It was like she came into our lives out of nowhere, like a storm that refused to calm. I had noticed Keaton’s change from the moment she appeared, always hovering around him, whispering things that I couldn’t hear. Whenever she was around, he would be more distracted, less interested in whatever I had to say. I had tried to ignore it at first, thinking maybe it was just a phase. But now, it was clear—Lacey was more than just a friend or an employee to him.
I remember the day I fell in love with Keaton. It was after he saved me from a group of thugs who had tried to rob me. He was like a knight in shining armor, except his armor was a sharp suit, and he was known to be a ruthless Mafia don, hiding under the guise of a reputable CEO and business tycoon. The city of Florida respected and feared him, and that dangerous edge was what drew me to him. I knew who he was, but I still loved him. He had a way of making me feel safe, like nothing could ever harm me. I wanted to be the one who made him feel that way too. But now, everything seemed to be slipping away.