Zachary North

Have you ever feel the need to turn every stuff you see upside down? Destroy and break everything you see?

Well, that's what I was feeling right now.

I wanted to hurt a particular someone until he's unconscious.

You may be wondering who I was pertaining to, it was of course, Niccolo Knights.

Can you believe the bastard had found my sister and even had the nerve to talk to her? Good thing my sister didn't let him even speak to her and that Jones and Markus' men were quick to intercept.

But how the hell did he know where she is? Did he successfully get past through Markus? Fucking shit!

Glaring at the screen of my iPad, I swiped left to see the pictures that Oliver had sent --- the head guard who's handling the team I secretly assigned for Olivia in Dubai, while Markus was on a speaker phone.

"Just don't let this happen again! I want you to deploy as many guards as possible because him knowing where she is already, he would definitely chase her." I shouted at him and paced around my living room.

"Yes sir, duly noted. As of the moment, he's already on his way back here and that we're monitoring Domenik's team. They're not yet making any moves as we know of. Also, per checking Ms. Olivia's schedule, she will be flying back here next week to attend Mr. Cooper's company anniversary as she's the honorable guest for the night. In this regard, we wiped every schedule of hers so that Domenik's team won't track nor reach her." Markus informed me in his usual professional tone.

He's actually unfazed whenever I get mad or shout at him, even when he's in front of me, he doesn't flinch nor react. Maybe because he was an ex-FBI agent so he was trained to not give out much reaction? Anyway, enough of Markus, let's focus on the real matter.

"I want you to check Niccolo's schedules and make sure that he won't get near Livy's apartment when she went back here next week. The rest, it's up to you, just don't let this happen again, Markus." I said and once he said yes, I hung up and called Jones.

In just two rings, he answered.

"Jones, how's my sister?" I asked right away.

"Zac, she's fine, at least that's what she said to me." he answered in a hushed tone.

"You're in her apartment?" I asked.

"Yup, this is the only way to make sure that she's okay." he answered and I looked at my wrist watch to see the time, it's 4 in afternoon here in New York, that means it's 12mn in Dubai. There's an 8 hour time difference and that Dubai is eight hours ahead of New York.

"What's she doing? Is she asleep already? Has she eaten her dinner?"

"Since we came here, she locked herself in her office and until now, she's there. I tried giving her food but she just told me to go home and that she's not hungry."

I sighed when I heard that. Why are doing this to yourself, Livy he's not worth it. Fuck you, Niccolo, why did you have to appear to her? Now she's hurt again!

"Okay. Just look out for her and stay by her side please."

"Yes. Anything else, Zac?" I shook my head and mumbled a brief none then hung up.

I sat on my couch and leaned on it. Olivia's hurt and there's no one beside her, seeing Niccolo opened up the wounds she's trying to heal but the bastard just went to her and apologised as if nothing has happened. What did he think? That if he said sorry everything will fall into place? Did he think that it's that easy? NO! He broke my sister's heart and by breaking it, our friendship has already ended making me his enemy.

And by being one, I want him to suffer twice as much as my sister had gone through.

However, I admit, monitoring both Olivia and Nick's lives were tiring. Actually, majority of which took my time instead of my actual work as the CEO of NGC.

In times like this where I am beat, I always go to Erin's apartment and snuggled her until all the fatigue goes away. But I can't go to her apartment just yet not because I was mad at her but because I wanted her to stay out of my way.

Before you react negatively, let me explain.

I know I was a dick to her these past few days and I admit that I shouldn't have said those mean and hurtful words to her but I was so infuriated that time because she didn't tell me and that I unknowingly blurt those words out.

I understand her now though but something's holding me back and I didn't know what it was and until I knew what it was, I'm going to remain aloof to her. What she said was right though, that I had issues and it made me realize that all these years, I knew that I have it but never acknowledged nor understand what it was.

But I miss her so bad! Her touches, her food, her gentle eyes, and her caring nature. The last time we had fun together was when we're with her family. I was so happy that day because her family welcomed me with open arms despite my infamous reputation, Rance was hesitant but when I told him that I won't hurt her daughter, he gave me his blessing.

Now, I am hurting his daughter.

My thoughts were interrupted when my phone rang, for the second time of the night, Markus' name flashed the screen.

"What now?" I asked tiredly and slight annoyed.

"I-it's about Ms. Erin." he stuttered and upon hearing her name, I jumped up and gave him my undivided attention.

"What happened to her?" I asked right away.

