Asher's POV:

I sighed walking out of the apartment. What was happening and why? Why couldn't I keep away from her? She hates me with all her heart and I know she should. But then why when I know she could die because of me I still want her to be mine? Living away from her for so long as hell. It ate me alive every day that she was 5000 miles away from me when she could have been with me right in my arms. We could have been married. I could kiss her pretty lips all day every day.

The pain I was going through and the control I had not to kiss her today was so immense. But I knew she was broken and I was the reason. But I didn't know what to do. She has decided to treat me like this.

I love when she has that smile on her face and the fact that I could make her smile was the biggest satisfaction. But I haven't seen that beautiful smile in the past months. The way she has drowned in work not wanting to do anything else. I needed to be there for her, she needed me then and she needs me now. I am not going to leave her as I did before.

Cause even if she thought I didn't like her back then, little did she know,

I was completely in love with her. Even today.

Kiara's POV :

I walked to Kyle's cabin only to meet with two pairs of eyes staring back at me. "What the fuck is he doing here?" I asked, looking at Kyle. "Kiara, I'll be dealing with his company now, please go," he said. "No, we are not doing the deal anymore," I said. "Ms Wilder, I think this is highly unprofessional," he said getting up.

"I asked you to leave me alone, didn't I?" I said through gritted teeth. Asher got up from his seat walking toward me as he glared back. "We can talk about this later," he said, towering over me. "Asher King, you are never talking to me again," I said as I walked out of the room slamming the door. As soon as I walked out I sighed.

This was so difficult, the number of emotions that rushed back after I saw him was about to explode. The way he still looked the same Asher I fell for even though he had changed so much. The door opened and I was about to walk to my cabin when a hand grabbed mine pulling me to my cabin and pushing me against the door as he looked at it.

"Why are you getting on my nerves?" he asked angrily. I tried to get out of his strong grip but held on tighter, making me whimper a little. "I will throw you out," I said. "I would like to see you try Angel," he smirked. "Don't fucking call me that," I glared. "I like this dirty mouth of yours, should I shut it for you?" he asked, making my eyes widen as I tried to get out of his grip even more.

"What do you want? I'll give you anything to leave me alone," I said. "Angel, I want you, I want this pretty mouth of yours, your beautiful smile and those cute eyes, and this hot body. But more importantly, I want my Kiara back. The one that was my angel seven years ago," he said ending seriously. I stomped on his leg hard making him stumble a little but his didn't group didn't loosen.

"Yeah, she is dead," I said, standing eye to eye. "I don't think so. You are still the most beautiful girl I know and the smartest person. So be a doll and come to my party," he said. "Asher, don't you think you are making too many demands?" I asked as he moved closer to me. "Why? You want to make some too?" he smirked. "Yes, for you to stay the fuck away from me," I said pushing him aside and sitting on my seat.

"Kiara, your brother and best friend are going to attend and so are you," he said, pulling me up and into his chest glaring at me. "I will do no such thing," I said. "I love how you try to defy me in every possible way," he glared, his voice rising in anger. "Why? You didn't like it when girls cared for you and were nice to you, right?" I snarled. "Stop bringing up the past!" he said, pushing me down on the chair.

"Yeah, like you would know how much it hurt!" I said. He pulled me up against him and pushed me against the wall. "Look Kiara, don't test my patience. As much as I like this bold and fierce Kiara, I am going to kiss you so badly that you will think ten times before cursing at me," he said, his hand going under my shirt causing goosebumps to arrive.

I stayed there standing my ground. "You kiss me and I will burn down that tongue," I threatened. "Tomorrow at 7," he said, leaving and walking out. What the hell just happened?

"Kyle, what the hell?" I said looking at his outfit. "What I am not asking you to come," he said as he walked to the door. "I thought you hated him and wouldn't see his fac- Wait, you are planning something, aren't you?" I was shocked. He stopped for a second before walking out. "Look Leo is waiting for me, I have to go," he said, rushing out.

I gritted my teeth as I sat on the couch looking at the clock that said 7:22 with every last minute I was getting anxious. I don't know what these two had planned but clearly, they hadn't thought this through. Asher was the gang leader of the biggest gang in the world for god's sake.

I sat there looking at the phone trying to figure out a way to get these two idiots out of there but I couldn't help but feel uneasy.

I stood outside the mansion that was so well lit and I could hear soft music playing. I sighed looking at the dress. Why was I here? I should have just stayed at home. But no, my instincts wouldn't let me breathe. I sighed walking in through the security. As soon as the door opened a few eyes fell on me. I recognized a few people and smiled at them to find my lovely twin.

"Kiara-" I flinched a little and turned around only to find Allisa and Christian wearing matching outfits and looking so elegant. "Hi- you scared me!" I said hugging her and giving Christian a small smile. "I didn't think you would show up," he said. "Well, my brother is here to kill your lovely boss and I don't want Asher to kill him so I am going to leave as soon as I find them," I said looking around. "Bold of you to assume Asher would do that," Christian said.

I gave him a blank stare which he just ignored. "Well I did see him talking to Leonardo a few minutes ago," he said, making me look at him. He motioned towards a direction making me walk there briskly. As soon as I spotted them I saw Asher giving Leo deadly looks while he was busy talking. I walked to Leo and placed my hand on his.

"Hi," I smiled looking at him. He looked at me so fast. "What the- You look so beautiful," he said, kissing my cheek and holding my hand. I smiled looking at him. "You made it," Asher said, anger almost leaking through his voice as he glared at our hands. "Just for a few moments. We are leaving soon," I said glaring back. "Excuse us," I said, dragging Leo with me without waiting for an answer from Asher.

"What are you doing here?" Leo asked. "Saving your ass," I said, trying to find Kyle. "Kiara!" Leo said to stop me. "What?" I asked. He grabbed my face making me look at him. "Relax, he can't do anything to us especially if he wants you back. Which he does. Should I kiss you to piss him off?" he smirked. I looked at him shocked and started chuckling.

"Bold of you to assume all of that," I said. "I'm going to kiss you," he said and proceeded to lean in, making me so shocked. But before our lips could meet I was pulled out of his embrace and was being dragged out of the room. I looked at the tattooed hand and stopped in my tracks. "King!" I said.

He stopped turned around and pushed me against the wall, his hand trapping me there. "Kiara, I am going to kiss you so badly that you will willingly have sex with me right here right now. But I know you hate me and I am the last person you want to see on this planet but If I don't kiss you right now I am going to lose my mind and kill Leonardo," he said, his voice angry.

"Do you even hear yourself?" I asked. "I know I fucked up okay? Now can I please have a way to win you back!" he said frustratedly looking away from me. "Let me move on," I said after a while. "No," he said, turning to me again. His hands gripped my waist tightly.

"Asher, you do realize this isn't good for both of us right?" I asked. "No, I am not good for you. You are the only good in me," he said, pushing the loose strand behind my ear. I gulped not knowing what to reply. "It's okay to not know what you want from me right now, but please give me one more chance. I promise. You won't regret it. You will get all that you deserve Kiara," he said, pulling me closer.

"Asher, you know what second chances are? They are not to make things right, they are there because we believe that we could be better even after we fell apart. Are you willing to do this for me? Cause I can't, I really can't suffer from everything all over again," I said.

"You would never have to doubt my feelings for you ever again," he said sincerely. I sighed, placing my hands around his shoulders and my head on his chest. "I don't know if I should trust you, Asher. But please give me time to adjust," I said. He pulled me closer, his chin on my head. "I will never let you down ever again, I promise."