Bad Blood 1: Adrienne

Chapter 12:In black and white

Adrienne's POV:

When she hung up I felt numb. I couldn't understand what I was feeling.

"B-...baby what's wrong" Chase stuttered looking at me realising I was crying. I didn't even realise I was crying. The tears were streaming down my face as I sat there sitting on the bed, just staring at the wall trying to understand what I was feeling.

Chase moved closer to me and pulled me into his arms. I finally cracked when I realised I was broken. I leaned into his chest just letting go of all my emotions. I cried like never before...I sat there holding onto literally the only good thing I have left. If Chase were to leave then I'd really have nothing. We layed there together in silence for a while.

***Cellphone rings***

It was Chase's phone. He answered it leaving the room and me still laying there. I jumped a little as I heard Chase shout over the phone angrily. It gave me a slight shock because there was silence and then all of a sudden loud noises.

Chase came back. Seeming really pissed off. "Sorry baby...I gotta go down to the base." His eyes softened and for a moment he just seemed so gentle. "Can I come with?" I asked crawling across the bed closer to where he was. "Baby-... actually that's not a bad idea. Go get dressed" he said.

I got up and walked to my dresser and took some clothes out. I walked out to Chase's room to see what he was wearing. He had an all black suit out, I decided I was going to look presentable. I took out a short black dress and a black heal to match.

I opened the tap for the shower and let it run a little. I got undressed and got into the shower...I closed my eyes as I let the water run over me. Just breathing the steam in was so calming. I had forgotten for that split second that Valdez was no longer here and that when I wake up tomorrow he won't. The worst part is not remembering the memories but knowing that you can't make more.

I opened my eyes and realised I had to get done or I was going to make Chase late. I got out and wrapped myself in a towel. As I opened the door I saw Chase sitting on my bed in his all black suit. His hair was brushed neatly and he had his rings on. "Come here" he said demanding I go to him. I walked over to him. "How's your ribs?" He asked with no emotion whatsoever. "It's okay... it's not that bad anymore" I replied still trying to figure out what he was doing.

"I have to get done now" I said walking to my walk in closet. After putting on some deodorant and perfume I slipped into the dress and put on the heals. I paired it with crystal earrings and a matching necklace. I let my hair fall down to my shoulders, leaving it wavy. I walked out of my closet and Chase was still sitting on my bed...he had a box in his hand and he was just staring at it.

"Hey, you okay?" I asked walking towards him. "I have something for you" he said lightening up a little bit.
I sat next to him as he gave me the box. I opened it to find a ring. "It's not the kind of ring you're thinking of" he said still looking down at the floor. "It was going to be my baby's Signet ring." Chase said clenching his fists.

"Why are you giving it to me?" I asked very confused. "I want you to keep it for our baby" he said looking up at me. "Who was the mother?" I asked. "Jess and I were expecting before she died. So when she died my baby did too. I know I didn't tell you this before and I should've but it took me a while." He said standing up.

"We should go" he said walking out of the room and downstairs. I followed not long after. We walked out into the night to the car. Chase had a matte black Porsche Carrera waiting infront of the house. He walked to the driver side and Taj opened the passenger door for me. "Hey Raj" I said greeting him as I walked to the door. "Good evening Miss Rizzo." He replied. "Taj, what did we say about that name?" I said looking at him. "Oh-...sorry Adrienne" he corrected himself closing the car door behind me.

"Enjoy your evening Adrienne...Mr Gentile" Taj said greeting Chase.

"Stay alert Desai, nobody enters unless it's Mickey or my parents, understood?"

"Yes sir" Taj replied sternly.

The car was warm, Chase must've asked someone to start it earlier for him. "We don't want another crazy episode from you." He said locking the doors. I looked at him and we both chuckled. "Who's Mickey?" I asked looking at him. "Mickey is like my brother...we grew up together, my mother took him in after his family was murdered. He became my partner in crime. You'll meet him at the base" Chase said.

I looked out to the window and up at the stars. I feel Chase's eyes on my. "Eyes on the road prettyboy" I said not even turning to look at him. "How'd you know I was looking... and besides this prettyboy can drive with his eyes closed." He said smirking as I looked at him.

We turned onto a hidden road and drove further up. It was such a long drive. I could smell the sea water from the breeze of the night air. We drove inbetween hills, hiding from the public. I could feel his eyes on me. But I couldn't help but feel misplaced. We reached an office building guarded behind a steel black gate. There were a few guards by the door and gate. Chase scanned a part of his hand, but I couldn't really see anything. And we drove in. We got out of the car and he waited for me before walking towards the door. We locked hands and he pulled me closer to him.

"I finally get to meet Andy" a man said walking towards us.

"Babe, this is Mickey... Mickey this is my girlfriend Adrienne." Chase said easing his hold on me.

"It's good to meet you Mickey" I greeted politely but I was still shocked at Chase's words of me being his girlfriend.

"Girlll...we got so much to talk about." Mickey said in a mocking girly tone laughing.

"Stay with Mickey okay... I'll see you soon" Chase said letting go of me.

"Come on, I actually really want to know a lot. We'll see him later.I know everything already so you don't have to update me... but emotionally what's happening with youu...being with a guy like Chase is neverending emotional rollercoasters and can be confusing." Mickey said walking into a room with snacks and drinks aswell as really comfy-looking chairs.

"Well, Chase gave me the Signet ring"

"Ohh, baby Luke's ring?" He said looking down at the floor.

"There's like a void inside me because the ring has nothing to do with me...like I'm not supposed to be here, with Chase... it's just supposed to be Chase, Jess and they're kid." I said looking at the ring.

"Look at it this way...if she didn't die, You and Chase would've never met...you would've never left your house, your father would've continued with his violence. If she didn't die Chase would've never kindled this strong love he has for you. He's madly inlove with you...I know this because Chase is distant with girls, Jess was the only one he opened up to...when she left. He was violent and cold.

But you have something special... something Jess didn't even have. You're precious to him, in this line of work... valuable things are a weakness. But he doesn't care. It's like a poisonous frog ... it's pretty and colourful but you can't touch it bare hand.

You're his diamond. Never let anyone tell you you're a stone."

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