's how it is in the market these days... I personally went through every single detail in here and I can assure you that these are quality materials.."

This son-of-a-b*tch!!.

He thinks I'm an idiot..

"YOU REALLY THINK I'M THAT STUPID!?.." I yelled..

"s-Sir i-I don't understand w-what y-your talking a-about–...

"Sir!." Mickey called out as she opened the door letting her head peak through..

I sighed..

"What is it?.."

"The meeting is about to start Sir, it's already four fifty eight.."

"Alright then.." I said as I stood up..

I rubbed my temple walking towards the door..

"I'll be back after an hour.." I said to the man still sitting in my office...

Walking towards the meeting room with Mickey behind me..

She asked.. "u-Uhh what should I do with him Sir?.."

"I want him fired! And out of my office.. make sure there's someone else to fill in his position with immediate effect.."

"Of course Sir.. I'll do that right away"...

I don't want people like him in my company... I'll filter this place if I have to..

Someone like Sarah wasn't able to destroy me.. what makes the rats in this place think they can..

I've learned my lesson and I'm gonna use it to get back on my feet...

A million times stronger than before..

No one's gonna put me down again..

And that's a promise I'm gonna keep..

*

It was as silent as a grave yard and freezing too as the air-conditioner was on full blast..

Cold, Rude, Arrogant and Manipulative are the best words that could be used to describe the men and women seated in this room..

Savannah already arrived and was giving off a very mean aura letting them know that she was not to be messed with..

As always..

It's just Nature..

In the business world there's not space for weaklings, If you were to show the slightest sign of weakness...

You'll be crushed and casted aside like a piece of trash..

Everybody knows that..

"Where's that son of yours Savannah he's making us wait!.." Mrs. Hart one of the shareholders said looking irritated..

"It's only been nine minutes... I'm sure your little bottom can sit through a few more.." Savannah mocked..

"Oh you little old witch–!...

"Ladies please!..mind your manners" Mr. Novà cautioned..

"Tell her to keep her mouth shut and wait for Lorenzo.. he is the CEO! After all.." Savannah smirked..

"Him been the CEO doesn't give him the right to put the company at stake..I mean we all have shares here" Mrs.Hart hissed..

Mummers filled the air as the others seated at the table agreed to her statement..

"Well, I don't think it's very polite to talk about someone behind their backs.."

Everyone kept their mouths shut immediately Lorenzo's Cold icy voice boomed into the room..

Even Mrs. Hart who was busy giving Savannah a death glare...

If looks could kill Savannah would've been six feet under by now..

"Lorenzo I'm glad you finally showed up.. took you a few minutes.." Mr. Novà laughed full of sarcasm..

Lorenzo sat down on his chair emotionless ignoring Mr. Novà's remark...

His secretary seating behind him ready to take important notes..

While Mickey was sitting on the chair right beside him..

"Shall we start.." Lorenzo said.. Looking at Mr. Novà Lorenzo shrugged "You called for this meeting.. what's so important that you'd go to the extent of holding a meeting without informing me.." Lorenzo asked..

Even though it was just a question it still holds the authority and the chilling power of a leader..

"Do you really think you still have the right to ask that kind of question Lorenzo?.." Mr. Novà smirked..

"What are you vomiting Mr. Novà.." Lorenzo said with so much calmness that was hard for Mr. Novà to believe...

He was expecting Lorenzo to bark like before but guess he was disappointed..

"I'm not vomiting any thing Lorenzo.. I'm just saying the truth..."

"You don't deserve your position!.."

"Excuse you?!.." Savannah hissed..

"Spare me the lectures Savannah!.. You know what I'm saying here is true." Mr. Novà smirked..

"This young man almost pushed the entire company into bankruptcy making us go almost bankrupt.."

"He didn't do that it was!–...

"I was stupid to let that happen.. I admit to that" Lorenzo said interrupting Savannah..

"I'm also working on getting the company back on top–..

"But that isn't enough!..We all know GAL'S ENTERPRISES is number tagged #1 in the entire continent.. or I think the best term to use is WAS! Plus our stocks net worth is now below two million dollars!_($2,000,000)" Mr. Novà thundered..

"Where are you heading with this Mr. Novà?.." Savannah sighed rubbing her temple..

"Where am I heading with this?.." he whispered..

"WHERE THE F*CK DO YOU THINK I'M GOING WITH THIS?!!.." Mr. Novà thundered..

"Mr. Novà please mind your language!.." Mrs. Hart gasped..

"Give me a year.."

Everyone even Mr. Novà went dead silent as Lorenzo suddenly spoke up...

