"Sorry I'm late, I stopped for coffee and bought you-" The ice coffee in my hand quickly hits the floor the moment I turn the corner, entering Ben's office. From the way he's standing as he has his back turned to me, to his physique. I know that my...
There's just always something, every fucken time! Her and I just can't seem to catch a break.
"You knew." It comes out as more of a whisper, like she's trying to understand. Kim puts down the cup of coffee she just made for her while I rub her back, soothing her. "You knew about the fire before I told you, didn't you? That's why you basically dragged me out of the building, after you got that call, someone had already told you about it." She turns to me, eyes wide and covered in tears.
"Aurora." I try to explain but she cuts me off.
"Okay." A knock coming from the door serves as a distraction, making everyone a little jumpy.
"Eric let him in, it's okay he works for me." And Mikey walks through the door.
"Boss, we need to talk." I look at Eric, Kim and Aurora.
"Guys, give us the room please." Everyone leaves the room except Aurora. "That means you too angel."
"Cy I want to be involved, please let me." Looking into those ocean waves I know I can't say no to her.
"Mikey, what have you got for us?"
"Well Boss you were right to suspect that it was arson, I followed the source of the fire before the police got there and it seems that whoever did this let a gas leak through the ventilators and caused a small spark to set the building ablaze."
"And who's signature move is this?"
"It took a while but I managed to find information on similar fire tactics that were reported in Russia but for some reason were swept under the rug by the police, so I dug a little deeper and found ties of the Russian mafia to the Cole family. Mr Cole in particular."
"How does Cole have ties to the Russian mafia? It doesn't make sense."
"I don't know Boss but I'll find out."
"Why would Mr Cole set my building on fire? I have never even met the man."
"Well it could do with the large file that landed on your desk, courtesy of your spy, that contained information that linked him to dealing drugs."
"Oh my god." She whispers holding her head. After dismissing Mikey, Kim and Eric come back and Kim comforts Aurora while I make some calls. "I shouldn't have dug up all that dirt on him, now all my hard work is up in flames."
"Kim could you please pack a bag for Aurora, Eric ready the car and you're coming with me." I instruct everyone.
"What? No, I can't go with you we just came back and I have work." She looks at me shocked.
"Just for a couple of days." I try to explain but I don't think she's buying it.
"I can't just up and leave Cy."
"Aurora your whole building just went up in flames along with everything inside so exactly what work are you talking about?"
"I .. I don't know." She plumps down on the couch and her tears fall, taking her in my arms I wipe her tears away.
"Everything is going to be fine, I'll fix this okay?" And she nods her head yes, looking into my eyes. "Now I need you to pack a bag for a couple of days, you think you can do that?"
"Yes." Her voice comes out groggy.
"Okay." To say that I am angry would be an understatement. I am livid, Cole is going to regret the day he was born when I'm through with him, I'm going to crush him. Aurora and Kim emerge from her bedroom with a suitcase, ready to go.
"Kim I think you should stay with Spencer for a couple of days too, just until this blows over."
"Sure." They hug each other for a while and I take Aurora's suitcase. "I love you A."
"I love you too." Heading to the car Eric loads the bag and we get into the car. She lays her head on my arm and I kiss her head.
"I'm sorry Angel." She keeps quiet for a while.
"Thank you." She whispers and I can hear the pain in her voice. Fuck! We finally arriving at my house and it must have caught her off guard because she looks surprised. "This is your house?"
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"Yes." Pulling into the driveway I get out and help her out as well, we're greeted by Benson, my butler and Mary, my housekeeper.
"Welcome home Mr Kensington." They bow.
"Benson, Mary this is Aurora and she'll be staying with us for a couple of days." Aurora waves to them.
"Hello." She says shyly. Benson just bows but Mary is the talker.
"Pleasure to meet you Miss, you must be tired, how about I fix you something to eat while you take a nice long bubble bath and Benson here will help with your luggage. Right Benson?"
"Of course."
"I'll be in my office, come find me if you need me." I say to her before leaving and she nods, agreeing. Closing my door I pour myself a drink and after the first sip, as I keep thinking about all the shit that's happened today the glass in my hand shatters into pieces. I am mad.
Eric: Yes sir?
Cy: Eric I need you to hire two bodyguards for Aurora, make sure they're well trained, attentive and resilient like you. I want the best Eric.
Eric: Yes sir, I will make the necessary arrangements right away.
Cy: Good.
After my call with Eric I do some work to distract myself. Someone knocks on my door and I tell them to enter, it's Mary.
"Yes Mary." I say not taking my eyes off of my laptop screen.
"Sir, I wanted to let you know that Miss Aurora is settled in, I have put her in the room opposite yours and if you are hungry, dinner is ready."
"Thank you Mary but I'm alright."
"Yes sir." She dismisses herself. After a while I make my way to Aurora's room, knocking.
"Yes?" Her voice is a little shaky and I know she's been crying again. Walking in she immediately looks down and I make my way to her, lifting up her face to look at me.
"You've been crying." I say it more as a statement and not a question. She catches me off guard when she practically jumps into my arms, holding onto me tightly. I wrap my arms around her, comforting her as best I can.
"I don't know what I am going to do." She finally says after a while. "I don't know what's the next step from here, I have nothing." I can feel her tears on my shirt. I hate this.
"Hey." I make her look at me. "You have me and you have Kim and all the people that work for you, we all care about you and are willing to help you through this. Okay?" She nods.
"Thank you Cy." Is the last thing she says before falling asleep in my arms, carrying her into bed I cover her up and kiss her head. ________________________________ Please share your thoughts 💭.
