Speak To Me

(Grant)

I looked down at my phone, smiling softly as I zoomed in on the small white blob-looking thing my sister sent me. I turned the phone sideways, trying to find out which way was up and down as I finally gave up. Apparently, there was a baby in there somewhere..two to be exact..I will just have to take her word for it.

It was weird..I mean..Gabriella and I didn't even know about one another for so many years. But now that she is in my life, it feels so natural..like she has always been there.

We even talk on the phone and text every single down now..and man is she loveable. I can't blame Jamie for being so protective of her. In fact, I actually like the guy and get along with him better than I ever thought I would. Now that I know him better, I couldn't picture Gabriella with anyone else.

Gabriella is his first priority and that's exactly what she deserves. Especially with the chaos her life has entailed so far.

After that whole charity ball fiasco..I have been staying at a hotel a few blocks away from where Jamie and Gabriella live.

Since approaching Gabriella's dad at the event, I have decided to stay in New York a little longer while John travels to California to visit his daughter Katrina. Grayson said it might be best if I wasn't there during that time..it might help make Mr. Kensington realize that Katrina really is receiving the best care possible.

Our first official meeting didn't necessarily go well..I apologized for what I did and tried to explain myself..but John Kensington wanted nothing to do with me. He even threatened me at one point. He said if I hurt his daughters ever again, I would regret it. I didn't tell Gabriella that of course...but it didn't really phase me. It wasn't the first time I was threatened and probably won't be the last.

After letting John get that out of his system. I ended up explaining to him that Katrina doesn't know about her being taken and asked if he would keep the information private for the time being..only because it might upset her and affect whatever progress she has made mentally. Which truthfully, her recovery has gone a lot smoother than any of us expected.

Who knew Grayson would be so fucking good at this..I mean..the girl is sitting up now and even eating solid foods. Apparently he bugs the hell out of her but the doctor said she seems to look forward to their daily visits.

Grayson says he is just doing it so we can get the information about my mom out of her sooner...but I can see it's more than that..much much more.

I think he is falling for the girl. Of course I tease him about it all the time and he only denies it..but I can tell..even our younger brothers can too.

I quickly glanced outside, slipping my phone into my pocket as I saw Gabriella's apartment building coming into view.

She invited me to come over and watch a movie with her while Jamie went to the office for a couple of hours. Obviously I jumped at the opportunity..but what I didn't expect was seeing someone I quickly recognized standing towards the side of the building..rather suspiciously I might add.

I would recognize her anywhere, especially after the shit she pulled at the charity ball.

Eva Monroe..what the fuck was she doing here? Jamie told me everything about the woman after that night..and I even had my guys do their own digging..she had to be the definition of bat-shit crazy..I swear.

What happened that night still blows my damn mind..the fact that she had the balls to approach me and try to use me in her psycho-ass game baffles me. Thinking back to everything she said..it was so obvious what she was trying to do.

Her bidding on me wasn't the first time I met her that night either..it actually happened before dinner. I was on my way to find Gabriella when someone bumped into me, causing me to reach out and steady the distressed-looking woman from falling over.

She batted her lashes and parted her lips..trying to pull the innocent card. Little did I know she was certifiably psychotic.

My guys found the restraining order Jamie had on her..but something Jamie didn't know is that Eva Monroe was in the midst of a huge divorce that had been kept on the down low. Her soon-to-be ex-husband accused her of obsessive behavior and stalking.

Basically, to summarize it..she went all fatal attraction on his ass. He was married before meeting Eva, but she ended up having an affair with the guy and getting pregnant with him. The man's previous wife filed a restraining order against Eva because she said she was being followed and feared for her life.

This bitch is crazy..and the fact that she is here right now is more than concerning..Whatever she is trying to do..she better fucking think twice about what she is doing because I won't let a single person hurt my sister.

I slid out of the car, my jaw clenching in frustration as her mere presence annoyed the hell out of me.

I walked straight towards the woman, her eyes seeming to lock on the double doors a few feet away as she eagerly watched people coming in and out of the building.

She definitely was an attractive girl..I will give her that..but one look in those eyes and I swear I could see the crazy. Just something was definitely off about her..like this far-away look.

"Well, I didn't expect to see you here." I stated cooly, making the girl jump as she let out a shriek.

"What the hell! Don't scare me like that!" She rushed out before clutching her chest.

"What are you doing here Eva?" I asked in a much more serious tone this time.

Eva looked me up and down, her green eyes flicking with some type of emotion as a seductive smile filled her lips.

"Actually..I'm here for you." She said with a smile, catching me off guard.

"Why would you be here for me? I don't live here." I stated, making her burst into laughter.

"Of course you don't..but your sister does..so I thought this would be my best chance in seeing you." She explained and I couldn't believe this girl..she is definitely living up to what I learned about her.

"You need to leave..you shouldn't be hanging around here...especially with what happened between you and Jamie in the past. He is married and has moved on..I suggest you respect that or things might get ugly." I said as politely as I could..I mean..I didn't want to go around threatening people..but I had to make a point.

I don't like how she is hanging around out here..not one fucking bit.

Suddenly the girl stepped forward, her hand reaching out as she went to grab my jacket as I quickly gripped her wrist, stopping her mid reach.

"I know silly..like I told you..I'm not here for them. I'm here for you." She whispered, her eyes peering up at me as she stared at me intently.

"Well..I want nothing to do with you either. You better be leaving by the time I go inside..or I will be sending security out here." I snapped, and holy shit she is psycho.

Eva let out a giggle while slapping my chest with her free hand.

"Oh, come on..you didn't seem to mind me touching you the other night. In fact..I think you wanted me to touch you even more.." She began, her hand sliding down my arm as I quickly stepped back.

"I'm fucking serious..stay away from my sister and stay the hell away from me. I'm not like those other guys you've harassed before..and I suggest you stop now before you find out why." I threw her arm down, making her gasp as I quickly turned and walked to the entrance of the building.

"Make sure that woman leaves the premises, those orders are from Jamie Sinclair directly." I said to the security guard standing outside.

"Yes sir." He said quickly before glancing towards where Eva stood..and of course I made the mistake of looking back..because what I saw sent a fucking chill down my spine.

Eva was standing there with the biggest smile on her face..one that made her look creepy as hell..and I knew right at that moment she wasn't going to listen to a word I said.. Fuck..what the hell did I just get myself into?