Falling Too Deep

Chapter 31

My week in California was finally coming to a close and I was saying my final goodbyes to Eli before our plane left. The tension wasn't awkward because of the kiss, it was more emotional because he had grew to be a good friend in just a week and I was definitely going to miss him.

Eli and I hugged as I was about to enter the airport and then he handed me my suitcase that he had helped carry. "Now remember New York, you have to visit and call me up."

I chuckled again at his pet name and nodded in agreement. "Of course. I'm gonna miss you, Christie will too."

We both glanced over at Christie who was talking away on her phone to Aaron and we both began laughing.

"Well I guess this is it," Eli said sadly.

I hit his arm in a playful manner and smirked. "Hey now what's this tone? I will definitely keep in touch."

He grinned and pulled me into another hug. "Okay, I hope your shop gets rebuilt and I hope you finally try sushi."

I laughed thinking about our past conversation on the California roll and I hugged him once more before pulling away and sighing. "I will definitely try that. And thank you."

Christie was off the phone now and she called my name and waved to me. "Andrea c'mon! Our flight leaves in thirty minutes!"

I nodded and looked back at Eli. "See ya California boy."

He smirked. "Bye New York."

Christie said goodbye to Eli too and then we headed to our port. I had my vision set on what I was going to do when I got back. I was going to use the money Nick mysteriously put in my bank and rebuild a better and bigger shop. Oh and also go to any local sushi restaurants.

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Nick - POV:

I was sitting on my kitchen floor, in sweats and a t-shirt with a blade in my hand lining up my daily dose. I had been out to a party last night and scored big time. Some idiot left two sandwich bags full of coke by the entrance, so I stole it and ran.

Once I got the lines even I rolled up a twenty dollar bill and licked my lips before leaning down and snorting the first line. Before I could go to work on my second line there was a pounding at my door and I sighed.

I quickly got up and wiped my nose before dragging my feet to the door.

My surprise guest was Tori.

I screamed internally at her presence. 1. Because I didn't want company and 2. Because she messed up my session.

"God you look a mess Nick. What happened did you get hit by a bus?"

I rolled my eyes and scratched the untamed scruff that had grown on my cheeks. "No I didn't get hit by a bus, and nice to see you too."

"Nick I'm worried about you. Your hair is super long, you look like a hobo, and your eyes are always piercing red."

I began closing my door. "Listen I don't have time to listen to you go on and on and on about my life. Worry about yours and why you can't get a man."

Her eyes widened and her mouth opened wide at my comment. "Wow. You turned into a real asshole huh?"

I rolled my eyes. "Why did you come?"

"Well I came to check on you, but you're too busy doing coke to care."

I glared at her. "Leave me alone. I don't work for my father anymore so I don't need your help."

I almost had the door closed so I could go back and finish my work but she stopped it with her foot. "I know you still love Andrea, and I know why you broke up with her. But being away from her is only going to make matters worse."

I gritted my teeth together and literally had to refrain from calling my security on her. "Alright listen Tori, you don't know anything about my relationship with Andrea. So don't act like you care!"

She shrugged. "Okay maybe I don't care. But I know you love her and I see it's breaking your heart being away from her, you've even turned to drugs."

That's it. I gripped Tori's wrist and yanked her away from my door. "Stay off my fucking property or else I'll call my security!"

She shook her head at me and sighed. "Is this what you do? Push away everyone who cares about you?"

I slammed the door in her face and stormed upstairs. Who did she think she was? I went to my bathroom and quickly rolled up a joint before plopping in my bed and puffing on the calming substance.

I did still love Andrea but who was Tori to tell me what to do? Maybe I could talk to Andrea...and beg her to take me back. I missed her so much. It had been over three weeks since our breakup. Maybe I needed to tell her the truth, maybe she would understand.

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Andrea - POV:

I immediately took out half of the money Nick put in my account and bought a new location for my shop. The location was bigger and I definitely could get more clients because it was surrounded by stores, and a mall. I also hired men to check the lights, plumbing, A/C, and any other necessities for my shop.

Once all the building safety and regulations were done Rita, Ross and I went out and ordered new washing, drying, and styling stations. We painted the inside sky blue, and decorated it with pictures, flowers, candles, and anything else for the costumers. A few weeks later once our stations were inside we did the final touches and in the end we hung the sign: Andrea's Hair Salon and Studio.

