I opened my eyes somehow, feeling the hangover all over my head, creating the havoc. The sun was slightly wandering over the window. I looked at my side and saw the bed empty. Slowly, I could process the sound of the shower. Logan was probably in the washroom.

What did he think about last night? Was he regretting it because we were drunk? All these thoughts made me feel like throwing up as it increased my head ache.

The door knob of the washroom clicked and I saw Logan. He looked at me and didn't say anything, while wearing his shirt, looking at the mirror.

"So you regret it, dont you?" I said sadly. He wasn't even looking at me.

I didn't get any reply from him. I think I need to get used to it. I sighed and got up and went towards the washroom. I cleaned myself and wore the dress of last night.

I had so many things to sort. Firstly, Jason. He might be too worried and angry that I left somewhere without informing him. And then the whole Max thing too.

I came out of the washroom and saw him using his phone. I took my purse from the floor and was about to turn when Logan held my hands and turned me around, facing him.

"I never regret anything, which is related to you." He sighed.

"Look Logan, we can't be like this. Either we need to start talking and sort things out which you're definitely not good at, or else we need to maintain the distance." I made the point.

He stood silent for a while, "I think maintaining distance is better-"

"You're a dick!" I said unbelievably. I pushed him by his shoulder and left the room.

"Wait, Veronica listen." He chased me.

"There's nothing to listen, Logan." I kept walking on the corridor.

"It's just, what's the point of all this? What we're doing is already wrong." He whispered and I stopped on my tracks. I turned around and faced him.

"You should've thought about this before kissing me on the fresher's party night." I glared at him.

"But it's you, who came to my room that same night and-"

"Wow, so it's my fault now?" I asked folding ny arms.

"No, I didn't mean that-"

"Then what did you mean, Logan?"

"Never mind." He rolled his eyes and pulled me in a room nearby.

"All I meant is that, now Jason is here too, if he comes to know about us then-"

"I don't care, Logan. I'm not ashamed of this that I need to hide it. If anyone from the family gets to know, I'll own up to it. Can you do that?" This was the first time we were talking about us.

He sighed and ran his hand in his hair.

"Can you do that, Logan?" I asked increasing my voice.

"You're making it difficult for me, V." He muttered.

"What is it?" I made him face me.

"It's not easy for me. I've certain limits and rules which I can't break."

"You're hurting my feelings right now, Logan. How can you say that? You remember your rules and limits now? After sleeping with me?" I asked being hurt.

"No, I didn't mean that. I just said I can't break some rules-"

"You've already fucking broken one of 'em by sleeping with me." I rolled my eyes.

"Is that what you think our relationship is about?" He asked in disbelief.

"Then what is it about, Logan?" I asked keenly. I wanted to know it from his own mouth.

"Uh... I...." He stammered a bit.

We were suddenly interrupted by a call and I saw Logan sighing in relief.

"Hello, Andrew?" I answered the call.

"Where the fuck is Logan, why isn't he picking up his call?" He sounded too impatient.

"Um, Logan's phone..." I trailed down and looked at Logan, who took his phone and showed that the battery was down.

"It went on aeroplane mode." I said and kept it on the speaker.

"What is it, Andrew?" Logan asked.

"Rodger! He is following me. You need to get the hell out of the hotel because his guys are coming there." He said and cut the call.

***

"We need to sneak out." Logan whispered in my ears as we saw some guys interrogating the receptionist. We were hiding behind the stairs so no one could see us.

"How?"

"Just wait here." He said and moved past me.

"Logan... Where the hell are you going?" I  whisper-shouted as I saw him going towards the reception.

I slapped my forehead, he's definitely gonna get us caught.

"Um, excuse me?" Logan confidently said to the receptionist while Rodger's people looked at him.

"There's a problem of water in the washroom of room 21, we are very disappointed with the service. You should probably get it fixed soon." He said loudly.

"I'm so sorry, Sir. Today is Sunday, therefore there aren't much helpers available. I'll see to it right now." The receptionist apologised and got up from his seat.

Rodger's guys gave the receptionist a look.

