Blue Roses

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘄𝗼

We had arrived at Maryannes when Alejandro said him and Grayson had "business" to attend to.

I closed the car door and Alejandro drove off quite quickly."What was that about?"I looked over at Mary who had a stern face on.

"I have no idea."She cooly answered. I shrugged and followed her into her apartment. The apartment complex she stayed in was rather large and expensive looking. It had granite pillars and countertops in the main entrance. It was luxurious. Mary's a vet and Alejandro is a bartender and I pitch in whatever I can when I stay for long periods at a time.

We got to her apartment and it was spacious, what a shocker. It had a balcony and 2 bedrooms. Both rooms had a bathroom. I flopped onto her comfy couch and let out a sigh."What am I going to do? I was barely hired for that job."

"I'm sure you'll find a job."Mary leaned against the island that separated the kitchen and the living room."The vet clinic has a receptionist opening."She shot a smug  smile toward my direction.

I shook my head"You're not gonna give me that look Maryanne Williams. I know you want me to work there with you but I don't think I want to."I shrugged."Sorry."

Mary pouted at me."Buzzkill."She muttered before walking to her bedroom."You know where the guest bedroom is and everything else. Imma crash."She yawned and I nodded.

She closed her bedroom door and I sat up. It was quiet. Pitch black quiet. No tv. No outside noises. I let out a sigh. I hated this feeling. Isolation. Antonio always locked me in a dark room for hours when his friends came over. Antonio. Before I noticed, tears dropped from my eyes. Fuck sake. I hate crying. My hand clasped my chest. It hurts. I sniffled. I cried for about a good 10 minutes before I heard the door unlock. Oh fuck I can't let them see me crying. I quickly wiped my tears and turned around.

Alejandro was holding his cheek and Grayson had a smug look on his face."Dude he really socked you good."Grayson teased Alejandro.

Alejandro punched Graysons arm."Cállate la boca."Alejandro nudged Grayson and gestured towards me."Ella esta ahi."Grayson looked over at me and smiled.

"Awe, you waited for me bebita."He smirked.

"Ew for one, you're like a nasty cockroach."I huffed."And two, I want Alejandro to make me hot cocoa."I smiled at him. Which made him sigh.

"I spose'. Since you had a long night and not because I'm doing this out of the bottom of my heart."He made his way to the kitchen. Grayson jumped over the couch and onto the seat next to me.

He looked me up and down. That gaze sent shivers down my spine." What?" I harshly asked.

He just smiled. That damn smile. I rolled my eyes and looked away. Alejandro didn't waste time and was already done with my hot cocoa in a few minutes  and brought it to me."Thanks."I blew on it before taking a sip. Alejandro sat between me and Grayson.

"Gran culo."Grayson muttered. I softly laughed. Both Grayson and Alejandro raised an eyebrow at me.

"Uh...I know a little bit of Spanish."They nodded and Alejandro nudged him. That's when I noticed Alejandro was holding an ice pack on his cheek."Ale! Wait happened?"I tried moving the ice pack off his cheek but he slapped my hand away and he glared at me. An annoyed angry glare. I flinched when he did and my body started shaking. Alejandro realized what was happening and wrapped his arms around me.

"I'm so sorry Ang. I didn't mean to..I-."I shook my head.

"It's ok."I smiled at him, tearing up.

"No it's not. Ang, you don't have to be strong around me."He frowned.

I shook my head again."You don't understand."I snaked loose from his hug and got up."Good night."I walked to the bedroom with my hot cocoa in hand. This time I silently cried. For like the fifth time tonight. Ugh. I set my hot cocoa down on the stand and flopped on the bed. Today's been a long ass day. I signed and closed my eyes. Exhaustion took over and I was fast asleep.

The next morning was normal. Except for the fact that Grayson was still there. I sat at the island and Mary handed me a plate with pancakes, bacon and eggs on it. She handed Grayson a plate too."Thank you."We both said at the same time. We both looked at each other, our facial expressions opposite of each other.

I started eating my breakfast. Alejandro came out from his bedroom stretching."Morning crew."

"Good morning honey."Mary went over to him and kissed him.

Grayson smirked and looked over at me, pointing to his lips."Where's mine?"

I almost choked on my pancake and started coughing."Ew. Ill kiss you when pigs fly."

He laughed."I could make that happen."He smiled. I just rolled my eyes and continued eating.

"So Angelica."Mary leaned over the island directly across from me."I found some jobs you could be interested in."I looked at her.

She nodded."How about working at the hotel a block over."

"Mary I told you, I don't want to work as a receptionist."

"You could be room service. There's multiple openings. It's a fancy one so it pays good."She smiled.

I sighed."Is that all you found?" She nodded."Well I'll check it out." She smiled at me. I shook my head and smiled back.

"Well I'm gonna head out before these two start making out."Grayson said. Alejandro laughed and Mary and I glared at him."Ooo scary."

"Shut up. I'll send you a faster down to the main floor than the elevator if you keep talking."I sassed him.

"Ooo how?"

"Out the window."I smiled at him.

"Calm down la loca."He laughed.

He grabbed his black leather jacket with a logo on the back of it. Black Lions. The name was printed across the back and the logo was of a lion. Then a memory flashed through my mind.

-Flashback-

"Run sweetheart!"

"I can't leave you mommy!"

"Do as I say! If you run now they won't find you."The woman grasped the little girls shoulders with her hands.

"W-who are these people mommy?"

The lady sighed."Very very bad people."

"O-ok."

"Remember mia figlia. Te amo."She hugged the small child."And remember never to cross paths with the Black Lions."

-Flashback Over-

"Helloooooo."Mary waved her hand in front of my face. I snapped out of my trance and stared at her.

"What're you doing?"I asked her.

"You were staring off into space when Grayson was talking to you."

"Oh..."I shrugged."Well I'm going to get a sheet from the hotel. What's the name?"

"Leone Nero. Do you need a ride?"

"No. I'll just walk."I yawned and got up. Then I went back to my room and got dressed. What...was that? I don't remember any of that happening until now. Until I saw that...name. Who is this man?

(A/N: Ok so don't mind my Spanish and Italian. I was using google translate and I'm sorry if I disrespect anyone who speaks those two languages. But I hope you enjoyed and I'd like to hear your response as always:))

//Published on 3-20-2020\\