#LONG TIME NO SEE#

ALEX'S POV

I let out a sigh feeling a tingling sensation between my legs which now felt sore. Reality hits me as I look at 2 condom wrappers on the floor. A smile tugs my lips, we definitely did 3 more rounds in the middle of the night. How did he-

I turn to look at Mythias looking peaceful and not grumpy for the first time. I ruffle his soft hair and find myself wearing his dress shirt. I shake my head and quickly take a shower. Tip-toeing I don't find him on the bed. I squint my eyes in the slight darkness and slide the closet door open.

"Boo!" I flinch back and smack someone's face. It was Mythias.

"Oops..." I look at him rubbing his nose looking cute.

"Aww." I steady myself by holding his broad shoulders and peck the bridge of his nose.

I pull back as he runs to take a shower not before smacking my ass. I laugh it off and wear his black shirt and I pull on shorts from the closet in my room with sneakers. I walk back into his room to fetch his watch that I came to like only to find him in dark jeans and sneakers.

Oh god, why was he shirtless? A blush creeps up to my cheeks as he nears me and hoists me up on his shoulders. I squirm a little in pain once he leans close to me with his body on me.

"Aww. You sore?" He ask as a smirks graces his lips.

"No. I have my period." I respond to which he backs off the bed surrendering. He was about to say something when a call interrupts us. I walk straight down for breakfast since I was starving like a bear in hibernation!

Mythias and I join Jake at his layer-well room which was well equipped with high-gear.

"No updates, Boss" He says while other men of his stood around waiting to be given orders. That's right the others apart from Jake and Buttercup didn't know his real name. They only knew his business side in all seriousness masked with coldness.

I don't know how he manages it. On one side an innocent Billionare CEO and to the other side of the world a Mafia Boss.

Must be a toll but then again it is what it is. I shake my head as they talk about other business like exports in trading and alliances that needed to be made. Just then, Buttercup and Elaine graces us with their presence all snuggled to each others side. I knew it! They're a couple. It is possible I guess.

"Don't tell me, your girlfriend?" Jake states playfully as Mythias gives a humourless chuckle. I on the other hand hug Elaine and give a tight hug to Buttercup. I excuse myself and take a breather in the garage.

As I was heading out Buttercup follows me and shows me another wing that was attached to the original garage. It opened up and revealed the car I was working on which I learnt use to be Mythias'. I was working on it to surprise him.

I thanked Buttercup and once more he left me alone. I get started by ripping and scrapping the previous colour that was on this beauties body and buff it with the help of Carter. He was a brunette with light amber eyes and also the one who took care of the vehicles, a mechanic and the one who exported all sorts of transport from country to country.

I chuck him a beer and he accepts. I take water instead. We both lounge around on the bean bags we bought to liven up the place. We were on a project and we had to get comfortable.

"So Crate, have a girlfriend?" I ask as he shakes his head.

"Did you just call me Crate?" He asked with a horrified expression.

"You're over-reacting." I reply short as Buttercup graces us with his presence.

"It's gonna stick Crate." Buttercup states as Carter sends a glare at Buttercup. I stomp to Buttercup and punch his arm.

"I said off-limits bud!" I say as I shove him outside. Luckily he was only by the door frame.

"Sorry, just wanted to let you know Amaury found Jace. He's in trouble."

"What? Where is he, don't hurt him!" I find myself defending Jace.

"Mythias already headed there with Jake and the others. You have to stay."

"Why? You know that's not going to happen." I state angrily crossing my arms.

"Of course, that's why we're going together." I smile taking the keys from him as I dismiss Crate and we seat ourselves in Buttercup's McLaren P1.

Speeding our way to Amaury's Empire, the guards let us in by checking our marks. As soon as we enter the building that was full of Amaury's men and a few women, Buttercup and I get summoned by none other than Amaury himself. We climb the cement steps and reach him seated behind his desk as he leads us through a few hallways and into a chamber.

I compose myself as I see a beat up Jace looking exhausted. I felt sad and angry at him at the same time. My emotions were getting the best of me as I walk to him calmly and do the only thing possible.

I punched him. Hard.

I take Buttercup by surprise as Mythias and Jake joins us. I exhale and that's when he whispers my name.

I quickly order everyone out but keep Buttercup for extra measure. He stood far as I stared down at Jace propping against the wall with his wrist and one of his legs chained like a prisoner.

"How. And why?"

"Listen. I'm not the bad guy. I worked for your father but once I wanted out he gave me up to Amaury."

"Why did you want out Jace?" I speak in a serious tone to note that this wasn't a joke.

"Because..." He trails off softly only to murmur the last part.

"Tell me now Jace!" I tug on the collar of his shirt as he gives a snarl.

"Look at you. They changed you. He changed you."

"We're talking about you. Don't change the subject."

"Why did you change Mafias? Why did you leave your father's side. You could've and still can have it all you ungrateful bitch!" I gasp and shake my head while holding back the tears pricking my eyes.

"This is not the Jace I know."

"You're right, he's gone. Truth be told he wasn't even there from the beginning!" he screamed after me but I ignored him.

I take a step back and give him a curious glare. I pulled his hands to my face and notice it chipped. He had told me once when he was drunk that he only bit his nails out of fear of getting caught. Caught from Lying!

"Did he say he was the one who killed Mythias' mother?" I ask Buttercup and he says affirmative.

"Huh, I believe it." With that I spotted a relieved stare from Jace as I countered back. I brush pass Amaury and wait for Buttercup to follow.

"Do me a favour, keep him alive will you?"