The Gang Lords Florist

CH.10 Bridal Show

Chapter 10 Bridal Show

Gaby P.O.V.

It the day before the Bridal show and we were loading up the van with the hard goods. We decided that the flowers should come in first thing in the morning and keep them in the cooler overnight. Its dark outside and we had all come back from our last trip. My friends and I gather around our work table reviewing the time line for tomorrow. Jacob and few other of Drake’s men were hear as extra hands/guards for our protection.

“SO we are all set for tomorrow. I am so glade you three are spending the night at my flat. Use whatever you want and eat whatever I have. And I will see you bright and early.” I say cheerfully. I nod to Jacob and start getting ready to leave. I was so thankful that Drake left three back to guard the shop. I can now sleep peacefully knowing that they are safe.

Jacob and I get back to the mansion where Drake was there waiting for us. I get out of the car with his help and I hug him and reach up to kiss him. I could not help but feel the tension in his bulging muscles under his suit.

“Hey honey, is everything ok?” I try to look at him but see his eyes turned away from mine. What has gotten into him? I continue to embrace him and get him to look at me. “Drake, I love you and no matter what you tell me I assure you I will not run away from you.” I declared it with as much love as I can in my voice. I see him look back at me and nod. 

“Santos was spotted in Portland. I think he may be making an assault really soon.” He sighs and just tightens his embrace making me rest my head in is chest. He leans his head down to give me a sweet kiss in my hair and inhale my smell.

“Ok we just have to be vigilant until then, I can have my friends come over for celebration pool party after they are done with the install and I stay behind. Easier to defend myself when I don’t have the distractions.” I was running different scenarios in my.

“Love slow down… Go take a shower and change then we can have a talk about it in the study.” He sternly says.

“Fine, but we have to be smart about this. I don’t like being unprepared.” I let go of him and stat making my way to our room.

“Yes Love!” He winks at me

Drake P.O.V.

Dam that girl is perfect. I think to myself watching her go into the house to our room. I come back to reality and turn to talk to Jacob and then made our way inside.

“Let talk in my study before Gaby joins us.” I say to Jacob in hushed tones.

“Ok boss.” He says. We remain silent until we enter the room and close the door behind us. Miles was already there sitting on the couch. My study and my bedroom are completely soundproof, perfect for my secret conversations with my inner circle.

“I believe that there is a mole in this house and so far only me and Miles know about it. We know that Gaby is most vulnerable out in the open in a big event like that. I have rented a few rooms at the hotel and run our little security operation. Miles will stay here maintaining the compound while you and I watch over Gaby. Meantime don’t talk to anyone about the details.” Just then there was a knock on the door and Gaby poked her head behind the door.

“Can I come in?” She gently asked. I smile and nod. I sit in my chair and motion for her to come and sit on my lap. She obliges and skips on over to me and sits. She was so adorable and sexy. I wrapped my hands around her waist and started nibbling at her exposed neck. I could feel her shiver and bit her lower lip trying to suppress a moan. I wish I could take her here and now. I hear someone clear their throat and break my trance. Dam this woman was so distracting. I look up and see both Miles and Jacob smirking. I just shake my head.

“Ok back to what we were discussing. Gaby we are putting extra security on you tomorrow. I wish I could talk you out of going, but I know how important this is to you. Just please be careful.” I see her look at me with those green eyes.

“I will, I love you too ok.” She smiles at me. We all stay there going over the timeline of things and running scenarios covering every detail. We leave and its already 1am. I look over at Gaby and see her yawn and rub her eyes like a little kitten. I carry her bridal style to our room feeling while snuggles her head on my chest. I place her gently on the bed and got to change. I get back to bed and bring her close to me. She was already asleep and nestled nicely in my embrace. I can not imagine having a life without her now, she has complete control over me and no matter what I will protect her. She has my hear and I know I have hers.

Gaby P.O.V.

Today is the day, I am going to meet the group at the Hyatt and take my time to get ready for the day. I get up early and notice the bed empty. I hope everything was ok, I pushed any worry I had aside and begin my morning routine. I decided on grey slim fitted trousers, nude pointed toe heels, a peach rosy chiffon sleeveless blouse and did my make up natural with a light highlight along my cheekbones. With a soft pink lip. I kept my hair in its natural think curls and just sprayed some setting gel to it. I walk down to the kitchen for breakfast and see Drake there placing a cup of coffee next to a plate of food in the kitchen island.

“Good morning love, I made you breakfast.” He says with a big grin on his face.

“Thank you…” I go to kiss his cheek and sit down on the stool. I begin to eat my breakfast.

“You are packing enough right? Cause I can not see how you can be concealing any weapons in that outfit.” He says with concern while I smirk at him.

“O love, I am packing just enough. Shall you frisk me and see for yourself.” I bite my lip. He comes over to me and pulls me up harshly flips me over and makes my bend over with my hands on the counter. He starts at my ankles frisking every inch of me.

“Two guns around the ankle, cliché…” he moves his hands higher to my waist. “Two knives at the waist…wait make that four.” He corrects himself feeling around my waistband. He moves and grabs my butt and gasp. O boy was I turned on right now. He moves his hands up along my side and leans over to grab my boobs. “And two more knives here…mmm…that’s my girl.” He hums near my ear and goes to nibble on my ear lobe.

“Honey I am going to be late if you keep at it.” I whimper, holding back as hard as I can not to pounce onto him. He lets go and I feel my body shiver, missing his warmth.

I finally get out of the house in the nick of time. Jacob drives me to the Hyatt where the team is there assembling everything. We had four hours till showtime. I get inside and see that a lot has been accomplished. I have never been so proud of my team. I help out and continue to set everything up. We finish with time to spare.

“Your guys are the best; I could not have asked for better team or friends in the world. You did a phenomenal job.” Say to them hugging them to no end. “Now go and have fun at Drake’s and I’ll see you as soon as I am done here.” I shoo them off with a huge smile on my face.

I meet with the head events coordinator and we chat until a few guests arrive. I grab a glass of champaign and pretend to drink it. I make my way over to the judges table awaiting my fellow judges. I look around the room watching every be greeted and take their table. I know a few of Drake’s men are blended in the crowd. I just sit and watch. I feel someone hit beside me and its another judge, I know that they are prominent members in the wedding design community. I continue to take small sips of my Champaign as the stage lights up and our host is on stage making announcements. I tone out what she is saying and fake a smile. When she was finished the judges and I stood from our seat and made our way to the stage to judge the different contestants tablescape design. We each have a clip board to make our notes on each design. We finish within forty minutes, we were taken into a room to delegate and after an additional 20 minutes we made our way to the judges table with an envelope. It was then given to the announcer and the winner was declared. After all the celebrations, there was a solid hour for socializing.  

I made my way through the room being praised for my over all design display. I was truly the talk of the event besides the winning contestant. I found myself needing to use the restroom and made my way to it. Its at the far end of the event space and close to some double doors leading to the side loading entrance. I get in and do my business and wash my hands. I get out and make my way back when I feel an arm around my waist and a hand over my mouth holding a cloth over my nose and mouth. Then I see darkness.