Farewell contracts

POV

X

I slap on a generous amount of ointment on my hands. Apparently, they're infected now which I sort of figured. I got a lecture from Slim's sister Evelyn on why you shouldn't keep foreign objects in your body. I wasn't fucking planning on keeping glass in their for the rest of my life, I had bigger issues to deal with, so yeah it got a little infected, big deal, I didn't need a lecture.

Julian will be here soon so we could talk about my "irrational decision" with Colombia. Don't give a fuck what anyone thinks about my decision, I'm not partnering with some deceiving prick.

I texted Millie earlier today and I almost wish I didn't. She was so short with me, she could've just been busy but I'd be naive to believe that, she was purposely doing it. Did she really not want to talk to me or was it a front? Either way, it hurt.

There's a knock on the door, I walk over and turn the handle.

I could punch Julian in the fucking face right now, he's here with Tank, Adria, and Penelope.

"No," I say starting to close the door on them but Julian stops me.

"X, we're just figuring shit out and then they'll all leave, I promise. If you don't want them in your house then let's go to the meeting room." Julian suggests.

I glare at him, "there's nothing to talk about," I say with an immense amount of anger.

Julian walks up closer to me and whispers in my ear, "Bro, they need to sign contracts before you let them leave."

I roll my eyes, he's right. I may hate him right now but he's always got my back.

"Okay, meeting room," I demand, no fucking way are these girls are coming into my place ever again, the only woman I'll allow is Millie.

We all walk down to the third floor together using the stairs, I know I'm going to have to write out some fat checks to get them to sign the nondisclosure contract. I don't care much about Penelope but Adria is going to hound me for every cent just like my mother did the other day. At this point, I'll give her a million dollars to leave me alone.

We get to the meeting room and I claim my seat again and everyone else gathers around to the open chairs around the table.

"You both need to sign nondisclosure agreements," I say flat out.

This is clearly all new to Penelope, she looks so lost which is more beneficial to me.

"X..please I'll do anything," Adria begs.

"Adria, the sight of you makes me sick, I don't want you here for another fucking minute," I say harshly.

She looks down hurt by my words but I don't give a fuck, she's a snake.

"I will do anything too, X," Penelope spits out.

"Penelope, this is a non-negotiable for you, you're out, I'll give you five grand to sign the contract and leave," I say firmly.

Adria knows Penelope could get a shit ton more from me and five grand is an insult but she keeps her mouth shut to be on my good side.

Penelope puts her head down looking upset and nods. She's so fucking replaceable, she should be happy I'm offering anything at all but she's been here a while now and knows too much to not be signing a contract.

Tank hands her the paperwork, she signs it and he escorts her out.

"Name your price Adria," I say chewing on the end of a ballpoint pen as Julian is sitting there awkwardly watching ready for the fight that will most likely go down.

"Nothing," she says folding her arms over her chest.

"This is my house too you guys," she adds in.

"It's not, it's mine and Julian's," I say looking to Julian for help.

"Yeah Adria, you have no ownership, you fucked up and you should just be grateful he's letting you walk away and with money," Julian tells her.

"Look, I'm sorry okay, I was jealous. Is that what you want to hear? Some random girl comes waltzing in and you just fall in love with her in like 20 days! You and I have had a history together for years and then you just tossed me to the side like I was nothing. You really hurt me X and I wanted to hurt you back. I didn't mean to screw up the Colombia deal, it went too far and I just wanted Emily gone." She says all way too fast.

I should tell her to fuck off but in a way she's right. I've known forever that Adria has strong feelings for me and I did toss her to the side the second I laid eyes on Millie. I want absolutely fucking nothing to do with Adria again but I feel slightly bad for the way I handled the whole situation. If I had just let Adria down easier then maybe Millie would still be here.

I look over to an awkward-looking Julian, "Julian, I want you to write this all down and then get it printed into a new contract." I say as awkward turns into confusion.

"Adria," I say looking over to her.

"I will let you stay under these conditions, you are only here to work. You will not talk to me, look at me, or come anywhere near me. If you have anything business-related to discuss, you will consult with Julian and he will bring it to me. If you break any of these agreements, there will be consequences. If you so much as stir up any more issues in this house you're out without any further discussion, are we clear?" I ask but it's really a demand.

She looks like she wants to fight off some of the things I've said but instead, she says, "Yeah, we're clear."

"Julian will get the new contract printed, in the meantime, you're done here, get out and I don't want to see your face again," I say meaning it.

She slowly stands up and keeps her head down losing every ounce of badass she once carried and leaves.

I don't know what possessed me to give her another chance here but I guess I empathized with her. My heart is broken too and I would do anything to get my girl back no matter what it took. Do I agree with anything she did in her attempts to get me back? Fuck no, but right now, more than ever, I get it.