Brooklyn Jade's Story

Time alone

Brooklyn's POV

I laid in bed dreading going downstairs but I was hungry... I got up and made my way towards the kitchen. Thankfully ace wasn't in there but I still decided to make it fast. I walked over the the fruit bowl and grabbed a banana.

Just as I was about to open it Ace walked in. I felt nervous and awkward. I could tell he was still pissed off from yesterday so I put the unopened banana back and went back upstairs... I had a lump in my throat as I ran up.

Fuck this sucked.. I decided to go through my money and see how much I've saved up. I needed to get TF outta here. After counting I realized it wasn't quite enough to get a place and live comfortably for a little while just in case I lost this job. I was hoping I wouldn't get fired but now I'm not so sure. So I have to stick it out here for a little while longer.

I showered and got dressed. I planned on taking a cab to the city and grabbing the paper so I could look for apartments. When I walked downstairs I saw Ace by his office. I rolled my eyes and fast walked for the front door.

"Where are you going?" He asked.
"The city I'll be back later. Do you need anything?"
"No but here." He handed me some keys.
"What's this?"
"Your bonus. Plus you'll need it to get around for groceries and things."

We walked out front and there was a dope black Rolls-Royce with red interior. My eyes went wide when I saw it.
"T-this is too much..."
"You need a car to do your job and it's already paid for so take it." He said coldly and walked away.
"Thank you." I croaked out not knowing if he heard me or not.

I couldn't believe he bought me a fucking car... and a Rolls-Royce at that... it was too much. But Im so thankful. It's beautiful. I looked at the keys in my hand then unlocked the car.

When I got in it made me feel even worse. I couldn't take this gift. I'll leave it here and just use it to get groceries and run his errands. With that being said I watched as he walked back into the house. When he was gone I got out of the car and walked down the driveway. I had already called for a cab so it was waiting for me.

   I spent the day in the city by myself and it felt great. I had picked up a newspaper and sat at a coffee shop circling and potential apartment that I thought I could afford. I must have sat there for a couple of hours or so. But the whole time I couldn't help but feel like someone was watching me. I would look up every so often and look but no one seemed to be looking at me. After my forth cup of coffee I decided to take a trip out to one of my favorite spots right outside of the city.

  It was a little rocky beach that I could sit at and watch the sun set on the city. I use to come here all the time when I would argue with my parents or cater. This was my sanctuary. I pulled out the rest of my blunt and smoked it.

  I needed to relax a bit. I was becoming stressed thinking about how I fucked up by sleeping with my boss. I was happy in his arms that next day but when I brought it up to him asking what we were doing it seemed like he shut off.

  What ever. That's just life.. now I have a goal of getting out of his house. I'll still work there because the money is great but I just can't be around him all the time anymore. I'm too emotional for that shit.

   When the sun set I got up and called a cab. It wasn't long till it got to me. I sat in the back of the car with my newspaper.... I needed to find my own place.. I needed time alone..

When I got to the house I went to the kitchen for a water. I placed my things down on the counter and grabbed what I needed. Then headed up to my room for the night. I passed Ace's office and he was in there. I didn't even look at him I just kept going.

Ace's POV

I gave Brooklyn her car and she seemed excited but she was trying to hide it. This wasn't the reaction I was hoping for... and I was hoping we would be on good terms when I gave it to her but that's not how it went.

When I walked back into the house I saw her through the window. She got out of the car and walked to the gates. She hopped in a cab and took off. I didn't understand why she didn't take the car. It kind of kissed me off. I'll just have to talk to her about it later.

I waited all day for her to get home. It was dark out when she finally decided to grace me with her presence. I say that with sarcasm. She walked to the kitchen and put her stuff down. I just sat in my office but I heard her go the the fridge for a second then she went to her room.

I knew she was high again because I could smell it as she walked past my office. Plus she wouldn't look at me. She gets awkward when she's high. It was kind of cute tho.

I couldn't think of her like that tho because she didn't want me like I wanted her.. I went to the kitchen and saw a newspaper on the counter. She had it opened to the classified section and she had a few apartments circled. I'll admit it made me upset. I had a plan of wooing her and having her just stay with me. But that's not how it's working out. Fuck it.. what was I thinking. I'm Ace Kellan the most wanted man in New York.

I'll just go back to being the player that I was before.The player that I tried so hard not to be for a girl I don't even know. I felt my heart turn to stone and I turned angry. I shut off the lights and went upstairs to bed.

Just a heads up Ace is about to become a dick. You might hate him. But Brooklyn's gunna find her voice and become independent. 💕 just a teaser to look forward to.
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