Deceptions of the Heart II: Love is going to be the death of me

You're going to pay

Roxanne woke up in the bed sheets of a foreign bed. She opened her eyes slowly and blinked twice to get used to the bright morning sunlight. She let out a yawn and stretched her arms. She then slowly sat up. The girl felt a cold air hit her skin. It didn't take long to realize that she was fully naked in Max's bed. Slowly the memories of last night started making their way in her head.

The young woman turned around hoping to find Max next to her but instead she found a note. She picked the small piece of paper and read whatever was written on it.

Dear Roxanne,

I woke up early today since there was an emergency at the organization. You don't have to come if you don't want to. Last night was a bit exhausting and I understand. Stay at home to rest. My butler has everything covered: breakfast, shower, laundry (for your clothes), new clothes for you etc. I hope you decided to give me a chance after yesterday's late night romance.

I'll see you soon,

Max~

After reading the note Roxanne sighed and crumbled the piece of paper. She tossed it at the other side of the room. Then, she stood up with the bed sheets wrapped around her naked frame and made her way to the bathroom so she could have a shower in peace.

The girl entered the bathroom. It was quite luxurious. She dropped the bed sheets on the floor hoping Max's butler would take care of them and stepped in the bathtub which was filled with warm water.

In that bathtub Roxanne's thoughts were racing as she rubbed her delicate skin with the sponge. Even after last night's events Roxanne did not find herself ready to love Max. She didn't know the reason. She was supposed to give herself a chance after her traumatic experience with her previous lover. That's what he himself told her besides. To never stop loving no matter what. Max's touch was still on her body. It was overwhelming.

Before Roxanne even had time to step out of the bathtub she heard the doorbell.

"We can't even have a bath in peace here!" she mumbled to herself before she quickly dried herself with a towel and rushed to wear the new and fresh clothes that Max's butler had prepared for her.

After some time she descended the stairs with a lime see-through dress. Neither too long nor too short. She was wearing the dress alongside a pair of white heels that had dark blue details on.

To Roxanne's surprise, once the butler opened the door Lizzy burst in the house. She looked up at Roxanne with a furious demeanor.

"We meet again". The blondie said.

"What is it again?" asked Roxanne. "For how long are you going to annoy me?"

"You're going to pay McCathy! You stole my man, my house, my clothes, my everything!" Lizzy spat out with rage.

"I don't understand". Said Roxanne in confusion.

"Let me tell you a story then. A story about the Riders".

A/N: I kinda got upset while writing this chapter because I hate how I made Roxanne toss away the note Max left next to her on the bed. Justice for Max?