As we both knew, the situation would grow dangerous and Lia would need protection. I was ready to get guards for her but Ryan said she would grow suspicious and even get exposed to more danger. and again, he was right.
So he came up with the idea of moving in with me so that together we could be enough protection for her since I trusted him just as he did me. And it was even better since one of us would always be around her to keep her safe.
The cartel would not come near her if she had us, but then they would mark her as an asset and she'd become a liability to me, the downside would be my love for her. I love her so fvcking much I wouldn't want a life without her.
I didn't want to think of that now. I was content with both of us being around her, God, I love that woman. I was all in for the idea, but this would also mean torture for me.
My head would get smacked daily considering the bastard cooks really good food, and I may have somehow, just somehow not totally, grown accustomed to stealing them and Lia, that woman really loves to see me miserable.
This technically meant I was going to live a happily sad life. Ryan's naughty presence in our room today meant that he was already here for the action plan, also that we had to be ready for just about anything and that we had to stay alert at all times.
The company was doing well and we already had several investors willing to invest in Garner stats. And I was glad. This also meant that sooner or later within the financial year I would have enough to pay back my loan.
Jay was the leader of the cartel that we had borrowed money from. I knew it was just a matter of time before he began asking for favors. And his favors were those you only did without attachments.
But I had something that was so precious to me. Someone I would protect till my last breath, one I would gladly give up my last breath for. My Lia.
Sometimes I felt ready for the favors that Jay would ask but sometimes I was scared of what he could desire of me. Every night that I lay, I would say grace since it was just another day that had gone by with miss beautiful around me, and I also sought favors from God, seeking to be asked favorable favors by Jay.
Oh how my life was scary, but that was how my double life worked. At some point, I had to fear for my beloved while the others I would just be okay and happy. My double life was one I wouldn't wish that Lia learns of.
I couldn't imagine what that woman would do to me or with me. I was more scared of her than I was of Jay. I also didn't want her poking around and getting killed. I needed her beside me, not away from me. I believed she was my salvation, but if only I could predict the future.
My double life.
This was the life nobody knew about except for my best friend. Only he knew and could understand me whenever I had a lot on my mind and a lot of complaints.
He understood the strains that came with what I did but I could never leave any since on one hand, my family depended on me to protect papa's legacy and on the other hand, my mates depended on me not screwing them over. It was a tough life.
I would say that I was used to it, just like I tried convincing myself more often than not but Ryan was always around to remind me to breathe and take it easy. I swear he was the world's best friend.
This life was scary but sometimes we thirst and lust so much power that we can't perceive. I was the CEO of Garner Stats and at the same time, I was the second in command in my gang, The Almanac, after our leader Jia.
Jia was a tough woman and who I was privileged to be banging, behind Lia's back. I joined The Almanac when I was just eighteen and I felt like I was old enough to stay alone. I was in my rebellious teen phase when I started using drugs.
I was so much into it that in order to get a frequent supply, I joined The Almanac. That was a stupid decision but now it didn't seem so stupid after all it saved my company. At that time, Master Yen was our leader and he was a very uptight and paranoid man.
It took a lot of weird and unpleasant tests for him to finally trust me but what matters is I finally got what I wished.
Over time I realized he had a favorite dealer, Jia. She was so hot despite being so young. It was difficult not to notice her and it is safe to say we clicked. Probably in my subconscious, but we did.
With my thirst and determination, I got to know her and found a way to her space. Only then did I gain power and when Master Yen retired, he left Jia and me in charge. I love The Almanac, they are like family, just like Lia and Ryan.
If ever I'm forced to choose between either of them, I honestly wouldn't know who to choose. But this was just why I didn't appreciate the chances that Lia know I had a double life.
And maybe I was selfish to thirst two women at a go, even though as time went by I fell in love with Lia.
I had to keep my reputation at the Almanac, so I stayed with Jia too.
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