NALANI

Blinking repeatedly Liam cleared his throat and Leo adjusted in his seat but Logan was still spellbound by her charms before more could be said she snapped two of her fingers in front of his eyes and he blinked repeatedly then asked.

Who are you?

Is that really what you want to know? She asked with a cocky scowl.

I want to know everything.

Okay, Xifi start by fixing up his laptop. She ordered and that's when they noticed him.

AN HOUR AGO...

What's on your mind?

I'll go to the office and set things straight and after that, I'm moving to the base of the organization. I can't stay here it'll only make me feel pathetic. She said without second thoughts.

Just like that? He asked shocked.

Yes Xi, just like that. If I don't go back there things will get chaotic and I don't want that to happen. People need to know power has changed hands.

Oh, that's true. But what about your love life? He asked regretting his words instantly.

There's no love life, Xi, I never had any. If I did he would have at least remembered me. But he didn't. I responded looking distracted. Go clean up and get ready we have to go there together.

Okay... What of your family?

I'll see them when we leave the office, tell Ellad to get the jet ready by 7:00 PM.

Okay, Siren.

PRESENT...

Where do I start?

Anywhere.

I told him everything and explained that Leo and Liam only followed my orders and that he shouldn't get mad at them. After everything was said I took out a small box in my pocket and handed it over to him.

This belongs to you. Now that everything is over, I don't have any reason to hold on to this.

Opening the box I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing. This was my father's ring. I never take it off. Just how much did I love this woman to give her this? I questioned myself as a frown occupied my face.

I know what you must be thinking. You didn't give it to me,... It was all part of the plan. I needed it for people to believe me. So don't overthink things. Xi, are you done? She asked turning to look at him.

Yes, Siren!

Okay let's go, she said standing on her feet. And Liam and Leo did the same.

Nalani... about yesterday Leo started.

Don't sweat it, it's all cool.

Okay, thank you. They said together.

Yeah, she said and walked out of the office.

Logan was still digesting everything he just heard and he just felt like asking one personal question. As such he ran after her to ask her. This was weird, something in him wanted to know more but another part of him hated the fact that he was chasing a woman he didn't know or remember anything about. She was like a mystery to him and yet his entire being was drawn to her like a life source he couldn't understand.

Nalani... He called.

Oh how bad she had missed him calling her name. Why was love so unfair to her? She paused in her tracks but didn't face him. Yes?...

Did we... Umm... He asked hesitantly.

Realizing what he was asking she quickly responded.

No! We didn't. She said and walked out with Xifi.

Getting into the car, I felt like turmoil was taking place inside me. This was the hardest thing I've ever done. He's my first love, and yet love was so cruel. I did everything... Everything I could do. I gave my all and yet he forgot about me. God... I'm so unlucky with love! Maybe it's the price I have to pay for all my sins. God... I'm sorry.

Siren are you okay? Xi asked.

Yeah, I'm good I said starting the engine.

As I drove down the lonely, deserted road with Xi, my senses were on high alert. I had a feeling that someone was following us, and I couldn't shake it off. My instincts were rarely wrong.

"Siren, I think someone is tailing us," Xi said, breaking my train of thought.

I nodded, my grip on the steering wheel tightening. "Yeah, I know. I'll take care of it."

"How?" Xi asked. "Are you armed?"

I sneered. "Always!"

I pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. I saw the headlights of the other car behind us, and I knew they were waiting to see what our next move was.

Be careful Siren we don't know who they are. He worried.

Relax, I'll be fine. I said stepping out of my car.

In the other car, the occupants watched as they stopped. They were confused as to what was happening.

"What's happening? Why do you think she stopped?" he asked.

"I don't know. Let's wait and see," the other said.

"What if she noticed?" the other one wondered aloud.

"Hell, even if she did, she won't do anything because she'll be dying anyway," he said with a chuckle.

They waited a few more minutes, thinking they were in control. But little did they know, Siren was always one step ahead.

Stepping out of the car I went and stood in front checking the engine of my car like it's got a problem. I started faking stress and kept moving about. This was going to be an easy exercise.

IN THE OTHER CAR

This is our chance, her car isn't working. Let's kill her.

Yeah, you're right. The other agreed.

Stepping out of the car they strolled to where she was standing.

Any problem miss?

My car isn't working, I don't know what's happening. I said feigning frustration.

They exchanged glances and the first one responded with a cocky smile I knew all too well. "I'll check on it," he said.

Before he could take a step, I fired, hitting the man behind him square in the chest. The second man's eyes widened in terror as I trained my gun on him, my fury boiling over. "Who sent you?" I roared.

Don't make me repeat myself! I roared.

He was sweating profusely as he stammered out his answer. "Gregory," he blurted.

"Who's Gregory?" I demanded, my finger tightening on the trigger.