The Ride Of My Life - Book 3

Chapter 5

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"Bout time you opened up," I mutter as I step inside, ignoring his little snickers as we walk into the lounging area. "Can I get you a drink?" He chuckles walking into the kitchen, opening the fridge up. "No thanks." I say shaking my head, biting onto my lip as he takes a seat across from me.

"Been a while," He nods. "Works been hectic I mean, they really throw you out into the deep end." He winces, burying his head in his hand briefly. "Heard that hospitals were like that." I add. "How's work for you?" He asks tilting his head to the side.

"Okay I guess." I shrug with a small huff, loosening my tie. "Couldn't really concentrate."

"Why is that?"

"The gang is leaving until next year. They all left today." I murmur looking down.

"W-What? You're not going to see Zayn for that long?" He asks raising an eyebrow.

"Zayn's coming down every three days to stay with me and Lou and Harry are coming once a week." I nod, chewing on my lip. "I couldn't go because of work so they had to go on their own." I say shaking my head.

"Why are they leaving?" He asks raising an eyebrow.

"This guy is after Zayn - so we think. He's framing Harry for owing him money when Harry's a perfectionist with his cash. He said that if Zayn doesn't kill or hand Harry into be killed - they're going for me." I huff. "So of course, Zayn's going crazy and doing everything he can to stop whatever it is that's happening." I say.

"God, how are you involved in all of this when you don't want anything to do with the gang?" He asks, leaning on his arm.

"I'm with Zayn now." I say quickly looking down. "I'm in the loop. Everyone knows that Zayn's only weakness is me."

"Why are they going after Zayn like this?" He questions.

"I think it's fairly obvious why. They're out to seek revenge. I mean, Zayn's done some pretty shitty things these last couple of years - who knows who could be out to get him." I say.

"Do you really think that it's safe that Zayn's leaving you alone in that house by yourself?" He asks.

"Trust me, he wants me out of there but I need to stay here for work. I can't give up my job. I'm finally making my way u the hierarchy and no gang is going to stop me." I say with a shrug.

"Someone might get to you though," He breathes. "Zayn told me where he keeps his guns, I'm sure I'll be fine." I say causing his eyes to widen.

"He must think it's pretty full-on then, huh? I've never heard of Zayn getting stressed out so this really must be getting to him."

"Yeah, he wouldn't stop talking about it last night. Him stressing, it stresses me out." I say as I shake my head.

"Well at least he's trying to protect you mate," He says with a huff. "Yeah I know."

"Oh god, I don't know what to tell you." He sighs. "You're always welcome to stay with me if you want - I mean, we have your old bedroom and Scarlett would be more than happy-"

"Liam it's okay." I chuckle with a small smile. "I'll be fine at my place - besides, you know if something went wrong I'd be at your house as soon as possible." I nod.

"Good, you better be." He says standing up. "Anyways, I was reading the paper this morning and down the back - look what I spotted." He says opening it up.

I bite my lip as he points it out to me, my eyes widening.

'James Maslow, the premier lawyer of Bradford spotted with billionaire John Gorging's daughter Paige.'