Version:1.0 StartHTML:0000000167 EndHTML:0000007327 StartFragment:0000000457 EndFragment:0000007311 Chase's P.O.V.
“Thank you Terrence. You're detective skills have brought me good fortune yet again” I smile as I talk to my personal detective. That little punk Niall is going to be behind bars for while thanks to Terrence

“For the right price, I can do anything with this badge and my natural intimidation skills.” His laugh gives me chills. I hope to never get on this guys bad side. With a never ending cash flow I probably never will

“I know that. You got all the files in place, and moved the stuff around like I told you?” I just wanted to be assured that when it went to trial, it proved Niall was a murder and it wasnt an accident. Even tho, I have no doubt he didn't kill her, Riley didnt have to know that.

“For the last time, yes. Ruining this kids life was a piece of cake with all the crap they had from the scene, it was easy to take bits and pieces that proved his innocence and make it look like a murder. You sure you want to send someone to prison for life? That seems a little harsh” He says in a tone that doesnt sound like he cares. Just making conversation.

If he would have just left my Riley alone, we wouldnt have this problem. He could have stayed away instead of pulling her away from me so many times today. I got sick of it.

“Lets just say Im sure” I say smugly

“Why?” He asks, still uninterested, yet again

“I just dont like other people touching my things.” I start to get angry again at the thought of him touching her. And her letting him touch her. She will pay for that later. I have just the right punishment for her tomorrow night.

“Ok well, its almost done. They are bringing him in now. Nothing can stop this” He said pridefully. He seems too arrogant, but I have no other choice but to believe him “You're money will come through the minute this is all settled and he is behind bars for life or on death row.”

“You got it boss. Remind me never to touch anything that's yours. Bye sir”

“bye” I snicker and hit end and lock my phone.

I head out to the main ball room where Riley is just walking in from the other side. I look her up and down a lick my lips. She is so sexy, I cant wait to take her tomorrow night. Wether she likes it or not. However, I know she will like it. Maybe not at first, but eventually she will love me. I will see to it. She locks eyes with me from across the room and she gives me a half smile. A smile I feel she only reserves for me. It makes me feel special. I've not seen her smile for a while. Not since the night we met. I knew then I would make her mine. She is so innocent. I like that. I cant wait to take that innocence and rip it to shreds. Just then Leo runs to her and whispers something in her ear. Her face falls. I see her look over at Char, she needs to be put in her place too. I hate her. Riley looks around and her eyes fall on my for a split second but she looks away pretending not to see me. It makes my blood turn hot. I want to smack her right here, but I keep my cool. Not the best place. It's time to take my girl home.

Riley's P.O.V.

“Niall's been taken to jail?” I ask barely getting the words out. He was just in my arms, like 2 minutes ago!

“Yeah, Harry just told me that they are re opening the case with that girl that died” Charlotte tells me worriedly. Like Im gonna break. I might.

“I need to get out of here. Char... can I stay with you tonight?” I look to her. I dont want to be away from the one's I love most. And I dont want to be near Chase right now. He's got crazy eyes

“Absolutely sis, we need some girl time. Its been too long” Char says to me with her kind smile and gentle tone that I've only ever heard around me and young children.

“But what about Chase?” Foster asks trying to nod me towards him.

I hesitate

“Didn't you hear what I just said Fos? She's coming with me. Chase can wait. Im sure he's got money to blow somewhere if you know what I mean?” She says to him in a not so gentle tone

“What does that mean?” I whisper to her while Foster comes up with a response

“I'll tell you when you're older.” She says mischeviously.

“I hate when people say that. I am older dang it” I say stopming my foot

Char looks down and raises her eye brows. “Did you just stomp you're foot?” and she laughs.

“This is no time for laughing. Lets just go. Foster, explain to Chase what's going on, and that I'll call him this week. I really dont feel like being around anyone but my sister.” I tell him with more finality than I've ever mustered before

Foster looks a little irritated, but sighs and agrees. “Just be sure you're at work on time on Monday” He says and I smile at him

“Of course.” I grin back and walk out of the room without looking back at Chase.

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"Oh its so nice to be out of fancy cloths" I say plopping down on the couch in Char's living area.

"Sure as hell is, I effing hate heels." Char says coming in with a bottle of amber liquid and a bowl of cut up lime wedges

Um what?

"Char... what's that?" I say nervously

"This is how we cope. You're guy is in jail and mine is leaving soon. We must drink and be merry and talk a bunch of crap about nothing" She says smiling and putting a shot glass in front of me

"this is not healthy" I say shaking my head, but smiling

She shrugs her shoulders "eh, we'll go for a jog tomorrow" She winks at me and pours our shots

"Not what I meant, but ok" I say placing come salt on my hand and getting a lime ready

"I know what you meant smart ass. I was just messing.... Before we start. I know whats going on, I'm not an idiot. Im going to kill Foster, but first, we are going to help Niall you got that? This is all bull shit and they will figure it out. So while we cant do anything right now. Lets drink kay?" She says placing an arm around me squeezing a little. Geez I needed this

"Deal" I say

"bottoms up!" Char says.

We both lick our hands, take the shot and chase it with the lime. It burns going down and warms my face. With our faces scrunched we throw both of the limes into the fire and prep for the next.

This is turning out to be a better night than expected.

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