I sighed in relief as I heard her retreating steps far away. I didn't waste a moment and turned back to my little heaven. This apartment had so many memories with me. My first kiss, my first vodka shot heck my first fight with him...

I glanced through his drawers and found his clothes. My eyes were watering because his cologne had never changed. It was still the fresh like he came back and used his clothes again. Next I found was our album book.

I was crying loudly as I saw moments pass by in this tiny book. After he disappeared, I had no idea if he is alive or dead. I lost my hopes after searching for a year. Soon I opened his bedroom and found myself shaking. There was a voice coming from the bathroom. I slowly tippy-toed inside. How can someone live inside here? No one had the key. It's been a year!

Someone was humming, as I could heard the sound of water dripping. I did the best thing girl should have. I patiently went inside and sat on his queen sized bed. I remember those moments how he used to drowsily wake up and blink those mesmerizing blue eyes. I missed his every blink.. Missed those radiation aura in his eyes.

Is it really necessary to go back in flashback again?

Soon the shower stopped. My brain was on alert. I brought the bloodied knife near to me, made sure I had proper grip. Thanks to those defense classes after I went through my vulnerable state.

"You know that you're beautiful" he screamed on top of his lungs, meanwhile that towel hanging low enclosing his eight ab's.

"You can't be serious" I was shocked. More then shocked.

"Hey Nadia, welcome back" he said casually like I was a normal guest in his house.

I didn't knew what I did but now that knife was pierced above one inch of his head. He smirked.

"Old habits never die" A lump formed in my throat as I started crying loudly.

"No.. no no you were dead" I screamed accusing him and thrashed those pillows on his delicious body. He hugged me. He showered his love on me. The same one which I thought was dead.

"You can't be alive. You were shot. Your body was missing. You were vanished" I said choking on my words.

"But I'm alive? Aren't I? He smiled which never reached my eyes. He kissed my head and moved to his closet. I was frustrated of crying.

I took drugs after his body disappeared. I started drinking after he disappeared. I was a mess and after year when I visit he says he's back? Something was fishy. A lot fishy.

I called Jayden.

"Save me please" he can feel misery in my voice.

"I'm coming" he said blankly.

I didn't accept the fact that he was alive. I vaguely remember a bullet piercing his body. He screamed but told me to run. I don't remember anything. I was soaking in my own blood that night. I barely remembered breathing.

I need to escape.

Before he comes back, I immediately ran from the damn apartment. From the damn building only to find a posh black Mercedes waiting outside for me. I remember Keegan sending a car, but who knows Jayden will actually obey my small request.

Black glass rolled down and he barked "Hurry up, we don't have whole day" and I felt his existence in car then. I got inside quickly, never looking once in his eyes. Neither he forced.

My eyes were puffy red, tears soaking my dress and my hands had her blood. I closed my eyes, never uttering a single word. I liked this thing about Jayden. He won't force me ever. Maybe but he will for truth. Sooner or later, everyone changes.

"So whom you murdered?" I opened my eyes still travelling blurred memories of my past.

"A vicious kitten" I said keeping the blank face.

"Don't you want to attend Aunt's girly party?" I smiled.

"I need to go back to hotel for that. We're in different part of city now"

"I know, this city is my home" and my eyebrows perked up.

"This is?" He nodded. Wow, son of bitch was Italian.

"So are you?" Before I can speak he covered my mouth and immediately jerked me down. I didn't understand why!

Soon I heard a bullet. And then another bullet. One by one they were showering bullets and I was looking at Jayden in horror.

"They know I'm here" I said in troubled expression.

"Well what a warm welcome" he grinned. I nudged his shoulder and earned a gasp.

"Your car is bullet proof?" I asked casually.

"You have a death wish? Then I'll just throw you out" I glared  him.

"You know what?" Instead of saying, I tried to unlock the damn door but it was locked. He smirked.

"If you really have death wish, then why don't I use this opportunity?" I giggled.

"Jayden I'm so scared.. You will kill me? Awwww" I forgot what happened at the apartment and we were teasing each other where as outside they were trying to smash the damn car.

"Sean" he called and nodded. So Sean whom I'm assuming is his bodyguard pressed one button and I heard a huge blast outside. Land beneath the car was trembling.

"You just did not-" I gasped.

"Oh I have license to use ammunition for self-defense " he said with smile. How can a guy smile when you're almost trapped among bunch of gangsters.

"Clear Sir" he said and the car started moving again.

I didn't utter a word, just went back on my seat. Too shocked to even call him, I closed my eyes and let drowsiness embrace me.

        _._._.

"Wake up princess, your prince is kidnapped" someone nudged me. Being the clumsy I am, I slapped a soft thing. Mumbling gibberish, I went to my slumber.

"Pig" muttered someone. Cold hands slipped through my waist, but they were warm at the same time. I was being lifted, but I was too lazy to open my eyes. I surely had bruises all over my body but I was still wrapped up in my little cocoon thinking how he was alive.

"For a teenager you surely sleep a lot"

"For a teenager you surely annoy a lot" I was mumbling in slow voice.

Before I know, I was soaked in cold water. I screamed in horror as who the criminal was? When I was Jayden chucking my heart melted someway, but my brain being opposite of me, I hit him with a shampoo bottle which went straight to his head. He fell back with a thud, groaning in pain, I chuckled lightly.

