Their Time.

Chapter 3 - File.

I looked around the cafe before looking at Nadia and responding, "No, they didn't. Just forget about it. I don't think he'd wanna see me again, anyway. He looked rich and classy. That's the opposite of me, so why would he want a low-class, scared girl?"

This brings out her mother-scolding voice. "Vera, just because you don't live in luxury and have tons of money doesn't mean someone who does can't like you. If someone wanted to get to know you and be with you, they wouldn't let money or silly things like your shyness stop them." She tells me, which makes me smile, as she's always there for me.

We say our goodbyes, hug, and wave at each other as she comes back to work and I leave the cafe.

I sighed and decided to go back to the park I was at last night to read.

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It takes about 15 minutes before I arrive and walk over to the tree I was hiding behind last night.

I sat down, grab my book from my bag, and read.

I woke up at 6 am to get ready for the meeting with Eden, Sayer, and Lynx about the new plan concerning the Russians.

It's currently 10 am, the scheduled time for the meeting, and the boys come in and sit on the couches.

After 3 long hours, we have come up with a new plan. Deciding to set surveillance on their every move and up security and training at warehouses, which Sayer is in charge of.

Eden is to upgrade security cameras at all locations we own besides the rooms we sleep in and my office here on the estate.

Lynx is to make sure all cars are bulletproof and have guns in each one, including the estate in secret places for emergencies.

They leave to do their tasks. I sit back in my chair and groan. I didn't sleep last night. I was pretty sure I only got like 4 hours of sleep.

I couldn't stop thinking of the big doe brown eyes sparking up at me.

I wonder what she's up to. Realizing I didn't get her name or number. I called up Eden and asked him to make a file on her from the address she went to last night.

Shaking my head, I continue filing documents and signing papers.

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About 2 hours later, I got an email notification from Eden regarding the file I asked for. I grinned and opened it up and read.

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Name: Vera Lilith Hope
Age: 19
Eye-color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 134lbs
Number: **********
Parents: Mom; Brenda Mary Hope, Father; deceased
School: (Online version) Westside University of CA
Current relationship status: Single
Best friend: Nadia Cher Makani
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I closed off the tab, leaned back in my chair, and smiled, thinking about her, Vera. She can bring a man to her knees without even knowing or realizing it.

God, she's got me all fucked up. I think about what she's doing. Is she back at the park? At home?

I get up and leave my office, walk to my room, change out of my work suit and into sweat pants and climb into bed, sliding my phone on.

I lay there trying to decide if I should text her. I mean, how will I explain it? She never gave it to me, so I got it. I sigh, turn my phone off, get up, and decide to take a shower.

I strip, turn the water on and wait for it to heat up; I get in, wash my hair and body, still thinking about her doe eyes, and smile. After I get out of the shower, I put my boxers and sweats back on.

Walking into my room, I checked the time and saw it was already 5 pm. Leaving my room, I headed to the kitchen to eat. I arrive, seeing it's just me in here, whatever.

I grab some veggies, potatoes, and meat and chop, season, and cook. I don't have maids here, as I find it's unneeded for such things as cooking and cleaning.

I yell into the house that dinner is ready, not sure if anyone is even home.

Lynx, Eden, and Sayer live with me, as it's convenient for all the meetings and shit we have to do.

Eden and Lynx walk into the kitchen, dish their dishes, say thanks, and sit in the dining room. Normally we talk about work or other things, but tonight everyone seems tired and worn out.

We eat in silence, and one by one, we leave after washing off our dishes. I was the last one to leave, as I did the dishes and cleaned up the leftovers to save for later.

I place them in the fridge and make my way upstairs to my room. As I enter, I check the time, realizing it's 7 pm.

Sighing, I sat at the desk in my room and finished up the paperwork, thinking about Vera.

I left the park a while ago as it was getting icky humid outside. Now I'm sitting in my bed, reading a book.

Looking at my phone, I realized hours had passed. I close my book after marking my spot, setting it on the bedside table. I get under the covers and close my eyes to sleep.

I twist and turn for hours, trying to sleep, but every time I close my eyes, I see him.