Next Generation (Book 4)

Wrong Turn

|Bash's POV|

It's been a month since I hired Luca. Reports have been filed with the police regarding the Kyle situation and there's a temporary restraining order in place. For me, that's not good enough, but it's something. Ro seemed to be getting back into the swing of things and was comfortable with Luca. That's all that mattered to me. Even though Kyle hadn't contacted Ro, my guard was still up.

I got up as quietly as I could for work. She looked so peaceful sleeping. Usually at this time I would find her sleeping in her studio. The fact that she was actually sleeping in the bed was a plus. As I was making my morning coffee, I heard footsteps.

"Hey babe," she said, coming into the kitchen.

She looked to be in a good mood. I smiled at her. She had on one of her custom bomber jackets, an all black jumpsuit, and sneakers.

"Hey, beautiful. Hope I didn't wake you up getting ready for work."

"Not at all. I have a class then lunch with a few friends. Should be home around the same time as you."

I nodded.

"Excited for today?" she questioned.

I just looked at her confused. 

"I guess?"

"Babe, today's your big presentation for the building design in Milan, remember?"

"You're right, it is. I wouldn't say I'm excited. If it's meant for me to get the contract, I will."

"You got this in the bag. I know how much you want your designs to be global. Plus this design is dope, but most importantly it will create new job opportunities."

I smiled at her. Even in her own little world, she was paying attention as I prepped for this moment. Oftentimes she would just sit and watch me while I worked. Her presence was all I needed.

"Someone's been reading my notes."

She smirked.

"I know how long you've been preparing for this. I pay attention."

"I appreciate that babe."

She pecked my lips.

"I want to talk to you about something later," I stated.

She gave me a cross look.

"Anything bad?"

"No baby. Just something I want you to be a part of."

"Alright. Well, let me get going."

"I'll see you later.

"Yes and we'll be celebrating that contract!"

I pulled her back to me, placing kisses all over her face.

"I love you," I said in her ear.

"I love you, too."

I started kissing her neck and she slightly moaned.

"Babe, stop. You have to go to work and my Uber is on the way here."

She had a personal bodyguard who drove her where she needed to get. Why the hell did she need to take an Uber?

"Why are you taking an Uber? Where's Luca?"

"I, uh, gave him the day off."

"What?"