"What? I said there is no entry of any Veronica Denver and Morgan Tyler here. Please leave." He said frustratingly.

Morgan Tyler?

The guys followed the receptionist till the room while arguing. I came out from the hiding spot immediately.

"Come, let's go. We don't have time." Logan held my wrist and dragged me out.

"Who the fuck is Morgan Tyler?" I asked as we started heading towards his car.

"That's me." He said and took out his phone.

"You? Then who is Logan Lockhart?" I asked in disbelief and inquisition.

"That's me too." He replied as we kept walking.

"What the hell do you mean?"

"You ask many questions." He gritted his teeth.

"And you answer none." I retorted.

He didn't say anything and called someone.

"Code-47, Rolex Shay Hotel, backside. Now." He said and hung up. He grabbed ny hands and started walking towards the back side of the hotel.

"Now what the fuck is Code-47 for? Wiping your existence this time?" I stared at him in incredulity.

"Will you just shut up and let me concentrate?" He deadpanned as we walked.

"Wait, what about your car-"

"Great!" He exclaimed. "They're here." We could see a car reaching towards us.

"Another car?" I looked at him in curiosity.

"Code-47, when I need another car immediately if in case I can't use mine." He said as he sat behind the wheels and started the car.

"So a random car just.........appears?" I sat on the passenger seat, giving a blank look.

"Yeah. No- I mean not random, just your dad's guys take the order and come as soon as possible." He uttered.

"Oh and-"

"When are you gonna stop asking questions?" He rolled his eyes, gritting his teeth.

"Whatever." I rolled my eyes and relaxed on the seat.

"Do we need to go home? I don't wanna face Jason, I'm so tired." I said.

Logan looked at me and suddenly turned the car to the opposite route, away from his house.

"Logan, where are you going?" I asked.

"Just wait." He muttered. He went to an isolated place and stopped somewhere, between the woods.

"What the....." I couldn't continue as I was completely bowled over by the scenic, enchantress beauty.

It wasn't exactly a lake in the forest. There was some water completely splattered around the ground, not much deep and long trees surrounded the water in such a way, that when the sun light falls on the water, it seemed like the trees helped the light to form a heart on the surface of the water. It was shining brightly.

It was a splendid goddess of beauty. It looked so beautiful and peaceful.

"Logan, this is just so pretty." I said, still being dumbfounded.

"Yeah, I knew you'd love this." He smiled.

"I do. This is the best thing I've seen in like ages." I inhaled the freshness in the environment.

Logan came near me and wrapped his arms around me from behind. I rested my head on his chest while his chin was on top of my head.

That's it, the beautiful morning, this beautiful place and being in his arms was what I would call peace. Closing my eyes, I could feel his touch flattering my skin. I wanted the time to stop and let me feel this feeling.

"Veronica." He cleared his throat, coming in front of me and took my hands.

"I want you to know that you do mean more than my boss's daughter to me, whom I need to protect." He continued.

"I'm glad." That's all I could say.

"And, I don't regret a single thing  which is related to you. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever been with and it does matter to me in my life. Yes, what we're doing is wrong, but if I have to take it back, I won't." He whispered.

"So what I said about the certain rules and limits thing was stupid and I shouldn't have said it. I'm sorry about that because I know you felt bad and hurt." He concluded.

I was touched by what he said. I kept staring at him in awe, because it was something no one has ever told me.
His each word had a large impact on me. And those words were registered right on my mind. It was hitting differently.

"I won't take it back either." I smiled and cupped his face. "I would never dare to do it. It's a part of me."

He smiled brightly and kept his lips on mine, kissing me softly yet passionately. This was till date, the best morning I've been ever had.

"I come to this place whenever I feel tired or when I wanna relax. It just helps a lot."

"I can agree to it now." I smiled and looked at the heart on the water. "I'm glad you took me here." 

"Yeah. I always come here alone. You're the first person whom I've taken with me, to show this beautiful place." He gave me a slight smile.

I couldn't control the jump my heart did, hearing that. Everything was feeling different today, especially when it's related to Logan. Something's definitely wrong with me.

I smiled and kissed him again, which he returned back.