"What?!." Everyone gasped.

"A whole year to bring GAL'S ENTERPRISES to it's former glory infact higher than before.." Lorenzo said..

"And if you fail.." Mr. Novà smirked..

"That's where the deal comes in Mr. Novà if I fail..which isn't going to happen of course.. if I fail to get this company back on track in the space of one year.. I'll give up my position as the CEO.."

"What? You can't do that!?!.." Savannah snapped.. through gritted teeth...

Mrs. Hart smiled with satisfaction written all over her face..

"Your son is a Galveston after all.." Mr. Novà smirked..

"And Galveston's don't go back on their word.." Mrs. Hart smiled.

Other members nodding their heads agreeing to what she says..

"And I'm not planning on doing that.. I will follow through on what I said.."

"A year.. nothing more nothing less.." Lorenzo said as he stood up from his seat..

"I'll inform my personal assistant to get the documents ready it'll be brought to your offices for your signatures.." Lorenzo said before he left for the door..

*

"What went through your head Lorenzo!?.."

"What were you even thinking?!." My Mother said for the eleventh time now..

And I answered with the same sentence each time..

"I did what was best Mom.." I said looking through some documents..

I mean if I wanted to get the company back on the highway I better start now right?...

"By giving up your position?.." She frowned..

Sitting on the large couch beside the door Mom sighed..

"Look son.. it isn't like I don't trust you or anything.. but what you did was risky I mean what if you fail?!.. what are you going to do then?.." She asked..

I sighed dropping the paperwork on the desk and walking towards her..

"Mom.." I sat beside her rubbing her knee...

"You just gotta trust me on this.. have I ever disappointed you Mom?.." I asked..

"Welll.."

Okay.. Maybe I shouldn't have asked that..

"Don't answer that.." I said..

"Look Lorenzo it isn't like I don't trust you or anything but.. it's risky they might try to–...

"I know it's a high risk deal but I won't let them have their way, I'm a Galveston after all we never let those under us take control I can handle this situation it's a piece of cake.." I smirked..

"Fine.. if you say so just know that I'm always behind you, you have my full support.." She smiled pinching my cheeks..

"I know that.. just wish I could say the same with Dad.." I sighed..

"Lorenzo you know your Father loves you.. he adores you he–...

"I know Mom.. Just wondering what his reactions gonna be when he finds out about the company's situation..." I said..

"Oh he knows.." she laughed..

"Of course.. He's the greatest Galveston that ever lived.."

"It's not about been a Galveston.. the name means nothing with out this.." She smiled as she pointed to my Brain..

"And this.." she pointed to my chest..

"Any way it's getting late..I'll be leaving now son..'' she said standing up walking towards the door..

"I'll see you at home.." she said before placing a kiss on my right cheek..

"I won't be home early so don't wait up for me.." I said as I closed the door shut..

Finally..

Now to get some work done..

*

Leyna's POV

"I'll have a cup of black coffee please... with two cubes of sugar.." The customer said..

"Of course Ma'am.." I said jotting down her order..

"Anything else?.." I asked..

"No that'll be all.." She said waving me off..

I walked back towards Jane who was behind the counter..

"One cup of black coffee with two cubes of sugar.." I said handing Jane the written order..

"Right on it.." She said walking into the kitchen..

It didn't take three minutes and she was holding the tray with the cup of coffee in her hands..

"Here you go.." Jane smiled..

I took the tray from her and muttered a *thank you* before going to the woman's table..

"Your coffee ma'am.." I smiled putting the cup on the table..

"Thank you.." she smiled..

"Anytime Ma'am.." I said before walking back to the counter with Jane..

"Slow day huh?.." Jane smirked..

"Tell me about it.. I wish it was as busy this afternoon.." I huffed..

There were only four to five customers this evening..

Which is very unusual..

"What!?.. do you want me to get a migraine?.." Jane shrieked..

"Well no.. but we'd get paid if there's enough customers they practically pay our bills.."

"Okay.. you got a point on that one.." Jane shrugged..

"So how's College?.." She asked quickly changing the subject.. "Heard you'd be graduating soon.." She smiled..

I sat on the stool right behind the counter beside Jane..

"Yeah.." I sighed..

"In a few months I'll be a graduate.. it's still kinda unbelievable.." I laughed..

"Well.. I'm happy for you.. your a smart lady it's gonna be a piece of cake for you.." she smiled rubbing my shoulder..

"Yeah.. I'm just happy that it'll all be over soon.." I sighed..

*

Jesse's POV

Spending time with Leyna's Mom is the absolute best when Leyna is not around.

