Ric woke up with Amara sleeping in his arms. Ric was happy to have his world back in his arms. Just her name brought a bliss in his life. He knew this is how he wanted to wake up for the rest of his life. Beside his butterfly. Kissing her temple he went to his room to take a bath. As he entered his room, he saw Noah sitting on the couch. He greeted him with a good morning asking if everything was fine.

" No, nothing is fine. So now you are sleeping in Amara's room? "

Though Ric didn't liked his accusing tone, he let it go. Not wanting to reveal him the truth he said,

" No.. Just went to check up on her in the morning. "

" Have you talked to Leah? "

" What is it bothering you Noah? "

" Leah is messed up man. She feels she is not good. She is crumbling down Ric. I know you have feelings for Amara. But Leah is your queen. Amara was your past. But she is your future. Let her go man. "

" Why does it feel its not yours but someone else's words in your mouth? Leah is a great liar. Stay away from her."

" If you have had time for her, you would see she is anything but liar."

Ric turned to look at him. His best friend had it bad for her. He knew how manipulative she is. If it has been any other person saying these words to him they would have been begging him for his mercy.

" Noah.. I'll say this only once. DONT EVER INTERFERE BETWEEN LEAH AND ME. You know what's stopping me from beating the hell out of you? Its our childhood friendship. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO TEACH ME WHAT I SHOULD DO AND WHAT I SHOULDN'T. AND STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM HER. SHE IS A MANIPULATIVE EVIL MANIAC. You won't even know how, when she'll use you. "

Noah had always stood with Ric no matter how he felt about the situation. But he couldn't stop himself from taking a stand for Leah. He knew how much Ric hated her. But still he felt injustice being done to her. Arthur did the same to her and now Ric was doing the same thing.

"Now if your concern for Leah is over. Can we talk about business now? Did you get the file I asked you? "

" Yes. This file contains everything we know yet of the leader of Connecticut Clan. Why do you need this? "

" Its time I visit him and have a talk."

"You are serious about it?"

" Yes. I'll meet him."

" What are you planning man? "

"Nothing. As of yet."

Ric smirked as he thought of his plan. Initially he had thought about having Noah on this plan but after today's episode of his, he knew Noah wasn't reliable. Though he trusted him, he couldn't brought himself to share it with him. Maybe he'll tell him later.

Noah left after talking about other things which needed Ric's attention.

After reading everything in the file, Ric knew it was the time for his next step. He dialed Johnny's number and waited for him to pick the phone.

" Hello my teeny meeny tiger. Tell me you miss your boo. "

" I have sent you a location. Meet me there in one hour. And don't be late."

" Oh c'mon Ric, don't be so old. Be cheerful "

" You are older than me Johnny. A lot older."

With that he hanged the phone as Johnny told him how he was young at heart.

Ric took a shower and got ready for the day. He went downstairs where his family and some gang members were having their breakfast. Ric grunted them a response as they greeted him.

Ric's mother, Victoria was talking with Leah about how excited she was for tgeir wedding and what not. His brother and father discussing about a new consignment they had to recieve.

Looking at them he sighed. This was what he had to go through everyday. Though he hated them, his heart yearned for a family where he matters.

But his mood changed as soon as Amara's voice greeted everybody. His heart raced when he looked at her. She was wearing a yellow floral sundress. Her wet hair was open indicating she took a shower. Her face glowed without any makeup.

"Boss, Miss Wesley wanted to see the masion. " Jasmine informed him as he drank in her appearance.

" Ric, you have a wonderful house."

"Thank you. You should be taking rest rather than roaming around Miss Wesley. You still need some time to heal. "

Richard saw how curiously the others in the room were watching their interaction.

Amara understood Ric had a reputation among the people. She knew it'll take time before they can be together in front of everyone.

" I was wondering if I can go outside. Its been a long week. I need some fresh air. "

Before Ric could respond his father replied to Amara.

"Listen girl, If you go outside, you are never coming back again in the mansion."

Amara looked at the older version of Ric and before she could knock some sense into him her Ric took the matter into his own hand.

" No need for the instructions Mr. Black. Doc had asked me to get some of her tests done. I'll be taking her with me. Jasmine, Ben, Robert ,Michael and Chris would be accompanying us. "

" Take Noah with you. "

Ric looked at Leah and if looks could kill she would have already been dead.

" Thank for you suggestion but no. Noah is interrogating some men. He has other works. Try to remember who is the King here. And I hope you remember it before I come back. "

He cooled down and reminded himself soon it'll be alright.

"Noah will join me afterwards."

With that both Ric and Amara, the latter with a blindfold as it was necessary for non-gang members ,went out of the mansion.

Leah sensed some fued between Noah and Ric. And she wasn't going to waste it. She knew it was time she again strikes at Noah.

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