We were on our little picnic that we have planned out for a while, we found the perfect spot in their botanical gardens, a shady spacious area up a hill. Laying out our blanket we figured we didn't have much stuff as opposed to picnics with Erika, but that means, more space for us to move around. It's the first time I've been here with him, and not at all surprised to find that he has a whole area, just for him.

Snuggling up on to him as he laid against a massive tree, i could fall asleep about now. The right amount of sun light peering through the branches, the perfect weather and not a sight of other people, "i think I'm gonna sign the deal" he whispered, resting his face atop of my head, arms tightly wrapped around my waist.

My eyes shot open, trying to internally decipher what he just told me, "what? What do you mean?"

"I'm gonna sign Rachel's deal, it works out for me - i mean, she'll get most of the work and I'll have more time, with you? To myself, i think i need this" he sighed.

Uh oh.

This is fucky wucky

"A-are you sure? I mean about what she wants?" Turning around to face him, my brows slightly furrowed. His chocolate brown eyes studied mine, a gradual look of doubt washing over him, not at himself however, but at my question.

"What's wrong? I thought you wanted me home more?"

"Well yeah but - I don't trust her"

It's eating at my head to tell him the truth about the other night, but i need to confront her first, no ones gonna fight for me before i do it myself.

"I went through it with my lawyer its - authentic - theia what's wrong?" He completely shifted conversation, his gaze lowering to stare into my eyes, well now I've done it.

"Nothing i just wanna make sure" he titled his head, clearly not convinced with my answer, we're closing in on two years of being together, of course he fucking knows me inside out. Damn it.

He narrowed his eyes, which i usually find super cute, but now it feels like I'm being interrogated by the FBI, "You never told me why you were upset that night"

I fucking knew it.

He never drops anything.

Every time my mood changes, he's too quick to catch on it, like he has a radar on my emotions or something. There were times i was able to hide but most of the time, he can sense a shift in my moods. He would give me my space but god he never fucking drops anything, he remembers it all like an elephant brain, and until he gets to the bottom of it, nothing leaves his mind. It's endearing and annoying at the same time.

"I was just tired and the heels were killing me" lie

He was studying me like a polygraph test, I'm about to break a sweat, "are you sure?" God he's good.

"Yes" i placed a soft kiss on the tip of his nose, pushing away the topic altogether. "So yeah, this deal could take a load off my shoulders i can finally breathe again" he exhaled, his tone yearning.

If i do tell him the truth, this deal would not go through, which is what he's entirely looking forward to. Him being home again, not stressed out and overworking is something i want for him just as much as he does for himself. The best person i need to go to about this is Rhiannon, there's a reason why she's untrusting of Rachel even before she verbally degraded me.

It was entirely too bittersweet to pack up our things and head back, i was pouting the whole time as we had to leave the garden. Purposely walking down the hill slower than a slug, Adam pursed his lips as he watched me, "you know I'm coming home right?", i shook my head, "i liked it here"

With or without him I'm coming back up here again, i am one with nature.

Going back to his office was nerve wrecking, the idea of seeing her again after that night was making my knees weak, but this time, I'm fully prepared. I don't know why i even have to be prepared it's literally just some smug bitch but she knows how to hit hard. It almost feels like a duel. And the idea that shes waiting to pounce on Adam every time he goes back to work is not only boiling my damn blood but it's weirdly making me laugh, either my sense of humor is depreciating or my sanity is.

Walking up to his office together, he placed a quick kiss on my cheek, "See you tonight" he gave me a wink, this is where we usually separate for the day, he heads to his office and i head back to the Kings room.

I watched him enter his room and shut the door, taking his off his jacket and roll up his sleeves. It's probably god that's stopping me from running back into his office and do all things unholy. I sighed, tilting my head, already missing his presence

"Of course you'd be here"

And there it is. Her venomous voice coming from behind me. I inhaled deeply, rolling my eyes as i turned around to face her.

Her white buttoned shirt was plunged open across her chest, reveling hints of a lace push up bra. Oh my god this bitch is despicable. Her pencil skirt tightly wrapped around her thigh, i gotta say, she does look good.

Her jet black hair tied to a high pony tail, it swayed as she tilted her head, arms crossed over her chest. "Yeah Rachel, of course I'd be here, that's my boyfriend" i responded sarcastically.

"If you can even call it that"

I sighed, must i have to go through this again, how are we grown women and arguing over a man once again, I'm tired, "yes i can, we share a life and a bed together, which i can see that you definitely can't relate so I understand the confusion"

She glared at me, her eyes staring digging in to me, "you know - for a second i actually believed everything you said that night" i clung onto my bag tightly, my heart ringing in my ears, "but then i realized that you were just a sad woman projecting your internal hatred onto me"

She shifted her stance, rolling her eyes, scoffing. "You are sad and lonely and trying to leech off of someone else's man" i shook my head, looking her up and down to make her feel aired and exposed, "you're a parasite, that's whats tragic"

Do I need to start a journal on all the women i had to confront that tried to come onto Adam when we could've been friends? If Rachel wasn't the way that she is, I'd actually wanna be her friend. How absolutely unfortunate for the both of us. Press F to send respects, there goes another potential friendship drown the drain, she would've been a nice addition to my infinity women friendship gauntlet. I'm not insane i promise, wanting to be friends with every girl i see isn't a crime.

