Latisha

"I say run!" He yelled.

"What why? Ho----ow I mean what's happening?" I half yelled, half cried.

"If you haven't figured yet, we just stole a shop Pretty Lady."

"We?! I don't even know your name."

"But you helped me steal. Now run before the cops catch us."

He pulled me along with him as the sirens rang and the two of us ran like our lives depended on it. Honestly, I don't even know this guy! His brown hair looked swept by the wind by the time we stopped. I placed both my hands on the knees and tried to inhale better due to the lack of breath.

"You run fast." He said.

"Thanks." I smiled.

Now if you're wondering what happened, I'll tell you. 

Flashback

"Juan, I know that we're in this together but after today, I don't think I can rush into things. I mean I have to give myself some time."

"I understand and you can take all the time you want." He promised.

"I have decided, I'm going to live with Naomi for a while before things settle down. However I want my brother to stay here." I sighed.

"But why?! You'll be safer here!" Juan protested.

"No, I know that this place is safer but Juan after you went to prison I thought that you would never come back to me. I got used to living without you, without love. Now that you're here, it's too much to take in. If I stay with you all the time it will start suffocating me." I reasoned.

"If that's what you think, then you should stay with Naomi. I really don't mind. Just remind that woman to add a filter to get mouth." He grumbled.

"Don't talk about her like that. She's my best friend!" I scolded.

"Yea yea whatever. Now go she's at the door waiting for you. You guys leave I'll send all your stuff there."

"Fine." I smiled and pecked his lips.

"Uh-huh. I need a full blown make out session." He smirked.

"Well too bad you're not getting it."

"Says who?"

He pushed me roughly against the wall and planted his lips onto mine. The kiss wasn't a normal romantic one. It was rough, fierce and hot. I made the hair on my skin stand. Juan nibbled on my bottom lip asking for entrance and I quickly let him in. His tongue played with mine and a moan escaped my lips.

His lips left my mouth and roamed all over my neck. He nibbled on the skin of my collar bone and I knew that was going to leave a mark. When his hands started squeezing my but, I knew this has to stop. So I pulled away leaving him breathless.

"Bye Juan." I smiled and walked out. 

I sat in Naomi's car along with her on the driver's seat. We drove to her house and the first thing I did as we entered was fall flat on the couch. I was so bloody tired! This whole day has been nothing but exhausting. But I'm thankful for having someone like Naomi. She's the only friend I have but she does so much for me and I don't think I'll ever be able to payback.

"There is absolutely nothing to eat in this house!" I heard Naomi grumble from the kitchen.

"We'll need to hit the supermarket soon." She said.

"I'll do it. I have time anyways so you wait here while I'll take your car and get everything we need."

"No, I can do it. You're tried, I can see it." Naomi protested.

"Plu-ease. You are already doing a lot for me, let me at least get stuff from the supermarket?" I asked.

"Fine my stubborn friend, go." She smiled and I nodded.

I drove to the supermarket, grabbed my purse from the car and then entered the place. Let's just say, the place was full. Today was a Saturday so god help me with the lines. Little did I know that payment lines were the least of my concerns.

My shopping trolley was filled with the items I required and I was about to hit the payment counter when this dude appeared from nowhere and swept my trolley away! I ran behind him and in the process both of us exited the supermarket market.

That's how ladies and gentlemen I ended up stealing with a complete stranger!

Flashback over

"Why did you run behind me?" He asked.

"Umm... Because you were taking away my stuff?" 

"It's not like you had paid for it yet." He reasoned.

"Yeaa.... But I spent an hour collecting at that!" 

"And now you're a theif."

"Am not! You did it!"

"Technically everyone thinks you helped me."

"Ughh whatever! I have to go now."

"Oh sure, just be careful about the cops and all." He said.

"I didn't quite get you name." I told the dude.

"Ryder, Ryder Blossns." He smirked before leaving.

That's when ladies and gentlemen I realized who it was. This man who I just had an conversation with is the owner of a multinational billion dollar company Gyptco Ltd.! Holy shit I think I'm gonna faint! 

I walked back to my car in a daze. Did I just really steal a supermarket with a billionaire? I must be dreaming... But no it was all so real. I quickly put all the things into my car and started driving. There were so many questions in my mind.

Why would a billionaire steal groceries? Why would he steal from my trolley? Why would he steal and then leave all the contents with me? I mean I don't get it. What just happened? I checked my purse and the money was not used which meant all of this that happened was true, not a dream. All this is so missed up. 

I already had my past and now all this. I sighed and parked the car. I got into the house and gave all the groceries to Naomi so she could put them away. Naomi deserves the truth about my past and so today I shall give her that. She deserves to know.

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"Naomi, I want to tell you everything about my past." I sighed.

"Are you sure Latisha? You don't have to. I understand."

"No, this is the least I can do for you."

"Okay then, go on." 

"It all started about 14 years from now, back when I was 11 years old. My parents died and I was left to live with my uncle who wasn't married. Those let's just say weren't the best days. My uncle used to abuse me, physically and sexually both. Sometimes he even called his friends over to use me. That time my brother wasn't living with me, he was living with another relative. I tried to escape, call the police but somehow he always got away and I was blamed of false accusations." I took a pause because the tears that my eyes held were threatening to spill. 

"I'm so sorry. You can stop." Naomi said embracing me in a hug.

