The Gang Lords Florist

CH.17 New Relationship Status

Chapter 17 New Relationship Status

Gaby P.O.V.

It had been a couple of weeks since Santos phone call. Drake and the gang were on high alert. Even though we had gone out a few times, I still felt like I was caged. Every time we would go out, I was with him and a team, and always at a place that he already owned. Even when my friends would join us, I was not allowed to leave Drakes side. As much as I loved him, I was starting to get sick of him. I was drowning in his overprotectiveness. I was not even allowed to go to the mall with my friends or venture off to my favorite places around Seattle. I was on the verge of breaking again and I had to talk to Drake.

I finally stood up from the balcony lounge chair of our room and marched over to Drake’s study. I knocked just to be polite and when I hear a “Come in” I burst the door open and stomped straight to the front of his desk. I stood there with my arms folded in front of my chest.

“We need to talk mister…” I glared at him. He just gave me a confused look from behind his laptop. He closed it and folded his hand in front of him on top of the desk.

“What is it beautiful?” He asked staring straight at me.

“I still feel caged Drake…. I know you are trying to protect me, but this is getting too much.”

“What do you want from me? We have been going out… what more do you want?” He asked starting to sound a little bit frustrated.

“I want me time… I love you… but I haven’t had any real alone time to refocus on myself… I need to see my friends without so much security. I need to feel a sense of freedom.” I begged at this point. I had to express how I felt.

“Honey… you know how dangerous it is for you to be out there on your own…” Before he could continue I raised my hand up for him to pause.

“Drake…I was a street fighter for years… I manage to live off the grid avoiding other gangs. I even saved Jacobs life. You know what I am capable of doing.” I paused to take a deep breath. “And remember when you had your guys ‘try’ to follow me…How did that go…or when you fist introduced yourself to RED? I am capable of protecting myself.” I looked straight into his eyes showing how serious I am. “I love you Drake and I will never leave you, but I need me time too. If you feel better I can take Jacob with me when I do go out on my own.” I give him my most sad look. I really hope that he can give me at least this. I have been compromising all this time and I need him to meet me on this for once. I see him take a deep breath and sigh.

“OK… But Gaby… I am just afraid that you will be taken again like last time when I wasn’t there… I know I am being selfish in having you by my side all the time, but I just can’t lose you again.” He brings his hand over his face and takes another deep breath. I walk over next to him bring his hands to mine and straddle him.

“You won’t lose me again. I will make it home every night. If something does happen then I will always fight to come back to you. I am all yours. I know that you will always find me and fight for me. So, I will always fight for you and find you again… and again… and again. This life we both chose came with these dangers and we can not be afraid of them. We just have to be prepared and fight.” I wrap my arms around him and rest my forehead to his and take in his scent.

“I love you Gaby… sometimes I forget how strong and independent you are. I am the luckiest man alive to have such a beautiful, fierce, caring woman to call me own.” He wraps his arms around my waist and hugs tight moving his face to rest in between my neck and shoulder. We just sit still and breath each other in.

“I love you too Drake…. So, does this mean I can take Jacob to the mall tomorrow?” I could not help but ask taking advantage of the moment. I hear him chuckle and feel the rumble of his chest.

“Yes, you can, just take one of the SUV’s and always carry a gun with you…” he began to say before I squealed and did a happy dance on his lap. I was about to get off his lap until his hand griped my hips hard and held me down. “But first I have a very important question for you… one that I don’t think I can wait any longer for the answer until this very moment…” I tilt my head and give him a confused look. “Gaby…” He takes a big gulp and brings my left hand up to his lips for a gentle kiss. “Marry me?” I say nothing for a moment trying to register those words in my head. I must have made him nervous from how long I was silent.

“Really?” That was all I was able to say still processing.

“Really..” He turns to his top drawer of his desk and pulls out a velvet box. “I was trying to figure out how to ask you for some time now. And I can’t think of a more perfect time than this. I love you Gaby mind, body and soul. I trust you with all my secrets, I trust you with my gang, I trust you with my life. I could never imagine having such a strong, intelligent, hard working woman in my life. You are all I want and every need in this world and I would spend the rest of my life to see you smile every minute of every day. You are my destiny… Marry me?” He opens the box in front of me. “Please be my wife, let me shower you will all the love, happiness, and passion.”

All he said was filling my heart with so much joy and love. I know that I love this man, there was no doubt. I could see him being my forever. I finally managed to make my mind and body reciprocate what my heart was telling me. I started nodding my head back and forth, “Yes…Yes I will marry you.” I say softly as if I was living a real live dream. He gave me the biggest smile, and his eyes were sparkling more than ever. It was like seeing him completely happy for the first time. He brought me into a kiss so passionate that I got lost in it and saw nothing but a bright light behind my eyes and burst of tingle running throughout my body. We separated to take a breath. He took the ring and slipped it on my finger. I took some time to admire it on my hand. It was exquisite. A masterpiece really. There was a large center diamond and small rubies encircling it on a gold band.

