Time skip 2 weeks later

Natalie's POV

I'm quite proud of myself. I completed Carter's stupid training, and I have given him the silent treatment for 2 whole weeks. It's been difficult since we sleep in the same bedroom again, but I have prevailed.

I have also become great friends with Madison, Lynn, Avery, and Sabrina. I've learned a lot of interesting things from those girls, like how Cole had 3 older siblings. They don't know what happened to them, but Cole was the baby of his family.

Anyway, right now Sabrina, Avery, Madison, Lynn, and I are playing Uno on the new coffee table. Since the other one is stained with blood. Oh yeah, and Carter's father still doesn't know who killed Chance. The autopsy just showed that he was shot in the face, and thrown in a river. That's all I've really heard about the situation.

"Natalie!" Avery yells, snapping me out of my trance.

"What?" I ask.

"It's your turn," she laughs.

"Right," I chuckle, and put down a card. Then Avery puts down her last card, and does a little victory dance.

"I win," she chants. Madison glares at her then swipes all the cards on the floor. "Sore loser," Avery smirks, and continues dancing.

"Pick up those cards," AJ demands, as he walks into the room from the hall.

"No," Madison smirks. AJ gives Madison a look, which causes her to smile wide and blush a little. I looked at Sabrina, and she smirked at me.

"Lovebirds," Sabrina whispers to me, earning a giggle from Avery. AJ sits down on the couch, and sighs.

"Carter is calling for a meeting right now so stay in here," he informs. We all nod, and pick up the cards. Soon Carter walks in followed by Kent, Kai, and Cole. Kent and Kai sit on the couch with AJ, while Cole sits back in the big recliner. Carter stands in front of the fire place, and looks at all of us.

"My mother is hosting another dinner party thing," Carter sighs,"And we all have to go." Everyone groans.

"Another party," Kent whines, earning a chuckle from Avery.

"I know," Carter groans,"I tried to get us out of it but I couldn't."

"When is it?" Madison asks.

"In 10 minutes," Carter smirks,"So everyone go dress in something nice." We all groaned again then, went off to our rooms to get changed. Carter followed me into our bedroom, and closed the door behind us.

"Natalie," Carter sighs. I stayed silent. I walked over to the closet and pulled out a long black strapless dress. I quickly went into the bathroom, and put it on. When I came out Carter was dressed in a tight black button up with a gray tie, and some dark jeans. Along with his already intimidating outfit he added some black combat boots. Why does he have to be so hot?

I snapped out of my trance, and grabbed some black pumps from my side of the closet. I slipped them on then walked into the bathroom to do my make up. As I was finishing up my make up Carter walked in.

"Natalie," he sighed, and looked at me through the mirror. I looked down at the sink, and stayed silent. "Look," he began,"I know what I did to you was wrong, but when you break my rules there are consequences." Silence engulfed the room for a few minutes before he spoke up.

"I'm no master at sentimental apologies but," he paused, and slipped a box under my hand."I don't just buy any girl diamonds," he whispered in my ear, and left. I opened the box, and saw a diamond drop necklace. This has to be the prettiest thing I've ever owned. I put the necklace on, and it complimented my dress perfectly.

I quickly brushed out my wavy hair, and walked into the bedroom. I was expecting to see Carter waiting for me, but he must have gone down stairs. I walked out of the bedroom and downstairs where everyone was waiting.

"It's about time," Cole sighed. I rolled my eyes and stood by Carter. Everyone looked really nice. We walked outside, where a black hummer limousine was waiting for us. We all piled in, and I looked to see who was driving. It was Manny.

Manny pulled out of the driveway, and onto the road. We started talking among ourselves, and then we hit a pot hole. Sabrina fell on the floor, Madison then fell on Sabrina, and I ended up on Carter's lap.

"Sorry about that," Manny piped up from the front seat. Carter just smirked at me, and I moved off of his lap. Sabrina and Madison got off the floor, and dusted themselves off.

"So Carter when can Natalie come on missions with us," Lynn asked.

"Yeah," Madison added,"She's completed her training."

"Not yet she hasn't," Carter smirked.

"Yes I have," I argued.

"You have to do one last thing," he stated.

"What's that?" I asked.

"Get a tattoo," he smirked. I was about to ask why but Manny cut me off.

"We're here," he boomed.

"I'll explain why you need the tattoo later," Carter assured. I nodded, and we all got out of the car. We walked into the house, and the floor was littered with people. I looked around at all of the people, and Carter's arm snaked around my waist. I looked up at him, and he smirked.

"I don't need you getting lost," Carter chuckled.

"Shut up," I laughed.

"Oh so now we're talking," He smirked.

"I accepted your apology," I smiled.

"Good," Carter smiled back.

"Carter! Natalie!" a voice shouts. We turn our heads toward the noise, and saw Dana and Thomas. We met them halfway, and Dana engulfed me in a hug.

"You look beautiful," Dana complimented, and pulled away from the hug.

"You do too," I replied. Dana then started examining my necklace.

"Where did you get this?" she exclaimed.

"Carter," I replied. Dana then turned to Carter, and punched him in the arm.

