Dripping Roses

19

Chapter 19

Two days! Two days and Malik hasn't woken up since and I never left his side. Sydney brought me clothes yesterday to take a bath in the conjoined bathroom in his room. I paid for a deluxe room for him so that he will be in comfort. His heart monitor had a steady beat to it and I laid on the couch by the window and listened to it while I stared at the ceiling.

"When are you going to stop sulking?" I smiled and turned to Sydney. She had two cups of coffee in her hand and I gladly accepted one.

"Till he wakes up!"

"He will soon." She smiled and kissed my forehead.

"What did you tell Kelly this time?" I queried.

"I didn't tell her anything!" She smirked.

"Hmm!" I knitted my eyebrows and stared at her.

"Don't worry about it Scar!" She smiled and pecked my lips. "How is he doing?"

"The doctor said his recovery is moving faster than he expected. He should wake up soon."

"Good!" She smirked and placed her coffee on the desk near the bed. She straddled my waist and cupped my face gently. I smirked and wrapped my arms around her waist. She relaxed her body and laid her head on my chest.

"When are you leaving her?"

She looked up at me and I smiled. "Soon!"

"Hmm!" I murmured. I placed my lips gently on hers and sighed. Our lips moved slowly yet passionately. Sydney cupped my face and pulled me tighter to her. My hand found under her shirt and I gently caressed her tight stomach. She pulled back and stared into my eyes. I smiled and she smashed her lips on mine while running her hand along my torso. I gripped her waist and pulled her tighter against me. She moaned and grind gently yet firmly on my thigh. Her moan was the most sensual sound I ever heard. It sent heat down to my pubic area.

My hands wrapped around her

waist and my lips found her neck. I placed butterfly kisses along the length of her neck and she shivered. I smirked at the effect I have on her. She moaned and wrapped her hand in my hair.

My lips moved down to her collarbone, causing small, shallow breaths to erupt from within her. I pulled back and looked at her lustful gaze.

"I love you!" I muttered.

She smiled sadly and buried her face in the crook of my neck. "I can't love again!" She murmured.

"Elaborate!"

"I don't want to enter that phase in my life again."

"I understand baby!" I smiled and kissed her forehead. "Get some sleep. I know you need it."

She groaned but complied. After countless turns, I finally fell asleep.

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I woke up to the sound of a straining voice. I opened my eyes groggily and saw Sydney still asleep. A grunt was heard and I turned to Malik's bed to see that he was awake. He stared at me with a tight smile.

"Malik!" I shouted and rushed towards him. My movement made Sydney fall onto the floor and she groaned. She glared at me and mumbled some weird words. I turned back to my brother and pressed the emergency button.

I gave him a cup of water and he gladly accepted. He downed the water and tried sitting up. I held him back down and told him the doctor will be here soon.

As said the doctor came rushing in and smiled as he saw him awake.

"You're up! Good." He smiled.

"Wh..what I'm I doing here?" Malik croaked. His voice was hoarse and evidently hurt.

"You got in an accident!" I smiled sadly. His face flashed with guilt and he turned to me sadly.

"I...I'm sorry!" I shook my head and held his hand.

"Its not your fault." I smiled.

My phone rang and I smiled apologetically and walked into the hallway.

"Hello!"

"Scar! Half of our men is either dead or arrested. I tried calling you."

"How the hell did that happen?" I shouted.

"The deal was a f*****g ploy. The entire building was swarming with officers." Aviolo shouted.

"What!?"

"Marco is dead!" He yelled. "You know we were planning to have a child."

"I'm so sorry Aviolo." I said sadly. "Malik woke up so I'll be by the warehouse in the morning."

"Good. The entire gang is stressed."

"How did they know about the drug deal?"

"I believe we have a rat in between us."

"A rat!"

"Yes! Think about it Scar! Know one knew about the bust except us."

I thought about it and knew he was right. But who? I had utmost trust in my men but if I find who did talk... I'll have their head.

I walked back into the room and saw Malik and Sydney talking. "Hey!" I muttered.

"Hi!" He smiled.

"How are you feeling?"

