When I woke up, I stayed and watched Ellie sleep. I know I am starting to fall for her and it's all new to me. I used to love only one person in my life, Jane, she left me because she couldn't handle what I do as a living.

As I stared at her sleeping form, I realised that I shouldn't fall for her any deeper. Ellie is different, she is innocent and fragile. She won't be able to survive living in my dark world. I should not drag her into a world that she won't survive, I can't be selfish just because I want her.

I moved her slightly not wanting to wake her up. As I tried to stand up, I felt her arms hug me a little tighter, assuming that she doesn't want me to leave her yet. For the first time, I actually don't know what to do. Leaving her would be her best option to keep her safe from my enemies.

At least when she is living in the same building as me it would be easier to keep an eye on her even though I won't be able to touch and hold her. I'm going to miss holding her in my arms while she sleeps.

As I removed her hand from my body, I went back to my place and took a shower to get ready for work. I heard my phone go off and I answered it when I saw it was my secretary, Rachel, calling. I have always known that Rachel had a crush on me but I never gave her the time of the day. I find her attractive and we would hook up a few times in my office.

"What is it Rachel?" I answered my phone. "Good morning Sir, just to remind you, you have an appointment with Mr Jones at 10am," Rachel said. "Yes, I am aware of that. Is that all?" I replied curtly. "Yes that would be all sir" Rachel replied.

I finished getting ready and left my apartment when I saw Ellie leaving her apartment as well. Ellie turned to look at me and smiled, my god, that smile could kill me. "Hey, Aiden" she greeted me with a bright smile and eyes sparkling. "Good morning Ellie, have you recovered?" I asked knowing it takes more than 1 day to recover from a high fever.

"I don't think I have recovered fully but I can't miss work. I have an important meeting to attend" Ellie replied. "Go back home and rest till you get better. Don't go to work. You might get worse if you get stressed." I said to her. "I will be fine. I can't keep skipping work, I need this job. I just took a break already last week to move into the new apartment" Ellie defended herself.

"So your work is much more important than your well-being? You know, for an adult you don't really think. Just do whatever you want! But don't call me when you end up in the hospital or whatever" I replied and took the lift down leaving her there.

On my way to my office in my car, I called my man who works in the same building as Ellie. "Keep an eye on Ellie. If she is still unwell, bring her home. Call me immediately if anything happens to her" I said to John.

"Yes sir" John replied. I knew I was getting possessive with Ellie but I can't help it. My enemies must not know that I am fond of her or they are going to use her against me. Staying away from her will be the best choice to keep her life out of danger.

When I arrived at my office I was greeted by the one and only Dr. Alice. "Why are you here?" I asked looking at my watch.

"Well good morning to you too, Aiden. I wanted to ask you about Ellie." Alice smiled and replied, trying to reach out to hold my arms.

"What is there to ask? Go to her apartment and check on her. You are a doctor shouldn't you be checking on the patient instead of asking their neighbour?" I replied and started walking towards the lift.

I felt a hand wrapped around my forearms. "Aiden, please stop being cold to me. I know, I made a mistake. When I saw you last night, all our memories rushed back and I couldn't help but think about you. Can't we speak about this in your office in private?" Alice spoke.

I released her hand from my forearm. "Then remember all the men you fucked while you were with me" as I walked to my private lift, Alice followed me all the way. My security had to stop her from following me. "Please Aiden, talk to me," Alice said trying to hold the tear in her eyes.

Girls crying is my weakness, I might be vicious but I was never brought up to kill or hurt women and children. My men and I only hurt or kill people who deserve to die or voluntarily causing hurt to others or on our own. That's our motto and that's how we earn respect from other gangs.

"Get in and you only have 10mins to talk and then you leave my office." I said curtly just wanting her to get the hell away from me. Alice smiled brightly and went in the lift with me.

"You know I miss you right?" Alice said looking down. "I do. I just choose not to care." I replied looking at the floor number.

When we arrived at my office I walked to my desk and I saw Alice just standing in front of my desk. "Why are you just standing there? Say what you want to say and then leave" I said, staring at her.

"I know you are angry with me. I understand the anger coming from you and I apologize for that. But I do miss you, I want us to work things out and forget the past." Alice said, trying to convince me. I know I am falling for Ellie but I can't risk her getting in the middle of a shoot out or anything.

"I'm not looking for a girl right now, not interested, besides I'm busy with work and other stuff." I replied looking at my papers.

"If you could just talk to me for 10mins without getting distracted by your stupid work, I would really appreciate that" Alice said raising her voice. That's one of the reasons why I fell for Alice. She was fierce,smart and she wasn't afraid of telling me what she feels. But I am no longer into her so this is just disrespectful for me.

"Look Alice, I am not interested in pursuing any sort of romance with you. I would love to chat with you longer but I don't wish to hurt you for disrespecting me. So leave before I call my security" I said sarcastically to her and stared at her dead in the eye.

"I miss the guy who loved and adored me in the past. What happened to you?" Alice said while crying.

"That died when you cheated on him. Now fuck off." I said to her dismissively.

Alice walked out of my office going down the lift not before saying "You'll regret not being with me Aiden. I promise you, you'll regret it".

I just ignored her threat as I had no time entertaining any drama from some chick. Suddenly, my phone rang.

"What is it?" I answered my phone without checking who was calling as it was my personal phone.

"Is that how you answer phone calls Aiden?" my mum scolded me.

"Mother. It has been a while? What do I owe the pleasure of you calling?" I asked her. She only calls me once in a while.

"Just wanted to check on my son. How are you? Where are you right now?" She asked.

"I'm doing good, mother. I'm in my office. Why do you ask?" I replied.

"Good. Come back to your house. I would like to see my son and I have something important to talk to you about" she said, then hanging up the phone.

I made my way back to my house and when the lift doors I saw my mother talking to Ellie. Damn it. Why do they have to come across each other?

"Mother" I said to my mum kissing her cheek and not turning to Ellie.

"Aiden, darling, so good to see you. Have you met your lovely neighbour, Ellie?" my mum turned to Ellie.

"Yes, Aiden and I have met each other. He took care of me while I was unwell the other day. Thank you for that Aiden." Ellie said, smiling like a beautiful idiot.

"Sure no problem" brushing Ellie off. "Let go inside mother" nudging my mother into my house.

Suddenly I felt an arm holding me "Can I speak to you for a moment Aiden?" Ellie said looking at me with those eyes.

"Sure, I will be inside in a while. Make yourself comfortable, mother" I closed the door and faced Ellie. "What is it?"

"Did I do something to you? Why are you acting this way?" Ellie asked.

"Acting what way?" I replied, looking unbothered.

"Don't pretend like you don't know. Why are you behaving this way?" Ellie asked.

"I'm done with this conversation. Excuse me, I have a visitor" I said and walked off.

I heard a sigh from her and I made my way back to my house. "Aiden, I set up a blind date for you with my friend's daughter. Her name is Kelly and you would love her. She is a beautiful girl. A very interesting and intriguing character."

I knew rejecting the idea would just make her nag at me non-stop and upset. So I said the stupidest answer "Sure mother"

"Great! I will give you her contact number so you set up the day and time with her! I hear wedding bells" mother said excitedly.

If only she knew.