She never lets her mom do anything which isn't such a bad thing.. but sometimes the woman needs just a little bit of exercise..

Right now she's in the kitchen preparing a midnight snack..

Leyna just left for her night shift at the restaurant downtown..

It's quite far from where her Mom lives..

"Jesse!?.." Mrs Davis yelled out my name from the kitchen..

"Yes Aunt!?.." I walked into the kitchen.. "What do you need?.." I asked..

"Can you get some milk and eggs from the all night store.. they'll be getting a new crate by tonight I bet it'll be all bought by tomorrow morning.."

The all night store is like a super market.. a really small super market..

It only opens at night and closes at 7am on the dot..

"Sure Aunt.. I'll get it done right away" I said as I rushed to me and Leyna's bedroom to get dressed...

I mean.. I can't wear sweatpants to the store can I?..

In a few minutes I was out wearing a jean short and a black tank top and I was out of the house...

I walked around Raven street seeing vehicles honking really loud..

Lots of people walking around at night isn't anything new here..

In a few minutes I was already in the all night store..

"Good evening Ma'am.." I greeted the old lady behind the counter..

"Good evening to you too dearie.." she replied..."What you buying today?.." She asked..

"Oh.. just a crate of eggs and three cartons of milk.."

"You came just in time sweet cakes.. we're almost out.." The old lady smiled as she placed the eggs in a plastic bag and took another bag placing the milk in it.. "Here you go sweetie.." She said handing the two nylon bags over to me..

"Thank you.." i said giving her the money..

I walked out of the building the fresh air of the night hitting my face..

I sighed...

I'm never gonna get tried of this..

Women yelling at each other.. cars trying not to bump into each other, kids trying to run away from the cops after playing a prank on them..

It's an everyday routine..

It might not be the safest neighborhood around.. but I consider it home..

And I've learned to get used to it..

Living with Leyna and her Mom was practically a blessing to me..

They took me in after my parents died in a car accident since I was seventeen...

I didn't have any relatives that could take me in.. except my grandma from my mother's side..

But she was already close to death, I lived with her for a couple of months before she past away..

Since then I've been living with the Davis's.. they took me in as their own family..

And I'll forever be grateful for that..

*

Lorenzo has been working non stop for hours that one would think he'd actually make he's goals within six months..

He's landed five deals since morning.. and it was heart warming to the employees as they'd be able to keep their well paying job.

Soon a huge knock was heard on the door..

"Come in.." Lorenzo groaned..

Tony Romero walked in with a smile on his face..

"Hey buddy.."

"What are you doing here?.." Lorenzo asked his attention still on his laptop..

"Oh come on can't I come to the company of my friend anymore?.." Tony said as he sat on the office chair in front of Lorenzo..

"Aren't you suppose to be at the office?.."

"I traveled for a business meeting in England, just got back this afternoon still I'm not a workaholic like you.." Tony laughed..

"I love my work but I'm not gonna kill myself for it.."

"Well good for you.." Lorenzo said sarcasm evidence in his voice..

"Come on dude.. let's go out.."

"Can't.. got a lot of work to do"

"Look, i heard what happened I'm not pitting you or anything it happens a lot in the business world there's nothing to be ashamed of.." Tony said..

"What makes it worst is that it was a woman who caused me this problem, a woman who I loved with all my heart.." Lorenzo hissed..

"And that's why we need to go out.. to clear your head you know there's a restaurant that just opened up, they don't know of our status" Tony winked..

"Fine.." Lorenzo sighed..

"But don't wink at me again.. it's just another level of creepy".

"So where's this 'resturant' you've been talking about?.." Lorenzo asked as he turned to the left for the third time..

"Relax bro.. we're almost there" Tony said looking through the window.. "The city's beautiful at night.. don't you think?.." Tony smiled lost in thought..

"Uhh I g-guess.." Lorenzo stuttered arching his left brow questionably..

Tony has been acting strange for the past hour and Lorenzo noticed this..

Lorenzo and Tony has been friends since forever.. Their Parents were very close business partners so they were bound to be friends as they were young at that time..

"Are you feeling okay Tony?.." Lorenzo asked his eyes leaving the road..

"Yeah I'm fine.. just satisfied with everything.." Tony sighed softly..

"Okayy then?.." Lorenzo said turning on the head light..

"Why you turning it on?.."

"So I can see where I'm fu*king going.." Lorenzo said averting his eyes from the road..

"I'm getting tried here you know! When are we gonna reach the restaurant my hands are starting to hurt.. you know this is the reason I never listen to you I have lots of work to-...

