Vulnerable

Chapter 14

I woke up by the slight tap on my shoulder by Derrick.

"We are here, sleepy head" he said with a smile.

"Oh" I muttered as the chauffeur opened the car door for us to step out.

There was a red carpet segment with a few press taking pictures and having interviews.

"Up for some picture time?" Derrick asked

"Urhm. Urgh... I don't think so. Maybe next time?" I said, biting my lips nervously.

A crooked smile creeped up his face as he said

"I love the sound of, next time"

And then we made our way to the club entrance.

I didn't notice the huge guy walking behind us till he passed the invitation card to the Club bouncer who let us in with an acknowledging nod.

The club embraced us with the booming sound of music playing and waitresses walking in their minis and heels.

The place was packed out with people dancing to the sweet tunes of Afrobeat, rocking, grinding and twerking on their partners in the dance space. Some people were sitted at the side, sipping their drinks, discussing and taking selfies.

It was really busy and buzzing with activities. I thought this was an opening? How come it's so packed out

Maybe that's how things are done. I don't know

We walked up a few stairs that brought us to a door, the huge guy from earlier, knocked and the door was opened almost immediately.

One glance at Derrick and no word was spoken as he let us in.

This place was a bit more quiet with a few people smoking at the side as they watched some strippers dance to a slow rhythm for them, we walked past there, came across a few people playing snooker and drinking. There was a bar area, where a few people were also having drinks and laughing among themselves.

We walked past there and got to another door. The huge guy knocked and the door opened. The door man made a greeting gesture as he said.

"Welcome Mr Derrick"

Derrick said nothing and just kept walking, his hands still on me.

Now, this place seemed really different. The lighting having that deep blue coloring, the walls were decorated in rich black features and it felt very cozy in here. The music playing was Rap as there seemed to be a round gathering of people in the middle of the room. Other sides of the room was bare of people with just some club furnitures and equipments.

The round gathering of people were discussing and laughing among themselves. Two ladies on mini's and heels stood at the sides holding a tray of drinks.

"Aha, Derrick is here!" A guy said as he made way to us from where he was seated.

"Derrick my man" he greeted as they had a bro hug.

"What's popping" Derrick said with a smile

"Nothing much, you came just in time. We were about heading down to the VIP segment of the crowded club downstairs to celebrate this grand opening of Club Oasis. You missed all the fun we had up here, you should be more punctual you know? Plus ..." Before he could say anything more, his gaze shifted to me and I felt nervous

"Oh, wow! Who is your gorgeous date? I almost forgot we were all supposed to come with a plus one, very funny because I made that included in the invitation card. Thank God for escorts, I had to hire one on my way here. Phew! The opening of this club has really clouded my mind. I could use a vacation after all this is over, you know ?" I immediately tuned out, I was getting tired of hearing him rant. This guy seems to enjoy talking alot and I'm assuming he owns this club.

I'm just wondering why he is talking all nervous-like and cranky. Might be the stress of working hard on the club's opening, taking its toll on him or he is just excited about Derrick's appearance to the opening. I don't know, I'm getting really tired of standing though.

"Well, I am Maxwell Ajayi. CEO of Club Oasis and can you tell me your name, Gorgeous ?" My mind snapped back from my thoughts as I accepted his outstretched hand for a handshake and said.

"I'm Audrey." I didn't think it was essential to tell him my surname.

"A beautiful name for a beautiful damsel"he said as he took my hands up to his lips and gave it a peck.

I blushed. I have never been shown this kind of affection before.

I became a bit uncomfortable and bit my lips in a bid to hide my flustered state.

Derrick cleared his throat and said

"I don't have much time to spend here. Let's get this over with" he said in a cool but commanding manner. I sensed a bit of tension beside him and as I looked at him, he seemed to have a look of rage on his eyes as he stared daggers towards Maxwell.

"Oh. Of course, let's move back to the VIP segment downstairs" Maxwell said as he walked to the people seated on the round table.

"We would now be heading downstairs to the VIP segment for the real fun."Maxwell said to them

They stood and we all made our way down stairs. Derrick, holding me closer to him.

We were all now seated with drinks on our tables as we chattered among ourselves, although I wasn't part of their conversations. I had no idea what I was supposed to say and they used a lot of raw and cuss words among themselves. They laughed loudly too.

Derrick seemed to be enjoying himself as he downed another glass of André wine.

"Hey, Audrey" Maxwell called out as he was seated opposite us with some significant distance apart.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"You up for a dance ?" He asked. I was so not expecting that Question

Do I tell him I don't dance? I have never even attempted to twerk in my life because that's definitely what's going on in the dance space.

"f**k off! Max. Ask your escort for a dance and stop meddling with things that belongs to me." Derrick said in a raspy tone and a glare pointed at Maxwell

Wait, did he just describe me as a 'thing' ?

Wait, he also said 'belongs to me'

Oh my

That awoke the butterflies in my belly as a blush crept up my cheek.

I like how dominant and possessive of me he sounded.

I looked at him with a smile and he returned the look with a spark in his eyes.

"What?" He asked with a crooked smile

I bit my lips and shook my head as I muttered

"Nothing"

"You sure?" He asked as he drew closer to me. His hands grazed my jaw as he lifted my face to his direction.

My insides were melting, his touch sent a stroke of shock down to my core as my v****a seemed to be aroused.

I felt helpless as I saw him draw closer and his breath of alcohol swept all over my face.

I felt totally aroused and licked my lips

"Can I kiss you ? " He asked.

That's all I could ask for right now.

I didn't object and then...

He claimed my lips

Shit!

I internally said s**t!!

I felt like I was finally getting fed after years of starvation as my body responded in all its vibrations.

My knees felt weak and I almost forgot, I was having my first kiss in a night club.