GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Nalani...? Please say something.

he urged me to speak with hope in his eyes. I promise you won't regret this.

Okay, let's give it a try.

she responded after a long wait.

Thank you. Trust me we'll take it slow. Baby steps, okay?

Okay, I answered with a weak smile.

Boss ...

Speak!

She's here.

You may leave! I don't need to ask twice, that woman will never cease to amaze me.

Just go to your room okay?

Why?

My aunt.

Then please let me say hi...

NO! She can't know you're here, because..

Because you don't want her to know about us. I spat angrily.

NO! Because of your safety and hers as well, someone tried to kill you and you're still alive, my aunt knowing you're here puts her at risk as well. He explained.

Oh. I'm sorry. I apologized, realizing I freaked out for nothing.

It's ok just stay in your room till she's gone, please.

I don't get why I'm being too sweet to her, that rarely happens, the earlier I deal with what I'm feeling the better, because I don't even know what it is, I thought exasperated as I walked out of the gym to the living room.

LOGAN'S LIVING ROOM

Took you long enough, his aunt spoke as she heard footsteps descending the stairs, with her eyes plastered on a newspaper.

You are a very sneaky aunt, you never call you just show up. He uttered frustrated.

Well, thanks for the warm welcome naughty man. She responded still reading the news, not that this was pristine, her nephew has always been the grumpy type.

You didn't show up yesterday, and you assured me you were going to. She said finally lifting her head to look at him while lowering the newspaper on the flank plain.

I'm sorry I got caught up with something.

So, I guess that something is really important, cause you ditched me for it.

Was it a contract?

Woah aunt, Slow down!

He begged defensively.

It's only work that makes you toss me under the bus, you've done it countless times. Or... Is it a woman this time around? She asked scrutinizing him with her eyes.

Silence...

he had this guilty look on his face for a second but quickly concealed it, but his aunt didn't skip it for a second.

Oh my God, It's a woman!! You ditched your aunt for a woman, This is severe.

she shouted in disbelief but I knew her too well, she was going to hang around my neck till I tell her the woman's name.

Stop it aunt, who in their right mind, would want to date me? You already know I can't stand women right?

I spoke with a straight face.

Ha ! Don't give me that crap, I know you're cold but every woman would want you for herself, so stop trying to deceive me and just tell me the truth.

she pressed on more with a teasing smile. What did I tell you? She'll never stop until she gets what she wants. She's lucky she's my only family.

I don't have any.

Tell me or else, I'll call Leo and Liam, and we'll all be on your neck, she threatened.

No, you won't!

I said not believing she meant what she said

Oh yes, I will.

Fine! I have someone, but.. we're not a thing yet.

Who's she? she asked enthusiastically.

I don't know her name okay? I uttered frustrated already.

Wow! The first time you want to take someone seriously, it's a woman you know nothing about. Wow! Just..wow!!

she said with a shocked expression on her face.

But... Don't you know even her family or town? she asked me.

Nope, I only know she's Here in Texas.

Well. I guess that's something your money can help you with.

What do you mean?

You've got the money to command the resources, all you need to do is get the right people to find her. she suggested

I'll think about that aunt.

You'll think about it? Perhaps you don't fancy her that much, don't worry I'm sure someone better will be interested in her. She spat to annoy me

Aunt!

I screamed

What?! She fired back not even scared.

You seem reluctant to find her Just give me her picture, that way I can help out Leo or Liam, you know.

What the!... I don't know why she's been using those two to piss me off, but it's working and I'm not enjoying it.

Aunt, can you please stop bringing up those two??

Then start acting like you care about her.

Fine!! I'll do something about it.

Good!

By the way what brings you all the way?? He asked realizing he didn't do so earlier

I'm travelling out of town.

Really??

Yes.. a young man.

But you only got here yesterday.

I know. but I have other things to attend to.

Seriously??

Quit looking surprised because we both know you won't miss me even for a second.

she said with a knowing look. But he didn't react to it.

Logan, when will you let this cold heart of yours melt? Don't you think it's been too long already?? She asked not to get an answer, but to soften him.

Aunt...

You've barely smiled at anyone you know, you are mostly void, like there's nothing else to see.

Aunt...

I tried to stop her from pushing on with this drama.

I just hope to see changes the next time I show up, was all she said and grabbed her bag heading out.

Let me drop you at the airport, please.

No young man, I'm still young enough to drive myself.

Please,

Fine, you can carry my bag, she said handing out her bag for him to take.

He went upstairs wore a shirt and went straight to her, in about an hour they reached the airport. He left only when he was sure her plane had already left.

Phone rings

Hello.

Boss, there's an issue, over here your supposed fiancé is at the office creating a ruckus.

I'll be there in 30 minutes.

Ok, boss.

I can't believe that bitch went back to my company, looks like she's in for a game didn't mind playing I thought within, as I smirked

AT BROOK'S CORP

Took you long enough to show up, I've been waiting like forever.

She didn't finish her words because Logan ordered his men to drag her out, while he followed suit.