I was proud of all the help I got, especially from Rita and Ross, that I threw a re-opening party. I invited Christie, Aaron and all of my employees who stuck around when the shop burned down. It made me emotional that my shop was finally rebuilt and I even had my homemade conditioner on the racks for costumers to buy.

During the party while everyone was chatting and checking out the new decor I couldn't help but feel a little bitter about the whole thing. I wouldn't even be able to celebrate if it wasn't for Nick and the money he gave me. I wanted to thank him.

After the party we all said our goodbyes and then I went home to rest for a good day of work tomorrow.

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The first day of work at the new shop was amazing. We got tons of new clients and even the old, returning ones showed up. I got loads of compliments on the new shop and a bunch of wonderful reviews on my conditioner. One of my clients even recommended my conditioner to L'Oréal and the CEO's sent me an email and said they were interested.

I couldn't contain my excitement. I couldn't believe everything was going how I wanted it to, I felt so lucky. After work I went home and relaxed with a bag of popcorn and a movie. Close to the end of the movie there was a knock at my door, so I paused the movie and went to answer it.

When I opened the door I literally gasped. Right in front of me was...



Nick.

He looked bad. And I mean BAD.

His hair was grown past his ears, and was sprawled all over his head...he had a mini beard and his eyes were sunken in with bags under them. I didn't know whether to slap him again or feel sorry for him.

I stood there in shock but Nick broke the silence.

"Hey."

For some reason I became angry. "Hey? I haven't seen you in a month and you say hey? What is wrong with you!"

He frowned, he actually looked really hurt but I didn't care. He hurt me. "Andrea I'm sorry. I needed to see you."

I crossed my arms and rolled my eyes at him. I didn't have time for this. "For what? Why did you need to see me."

"I need to talk to you, explain why I was being so shady."

I scoffed and laughed right in his face. "You were far from shady, you were a bastard."

He flinched at my words and shrugged. "Okay, I deserved that...but I want to make things right. Andrea I still love you."

I looked into his eyes and I could see he meant what he said but for some reason I couldn't believe it. "Nick you told me you never loved me."

He sighed. "Baby, that was a lie. I said that because I knew you would believe it."

"Don't call me baby."

He looked down at his feet and slid his hands in his pockets. "Andrea. I have to tell you something please hear me out. Just give me ten minutes."

I shook my head. My mind was set. "No Nick. I don't want to hear any crap."

He stepped closer to me and put his hand on the door so I couldn't close it. "It's not crap, it's serious. You need to know Andrea...for your safety."

What the hell was he talking about. "Nick...what is wrong?"

He groaned and gripped my shoulders. "I care about you! Please just let me talk to you!"

I stared at him in shock. My head was screaming No, but my heart was yelling Yes. Finally, I gave in and nodded. "Okay...ten minutes."

I let him inside and we awkwardly sat on the couch side by side.

"Do you want some tea or something? It's freezing out there."

Nick shook his head. "No...I'm fine. How are you?"

"I'm fine."

He grabbed my hands but I slipped them out of his grip. He frowned and rested his hand on my knee. "Andrea...the reason I broke up with you is because...because of my dad."

"I'm confused...why would your dad not want us together?"

He rubbed his hands over his face and shifted uncomfortably on the couch. I could tell that whatever he was going to say was bad and I didn't want to know.

"My dad...his business...everything I have told you is a lie. I didn't work for a clothing company, my dad's business is a drug-sex business. We sell drugs, and women, and do other horrible things. My dad killed Bradley, he burned down your salon, and he has professional bounty hunters looking for me. I haven't been to work since I found out what he did to Bradley and I'm afraid he'll hurt you too because he believes you're a liability. I broke up with you because I thought that the distance would keep you safe but I was wrong. If I don't go back to work for my father he will either hurt me or you. And please don't scream and tell me to get the police involved, because if I do my dad will have the best lawyers at his side and I will end up in prison for life."

I stared at him for a long time and tried to process everything he just said to me. Was he making this up? Was he lying so he could have an excuse for why he dumped me? Did he have a mental disorder that forced him to make huge lies?! Was he crazy?

The look in his eyes made me believe that he wasn't lying and that he was indeed telling the truth. When I thought over what he said I noticed that the clues added up. My shop was burned down the same time Bradley was hit...the reason Nick hated his father so much....the money...the gun!