"Ow," Carter whined, and held his arm,"What was that for?"

"You like her," Dana smiled,"I mean look at this necklace. It's beautiful. I'm so jealous."

Thomas and I laughed, while Carter rolled his eyes.

"Where's dad?" Carter asked.

"He was in his office but he's not there now," Thomas sighed.

"Where's mom?" Carter asked. Thomas pointed to the drink table where Violet was talking to..my mom! I quickly rushed over to the table, and hugged my mom.

"Natalie," she smiled,"You look beautiful."

"Thanks mom," I smiled.

Carter's POV

"Who's Natalie hugging?" Thomas asked.

"Her mother," I replied.

"I should go check on the twins," Dana announced. Thomas checked his phone.

"Yeah they should be waking up soon," he stated. Dana excused herself, and walked upstairs. "So you and Natalie," Thomas smirked.

"What about us?" I sighed.

"You like her don't you?" he asked.

"I mean she's a nice girl and all but," I paused,"I don't think she's my type."

"Then why did you buy her?" He questioned. I looked at him with wide eyes.

"How did you know?" I asked.

"Cole," he answered, with a smirk on his face,"Dont' worry little brother. I'll keep your secret."

"Thanks," I sighed in relief.

"So why did you buy Natalie?" He asked. I was about to answer him, when a gun went off.

Natalie's POV

I was talking to my mother about Carter, when a gun went off. People screamed, and moved away from where the gun shot came from. The crowd had formed a circle, around a man but that's all I could see.

I pushed my way through the crowd, and got to the front. A man with black hair, and a mustache on his face held the gun. I looked to where the gun was pointed, and it was aimed right at...Carter.

"Well, Well, Well," the man chuckled,"I told you that you'd regret firing me." The man had a Spanish accent, and looked to be in his late 40's.

"Lets talk about this Martinez," Carter warned.

"No talking," he smirked,"Just pain."

"You know how this is gonna end Martinez," Carter growled,"You're going to be the one 6 feet under, and I'm going to walk away."

I looked across the room and saw Cole and Kent pull out there guns. What are they waiting for?

"That's what you think," Martinez smirked.

"It doesn't have to be like this Martinez," Patrick boomed, and stood in front of Carter.

"Oh but it does," he laughed.

"You're not going to kill my son," Patrick glared.

"Who said I was going to kill him?" Martinez questioned. Carter and Patrick looked slightly confused, until Martinez aimed his gun at me. Everyone around me scattered, and I stood there frozen. I looked at Carter, and his eyes widened.

"Not her," Carter growled,"She has nothing to do with this!"

"Oh but she does," Martinez stated,"And I wouldn't move or else you'll have to clean her blood off the floor."

"Natalie don't do anything," Carter warned. Martinez walked closer to me, and soon he held the gun to my head.

"I may not be able to hurt you Carter," Martinez paused,"But I'll hurt her." Martinez kneed me in the side, and fell to my knees. He then took it upon himself to pistol whip me, and I fell to the ground.

"Natalie," Carter yelled, and made a move to come toward me. However, he was stopped when Martinez yanked me up, and held the gun to my head.

"Don't move Carter," he teased,"Oh and tell your friends to drop their guns....Before this gets messy."

"Drop your guns," Carter ordered, "Now." Cole, Kent, Kai, and AJ dropped their guns. Martinez then pulled out a pocketknife, and cut my cheek. I winced, and tear fell down my cheek.

"Look if it's a job you want then fine," Carter growled,"You can have your fvcking job back!"

"It's too late for that," Martinez smiled, and stood me up.

"Don't do it," Carter warned.

"Do what?" Martinez challenged,"This?" Martinez stabbed the knife in my thigh, and twisted it. I cried out in pain, and fell to the ground.

"Natalie!" my mother cried. Martinez let go of me, but kept the gun aimed at me.

"This could've been avoided," He chuckled.

"How!?!" Carter raged. Martinez thought for a minute, before busting out into laughter.

"Oh who am I kidding this was the only option," he laughed. Martinez turned toward the guys, and I looked at Carter. He looked me with sadness in his eyes. Blood kept spilling out of my leg, and more tears ran down my cheeks.

I looked up at Martinez who was teasing AJ about something, and I realized that the gun wasn't pointed at me anymore. It was still pointed at the floor, but not at me. I could feel the energy drain from my body, as lost more blood. I had to act fast if I wanted to live.

I looked back at Carter, and he was looking at me. I made a gun with my hand, and he looked confused. I rolled my eyes, and made a motion toward the knife in my leg.

Carter caught on, and slowly pulled out his gun. With the last bit of strength I had, I pulled the knife out of my leg.

It hurt like hell, but I had to do it. With the knife in my hand I plunged it into Martinez's thigh. He yelled out in pain, before a shot rang out. Martinez dropped to the ground, and I slowly laid down on the floor.

My eyes closed, as voices around me faded out. Then everything was dark. I couldn't feel anything, hear anything, or see anything. Am I dead?

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In case you weren't sure, Martinez is dead. The picture above is the necklace Carter bought Natalie. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.

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