t see a way to do that now, I guess I will start by ruining him emotionally and the way to do that is by smashing a rejection right on

t all. Today has been one of those stress-filled days. Richie suggested that I take a break and rest, but I didn't want to give in. I'd rather stay busy and keep my mind

elope with 'PRIVATE' written all over it. "This seems interesting," I mumble lo

I noticed it was written in a code language. Good thing my parents taught me code language when I was twelve. They a

g receipt and letter that states that Richie paid over a billion

y heart racing as I cont

ormation gets out, it won't just ruin Richie's life, but it could have serious consequen

ready, a huge smile spread across my face. I can't believe how much information

some kind of secret coding language that was way beyond my decoding skills

t be able to track them down and finally get closer to Richie's illegal l

he room. Panic sets in as I realize I won't have enough time. I swiftly tuck the paper back into the envelope, not wanting to get caught red-handed. As if on cue, Ri

tammer, trying t

he presses, clea

ers," I reply, hastily standing up and making

e questions, his voice sending shivers down

in front of the cabinet. "Not really," I ans

me like a warm embrace. I can feel his breath on the side of my face, sending a shiver down my sp

my voice barely

body. "It... drives me crazy," he confesses, his words sending a surge of electricity through me. His hand grazes from my hip to mi

facing him right now. Richie's fingers continue to trail along my shoulder, inching close

call my name, Rach," he says softly, his lips grazing my shoulder, sending shivers

and turn to face him, his lips just inches away from mine. I lean against the

o be with so don't be nervous" he says,

ny remaining space between us. My voice tremble

you today," he replies, his voice filled with sincerity

roposin

accept me, Rach," he says,

ers with cameras. There's no doubt about it, they're the paparazzi. I glance at t

voice sounds like velvet, with a sult

blind me, and Richie looks at me as if I'm his only hope. The answer is crystal clear in my heart, but there's som

through, I nod and say,

tensity in his gaze as he pulls away tells me that he is completely unaware of the consequences of what he has just done. Bu