Chapter 1
**Shiloh’s POV**
I watched the last delivery van drive away down the street, sighing at the fact that there was no going back now. I turned towards my new house, shaking my head at the sight in front of me.
Why on earth does my dad buy such a big house, when it’s practically only me sleeping in it?
I made my way up the long drive, dragging my flight bag behind me. I looked up towards the balcony at the front of my house to see my dad, grinning and waving at me. I laughed at his childishness, waving back at him. He signaled with his hand, indicating for me to come on up to the house. I lazily made my way up towards the front door, letting myself in with the new key my dad had given me.
“DAD?” I shouted into the echoing house.
“Yeah sweetie?” I heard his voice boom from one of the floors above me.
“Where are you?!” I laughed, shouting back.
“Second floor, third door on the right!” He laughed back at me.
I ran up two flights of stairs, eventually making it to the second floor. I made my way across the landing, counting the doors as I went along. I stopped outside the third door, opening it carefully.
I froze on the spot, dropping my mouth in surprise. I walked into the room carefully, taking in the view before me. I was in the most beautiful room. It had a King-sized oak bed in the centre with random sofa’s placed here and there, occasional spot lights were placed around the room.. A crystal chandelier hung at the end of the room, just above the entrance to the... balcony. Wow, I had my own balcony.
“Well, what do you think love?” my dad broke me out of my thoughts, I looked to where he was, too see him stood there grinning at me. “It’s beautiful dad.” I smiled hugging him. We walked out to the balcony, with his arm wrapped around my shoulders loosely.
“I know it looks a little bit boring at the moment Shiloh, but once everything’s unpacked and all your stuff is up here, you can decorate the room however you like and I’m sure it’ll look a lot like your room.” He said smiling at me. “I know dad, it’s great. Thank you.” I smiled up at him.
His face turned serious suddenly.
“Shiloh, I’m sorry to have to do this right now, but I have to leave tonight. My flight leaves in three hours.” He said sadly. I frowned at him. I hadn’t realized it would be so soon. “The moving people will be here tomorrow morning, they’ll help you unpack and sort everything out. I’m so sorry for doing this to you, and I would try and get out of it if I could, but this time I can’t. I have to leave now, so I love you lots Shiloh and I trust you to stay safe and keep out of trouble Shiloh, not that you’re ever in trouble.” He chuckled to himself before continuing. “Aunt Carrie will be here first thing in the morning to help out. Good bye princess.” He said, bending down to kiss my forehead. I hugged him tightly, trying to hold in the tears that were threatening to escape.
“Bye daddy.” I said sadly, watching him leave my room.
I stayed on the balcony for a while longer. Until long after my dad left in his taxi. Until long after night fell. Just watching the estate outside my house. It was quite big. Each house had its own private gate, swimming pool, plush cars; I was quite surprised by the extreme wealth that some of them displayed.
I sat on the wall, surrounding the balcony from the long plummet to the ground. I looked around for the last time, sighing at the fact that I was alone already. A small tear escaped my eye and ran down my cheek.. I hastily wiped it away with the back of my hand and made my way back into my massive bedroom, locking the balcony doors around me. I made a quick run around the house, making sure all doors and windows were locked tight. I grabbed a glass of water in the kitchen before making my way back into my bedroom. I climbed out of my clothes down to my underwear, not bothering to change into anything else. I climbed into my bed, exhausted after the long plane ride earlier in the day.
I was completely unaware of the prying eyes that ad watched me the entire time on the balcony, that watched my escaped tears fall, that had watched me remove all of my clothes.
**Unknown POV**
I crept down the neighborhood quietly, carefully observing each house to see what house was unoccupied, to see what house was full of goods, to see what house was worth tearing into. I spotted one that looked empty, one that looked like it was full of valuables. I stood behind a tall brick wall, planning how I would do this. I couldn’t get caught this time around; I was already in enough trouble with the police. The estate looked dead enough in my opinion, I’d never hit this part of town before, but I could already tell it was worth it. I knew that after tonight I would be rolling in the cash.
I checked up and down the street once more, before making my move. I thought I was in the clear until I noticed something move in the corner of my eye.
I spun around towards a large, gated house opposite the one I was planning on breaking into. Up on the balcony was a girl. A beautiful girl. I looked around the estate, carefully checking no one was there, before making my way nearer to her house. I wanted a better look at the brunette beauty on the balcony.
She looked so pure, so innocent; and right now, pretty sad. I watched her move to the side of the balcony, carefully taking a seat on the edge. She sat there for a while, just starting at nothing. At one point I thought she’d spotted me, but then I realized she was simply scanning the neighborhood. I could tell she was in deep thought, she clearly wasn’t thinking about anything happy, because I noticed the tears that had fallen from her eyes. She quickly wiped them away, I raised my eyebrows at how stubborn she seemed. Oh I would have fun with her.
I watched her for a while longer; I couldn’t seem to take my eyes off her. Something about this girl attracted me to her. Something about her interested me.
She finally got up, turning back towards the house, locking the door behind her.
“Innocent, paranoid, pure and stubborn, just my type” I smirked.
I stayed for a while longer, hoping to get one last glimpse of her. I was in luck, although I got to see a lot more of her than I expected to see.
I chuckled to myself as I watched her take off all her clothes.
“Damn, she was hot. Innocent, but fucking hot” I thought smugly to myself.
It was there and then that I wanted her. When I wanted something I usually got it.
I was going to get her.
I was going to have some fun with her.