“Its beautiful Drake! I love it!” I say to him bringing him in for a kiss.

“I am glade you love it. I wanted something that was all you.”

“So rubies for my wild side I am assuming…” I give him a smirk

“Well you are RED… the sexiest, fiercest street fighter there is… you are perfect. So yes… rubies.” He smiles and pecked my nose.

“Have you had dinner yet?” I ask him.

“No but its still early… what would you like?” He asked.

“How about we go out with my friends and bring Jacob and mile to break the news and celebrate.”

“That sounds like a wonderful idea! Let’s do it.” He says as I get off his lap to get my cell and call my friends. Drake does the same and makes reservation at our favorite Italian restaurant. One that he owns.  

When we were done, we went to take a hot and steamy shower together. We were adoring every inch of our wet naked bodies, engulfing us in the ecstasy of our love making. When we finally finished, an hour later we quickly got dressed. I decided on a white flared sleeveless jersey dress with nude pumps and my hair loose and natural. I put some quick black eyeliner and red lipstick. When I walked out of our closet, I saw Drake dressed impeccably in his charcoal grey suit with a white dress shirt with the top two buttons undone. Could this man be any sexier than he already is?

Jacob, Miles, Drake, and I rode together in an SUV and met my friends at the restaurant. Once we where seated and our drinks arrived Drake and I decided to finally break the news. My friends all screamed like teenagers. Jacob and Miles both just smiled at the both of us. After everyone settled down and made their warm wishes we ordered our food and Drake ordered a bottle of champaign to celebrate. I was so happy to see how happy all our friends were. It was like looking at a family that Drake and I created. Then I saw something that brought me back to reality. Miles and Trina were sitting next to each other a little too close and it looked like Trina was blushing and Miles was holding her hand under the table. I also saw Nina and Jacob ‘flirting’. When did this happen? I didn’t notice Drake staring at me until he squeezed my hand and I looked at him.

“Everything ok?” He asked in a hushed tone.

“Yea… I am just wondering what is going on there and there.” I bob my head towards to two would be couples.

“O” That’s all heard from him. So I decided to take initiative and ask.

“Hey Trina, Nina… When did this happen?” I ask motioning to the obvious flirting going on. John Caught on and joined me.

“Your right Gaby… Holy hotness… Ladies deets now!” John commanded. They both just blushed and turned their heads trying to avoid the obvious glances at them.

“Boy… when did you two decide to pursue them?” I asked the guys.

“Its been a while…” Jacob said rubbing the back of his head and shyly glancing at Nina.

“It kinda started when you were in Toronto.” Miles shyly said.

“O… so when were you all going to tell your best of friends? Hhmm” I said.

“Well now you know” Trina said finally owning up to it.

“So how official it this?” John asks all four of them.

“Well official enough for group dates.” Nina says.

“AAHHH!!!! I am so happy for all four of you guys!!! This is the best dinner ever!!” I scream and jump up and down in my seat. Drake just chuckles and rests his hands on my lap to calm me down.

“Well here are to the new relationship status of the best group of people in the world! I am so jealous but ecstatic for my girls! Cheers to all the happy couples!!” John said lifting his glass of champaign in a toast.

“Here, here!” Drake and other boys say. We all enjoyed our meal and shared the details of all our new relationships. This was the best dinner ever. I know that our inner circle is stronger than ever, we are now all family. We will fight for each other and love each other.

Santos P.O.V.

It was morning and as I was barely getting out of bed my cell begins to ring. I go to look at it and its Carlos my second in command.

“Why are you calling me this early? It better be good if this can’t wait until I am in my office.” I grumble at him.

“Santos… Drake and Gaby are officially engaged. And all her girlfriends are in relationships with Drakes 2nd and 3rd in command.” Carlos says.

“f**k! That makes Gaby less vulnerable. Ok have men at the ready to capture Gaby. The minute they see an opening snatch her and bring her down to my territory immediately. Drake will have to come himself into my domain to find her. When that happens, we will be all set. Understood?”

“Yes boss.” Carlos hangs up not before he sends me a text with pictures of Drake and Gaby at a restaurant flaunting her left had with a ring on it. When I saw a close-up on her ring, I was livid. It looked like the same ring I was going to give to her, only instead of a silver band I picked, Drake had it set on a gold band. Motherfuker!! I can’t wait to replace that engagement ring with the one I had made special for her. Just wait Drake, I will take everything from you, your life will be mine.