Hey, if you are the person who loves her next, please remember she's not as strong as she looks. She has a heart of gold but it's covered with full body armor. She's cold yes, but she's soft as snow. She has sparkling eyes that you will get lost in and lips that look like heaven. She's not scared of much but she is scared of not being enough. Make her feel like she's more than enough, she deserves that. And she is. More than enough. Her laugh will be your new favorite song I promise. When she smiles, oh god when she smiles your heart will beat like it's never beaten before. Don't be scared though, she'll make you feel at home. Her touch alone will make you feel safe. Even if your heart is running a mile. She's beautiful, call her beautiful like it's her first name. She can make every outfit look good. Please love her, make her a priority, she deserves to be happy. Take care of her. Love her because she didn't want my love anymore. She doesn't want me.

-♛𝕠𝕒𝕜𝕝𝕖𝕪 𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖♛

Getting out of the limo I sucked in a breathe as I was greeted by flashing lights. To the public this was a large charity event for rich people to give back to world. In reality this event was for our selfish need to be more powerful.

My arm was latched onto Rolands as we walked quickly inside. People from every side were invited causing the large ball room to be crowded. I also called in some help from my half brothers. They said they invited some business men and their families but to be careful what you say around them. I guess some of the families were like mine, leaving information out for the safety of their children.

Valentino and Vincenzo were somewhere in the crowd. I was happy they could fly in for a few days, according to them it was good business for them as well.

I stayed close to Roland as the groups we came with merged into the crowd leaving me with no familiar faces but his. "We are barely going to have to do anything too big tonight. Just mingle and talk to people create "friendships", so people will want to work with us in the future. Then we will give a short speech at the some point and that's it." He whispers into my ear, kissing my cheek as he pulls away. "Still if anything seems off to you, tell one of us. You know who you can truly trust."

"Thank you." I whisper back to him taking my hand into his. "Still I don't want to be clinging to you all night.." I sigh scanning the crowd. "I'm going to try to find Valentino and Vincenzo, I want them to introduce me to some people." He smiles down at me before he leans over connecting our lips.

I kiss him back slowly. He was like a drug to me, even when i'm feeling stressed he makes me forget my worries. As I pull away there was a large smile on my face. "Do you want me to come and help you find them." I shake my head no softly. "Ok, i'll miss you angel." He says softly as I walk away from him.

I walked through the crowd ignoring the small glances and quiet murmurs as I walk by. I spot them as I looked around the crowd. They stood in a corner with one other people. I awkwardly walk over to them with a smile. "Valentino, Vincenzo." I say catching their attention.

"Oakley, how have you been sorella?" Vincenzo says with a smile.

"Busy." I mumble with a laugh before I turn to look at the person I didn't recognize. All of the men before me had expensive black suits.

"Oakley this is my main man. Germano Raffaele, is our second in command." Valentino say making me look at the man. He had his blonde hair pulled into a high man bun. He looked over me with his blue eyes.

He was the one who took my fathers life but I had no hate for this man. I send him a smile making him look down quickly. I frown before turning back to Valentino.

"It's nice to meet you." I say with a smile. "I'm Oakley Cove, I would like to thank you for coming all this way to my event." I say softly.

"Oakley," Valentino says making me look at him. "Come with me I have some people I want you to meet.." I nod waving goodbye. Valentino was tall making it easy to follow him. He stopped walking when he saw someone. "This man is very rich and tends to like helping us when is needed. He does ask for favors but over all he will give you money no cost. Don't mention anything to deep about what work you do, I don't think his new wife knows." I nod as he speaks.

"Valentino!" The man loudly says making me plaster a fake smile as we walk over.

"Mr. Urvan, I told you to call me Mr. Calogero." Valentino grunts before turning to me. "This is Ms. Cove she is the person hosting this event."

"It's a pleasure to meet you." I say sticking out my hand for him to shake. He brings his large hand gripping mine firmly. Valentino nudges me letting me know he will be right back, leaving me alone with this man and his wife.

"Thank you for inviting us." Mr.Urvan says. "Call me Anderson or Mr. Urvan, either is fine. This is my beautiful wife, Lilly." I look at the women next to him. She looked not a day over 20, it being that she was actually 20 or had many stuff done on herself. I just couldn't tell. Her blonde hair was pulled into a tight slick bun and her dress was skin tight. "And her daughter A-" A girl appeared out of no where making me hold in a gasp. She had a glass in her had making me realize that she wasn't here before.

"Daniella." The girl cuts him off. "My names Daniella." The girl in front of me had on black glasses and her blonde hair was cut at her shoulders. She looked around my age. The dress she was wearing seemed to make her uncomfortable but I wasn't going to say anything.

"It's nice to meet both of you!" I say glancing back at Mr. Urvan. He pulls out a card from his pocket handing it to me.

"Here is my business card. My personal business number is on there as well. I hope we can work together in the future." He says with a smile as his hand runs though his gray hair.

