I don't know what it is. But there is something about her that makes me uneasy. I don't like the way she makes me feel.

When I see her smile, it makes me smile. And it's rare that I see her smile. Normally she's either frowning or she just looks worn out.

Maybe spending these next few days with her isn't going to be the best idea I've had. But I'm desperate at this point.

I need to come up with something for this "new project" I told the Johnson's about. I need this company. I don't have anything else.

The only family that talks to me is my sister Gigi. Everyday she calls me, begging me to come home.

Every year she begs me to come for her birthday. And every year I stay home.

My father disowned me once I decided to open my own tech company, instead of work for him. And my mother is so submissive to him, that she doesn't do anything without his approval.

My sister is the only link I still have to my mom. And even she's beginning to give up on me.

My phone rings pulling me back to the present. I look down at my screen and see my sisters name.

After the third ring I answer the phone.

"Hey Gigi."

"Hi Nicky! How was work?"

My sister always listened to me rant for hours about how shitty my job was, and even though I hated it. I loved it at the same time.

"It wasn't bad today. The investors are threatening to pull out if I don't get a new product by this weekend. I have to present it to the gala on Saturday."

"Saturday as in three days from now?"

"Yes"

I hear her take an intake of breath.

"Well that sucks. They couldn't give you more time?"

"The Johnson's said that if I didn't do it by then I was done."

Gigi is silent for a while before she finally speaks up again.

"Maybe that wouldn't be such a bad thing Nicky. I mean you don't have a life anymore. You put in so much money, time and effort to your job and that company. Maybe you should step back, I mean you have more than enough money"

I roll my eyes.

Gigi was supportive but she always tried to get me to give up my company. But I can't, I've tried, but I can't.

"Gigi, I know you worry about me, but I'm fine. I have it under control. Don't worry sis."

She lets out a deep breath and remains silent.

""So I guess since you have to go to this gala, you won't be coming to my party this weekend?"

Party? What party?

"I mean I only turn twenty-one once." She adds with a forced chuckle.

My eyes widen.

I forgot her birthday was this weekend.

She's gonna kill me.

"I really wish you were coming Nicky" she mumbles into the phone.

My heart lurches at her voice. She was disappointed in me.

"I'm going to try to be there Gigi."

"Well that's something I guess"

"I'm sorry" I tell her

"Don't worry about it. I have to go. I'll talk to you later Nick"

Before I can respond she hangs up the phone.

I run my fingers through my hair after tossing my phone into the passenger seat.

Why did I always do this? I always let Gigi down and she's the only one that still believes in me.

My dad has given up, my mom has given up, even the Johnson's have given up on me.

I was a disaster.

I pull into my parking spot at my apartment complex and get out before listening for the double beep from my car.

I undo my tie as I walk into the lobby.

"Ah Mr. Knight! There is a Rosa Gonzales waiting in your penthouse for you, she showed me the ring you got her. Nice job I have to say." Rick the doorman tells me as I walk towards the elevator.

What ring was he talking about? I didn't give her a ring.

I step into the elevator and hit the 'P'

Rosa really must be confused. I didn't give her a ring and I NEVER settle down. I learned my lesson all those years ago.

Never again will I let a girl break down my walls.

Never again will I let a girl in.

Never again will I give my heart to someone.

Never again will I love someone.

Never again.

That's why my relationships don't last more than a week.

No attachments equals no more heartbreak.

The elevator doors opening pulls me out of my depressing thoughts.

I step out and quickly head to my door, before opening it and placing my wallet, keys and phone in the bowl by the front door.

"Rosa?" I call out, removing my jacket and shoes.

The sound of her heels clacking against the tiled floor draws my attention towards the kitchen.

Rosa walks out and meets me at the door with a sway in her hips and a drink in hand.

"Hey baby! How was it? I know you said you had to stay late so I figured I'd come and surprise you!"

Normally this would be just what I needed to get out of my stupor.

But not today. I wasn't in the mood to go at it again with her.

Besides, her week is up.

"Listen Rosa, I don't know how to tell you this but what we had, it was only temporary."

Her jaw drops.

"What?"

"I mean you had to have known this was coming? I don't call you. Did you really expect us to stay a thing?"

Tears brim her eyes as she glares daggers into me.

"Nick I thought what we had was real, and special."

I roll my eyes.

How cliche.

"No Rosa, we didn't have anything real. You were just a weekly fling."

She scoffs and crosses her arms.

"I guess the tabloids are true. Nobody can tame the great Nick Knight" she snaps at me.

"Rosa don't make this any harder, just walk out peacefully and leave me alone"

Rosa throws her drink in my face before taking off the ring I supposedly gave her and throwing it in the trash can.

"You're a pig! Why would you do this!" She wails

"Rosa-"

She cuts me off with a slap to the face before stomping past me.

"You know Nick, I really hope that one day you find the right girl. You keep pushing everyone away and your company isn't going to be there when you need comfort. I'm just sorry I wasn't it" she says before slamming the door shut.

Good grief.

Today had been a nightmare.

I head into the kitchen and grab my bottle of scotch before heading into my bedroom.

I throw myself on the bed and switch the tv on as I take a swing from the bottle.

Time to drown out my life.

I don't need anyone.

I just need my company, my money and my scotch.

I'm okay being alone. I'm used to it.

I am a lone wolf and I like it like that.

Nobody can tame me.

Nobody.