Heartbeat

CHAPTER SIX

SEBASTIAN POV

I stared at my dad as he enumerated and continued to stress on the requirements and how important this deal is, and what level it would bring them in the competition market, which is of course to the top.

I sighed speaking of top, we were already there, if there was a zenith or a climax, am pretty sure we already attained it but to my father the competition is never over, any contract or deal involving millions of dollars is worth risking anything for,

I'v come to conclude that he has another reason, we don't know, another thing he's chasing beyond our own human eyes, somewhere or someplace or even heights he tends to achieve, which is of course unknown to us "humans" , before he dies, which he will anyway, in maybe a few years,

But until then, I can always keep up with helping him fill the void in

his heart that never fulls, no matter how much money is dumped inside it.

I sighed. Again. I blinked my eyes to clear the blurred vision I was already getting from staring at the figures he was counting for so long, not really looking at it, but just staring at the computer screen, I probably did that all the time to drown what the person stuck with me keep saying, if it becomes unbearable sometimes I just leave, probably when the person is still talking, the people around me has gotten used to it by now.

But this is my father and he's talking business, not that I can't walk out on him I'v done it before, it's not news.

It's just that I have no problem with him amassing wealth and climbing the ladder of success, it's all adds to the glory, my father's fame, it's an added advantage.

That is probably reason why am going on a business deal/blind date with a multimillionaire daughter as she requested, according to my dad that's the only thing needed to finalize the deal, I could handle it as long as it doesn't take up to two hours.

" Okay you have like 30 minutes to arrive at the venue, just meet and talk then she can sign this contract"

My dad said,

handing me the file, which I did not open and just took it with a nod. I stood up to leave

" Hey Seb, make sure you say up to five sentences during the dinner okay"

I corked my head in his direction raising my eyebrows

"Why".

He sighed heavily coming closer to me now, as if in disbelief.

" Why??. Seb it's normal courtesy to talk during a dinner conversation not keep mute and let the lady talk to herself all night"

" 2 hours " I corrected .

" Okay 2 hours, I know you don't like talking but the point is, talk to her and just make sure you get her to sign the contract at the end of the dinner.

Yeah all he cared about was the contract, I was almost surprised he talked about courtesy or how to treat a lady; money and fame is always the main priority.

And he was right when he said I don't like talking, I rarely talk unless it's absolutely necessary, I hate communication or someone trying to pry into my mind to find out what I am always thinking.

there are a lot of concepts of things people do and the reason they do them, that I never understand and it's just puts me off.

Don't get me wrong am not a person without joy or anything, people just find something wrong with what

actually entertains me a little bit.

I checked my time I had less than 20 mins to get to the venue of the hotel.

I entered into my new car, it was a random gift from my Na bi, the latest trending sports car, I can't even remember the occasion that warranted the gift, it is one of the weird things about her she would gift me things randomly and when asked why, she would say it's because she could, truly she can her father owns the company she took the car from...

She's the only child, her father's wealth is available for her to spend, she likes the feeling of having everything for herself, she would always say

" why should I share

Wae, wae waegure"

That's probably the reason she sparked when she found out there is a probability of her having a step sister.

Personally I didn't care about her psycho looking step sister, Na bi can handle her problems, she's not the type to whine about every single thing like girls usually do, probably the reason she could fit in between me and Lucas since high school.

I sighed as I stared at the building before me, I checked my time,

Am not late, it's just two hours and and I'll be out of here.

Someone came to direct me to the table and as expected the whole place was reserved, it was upstairs, top floor, I could see the night sky from here very clearly, it kind of gave me a slight sense of relief.

I walked towards the table someone was sitting on, my eyes finally landing on the person am supposed to have a date with.

She is young, younger than most of my dad's colleagues, but no doubt older than me, she has really long nails, yup I could see it from a far,

she has really big lips covered in red lip gloss,

Her make-up is...

I doubt she has a mirror.

