Always

21.

I left right after I shot him. I didn't look at him. I couldn't. I was crying. I somehow managed to leave without my other brothers getting me. I drove to Conrad's apartment and told him to meet me here. He showed up and knocked on my car window. I unlocked the car and let him in.

"What's wrong, you've been crying."

I took a deep breath and looked at him.

"Conrad I love you, I do. So much. I need you to live. I don't know what I'd do without. That's why I need for you to show me to your work."

"What? Viki I love you too, but what's going on?"

"Just give me the directions and no one will end up hurt or dead...if they aren't already."

I mumbled the last part under my breath.

"Uh, okay. Yeah. So go out and take a right."

It was 15 minute drive to an old warehouse. Conrad let me in. There were people there, not a lot.

"Conrad! Who's the chick?"

"Is that-"

"Victoria Hill."

I introduced myself to the three boys who were now standing infront of us.

"Babe these are my friends and coworkers. Enzo, Jeremiah, and Cyrus. Guys, this is my girlfriend."

"Ooooo something happened."

"Yeah, what happened to the Rivera girl?"

"Yeah. She isn't-"

"Victoria Hill Rivera. I have two last names. Now I came here for a reason. I ne-"

"Woah! Look what Conrad finally brought in!"

"Stef don't-"

Conrad tried to talk to the lady but she didn't listen to him.

"You are gorgeous hun. How did you end up with Conrad here? I've known him since we were kids and he just got uglier."

The three boys laughed.

"Don't take that to heart Conrad."

"I never have from you Stef."

She blew him an air kiss.

"Good."

"Babe, Stef is my boss. She's like an annoying older sister."

I nodded my head. She's tiny.

"Can I talk to you alone Stef?"

"Of course!"

She welcomed me to her office. We both sat. I still had my gun ready.

"I'm going to need my niece back."

I told her straight forward.