"We should go now, before anyone finds us." He whispered against my lips and I nodded.

We soon reached the house and got out of the car. I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Jason is probably gonna kill me, for sure.

We entered the Hall and saw Jason talking on call, with many of his bodyguards around him.

"Where the fuck have you two been?" He shouted angrily as he saw me. I didn't knew what to say, therefore I was silent.

"Look, this is not the time." Logan started talking.

"Really? Of course you'll try to cover your irresponsibility." He spoke in vexation.

"Dude, this really ain't the time for this." Logan's tone started increasing.

"Why? Don't wanna talk about how you exactly are doing everything here, except of doing your work?" He said sarcastically.

"You don't wanna go there, you don't know anything so shut the hell up." Logan folded his fist.

"No, I know everything going on here and-"

"Can you both just shut up?" I shouted, looking at them. "Jason, this truly isn't the time for anything. Andrew is being chased by Rodger."

"What?" He asked being surprised.

"Yes. Which exactly means that he definitely knows I'm in Mexico." I replied.

"Shit. Now?" Jason looked at Logan.

"We need to see first if they're searching for her near this place. If yes, then we'll have to move out." Logan informed while we nodded.

"Did you use Code-71?" Jason asked Logan.

"Yeah, I used it again. It's necessary in these situation. Plus, I changed her name in every place so it's not a problem." He said.

"Yeah, Michelle Trump." I rolled my eyes looking at him. "Seriously, you didn't get any other name?"

"At that time, nope." He scratched his head while I slapped him slightly.

"So now we wait." Jason said and sat down.

"Shit, no. What about Andrew?" I asked Logan.

"Call him, my battery is down." I nodded and dialled Andrew.

"Smooth like butter, like a criminal undercover
Gon' pop like trouble breaking into your heart like that"

We heard his ringtone from the main door. Andrew came inside and sat on the sofa being tired.

"Why did you come here? What if they saw you entering here?" Jason shouted at Andrew.

"I've eyes, I'm not blind. I distracted them and then came here." Andrew said rolling his eyes.

"So they don't know this place yet, that's good. I'll increase the security." Logan said.

"Yeah, ask Mark to send 150 guards." Jason suggested. Mine and Andrew's mouth fell open.

"150?" Andrew asked being shocked.

"Yes, good idea." Logan agreed.

"What good idea? 150 is too much." I said being in dilemma.

"No, it's not." Jason and Logan said in unison.

"Shut up, Veronica. Let us do our work." Jason said arrogantly and they both went outside, leaving me and Andrew alone.

"They're so serious and boring." Andrew yawned and I chuckled.

"Are you okay? How did they even start following you?" I asked.

"I slept in the hotel so in the morning when I decided to leave the hotel and sat in my car, I saw a group of dudes talking and I heard your name. I was about to come and inform you both when I saw Dylan." Andrew said.

"Dylan Theodore?" I asked. He was the first son.

"Yes. And apparently, he saw me going towards your room nervously. I knew it would've been a bad news for you both so to distract them, I ran back to my car. They got suspicious and started to follow me. That's it."

I hummed hearing it. Dylan knows too that I'm here.

"But how did they know that we're in that hotel?" I wondered.

I looked at Andrew for any thoughts or opinion but I got none. It was a big question! Because, no one knows my real name other than Logan, Jason, Andrew, and........

And Max!

"Andrew, why does Logan dislike Max so much and why is he always so suspicious about him?" I asked him.

"Everything about him is suspicious. That dude didn't even exist before this year." Andrew said leaning on the sofa.

"What the hell do you mean?" My eyes widened hearing him.

"There's no Max Travis present in any entry or anywhere before this year." He said.

"What?" To say I was shocked, was an understatement.

"It's shocking, definitely." He replied.

"Yeah and was that the reason why Jason was with Max? To check his background and all?" I asked.

"Jason? What, no. Your dad just asked Logan to check everything related to Max. He never asked Jason to come here and look at Max's situation, I think." Andrew said, eating an apple.

Jason lied. He lied about the whole 'meeting Max to check his background' thing. I took a deep breath. All this was making me feel sick. He can never be better than a liar.

