I found my sleep restless as usual. Between the nightmares and the recent events my mind has been spinning. I’m confused. For the first time in my life I have no idea what I’m doing. The smart part of me says kill her before she betrays you. Usually there’s nothing holding me back.
However, she has not betrayed me at all. In fact she seems to trust me to the point where she killed her partners and another K.N.O.C.K.O.U.T. agent. I’m probably just being paranoid since so many people have betrayed my trust at this point. A partner with her skillset could be the perfect way to complete my goal. We could do it together.
But can I trust her?
I’ll see how she does with the tests I throw her way. For example tonight I’m sleeping with my door unlocked. I know she could walk in and kill me but I’m trusting her not to. I of course have a knife under my pillow just in case. I am a criminal in the eyes of the law and I don’t exactly make friends easily. I would have a gun but in this world only the law enforcement gets guns. K.N.O.C.K.O.U.T. agents are trained enough so they don’t even need to carry a gun to be considered dangerous. The weapons they carry are custom to them and I know that Nora took all the stuff she knew they couldn’t track which means that she can hold her own just fine without me. She does not need me and she knows it. I will give her a chance with my trust since she is trusting me.
Around these parts away from the eyes of the people who run this world everyone loves what I do. I help them all out however I can. I’ve had the benefit of always having money my entire life. My parents had more than enough money to last many of my lifetimes so I wanted to break the cycle and actually help people who haven’t had the luxury of money. This apartment building for example. I bought it so I could provide the homeless jobs and places to stay. I pay them until they find their own place. I’ll pay any medical expenses that they need and make sure they get the proper care that they need. I could easily live in a huge house off in the country side away from everything and hire someone else to look after the apartment buildings for me. Why would I buy a huge house just to sit in it by myself? If I had someone to share it with I would do it in a heart beat.
The unmistakable sound of a creeking floorboard pulls me from my thoughts. I turn over to see what made the noise. As soon as I open my eyes I’m blinded by my clock that let’s me know it’s 3:45am.
“I’m so sorry, Zizi. I didn’t mean to startle you. I just woke up cold. Is there an extra blanket somewhere?” Her gentle voice made me instantly relax. I clicked on the lamp to reveal Nora’s curvy frame leaning against my door frame wearing a large t-shirt of mine that hung around her knees. I feel my lips stretch into a wide smile. I wonder if she knows how attractive she is. I couldn’t help but remember the way her sides felt back at Bo’s place.
Oh shit her question. Something about being cold and needing a blanket. “Um, I actually don’t have an extra blanket. However, you can take the comforter. I’m too warm.” I offer with a yawn half tempted to offer her body heat but didn’t want her to take it the wrong way.
“Are you sure you don’t need it?” She asks stepping closer with a smile tugging on the corners of her lips.
“I mean I’ll be fine with out it but I’ve been told that extra body heat also helps warming people up.” Oops. I hear my words leave my mouth before I can stop them. Man I’m exhausted.
She’s now on the opposite side of the bed from me. “Well a bed does sound more comfortable than a couch and sharing a bed sounds like it would be warmer. Just don’t get any ideas we’re not there yet.” She assures me as she climbs into bed.
“This isn’t an idea. It’s just a fact. People do warm up faster when there’s no clothing involved.” My smart ass couldn’t help it.
“I know that.” She rolls her eyes while settling into the bed. “Goodnight, Zizi.” She chuckles.
“Goodnight, Nora,” I laugh back before drifting off into a pleasant sleep.
To be continued…
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