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''Rio..that's really not necessary. I've lived alone since I was nineteen. I'll be fine on my own,'' Taylor smiled. Rio smirked.

''I am quite sure of that darlin' but I owe you a lot and there is safety in numbers. And..''

''And what?'' Taylor asked.

''And you're really the only one I trust to look after Marcus,'' Rio answered. Taylor smiled again.

''Well I suppose, for Marcus, I could take one for the team and live with you.''

''I can't promise I won't take advantage of the situation. You'll be within my reach, all the time,'' Rio smirked causing Taylor to blush before nudging his shoulder in embarrassment.

''Don't make me regret this jerk.''

''Wouldn't dream of it doll.''

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''Thank you and have a nice day!'' Taylor called to the cashier before pushing her cart out of the store towards her car.

''Are we supposed to just gloss over the fact that the gang banger almost got you killed? And now you're being forced to move so some felon doesn't shoot you up in your sleep! Why were you even with him?'' Beth questioned.

''Please don't tell anyone about Marcus. The fewer people who know about him, the safer he is.''

''We were having hot animal sex Beth now, can we go?'' Taylor sighed causing Beth to glare.

''I bet having sex with him would be hot though,'' Annie jumped in. Taylor smiled.

''Annie, please don't entertain our sister's nonsense,'' Beth sighed.

''Oh please let her! Pretty, pretty, pretty please!'' Taylor snarkily remarked before loading up her trunk while Beth glared at her.

''Fine. Keep hanging around the murderous criminal and see if there are no consequences.'' Taylor slammed her trunk shut and spun around to her sister.

''Did you forget my perfect sister that the only reason I even met that guy in the first place, is because you decided to go all Jesse James and drag our sister into your mess. Stop lecturing me Beth.''

''I'd hate to interrupt this 'sibling bonding' but isn't that our 'friend' over there?'' Annie asked before gesturing over to the front of the store. The women looked over and saw Rio talking to a woman who looked about the same age as him. Even though the others were farther away they could immediately tell the woman was flirting with Rio.

''You see the way she's smiling and subtly touching him? Definitely his boo thing,'' Annie chuckled. Taylor nodded.

''Let's go.''

''I bet they have crazy sex.''

''Annie.''

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''Either one of you planning on apologizing to each other anytime soon?'' Annie asked.

''I have nothing to apologize for,'' Taylor retorted.

''Me either,'' Beth agreed.

''So that's a 'maybe' then?'' Annie sighed.

''Hello my favorite mommies,'' Rio smirked as he let himself in as always.

''Come back to try harder to kill our sister this time?'' Beth sneered. Rio smirked.

''Nah. I like looking at her too much. Speaking of which, can I look at you outside while we talk?''

''Nice segway,'' Taylor snorted before walking towards the patio.

''I went ahead and bought us a house so we can go now if you want,'' Rio smirked.

''Yeah..about that, I've been thinking and I think it would be best if we didn't try to live together. I can find a place on my own and until I find something, I can stay in a hotel or something,'' Taylor attempted a smile but Rio frowned.

''Why the sudden attitude shift?''

''I didn't intend to but I saw you today, at the Sam's while I was out buying furniture. You were with a woman and you looked..close,'' Taylor finished. Rio raised an eyebrow at her.

''Are you jealous Taylor?''

''I-I suppose I am. I'm sorry. I know nothing has really happened between us other then one kiss but I can't help how I feel and I don't want to get in the way of your private life and I just think-'' Taylor was interrupted by Rio's lips suddenly pressed against her own for a moment leaving her breathless. ''I like it when you tell me to shut up.''

Rio smirked. ''That 'woman' is Marcus' mother. My ex-wife. Angela.''

''Of course she has my middle name,'' Taylor scoffed. ''Wait. You were married?''

Rio nodded. ''I was. For about a year.''

Taylor smiled. ''I like it when I learn something new about you.'' Rio smirked.

''Well how about I blow your mind and tell you my name is Christopher.''

''What?''

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