"ENZO WATCH OUT!!.." Tony yelled.

The car made a loud screeching sound as Lorenzo matched the breaks..

Then a soft thug was heard..

The world stopped for a second..

The two grown men were frozen for a while.. unable to understand what happened..

"d-Did we just run someone over?.." Lorenzo stuttered..

Tony didn't even spear Lorenzo a glance as he came down to look at who they ran over..

When he got out passersby where already gathering to see what had happened..

"Here there Miss a-are you okay?.." Tony knelt down by the side of the Lady they hit..

"u-Uhh.." Jesse mumbled rubbing her forehead.. "w-What happened?.."

"We hit you with our car and you fell over.. I'm so sorry are you okay?.." Tony asked reaching for the nylon bag with the carton of milk in them which surprisingly didn't spill over..

The crate of eggs wasn't so lucky..

"I'm so sorry about the eggs.." Tony said helping Jesse to her feet..

"n-No it's okay it was a freak accident you didn't mean it I wasn't paying attention any–.." Jesse stopped talking all of a sudden..

His voice...

She's heard the man's voice before...

But from where?..

Jesse wasn't even able to see his face cause of the car's headlight..

It was shining directly at her eyes..

"You know what.. here" Tony said

His voice taking her out of her thoughts..

Tony brought out his wallet and took out five thousand dollars_($5000)_ handing it over to her..

"Those are for the eggs I ruined I swear–...

"No no no there's no need for that it doesn't matter–..

"It does matter.." Tony said forcing the cash in Jesse's palm..

"Well then.. thank you sir" Jesse smile putting the money in her pocket..

"No problem.." Tony muttered..

Jesse smiled before walking away towards the all night store.. hopefully they weren't sold out yet..

Tony smirked looking at the disappearing figure of the young lady he never got the name of.. he turned around towards to car to see Lorenzo already outside..

His eyes looking like he was about to say something..

By now the crowd has already disembarked since there was no drama happening any way..

"That was.. should I say interesting?" Lorenzo said entering into the car..

"What's interesting in almost killing a young girl?" Tony smiled following suit..

Lorenzo started the engine as Tony locked the door..

"I just think I felt something you know like I was–...

"What!?.. you mean your heart skipped a beat or something?.." Lorenzo laughed as he started driving towards the so called restaurant..

"Just an advice dude.. it's a trap!.." Lorenzo hissed..

"I never said I liked her man.. I mean I just literally met her minutes ago!.."

"You don't have to like her but you could still fall.. just saying! " Lorenzo shrugged..

The car was suddenly filled with silence.. a comfortable one..

*

Lorenzo's POV

"We're here!.."

I stopped the car letting a gush of fresh air escape my lips..

"Took us long enough your a very slow driver.." Tony huffed..

"You where the one showing me the directions!."

"Oh yeah.. I chose the long cut so we could spend the little time you have together.." Tony said with a sickening smile on his face..

"You little son of a!–..

"Okay.. let's go!." Tony said stepping out of the car..

"God please give me strength.." I sighed softly stepping out of the car..

I locked the car following Tony in to the small eatery..

The place isn't that bad it gives off a warm cozy vibe.. "Let's sit here.." Tony said taking a seat by the window..

I followed suit.. Looking towards the window I sighted Tony waving down a waiter from the corner of my eyes..

"Tony why'd you bring me here?.." I asked

"As I said before we need space besides.. No one absolutely no one would know of our status so we can R-E-L-A-X you need it more than I do.." Tony laughed...

"But were you really serious about what you said?.. I mean under one year?! this situation is almost impossible.."

"So you heard huh?.." I smiled

"Of course I heard.. this kind of news travels fast, real fast"

"Well I can do it, even if I have to go to the extent of been my father–...

"Can I get your orders Sir?.."

I got interrupted by the most sweetest voice I've ever heard..

I froze completely... My eyes trailed from her little feet that were protected by some worn out sandals..

to her well shaped calf..

then her creamy looking thighs..

her glorious hips..

her curvy bust..

her pale slender neck I won't think twice of wrapping my palm around it, choking it to my f*cking satisfaction..

then her lips.. so plum she looked beautiful when she smiles, I could only imagine one thing I could use them for..

What got to me were her eyes..

They were dusty brown like I could feel my–...

"Enzo!." Tony hit me in my arm snapping me out of my thoughts..

"Huh?.." I mumbled noticing the waitress still standing in front of us a notepad still in her hands..

"What would you order?.." he asked..

"Huh?..black coffee no sugar.."