"Serves you right" but when I saw blood oozing his scar, I felt bad. I immediately rushed towards the first aid box and took his head in my soaking wet lap. He glared me with anger, yet adoration.

"Now princess is soothing me.. For a girl, you're quite dysfunctional" I narrowed my eyes at him and pressed more gauze of alcohol near his wound earning a groan.

" I feel same about you. Dysfunctional" After bandaging his wound, I sighed.

"You know, why I don't have helpers?" I asked him casually, but he looked amused.

"I have probably gave people more concussions then I've actually scored an A. My alarms are my secret weapons" he chuckled not believing a word I said.

"I get it princess, but it would be awful if I hit your head same way" I pinched his nose, until he winced again.

"Are you trying to harass me completely woman?" I smirked.

"It would be waste, to let go of such a beautiful face without any paints" he gave me a blank look and I was roaring in laughter at my own joke where as he was staring me like I was teleported  here from Pluto.

"Natalie..." Seriousness took over us.

"Yeah?"

"Who's him, the one to deflower you yet the one who punctured great amount of bullets in your heart?" I was shocked.

"A person whom I loved the most.." I was lost, because he was still alive. I hated the fact, I took on bad turn just because of his "artificial" death.

"Don't you love him now?"

"He's dead to me" my eyes were handling between betrayal and anger. I'm sure Jayden figured it out, but he didn't spy to the address did it? After all the son of bitch is goddamn Italian. But would he have contacts here? Can I trust him?

"Can I trust you Jayden?"

"As long as I breathe" he said with sheer determination.

"Let's have fun then. You me and ammunition" he smirked.

"Do you even know how to handle bullet?" I chuckled.

" I might will be useful to you, if you don't question my motives" he pouted.

"No fun honey, especially after you're chasing your past.'' Mention of my past and my blood boils. Two years I've spent hiding my identity only for a ''artificial death"? My brain was going round and round. Chucking Jayden, I went to get my suitcase and picked out my outfit. I was in mood of drinking, thank god Madam's party was today.

Wasting no time, i had quick shower. Applied heaps of make-up and eye-shadows giving them smokey effect. Blood red lipstick and 4 inch heels, i was ready to kill someone. I secretly opened my suitcase and got my gun out. Tucking it safely in my clutch, i sprayed perfume.

''Someone is going to die today'' I muttered to myself.

''Ready?'' I blinked in horror. Did he hear me? I was that loud? Thank-god he left.

''Yea, just final touch-up'' I looked like hooker, but i didn't care. I need to get over with someone's life today.

Walking towards the lobby, i picked up a bottle of whiskey. Twisting it's cap, i poured some in glass. Good thing there was ice, adding three ice i sipped my drink quickly lost in my thoughts.

''Thinking to pass out here?" came a female voice. I looked over to see  Veronica standing in her sexy sheer fitted dress. I was kinda angry on her, because i never thought she will be someone whom i'll suspect in future years.

''No'' I replied in blank tone.

''Then what are youuu waiting forrrrrrrr?'' she sung like a hobo.

''Waiting for you to shut up and enjoy the sunset'' I said, pointing my glass towards the beautiful sunset of Venice. She shrugged my sharp comment and dragged me towards the room.

''Loosen up Nat, something is waiting for you'' She pushed me towards the kitchen, somehow i managed to get a grip of annoyed looking Jayden.

''Oh, you got a tomato on your head'' I said chuckling. Boy he looked hot even with a red wound on his face. When my hormones are all over the places... 

''Thanks for your masterpiece'' He said still annoyed.

''What got you in sour mood?'' Then i saw towards the kitchen, something huge wrapped in ribbon.

Without reading the name-tag like a eager hormonal teenager, i opened the ribbon.

''Oh Boy'' I screamed.

''Who the fuck you are?'' I almost slapped the masked man. How dare he? Veronica clutched my hand and i gave her angry look.

''Read the note there, your blond-so-bride know's how to have fun. So probably he's our date today'' I gave her a ''are-you-fcuking-out-of-your-mind'' look. But she nodded.

'' But Jayden is much more sexy hooker then he is'' My hormones are kicking once again.

''Whipped in 3 days? Unbelievable'' She gave me a sour look. So instead of the mask man, i tore off his mask and wrapped it around Jayden's face. So no-one will recognize him. As much as i hate to do this, I need him tonight. I may have gun, but not enough strength to kill someone again.

''Princess, you're crossing your limits'' He said annoyingly.

''If you don't come with me, I'ma spill your dirty secrets Jayden. Probably kick you out naked in public'' I said in irritated tone. But he gripped my waist tightly and pulled my chin near his face.

''You don't know whom you're inviting for your tea-party Natalie'' Instead of letting go of my chin, he pulled me further until my face is slammed against his posh Armani suit.

''Don't do something stupid which you'll regret later'' With his curt warning, i shoved the original mask man and locked him in the near-by room. Jayden gripped me by waist and nodded to walk further. Boy he really doesn't know what personal space is.

''Awww you two, make sure get a room for a wild night'' cooed Veronica with her boy toy. I inspected she got her victim today, which meant she wont follow us. Good thing.

''Shall we commence our journey then?'' I laughed at his fake British accent.

''Yeah''