"Thank you, I will contact you soon." I say as I take a glance at the card. "I hope you enjoy your evening." I say waving goodbye to go find someone I know. I spot Roland talking to Reed making me quickly walk over to them. They stop talking as soon as i'm near turning to look at me. "Can you hold onto this?" I say holding out the card to Roland.

"Of course angel." He whispers giving me a quick kiss in the cheek as he takes the card from me. "Do they want to work with us?" I nod softly.

"Valentino introduced me, says he loves to give money to him and he proudly would do the same to us." I say as I watch him slide the card into his pocket.

"Has there been anyone or anything suspicious that has gone through security?" I ask nervously. He sighs placing his hand around my waist pulling my closer to him.

"Everything is going perfectly." He says as he brings his face into my neck. I felt his lips kiss the tender skin making me shiver. My hand goes up to his soft hair running my fingers gently through it.

"Bro." Reed grunts crossing his arms. "Why are you making me feel so lonely!" He groans making me giggle at how dramatic he is.

"Go find Emmaline, you guys can you know how did she say it..sleep with the enemy." He glares at me then at his brother before he walks away with a sad look on his face.

I felt Rolands teeth start sucking at my skin making me gasp. "Roland we are in public." I hum trying to get the right words out. "And your going to leave a mark." His head comes out from my neck and is extremely close to my face. I could feel his warmth and smell his minty breath.

"Well what if I want that to happen." He says slowly making my breathe hitch. "I want people to know that your off limits and mine.." I blush deeply turning my body away from his.

"We are in public." I mumble once more, my back to him.

"Mhm, mhm." He says warping his arms around me as best he can in the dress, pulling me into him. "Now why didn't you tell me your birthday was a couple weeks ago, you're 18 now. You're legal." He chuckled but with a serious tone in his voice. I frowned thinking no one knew or remembered besides my brother.

"I didn't want it to be a big deal." I say looking down at my hands.

"Turning 18 is a big deal." He says letting his hand rub slow circles into my hip. "When I turned 18, I became leader as do many in this work line. But you.. you were throw in and not given a chance." I felt his head rest on my shoulder as he sighs.

"Your acting as this is your fault." I whisper. "I've said this before and i'll say it again Roland. My family is the reason i'm here but you are the reason i'm surviving. I wouldn't be here right now if you hadn't been by my side through everything. I choose you and i'll choose you again. I love you, nothing and nobody will change that." I turn to face him placing my hand in his.

"What would I do without you." He groans kissing my lips softly, I blush as he pulls away. We are still in public making me place my head in my hands, feeling embarrassed.

"Roland." I mumble turning away from him. "We should start getting ready for the speech.."

"Yes angel." I hear him say as he slips his hand around my waist. Pulling away from the corner we were standing in, we walked through the crowd together. People stepped out of our ways as we past them making me nervous. Were we really that scary or intimidating, I didn't think I was at least.

We find Oliver and Elijah asking both of them to follow us as we walk to the stage. We wanted the speech to be done with so that people can party more and we could make a early exit.

I was nervous as we made our way onto the small stage in the far side of the large room. Roland nodded at the mic telling me to talk. I glare at him not liking to much pressure on me. Oliver and Elijah stood next to each other behind us. I sucked in a deep breathe and put a smile on my face as I stepped to the mic.

"Hello everyone, may I have all of your attentions." I say into the mic causing it to boom out of the speakers, I step back not like hearing myself that loud. "My name is Oakley Cove, the person who organized this event. But this wouldn't be possible without the people who have joined me on stage. Mr. Ronan, Mr, Ramy, and Mr. Braydon." I clap my hands making eye contact with Roland. The crowd erupted in a small clap and soft shouts.

I turn back to the mic. "My family has grown since they day I moved to this city. I met the best family who took me in as their own and loved me endlessly. Now I am giving my love and support into this business we are making." I pause feeling Roland take my hand. "Because the people that I care about deserve this. They are part of this family, whether they like it or not." I smile softly looking at familiar faces in the crowd.

I take a step back glancing at Roland. He takes the hint, kissing my cheek before he speaks. "This business is the future. We are the future. The people in this room run New York and we all know it. We are New York's elites. So let's not take this opportunity and put it to waste. Lets build a better New York, starting with us. Ya?" He says strongly making loud cry's of excitement go through the crowd. "I want to give thanks to my queen, Oakley. I love you and i'm happy that you will be by my side in this future we are making." I smile reaching out for his hand, giving it a soft squeeze.

I step up standing equal with Roland. "Thank you for coming. Have a lovely evening." I say softly before turning and walking to Oliver and Elijah. "You guys want to say anything?" I say quietly.

"I'm fine."

"No im ok."

I frown confused but just nod. "Have a goodnight." I whisper before me and Roland walk off the stage heading for the exit.

It was a long day and I felt tired. I could tell Roland noticed it as he was allowing me to lean my weight on him. "Come on angel, let's head home and get you to bed." He whispers, kissing my forehead.

-♛

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