"I'll have some tea extra milky.." Tony smirked..

"I'll be right back with your orders Sir.." she smiled jotting some words down before walking towards the counter...

I sighed..

I felt like I could breath again now that she's gone..

Like a cool breeze pass through me that I'm–..

"You don't wanna sleep tonight do you?..." Tony asked.. again taking me out of my thoughts..

"It wasn't like I was going to have some sleep anyway so why not have a little help?..." I said.. " Having insomnia isn't such a bad thing.."

"You got insomnia when that bit*h left you.." Tony hissed.. "To me that's the only good she did in your life"

"You mean giving me a sicknesses that could drive me insane if I'm not careful?.."

"Yes.."

To say the truth I couldn't agree with him more, thanks to Sarah now I have extra hours to put into my work I can make ten times that money she took from me back in a flash...

It's been a year since she left me though...

But it feels like yesterday.. and it hurts like h*ll having your heart ripped out of your body..

*

Leyna's POV

I walked towards the counter giving Jane the written order..

"One black coffee no sugar and a cup of tea extra milky.."

"You got a tiger on your hands.." Jane smirked taking the paper from me..

"A tiger?.." I was confused.. I don't have enough money to buy a tiger..

"That tanned skin hottie over there.." She going into the kitchen..

"The one with dark hair?.." I asked..

"Yes.. did you see the way he looked at you?..he was clearly eye f*cking you.." She whispered loud enough for me to hear her voice..

"You're a very dirty minded person do you know that?.." I laughed shaking my head I turned to look at him he was having a conversation with the other man he came with..

I hardly know that man he couldn't be looking a me like that..

Right?..

Jane came out of the kitchen giggling with the cups on a tray in her hand..

"Did you notice how tall he is? Plus he looks loaded.. looking at him right now, from here I can tell he'd be a skillful lover in bed don't you think?.." She asked biting her bottom lip..

I squeezed my face in horror..

I turned to the large man sitting in table twelve..

I mean yeah he's good looking and all.. I could see his large chest through his stylish suit..

If I wore that I'd disappear in it.. literally!!

I have things to focus on right now can't be dripping wet over a man..

Never gonna happen...

"I don't have time for this.." I said taking the tray from her walking towards the men's table..

I scoffed..

"Skilful lover.. yeah right" I huffed..

He's not even that good looking just–...

"WHAT THE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YOU?!.." A loud voice that sounded like thunder yelled snapping me out of my thoughts..

That's when I realized that the coffee I was holding was all over Mr. Handsome..

i-I mean the tanned tall man..

The look he was giving me right now wasn't anything close to what Jane was saying minutes ago..

If looks could kill I'd be dead and buried long ago with the glare he's throwing at me right now.

*

"WHAT THE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?.." Lorenzo thundered standing up to his feet..

Anger evidence in his voice..

Leyna shivered staring up at the now anger customer..

He was way taller than she was if it where another situation she would stand tall and strong facing the predicament.. but now Leyna felt like she could piss her pants at any moment..

"i-I'm v-very s-sorry sir.." Leyna said taking a napkin trying to clean the soaked suit..

Lorenzo backed up like she was some kind of disease.. "Keep your f*ckin' apology to damn self cause I don't wanna hear it!.." he hissed storming out of the restaurant..

Tony who was standing frozen in his spot shook his head and sighed..

"I'm so so sorry.. he just had a bad day.." Tony said reaching into his pockets bringing out some dollar notes dropping them on the table..

"For the coffee.." He smiled before walking towards the exit..

All the customers attention were still on Leyna as she has a shocked expression on her face.. Like she just saw a ghost..

What in heavens just happened.. Leyna thought to herself staring at the exit the man she poured coffee just passed through..

She knew she'd never wanna cross paths with him again...

*

Lorenzo's POV

Coming out of the shower wearing a pair of black sweat pants..

I sighed softly slamming my self on the bed..

Thinking about all that happened today just made my head hurt..

"What the hell was I thinking!?.." I muttered placing my hands behind my head..

While I was in the shower I couldn't get that waitress out of my head..

I was thinking good things about her, but it all turned to dust the moment she poured coffee on me..

What's the problem with me?!..

I'm not supposed to be thinking this trash.. women will be women it's either they make you or they destroy you..

Lucky my father had Mom who helped him to become who he is today..

Mine was just...

I guess a little different?..

I turned on the lamp on table opening the first drawer I took out some sleeping pills..

Not like it was gonna be of any help..

I gulped it down with a glass of water..

I took my laptop placing it on my thigh...

Maybe now I could get some work done..