"Nothing happened to miss but I'm afraid this also concerns Mr. Vice." Vice? Alex? What the hell?

"What did Alex do to her? Did he harass her?" I started to go angry because I swear to God if he touched Erin I will fucking kill him tonight.

"No sir ---"

"Then stop beating around the bush!"

"He's been spending time with Ms. Erin and Ms. jowee for the past two weeks and that last night, he arranged a date with Ms. Erin and---" that's it, before he even finished, I hung up and went out of my apartment.

I was now driving to Erin's apartment and I couldn't help but gripped the steering wheel harder because of the images I've been thinking. Son of a bitch, he knew something has been going on between Erin and I and he used this opportunity to take Erin away from me.

The nerve of that fucking guy! But I didn't want to listen to what Markus would say because I want to hear everything from Erin. It was one of her sentiments about me --- not letting her explain her side. I know also that she won't leave me even if we're having this situation because she's not petty like that but deep down inside me still thinks that what if she grew tired of me? No... shit!

I don't fucking know anymore!

As I arrived at her doorstep this nagging feeling of her leaving me was still in my head so, I immediately rang her doorbell. In just a matter of seconds, she opened her door and shock was evident in her eyes.

"W-what are you---" I didn't let her finish and kissed her. It was demanding and aggressive, I poured in all the stress, my longing, and my frustrations. She too was rough, she pulled me harshly to her and gripped the back of my hair harder. Both of us were fighting to dominate the kiss but none of us were letting the other one win until we pulled away from each other as we needed the oxygen.

We were panting and catching our breathes in the middle of her apartment whilst still in each other's arms. I looked at her and her eyes were still closed, I rested my forehead on hers and savored the moment.

I missed this, her being in my arms, kissing her, her smell, her soft skin and just literally everything!

When she opened her eyes, I saw that there were tears in them that threatens to flow down her face so I held both of her cheeks and kissed her slowly.

Unlike a while ago, this kiss is gentle, deep, and full of intense sweet emotions that I've been longing for for weeks. The kiss that only Erin can give me a shiver down my spine and makes my body tremble.

I heard her sigh and felt that she tightened her arms around my neck and pulled me down to her leaving no space between us. From this, I let her dominate the kiss, unlike from the kisses I gave awhile ago, hers was hard, demanding but gentle.

I groaned softly and I circled my arms around her waist. I was starting to get lost in her kisses when she abruptly stopped and pulled herself slightly away from me.

Even if her face was flushed and her lips were swollen from our kiss, she still managed to assess me with her observant eyes.

"What are you doing here?" She asked me gently and sat on her couch leaving me standing awkwardly in the middle of her living room.

I followed her suit and sat beside her. I held her hand which made her looked at me in the eye. I guess she wasn't expecting these gestures from me tonight.

I understand though given the fact that we hadn't settled anything yet.

"Erin, I know you will get mad at me but I want you to know beforehand that I'm sorry." I apologized in advance so that we settled this Alexander Vice issue.

"What did you do now, Zachary?" She asked, confusion were obvious in her eyes.

I took a deep breath, here it goes.

"I-I received a report from Markus about..." I paused a little and she was waiting for me to continue.

"About Alex asking you to a date..." Her eyes widened and that anger was starting to form in it.

"You... You let me follo---"

"Babe, I'm sorry. I know you didn't want to be followed but that's the only thing I knew to know that you're safe."

"Then why didn't you ask me yourself, Zac? Text me, call me, write me a letter, or email me. Not asking someone to stalk me around 24/7!" She said angrily yet maintained her calm demeanor.

I internally smiled because she hasn't removed her hands from my hold.

"I know and I'm so sorry. But I'm here now, I'll listen to you everything you want to tell me." I held her right cheek.

She looked me directly in my eyes and I could see there were lots of questions she wanted to ask me but she remained silent.

So, I took a deep breath and asked her.

"What happened between you and Alex last night?" I asked with a strained voice as I was bracing myself to what she will tell me.

She frowned at me and pursed her lips.

"Didn't Markus tell you what happened?" She asked.

"I didn't ask him. As soon as he said that Alex asked you out, I came here rushing. You know, Erin, if you grew tired of me, I understand. Afterall, I was a dick to you, I said hurtful words to you without thinking the weight of it. I was so consumed by my anger and didn't think twice before uttering those words. So, I'm sorry Erin." I apologized to her sincerely.

"I really am." I looked into her eyes and gripped tightly her hand.