I sat beside Andrew, leaning on the sofa and closed my eyes. Flashes of Max and I talking and laughing came in my mind. Everything was feeling fake now. The whole friendship, acting nice, everything seemed fake. Thinking about all this made my head ache.

"I'm gonna go and take some rest." I said a bit low.

"Hey, is everything okay?"

"Yeah, don't worry." I smiled and left.

***

I took out my laptop to watch a film. I needed a distraction. I began searching for movies, when my eyes fell on a particular movie title, making my heart flinch.

Friends With Benefits.

My mind immediately traveled to the last night event. The question, her smirk, him taking the shot, everything was making me feel sicker.

"You're better than this, Veronica." I whispered to myself as a tear rolled down my cheek. I was feeling shit because this is not who I was. Crying for a guy and all. I was better before, not caring about anyone or anything, being on my own.

But right now, I just couldn't help but feel sad. I don't have a problem if he did anything with any girl. But yesterday, he lied on my face saying that they were always friends and that he has never lied to me.

A part of me always feels like he doesn't trust me.

Why wouldn't Logan tell me all that about Max? It pains my heart when I realise he definitely doesn't trust me with all these stuffs. I hate that I'm feeling like this.

I knew only one person could help me with this shit. I took my phone and dialled a number.

"Hello, Scarlet?" I called my friend, who has always been the saviour of my life.

"Hey babes. Are you okay?" Her sweet voices chimed in my ears. The reason why she asked if I am okay was because we both call each other just on every Sundays. Today ain't that day.

"Are you free?" I asked.

"For you, of course."

"I think something's wrong with me." I started to which she chuckled.

"Elaborate!"

And then I told her everything about Logan and I.

I kept it a secret to her too, because I just didn't wanted to tell anyone, but now I couldn't hold it back anymore.

"You've been sleeping with your bodyguard?" She asked in disbelief.

"Yeah-" I responded shortly.

"You don't regret it, don't ya?"

"No."

"Then what's the problem?" She asked.

"The problem is........" I started to say. "It's not just about sex. For me, at least."

The line was silent from the other side.

"Scar, speak something."

"What the hell do you mean? If it's not about sex then what is it?"

"He makes me happy, like a lot." I uttered.

"Sex makes people happy. Nothing new." She replied.

"Stop being blunt and just listen to me." I rolled my eyes.

"Okay fine." She said while sulking.

"I've hooked up with many people Scar, you know that. But no guy has made me happy like this after.......you know who."

"Lord Voldemort?" She shouted.

I shook my head and chuckled. I knew she was the right person to call as she always makes me feel better.

"Scarlet!!" I shouted back and chuckled.

"Okay okay, I'm sorry. Yeah, no one has, after that asshole." She replied.

"Yes, but it's not even like before. I just crave for Logan's presence everywhere, not just in a sexual way." I added.

"Veronica, what-" She sounded a bit surprised.

"He makes me feel peace. Around him, I feel safer. Whenever we fight, I just feel low the whole time, if in case he stops talking to me. First and foremost, I hate fighting with him, but when we do, it just hurts differently. I don't feel the need of anyone else if he is with me. And recently, after knowing about Melissa-Logan FWB thing, which I don't even know if it's true, is making me feel like crying. I'm not even on my periods. Just tell me, what the fuck is exactly wrong with me?" I said in frustration.

The line was silent again.

"Say something, Scar." I whispered softly.

"Um...You are...." She sounded shocked.

"I am, what??" I waited for her keenly.

"Well, Veronica, seems like you're in love with your bodyguard."

Shoutout to this amazing girl unkowngxrl- for making this amazing cover for me. I literally love this a lot. Thanks a lot ❤

A/N:
So hey guys!! I hope you all are doing good and are healthy.

For those who don't remember Scarlet, she's in Chapter 1 when they were in Louisiana.
And those who don't remember what Code-71 was, it's to remove the identification for some particular time period, from every place.

Also, stream Butter and PTD ^^

So do tell me how's the chapter!!
Take care, stay safe and healthy <3
Amelia.