You Belong With Me

PROLOGUE

Parisse POV

I never liked noisy places but here I am at one of the most famous bars here in New York. Had it not been for Kingsley, I would never set foot in such a place. But for the sake of that childish fiancée of mine, it looks like I have no choice.

"I know you don't like places like this so ... thank you for accompanying me tonight, love."

He was grinning ear to ear and I couldn't help but smile despite myself. We do have a stark contrast in hobbies but I wanted to make him feel appreciated. He had been with me ever since I lost everything.

"You know I can't really say no to you. But why are we here anyway?"

I was curious. Kingsley might look like a happy go lucky guy on the surface but I know he wouldn't do anything without reason. Or take me to such a place knowing my preference.

"Well, my brother has made progress with his task and refuses to go report to us. And so we came here to catch that idiot. I heard from Prynce that he's having a rendezvous here tonight with one of his men. And so we will force him to talk by messing with him."

His eyes were twinkling with mischief and I couldn't help but grin. Taking my hand, we went to the VIP room designated for his brother, the notorious womanizer and sarcasm king, Emperor Coronel.

And as I have expected, we were in the devil's lair the moment we opened the door.

Sitting on a red couch in a semi lit room, sat Emperor with two beauties only wearing underwear on each of his arms. I can't help but feel embarrassed seeing him half naked with only his pants on - which I think was next to come off had we not arrived.

Kingsley was quick on covering my eyes with his hand when he realized that we are looking at an 'X' rated scene. I can't help but giggle at his actions.

"The fuck are you doing here with your nun of a girlfriend, Kace?" I can imagine the frown on Emperor's forehead when he said that. Being called 'nun' by him for years, I am now immune to his petty insults and lame jokes.

"Well, I did try to tell you to bring the information to me as soon as you arrived but here you are... enjoying yourself. So I don't have a choice but to come to you, Eace." Kingsley said in a mischievous tone, however, even if I am not seeing anything right now, I know that Kingsley is pissed. Must be because of the scene when we arrived. If I were a nun, my adorable guy here would be a saint.

"Alright, fuck off the stares, Kingsley," I hear Emperor say. "Off you go for now, girls. My brother and I need to talk about something you'll die if you hear."

I heard some commotion in the room after that, it seems like the girls he was making out with went out of the room.

"You better put your shirt on, Emperor," Kingsley's tone was so serious I almost burst out laughing. It's not like I haven't seen them without their shirts noh? I may be a bit conservative but I am neither a child nor a nun. ('_,-)

"Tsk, fine!" I can imagine Emperor rolling his eyes to his brother.

By the time Kingsley took his hand of my eyes, Emperor was already in his black long sleeves. Two of his buttons were still undone but he looks more decent than earlier.

"So... you came to me at this time when I was trying to relax just because you were not patient enough to wait for me to go to your office tomorrow?" Emperor's face was serious but there was a hint of mischief and sarcasm in his voice.

"Well, I told you to give the information to me the 'soonest time possible'. I won't care what you do afterwards," Kingsley was smiling but his eyes were definitely cold. "Now, what have you found out?"

I held Kingsley's hand, sensing that he was getting impatient. I know he's being like this was for me. He wants that information for me because I'm running out of time.

"Catch!" Emperor said then tossed a flash drive to Kingsley. "All of the information regarding the bombing case five years ago are in there. Including who the perpetrator was. As for the reason, there is an analysis included there since we can't be too sure regarding that. But there's one thing's for sure – the Monteverdes were definitely a target. With this, you have to make sure that your plans will not reveal that Apple is still alive."

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