"Like a ton of bricks fell on me!" He smiled. His speech was better, I noticed.

"Do you remember anything?"

"I remember...nothing!" He said plainly.

I knitted my eyebrows and nod.

"I have to go to the firm!" Sydney announced. I nod and pecked her lips lightly. She smiled and kissed me again then sashayed her way out of the room.

God I love that woman!

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I sat in my car berating myself. I shouldn't have done this to the woman I love. I felt guilt pushing off of me in waves. Nothing felt right. I finally got out and walked into the firm. For hours I sat doing more paper work than the state senate. I buried myself in work trying to take away the guilt and betrayal I felt. This was the exact feeling I tried so hard over these past years to cover. So many lies and mistrust and I brought her best friend into this. When all of this unravels, I'll be sure to tell Scar it isn't Jinx's fault.

After many hours of paper work. I finally went home. Kelly was sitting on the couch with her hair pinned up in a messy bun and tight little pajamas on. I smiled weakly at her and plopped down next to her.

"How was work?" She asked.

"It was okay. What about you?"

She chuckled..." Same old."

I smiled and placed my head on her lap. She absentmindedly ran her hand through my hair. I silently wished it was Scar running her slim fingers through my hair. Her soft plump lips pressed against my neck. Her strong hold on my slim waist. I felt a strong urge rush below my abdomen and the need for her slick tongue to coerce my needs. I need her to deliver the strongest orgasm I ever experienced. I imagined Scar running her nails down my back, leaving little love bites down my neck. My feet tangled in her sheets and my eyes glued on hers. Her soft, husky voice telling me how much she loved me. The urge for her grew and before I knew it my hand squeezed my left breast.

"Sydney!"

"Umm...." I moaned.

A chuckle stopped me from caressing my breast and embarrassment quickly flashed against my cheeks.

"I knew wearing these tight shorts was a good idea."

I sighed loudly and buried my face into the crook of her neck. "I'm just... Really horny." I whined.

She quickly straddled my hips and smiled seductively - well tried. Her lips pressed against my neck and pushed harder against me. The urge for scar grew more and the friction Kelly added, made me want her more. Her nimble fingers unbuttoned my chiffon blouse and threw it off my shoulders. Lips pressed against my collar bone, I moaned loudly.

She tugged at her top, in attempt for me to take it off. I obliged and quickly pulled it over her head. Her perky mounds bounced and I licked my lips. My head dipped and I took one of her pearls into my mouth. My tongue wrapped around the hardened bud and she moaned loudly. Her hands wrapped between my hair while my hand knead her mounds.

"Oh... Sydney. Marry me." I stopped my tongue and lift my gaze to meet hers. She blushed but kept her eyes on me.

"Marry me. We both love each other. We're living together... Why can't we marry each other?"

"Kelly.. I.."

"No Sydney think about it please." She grabbed my hand and kissed my knuckles.

"Don't you think we're rushing?"

"I don't want to wait. I love you SYDNEY!" She shouted.

I sighed loudly and rubbed my temples. From s*x to commitment. I should've gone to a hostel. I know I was going to regret this. I betrayed Scar now I'm crushing her heart. Kelly looked at me expectantly and I sighed loudly.

"I love you so much Sydney... Since the first day I saw you. The way you moved with such finesse and class. You're my ideal woman. I want us to have kids and a white picket fence. The perfect american family. Fifty years from now, when we're old and gray, I want us to be sitting on our porch and say, yes! We made it. Sydney... I need you. I don't know what I'll do without you. You swept me off my feet and took me in, even when I thought I wasn't good enough. I know I can be annoying at times and clingy. But that's only because I love you so much. You're my life, you gave me hope. You're my shining star and I can't live without you. Sydney Pearson, will you marry me? I actually wanted a whole romantic encounter, but it felt like the right moment. Please Sydney! I love you so much." She chuckled lightly and pecked the back of my hand.

She stared at me lovingly and I knew she was sincere. My conscience yelled no but my stupid side yelled yes. I shook my head lightly, immediately feeling a headache coming.

"I...I... Okay!"