She sighed and disentangled our hands then cupped my cheeks.

"Believe it or not, Zac, I understand you. Why you were mad at me but don't you ever think that I will leave you just in an instant? Because I won't, Zac, until you say so. As per what happened last night, I rejected Alex's feelings. It was hard but I should've done it way more earlier so that it hadn't deepened. But nonetheless, whatever happens, I still choose you, Zac."

She explained to me heartily and that the weight of the emotions she had in her eyes made me forget everything. It's like the whole place became so quiet and that this woman in front of me was like the most precious gem in the world.

So, I smiled at her and kissed crazily, like my life depended on it. My tongue slips in her mouth and my hands roamed around her body as if I was memorizing it. Then, she placed herself on my thigh and straddled me. We were kissing hungrily and sensually to the point that I wasn't able to control myself and found ourselves inside her bedroom.

I sat us on her bed but she pushed me backwards until I was laying down her bed and she's on top of me. I gripped her hair gently and rolled us over then placed myself in between her thighs. I kissed her passionately on the lips, to her cheeks, then to her neck.

I heard her moaned and she gripped my hair when I sucked on her sweet spot. Her left hand though were now shamelessly roaming around my body as I was still giving her neck sweet pleasures. Her moans were turning me on, her body being pressed against mine were not helping either. I could feel her, all of her, I inhaled her bergamot scent and I could feel a particular vein of me throbbed in pain.

I wanted her. All of her. Tonight.

So I pushed myself up slightly from her and looked into her lustful eyes asking her for her confirmation and she nodded her head at me.

So, the feeling was mutual. She also wants me. So, I did not waste any second and started to work on her.

I swear to God, this feeling I'm having right now was like as if I have never done it before and I have never wanted anyone like this before.

I want Erin. To taste her, to lick her, to eat her and to do everything with her tonight.

So, one by one, we rid our clothes until we're totally naked. The blush on her face and the way she covered her private parts were enough to make my heart go wild. Her shyness under my stares was what gave me the courage to worship her body.

Even though I wanted to take everything my way, I tried my best to make her take everything slowly to give her the pleasure she deserves.

Now, when entered her, I felt a slight block in my way and when I realized what it was, I quickly removed my shaft into her. She looked at me shocked and pain was evident in her eyes.

"Y-you're a virgin?" I asked her gently and she looked everywhere but me then nodded slowly as of it embarrassed her. I looked at her shocked and remained frozen between her legs.

"I'm sorry." She apologized and when I saw that she was trying not to cry, I coaxed her and made her looked at me.

"No, baby. You didn't have to apologize, I was actually fine with it, hell I'm extremely happy that I will be your first. So please don't apologize." I held her face and kissed her gently on her forehead.

"Are you sure, Zac? I'm not like the other girls you've dated, I'm inexperience, I may not give you a good---"

"Shhh. Believe me, baby, I want you so bad." I told her and gave her a kiss on the lips and poured the emotions I was feeling tonight.

I'm happy to be her first that she gave me this to me.

With that, her confidence came back.

"Tell me baby if I hurt you, okay?" I told her in between kisses and she nodded.

I focused on giving the pleasure she deserved and that I made sure that she won't regret her first.

After we had our passionate night, we snuggled with each other. I played her hair and kissed her forehead. I admit, this was the best night I ever had with someone.

All those wet dreams about her were nothing compared to the one we had. She's sweet and her whole body was like made for me.

"Zac." I heard her called me and I mumbled.

She looked at me and held my cheeks.

She gave me the most precious smile in the world. I was so lost in her eyes until I heard what she had said.

My smile faltered and I immediately stood up from the bed.

Confusion, hurt, and anger filled her eyes when I was dressing up.

"Erin, I'm sorry but I have to go." I said and went out of her room as quickly as possible.

As I got inside her car, I hit the steering wheel many times until my hands hurt.

The dejection in her eyes when I left her made me want to hurt myself. But what she had said scared me because I don't think I was ready to hear that from her.

I love you.

I'm sorry, Erin. I'm sorry for acting like this but I'm scared.

Hello loves!!!!!

I'm sorry for the late upload, I actually re-wrote this chapter because originally, it was Erin's POV but as I was going to publish it, I changed my mind and erased everything then made it Zac's POV.

So, what did you think? Is your hate fire on Zac fuelling? Hmmm. Please comment and vote. Hihi.

Anyway, as always, thank you for patiently waiting for an update.

Stay safe, you guys!

xo,

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