Nick stared at me ready for a response but I didn't know how to respond. What if he was lying? What if he wasn't?

"Nick why would your father do that to Bradley...why would he burn down my shop?"

Nick chuckled bitterly. "Have you ever heard of the devil?"

I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. This extra stress was not needed. "Why would you work for him then? Why would you do those horrible things and be okay with it?"

Nick shrugged and buried his face in his hands, hiding his face from mine.

"I don't know Andrea...I don't know. I did it for money...because without my father I'm broke. I'm a horrible person."

I frowned and gently sat my hand on his back. "Nick...what you did was horrible...but you stopped right?"

Oh fuck. Why was I sticking up for him? I should kick him out...he's basically a criminal. I couldn't kick him out though...he was still the same old Nick I fell in love with.

He nodded and I sighed. "If your dad forced you to work in his business then you need to turn him in. He can't keep doing these things and get away with it."

Nick looked up at me and shook his head. "Andrea you don't understand. My father could have us both killed with a snap of his fingers."

Now that scared me. I didn't respond and Nick stood up. "I should leave. I know you probably don't want to see me...I'm just trouble."

I stood up as well and grabbed his hand. "I still love you Nick."

He looked at me, his eyes were glistening with hope. "I love you too. I never stopped loving you."

"Nick I don't care what you did before, as long as you don't continue to do it..we can get through this..together."

He didn't respond and at first I thought he would refuse, but instead of talking he kissed me. And when he kissed me I immediately fell back into that dreamland. It was everything I missed and everything I wanted. I kissed him back and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer. The scruff from his beard rubbed against my cheek but I didn't care...it made me melt.

Everything was happening too fast. I was ripping off his jacket and he was lifting up my shirt. Once I got his shirt off, he got mine off including my bra and we fell onto the floor. As I yanked his belt off he pulled my sweats down and his own pants as well. Before I could even blink he began taking me and god it felt amazing.

I laid back and moaned, everything I had inside pouring out. He was pounding me hard and I could barely breathe, I opened my mouth to moan but instead short, ragged pants came out. I held onto his arms and moaned over and over again enjoying the way he made me feel.

When I hit my climax he grabbed my waist and flipped me over so I was on my hands and knees. He began taking me from behind and I screamed out in pleasure. I squeezed my eyes shut and gripped onto the couch, the intensity was amazing.

I could hear Nick grunting after every thrust and after every thrust he went faster and faster. My ass slapped against him harder each time and I felt like I would explode. I gasped loudly when I felt him move his hands up my torso to my boobs, massaging them gently.

I bit my lip as he touched and kissed all over my back while pounding me like there was no tomorrow.

"Nick...god please don't stop," I begged when I felt him slow down.

He easily picked me up and turned me so I was facing him. I wrapped my legs around his waist and we began passionately kissing. He pressed me up against the nearest wall and looked into my eyes.

"Do you want me?"

I quickly nodded and kissed him breathlessly. "Yes Nick please."

He squeezed my ass as he reentered me and we both moaned at the feeling. Nick quickened his pace and in no time he had he digging my nails in his back screaming his name. My legs were dangling and shaking with pleasure as he went deeper and harder inside me.

Nick kissed all over my boobs and neck as he took my body to new levels. I closed my eyes and wrapped my arms around his neck. My eyes were watering from the thrusts and if he went any faster I felt like I would die from pleasure.

For the third time I got the tingling sensation in the pit of my stomach and I moaned loudly as I came. My ears began ringing and I held onto Nick for support. He continued going for a few more seconds until he came as well. We stayed there in that position until realization set in.

Before I could say anything Nick carried me upstairs and into my room. He laid me down on my bed and pulled up his boxers and jeans like he was getting ready to leave.

I frowned and out-stretched my arm. "Stay."

He looked at me with uncertainty. "You want me to?"

I nodded. "Of course. Now lay down."

He pulled his jeans back off and slipped next to me in the bed. I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him softly. He smiled during the kiss and grabbed my ass, pulling me on top of him. I rubbed my hands up his chest and through his hair.

"You really really need a haircut."

He chuckled and kissed my hand. "I love you Andrea."

I leaned down and kissed his chest. "I love you too."

He wrapped me in his arms and I closed my eyes, I couldn't help but smile. I was in his arms safe and sound.

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