" Hi you are passing the table"

She called my attention as I passed her to sit at the table closest to the glass wall, using my head I signified her to come sit at the table I was currently sitting on, she just chuckled and came to sit opposite me.

I checked my time again it won't be long.

I stretched my hand for a handshake

"Sebastian"

She seemed surprised and smiled

" I know"

I am Christine"

I nodded and sat down.

I stared at her face, I don't know if it's just me, but every part of her face seemed big and elaborated with makeup, but then again this isn't the first time seeing girls with exaggerated make-ups, I don't care, truth is, I rarely do, there are some things girls do I don't understand, I never tried to.

She started talking and I of course zoned out.

*****

EKEOMA POV

I stared at May like she was crazy, no I think she's crazy, something is definitely wrong with her head right now, that's the only thing that can explain why she has decided to go and meet her boyfriend at one shady restaurant in London.

Her boyfriend who according to what she has told me, is a psychopath that loves beating women.

Now she's actually preparing to meet him and probably see if there's anything to mend in the toxic relationship, otherwise break it.

And I am supposed to follow her, okay now that's the biggest bone of contention,

yes I wouldn't allow my new found friend to go on a sucide and stupid journey alone just meet her crazy boyfriend who has the tendency to harm her. Yes I could stop her from going all together, and that's why am following her around in our room as she picks her clothes to put on.

" Hey listen to me, it doesn't make sense, can't you see, this is dangerous, you can never predict what he really wants to do, how can you be sure he really wants to apologize and end things quietly huh"

I reasoned with her

She shook her head already sure of herself

" No, I don't think he can do anything,we are meeting in a public cafe it's always filled with people, there's no way he can react badly

And he promised to apologize and end the relationship if I wanted to"

She looked up at me her eyes already teary

" Pls I just want a closure, I ... I I really love him, but I can't continue this toxic relationship, so I just want a closure"

Okay I can't really stand the sight of people crying, and I have already started bonding with this girl, why is she crying already...

I checked the time, it's already 7pm

I don't like staying out late, I tried to reason with her one more time

" But it's already late, don't you think, when are we coming back??

Shouldn't you go tomorrow in the morning"

I watched her sniffing already, trying to talk, " we won't be long, we will be back before 9pm, I promise, I really ne..nee...need this I ..I I "

Her words were now turned to broken sobs...

I sighed heavily, this was not what I bargained for, I can't believe I am actually agreeing to go on this,

The way the situation is looking, I can't seem to talk her out of it, I can't let her go on her own either,

I looked at her, she was staring at me with her doe like eyes, fully dressed, waiting for my supposed judgement and final decision on the matter.

"Fine, but we are not staying long okay?? "

She nodded quickly, cleaning her eyes immediately, I went to change my clothes, I can't believe I am actually agreeing to this, I just pray this doesn't get us in trouble.

I looked at the supposed cafe, it is decent, people were going in and out

Just your average shop selling coffee twenty four hours.

We entered and sat down, while she texted him of our arrival,

" Ooh, I've seen him"

She said pointing to the farthest end of the cafe, I looked at the supposed

Boyfriend, he's back was turned, so I couldn't get a look at his face, but he had ginger hair and relatably small.

I nodded and quickly told her to inform or text me if he starts misbehaving.

She nods in affirmation and walked towards him, looking hella nervous,

I sighed, I hope she will be alright.

The coffee I ordered arrived, I thanked the waiter, I looked around the cafe and outside, as people was bustling around place, there wasn't much people though, it looks like an elite street.

I realized how weird the situation is, I haven't even been here for a week, but am already in a cafe drinking coffee by, I checked the time 8:30pm.

I relaxed, the coffee somehow reducing the tension in my body before.

The night here was beautiful, I stared at the view outside, no doubt this place is really different,

If things go well, then it's perfect, am already getting used to places here,

even this is the first place I am going after my admission here.

It's going to be nice getting to know people after all, that is if the night of course goes according to plan,

But then again, what could go wrong??

