PARIS

RIA

I opened my eyes when morning came and began to get ready for our trip. I had barely slept a wink because I could not stop thinking about Hale's next line of action. I had barred him from calling me but I knew that was not enough to stop him.

I quickly made breakfast while Anthony got ready. We had breakfast together and began to leave. Anthony took my luggage from me, saying everything he needed was in the city we were heading to.

Just as we got outside, I spotted Trisha who had just walked into the compound. My heart skipped when we made eye contact. In spite of everything Anthony had said about her, I felt guilty because now, Anthony was leaving her for good and that was because of me.

"Are you guys going somewhere?" She asked, staring at the both of us in surprise.

"Hey Trisha," I managed to say before heading toward Anthony's car.

She scoffed and rolled her eyes, "Oh really? Feeling like the boss already? Bitch!"

I ignored her words as I pretended not to have heard them.

"Wha