Chapter1
I woke up to the sound of the alarm, my head buzzing from staying up late.
I quickly cleared the files on the table, knowing Jason would wake up soon.
As if on cue, he walked into my room and jumped on the bed.
"Mommy, mommy. Wake up." he said, jumping up and down.
"I'm awake." I grumbled.
"Are we still going today?" He asked eagerly.
"Not if you keep jumping up and down like that. Get down, now."
He got down from the bed and sat on the chair instead, following my every move with his eyes.
"Are we still going today?" He asked again with the same enthusiasm as before.
"Good morning to you too, sunshine." I replied, intentionally ignoring his question.
"Mommy" he whined.
"Yes love"
"You promised" he crossed his hands.
"Did I now?" I asked absentmindedly.
"Yes, remember what you always say? Promise is a debt."
"And a debt must be repaid." I finished.
"Go brush your teeth, I'll be with you in a few minutes", I said and played with his hair.
He ran out of my room happily and I sighed.
Who would have thought that a night of drunken s*x would give me such a wonderful gift?
At first, I was sad and depressed, suicidal even because I had no way of contacting the father.
A stupid dare turned into the best gift I had ever received.
SIX YEARS AGO
I had made up my mind to go to Ace club. That was the perfect place to find what I was looking for, awesome s*x, no commitment. Sandra wanted a one night stand? I'd give her a one night stand.
"That darn game, Sandra is a bad influence" I muttered to myself as I applied my makeup.
"We are not even kids anymore, why do I have to do this? I feel so stupid" I applied the mascara and admired myself in the mirror.
I wore a green strapless dress that hung to my curves like a second skin. I had my long dark hair in a high ponytail. It didn't look good to me so I let it down. I brushed my fingers through it to give it the look I wanted.
"That should do" I said as I walked out of my apartment, leaving the mess for when I returned.
I really can't believe I'm doing this. It all started as a stupid dare. I mean we're grown adults, so why did we end up playing truth and dare?
I chose dare and Sandra dared me to have a one night stand with a total stranger I would not meet again. She knows the type of person I am, that's why she chose that dare. That devil of a girl.
I stupidly agreed, not because I couldn't say no but because deep down. I knew I needed an adventure.
My life has been really dull. I'd probably be the president of the dull women club.
I'm not normally a risk taker, but here I am, in front of Ace club. It was now or never.
I smoothened the imaginary rumples in my dress and walked in.
I was greeted with loud music and the smell of alcohol mixed with sweat.
"You're so dead, Sandra." I whispered to myself as I walked to the bar.
"Vodka straight, with ice please", I ordered the bartender, and he got started on my drink.
"Interesting choice of drink" a male voice said beside me. I turned to face his direction, and I was greeted with a pair of striking green eyes.
"Why do you say so?" I asked with a tease in my voice, I'd found my answer.
"Most beautiful ladies drink something soft and gentle, like margarita." He replied and at the same time, the bartender dropped my drink in front of me.
"Maybe I don't like gentle, maybe I like it rough and hard" I winked at him and gulped the content of my glass.
Where did that come from? It must be the drink. I must be losing my mind.
"What's your name?" He asked.
"Do we really need names? I'd like a little mystery." I replied and crossed my legs.
He studied me for a while, like he was contemplating. I could literally see the wheels churning in his head.
"Your place or my place?"
"I know a place" I said, drawing out the last word.
"Oh really?" He raised a brow.
"Come with me" I motioned for him to follow me and he did. It is true, alcohol makes you do stupid things.
I led him upstairs to the secluded area. It was recommended by Sandra, of course. It is a room but no one comes here often.
"Oh, You do this often." He asked but it was more of a statement.
"You don't need to know that." In all honesty, this was my first time and I only got to know of this place because of Sandra.
We finally got to the room and I closed the door behind him. I felt nervous. I’ve never had a one night stand before.
Although I'm not inexperienced, I prefer a little connection. Darn the stupid bet.
I walked towards the table and poured myself a glass of wine.
I needed alcohol, lots of it. I can't do this with a clear head. I poured another glass and gulped it without so much as a blink.
"Are you nervous?" He asked with a chuckle.
"No, why would you ask that?"
"That's your second glass of wine in under sixty seconds," He pointed out.
"Thank you for trying to be observant, but I like the taste" I lied.
"Come here" he said in a sultry tone.
"And if I refuse?" I teased.
"Then I'll go there, and you'll regret it" he said, and crossed the distance between us.
"If I didn't know better, I'd say you were nervous" he placed his thumb on my lips and brushed it open.
I tried to break free from his hold, but he pulled me back.
"You're such a tease" he said as he covered my lips with his.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" He said as he broke the kiss.
I nodded in response and he smiled.
"Good" that was the last thing I heard before my brain went off.