The vibration in my phone startled me out of my thoughts, and I looked at the notification, it's a message from May, ugh... Why is she texting,

I felt my heart beating as I looked up to see she's no longer seated with her boyfriend, wait... She's no longer inside the cafe,

when did they leave without me noticing?

Shit, I quickly stood up to ask people around her when they left, I don't think he can force a lady out of this place with so much people around,

The couple behind them affirmed they left not quite long...

What the....

Why the hell didn't I notice, I immediately bolted out of the cafe my anxiety coming back with full force, I opened the message to read

"Vianne, we left to another place, he wanted to talk elsewhere, I know the place, it's not too far, but I don't trust it.

I'll text you the address, in case I stay long without coming back, please come and find me"

What the hell... What is she thinking agreeing to go with him to somewhere she clearly does not trust,

And now I have to go and find them

I don't know anywhere in this town, I mean I just got here, am still trying to adapt to the culture difference, and get used to the way their road is structured, because trust me, there is a whole difference from where I came from to this place.

I breathed in, and chided myself

"V calm down it's going to be alright, just find a cab, show the driver the address and hope I don't get lost in the streets of London".

My phone vibrate startling me again,

She texted me the address with another message

" Can you start coming now, I'm so sorry, I never expected this... But can you come "

My heart skyrocketed, okay now it's confirmed she's in danger,

Should I tell the police, no that's a bad idea

I don't know anywhere here, what if I get lost,

What if I get there, and I can't even do anything, and both of us end up in danger??

I tugged my hair in frustration I was pacing the streets now, and yep, people have started looking at me in a weird way, so I stopped, breathed in and stiffly walked down the streets,

going home is no longer an option now, so I have to find a cab, whichever means, or someone I know

Anybody who could be of help...yeah like who?? The crazy Korean girl...

My brain mocked, finding the situation funny, I Ignore it, my mind is fond of pulling that s**t with me, because there is nothing funny about this situation, but she finds it convenient to pop up a joke.

Okay that looks like a cab, I stared at the car ahead, coming in my direction, I quickly came closer ready to flap it down, and I bumped into someone who hissed immediately, already pissed,

"Great vianne, you are doing well"

I picked up the phone that fell on the floor to give to the owner who stood stifly, staring down at me.

I raised my head to apologize but was met with a stone cold face, glaring at me with so much malice, like I was owing him $2000 dollars, I mean that's a pretty big amount of money,

That could warrant the stare.

But that's not the only issue here, the main one is that the person staring right at me now is Sebastian.

The same Sebastian, I settled with his friends not long ago, I looked at his face, his ocean eyes was so cold, I almost shivered, why does he look ready to vomit??

It doesn't matter right now, as I my brain immediately registered something, this is someone I know and I can ask for his help, right??

I'm sure he knows this place.

" Ughm.. Hi Seb, sorry for bumping into you, I didn't see you coming,

I know this is absurd but can you help me with somethin..."

"No"

Huh, he didn't even allow me to finish, he stormed off to his car, I rushed after him, how could he reject it completely, he has not even heard it.

But before I could say something else, he already zoomed off with so much speed I had to move out of the way, leaving his phone with me.

What the hell is wrong with everyone around here.

SEBASTIAN POV

I clenched my fist in the steering wheel trying to gain control of the vehicle, I was mad, fumming, I unbuttoned two buttons in my shirt, I wanted to take it off.

The memory of her saliva touching my neck made me shiver in disgust,

My hands were shaking

I clenched my teeth, cursing in Spanish, I never predicted that ugly woman will come close to me, talk more of trying to whisper in my ear.

I stepped on the accelerator, I needed to get somewhere, pushing her off was not enough...

I need to beat someone up, I need to cave someone's head into the hard concrete, I doesn't matter who it is, but I need the feel the familiar burn on my knuckles, that is accompanied by the warm flow of liquid from the other person.

At this point I was craving it, beating an asshole up, I wanted to see blood so badly