"No, I must go on. Later in life, Juan came in. He was the closest I had to happiness. We were so happy together. Then my uncle came to know about Juan. I still remember that night loud and clear....

Flashback

My uncle had gone on a business trip and so I had called Juan over. He came in with junk food and coffee because we were planning on watching movies and chilling for the night. We never had anything sexual between us. Even though I liked him, I never said it. If he likes me, he never said it either.

"Lion King?" He asked.

"Yup, east or west Disney is the best!" We were half way through the movie when someone barged inside the house.

"You dirty little slut! How could you be here with another man in my absence!" Roared my uncle's voice.

"Oh god! I'm so sorry!" I cried.

"I will fuck you tonight and it will fucking be bad!" He roared.

"Don't you dare touch her!"  Juan yelled and pounced on my Uncle.

They both wreseled while I stood there frozen. Suddenly I saw Juan losing as my uncle punched him in the face followed by a punch in the stomach that knocked Juan out cold.

"Juan!" I cried. 

"It's your turn you bitch!" 

Uncle grabbed me by the ankle and pulled me down to the floor. He ripped my clothes off but I knew I had to stop him today. I had to save my love, I had to save Juan. So I bit his hand and he shricked in pain. I took it to my advantage and grabbed the table lamp and smacked on his head. 

Flashback over

Then later when the police came over and Juan woke up, uncle was take to the hospital. Juan went with my uncle but I stayed home. That's the time when one of my uncle's friends came to me. H---he h---had m--y--yy nudes. H---he threatened to make them vi---r--a--a--l a--and ha--arm m--my brother if I didn't blame Juan for hitting my uncle." I had broken into sobs. 

"Shhh.... It's alright. You're out of it now. It's okay." Naomi rubbed my back.

"So I did what he said. I blamed Juan and he let me go. That was the actual story. Juan still doesn't know about my uncle's friend. I haven't and can't tell him." I cried.

"It will all be okay. You're out of it now and no one will tell Juan about it. It's okay." 

"Thank you so much Naomi, for helping me, for being with me."

"I'll always be there."

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Later that night, I decided to pay Juan a visit. I mean I owe him that since I disagreed to live with him. So I borrowed Naomi's car and drove to Juan's house. I had the spare key so I didn't bother ringing the bell. What I saw knocked the wind out of my system. Juan was with another female in a very compromising situation.

"J--ju--ua?!" He looked at me and then everything went blank. I do have a really shitty stress tolerance.

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I woke up to a familiar environment. Hospitals, I have come here countless times and just by the smell of the room I can say it's an hospital room. There were three people in the room, my little brother, Naomi and.... Juan. I froze on seeing him.

All the memories of him with another woman came flashing back and I felt like throwing up. Why did it affect me?! We aren't even dating! Why did he do it though? Wasn't I good enough? I groaned in pain to catch Naomi's attention.

"Oh gosh thank God you're awake!" Naomi quickly came by my side.

"You scared me big sister." Ian smiled.

"Latisha." Juan kept him hand on mine but I pulled it away.

"Stay the fuck away from me! Do you get it?! Stay away! You monster how could you?! Wasn't I good enough?!"

"No! It's not that! Please, hear me out!"

"So tell me! What was it huh?!"

"I was desperate! You wanted to take things slow but I was stressed out. I needed sex to let everything out. Since I was taking things slow with you..."

"You disgust me. You fucking disgust me. Get out." I spat.

"No please, give me a chance please. Don't do this to me." He begged.

"You heard her, get out." Naomi commanded.

"Please let me be! Please." He cried.

"Out!" Ian roared and pushed him towards the door.

I have never seen Ian so angry. He looked like he would explode. Once Juan was gone, Ian excused himself and Naomi went to get me some food. That's when I got some time to think for myself.

I couldn't feel anything. My heart was empty, hollow even. The pain was so much to bear that every emotions within me had dried, I became numb. All feelings gone for a toss because of one man. How could I vent be stupid enough to trust him? 

What have I done to my life? Naomi got me out of my misery but now I'm handing my life back to my past. The only way I can come out of my last is by becoming stronger. Physically and emotionally both. Then that's what I will do. My phone pinged signaling that I had received a text.

Miss me partner in crime? -RB

Partner in crime? Who could... Only one person came to my mind. Ryder Blossns. What I didn't understand was why had fate brought us together? Maybe he would be my first step to a new and better me.

Ryder Blossns, I'm impressed. -Lati.

Seems like I accomplished my mission then pretty girl. -RB.

How did you get my number? -Lati.

That's for me to know and you to find out ;) -RB.

So then why did you contact me? -Lati.

Talking business are we? I want to meet up with you. Casual hangout? -RB.

When? -Lati.

Day after tomorrow, at the local club, 9:00pm sharp. -RB.

See you then. -Lati.

I didn't know if what I did was right or wrong, but one thing was sure, this would be very mysterious and thrilling. Little did I know that we would get a little too heated there ;)

A/N

Yellow guys! (Not a typo). How did you like the chapter???? Open to both criticism and appreciation. Also I would like to clear the last sentence out, it clearly states that things between Ryder and Latisha get "heated". *Wink* *Wink* So you get it??

So I nominate death_angel00 All the best hope you do well!

Chapter dedicated to a lovely budding writer of Ms. Billionaire lillycollins2000.

Love XOXO,

@Fangirl_Leo.