Chapter 14
******Faye's POV******
"Sure I guess that's something... at least he won't just be rubbing the hoes in your face then right?" Mike confirms, as we float side by side on the pool.
It was blissful laying out here in the Italian sun, sipping cold lemonade with my best friend on some pool floats. If you would have told me a week ago this would be my reality I would have denied the outrageous thought.
"Yeah I guess so... at least he sort of listens and compromises with me right?" I sigh, deciding to shift myself into the water to cool down slightly.
"Well if he says you both will only be married for the title... you can still have a boyfriend too Faye! The man made it clear no feelings would be involved." Mike adds, as I nod at the suggestion.
"Slow down tiger... I've only just had my first kiss... with the very man in question might I add." I laugh, astonished that so much had happened in such little time.
"As for the social media thing... I think I'll do that too. I'll ask if they can give me a phone, bugged or not, and I'll be able to show just how fabulous my new life is to all of my ex boy toys!" Mike claps at the idea and laughs, completely thriving under the new circumstances we where in.
"Sure!" I laugh at his keenness, enjoying the cool water as I float around some more.
I don't think the situation had properly sunk in yet, however I was distracted by having my best-friend with me on what currently felt like a dream holiday.
"I'm gonna get out!" I state, heading towards the pool stairs.
As I climb out, turning to face Mike, I see a large fly racing towards his face causing him the frantically swat at it with his free hand - and in an instant the pool float shifted and toppled him into the water - taking his glass of lemonade down with him.
I practically snort out a laugh, finding the scene to be something from a comedy sketch, as I double over and hold my knees.
I continue to cackle, watching Mike resurface, his dry blonde hair now soaked and stuck up in different directions.
His face was bright red, as he coughed and spluttered trying to regain his composure.
"You... bitch... stop... laughing!" He complains between coughs and wheezes, as I wipe a tear from my eye and continue to laugh.
"Mike that was just... so funny!" I erupt again, seeing him place his now empty glass of lemonade on the edge of the pool.
"Karma is a bitch girl!" He suddenly smirks, as I furrow my brows for a second, before feeling two strong hands gripping my bare waist.
The monster hauls me up, before launching me back into the pool - causing me to endure the same shock as Mike did seconds before.
"Who... the... hell!" I come up from the water, wiping furiously at my eyes and coughing up my lungs.
I blink furiously, pushing my once freshly washed hair back from my face, before my jaw drops and practically hits the pool floor seeing the three gangsters all stood at the edge of the pool in nothing but swim shorts!
I gawked up at them, before glaring to see who had in-fact, tossed me in.
I notice Mike, still laughing beside me in the pool, which causes me to turn and swim in his direction.
I'll drown him!
He screeches in a frenzy, attempting to swim away from me, as I chase and splash him in the pool.
"Bitch it wasn't even me who dunked you in here!" He laughs, turning back to me as we struggle against one another in a pretend fight.
"Which one of you did it!" I turn to the men who seemed to be watching us in amusement, as Jaxons two friends took steps backwards - holding up their hands to claim innocence.
"That only leaves you then!" I point an accusing finger at the tattooed God, earning nothing but a shrug and a smirk in response from him.
"That's it! Wedding is off folks!" I joke, before suddenly earning silence from everyone, including Mike as they all offer me concerned stares.
Oh fuck! Too soon?
"Guys... I... was joking." I awkwardly giggle, as Mike mouths the words 'you're a goner' to me, causing me to splash him again.
The next thing I hear is another splash, followed by two more, as my heart begins to quicken.
I watched Jaxons two friends pop back up from the water, having now joined the large pool, before I begin to sweat more than I already had been...
Where the fuck did he go-
On that note, I felt a large hand wrap around my ankle, squeezing tightly, causing me to squeal dramatically and hobble around.
Mike again, begins to snort with laughter, as he takes this as his chance to move away from me in an escape.
I panic, trying to kick the sea monster below me, before his grip releases and he surfaces in front of my face - looking as smug as ever.
"I suggest you don't joke about ruining my plans again or ill drag you under and drown you next time." He leans towards me, our wet bodies now touching, as he shields me from the others behind him in the pool as they joke with one another - ignoring us completely.
"S-Sorry." I stutter like an idiot, as I feel his toned stomach pressing against my own, backing me into the pool wall.
Well he sure is Mr 'suck the fun out of pool day', I thought to myself, hearing Mike joke and argue with his friends in the background whilst he holds me here captive.
"You look good." He mutters next, staring dead at my face as my cheeks involuntarily flare up.
Did he just say that to me?
"Th-Thank you?" I say, as it comes out more like a question, as he continues to stare, holding me still in the pool with his body.
"Don't thank me, thank that bikini." He smirks, before turning and moving back towards the others, leaving me behind like a flustered fool as though nothing had happened.
Fuck!
Fuck!
Fuck!
I inhale a large breath, before pushing through the water towards them.
"Jeez Faye, I think you've burnt your face you've gone bright red!" Michael retorts once I reach them, causing me to shoot him a death stare.
Remind me to kill him later!
"So Faye? We haven't actually been introduced yet... I'm Nico, and this is Seth... believe us or not, we are actually this big bad wolves favourite people." The kind blonde one who I remembered from the cafe, introduces himself fully, causing me to feel slightly more welcome.
"Nice to meet you both... again." I add, as Nico offers me a grin, whilst I earn a nod of acknowledgment from Seth.
"Dinner will be ready soon, then we have somewhere that we need to be. You both can make yourselves at home and whatever you do, do not fucking attempt to leave." Jaxon rejoins the conversation, his usual stern tone having returned, as myself and Mike both nod - knowing too well not to ask questions.
Although the pool had been fun, and had shown us that they aren't all that bad, I still knew to be on guard.
I had seen a glimpse of Jaxons wicked temper, and since the flight had been trying to stay on his good side which seemed to be going in my favour so far.
One day at a time Faye... One day at a time.