"None of that matters, he's going to sign the deal" her voice was shooting daggers at me, inching forward as means to intimidate me.

"Which he's doing so he'd have more time?...with me...i- Rachel you clearly don't know Adam do you?"

"He's spending every second of the day with me inside that office than he does with you, i think i know him well" she scoffed, "Tell me Antheia, what do you think is gonna happen?" Her red lips formed into a smirk.

Ooo she almost got me there.

Have i matured? Have i actually grown? If a really sexy woman told me this a few years ago regarding my boyfriend I'd literally fall onto my knees crying, completely untrusting and become a wreck, like the titanic under the sea. But for the first time in my life, and something i thought I'd never see in myself, i trust him. She could be naked in front of him, which is insane because that's assault, i trust him. I trusted him with my life, i trust that he treasures our relationship.

Sure, it is concerning me a little, I'm completely new to being secure in a relationship, i still doubt sometimes, but right now, my only worry in this relationship is him seeing hair on my coochie. No i think, we're okay.

I chuckled, watching a confused expression form on her face, "I'll tell you what i think, you can try all you want with him, he's a grown man, he's capable of making his own choices so you find that out yourself okay? Good luck on that" my tone was sarcastic, the violently beating of my heart subsiding, "But if you talk to me like that again, i will drag you by the hair and throw you on to ongoing traffic"

Oo a bit harsh, but what's said is said.

I scrunched my face to give her the fakest smile I've ever done, a poisonous look on her face.

And that is part 2, on how to clear a bitch.

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"Man i wish i was there to see that" Liam sniffed, taking a bite from his chocolate bar, the two of us walking alongside each other, heading towards the green house.

The rest of the kings unfortunately had their own things to get to, but I know the girls were itching to hear about what happened. Erika and James were off to check for locations for their wedding, they swear it's gonna happen soon, but Erika haven't found the perfect 'cute date' yet. And Rhiannon and Edward was taking a time off for the day to spend some time together. Which is much needed for then considering they've both been working the whole week.

All except Liam, living a stress free live, with cute cats and long naps.

"I think i did my best, I don't know" I shrugged, opening the door towards the greenhouse, the sounds of the trickling pond and the crashing of the water engulf the air, the refreshing smell of trees and flowers sending a sense of relief over me.

Looking around for a trash can to throw away his bar wrapper, he shook his head, scrunching the paper and shoving it down his pants pocket, "you had one job Erika" he mumbled, taking a seat on the bench next to me.

He looked more freeing these days, giving a care free attitude and smiles, he's a lot like the Liam he was, except still daring.

"Tell me about Sofia" i smiled, wanting to shift the conversation about the business witch that's trying to replace me. His cheeks turned a soft pink, looking at the floor shying from my gaze before his bright blues looked up to meet mine. Oh my god how cute.

"Nothin' we're just hanging out these days" he pursed his lips, trying to hide his smile, "Okay and?"

"S-she may have stayed over the other night - but - it's nothing serious yet" he was quick to shut me down before i could react but he was too late, i gasped loudly, squealing with excitement, "so you LIKE like her?" I rubbed my hands together.

"Maybe" a soft smile formed on his face, his head leaned against the edge of the bench, "She's nice"

"Do we get to meet her?"

He sighed, his gaze following the moving of the tree branches by the breeze, "Sometime soon...maybe"

I leaned at the back of the bench similar to him, the two of us relaxing and listening the waterfall intently. Over time, the greenhouse became the second place we ended up frequenting, when we needed to get away from the bustling sounds of the city, the only thing is, we miss the cats. Coming in to the greenhouse however, it felt like you leave your problems at the door and enter a whole new world, which is something I definitely need.

"Antheia.." he breathed, his position sitting up, his blue eyes suddenly falling on to me, "We'll always be friends right..." he wondered, his brows furrowed and a concerned look on his face.

"W- of course stupid, you're my best friend"

He let out a hesitant smile, his eyes comforting, he drove his hand through his hair. Oh, it's actually grown a bit since he got back.

"I- i mean, i love you" he nodded slightly, "a little differently now, not like before" he quickly added, seeing that my eyes have widened. "But you'll always mean a lot to me"

His gaze fell on the floor, before he completely turned to face me, one leg dangling over and the other on the bench, "But i think I'm ready to move on now" his eyes were full of hope, staring into me, "we'll be okay right?"

I don't know what he's worried about, but i couldn't help but smile at the his concerned expression across his face, waiting for an answer. I reached out to mess his hair, "Of course, we're thing 1 and thing 2"

"Dumb and dumber" he chuckled,

It's almost relieving to see how far our friendship has come, all that we've been through and now we're here.