Poisonous Love

Chapter 7

Past

Jane

Carl pulled me out onto the dance floor where the DJ was playing upbeat music. I wasn't in the mood for slow dance anyway. The music felt good. I let the music take control of my body, swaying my body with the beat of the music felt good. Really really good. Carl stepped a little too close to me, putting his hands on my hips. I didn't shrug his hands. Letting them stay where they are. I would if his hands moved backward.

''You got some moves, Jane,'' Carl said. I opened my eyes to look at him. He was staring at my face with what felt like admiration and desire. I knew that look. I tend to get this look whenever I dance.

''Thanks,'' I replied while looking over his shoulder to look around the party. I felt someone staring at me. But found no one. I looked around the dance floor to see Jas and Andrew too dancing. They were so close there wasn't space for air to pass between them. And they were staring at each other like, if given a chance, they would eat each other right there on the dance floor.

''You sure you are single,'' Carl asked all of a sudden. I looked at him to see him looking at someone over my shoulder.

''And I won't get any punches for dancing with you.'' What, what is he saying? There is nothing like that.

''What are you saying? No one will punch you for dancing with me.'' he was still looking over at someone behind my shoulder.

''Yeah, but it doesn't look like that. I think I made a huge mistake. Because----- '' before he could continue, he was shoved away from me. He smashed into some guy who was dancing a few feet away from us. They both stumble but both of them steady themselves before any of them can kiss the floor. My eyes were wide open. I took a step in his direction to see if he was okay, only to have my wrist held in a tight hold. Stopping me from going forward. By now, a few of the students who were dancing close to us were watching the drama unfolding before them.

Before I could turn around, I was smashed into a hard chest. I looked up to see the cold gray eyes of the man who was starring in my dreams every night. His face was hard, his jaw clenched. His eyes held so much anger when he looked at Carl behind me. Who I have forgotten about because of this hot creature in front of me.

When I tried to look back, his hold on my wrist tightened to the point of pain. So I immediately stopped. I looked at him, only for him to be looking at me with so much intensity, that a shiver ran down my spine, and goosebumps broke out all over my body.

Then he again looked back at Carl, who I guess was still there, and said in his deep velvety voice. It makes me feel all tingly in my stomach.''Stay the f**k away.'' he snarled at Carl.

''I didn't kn--- know dude. She said she was single.'' Carl stuttered behind me. I was about to say that I was. But before I could say a word, Nathaniel was dragging me outside of the mansion.

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Nathaniel

I was watching football with my friends at my apartment. Since today was the last exam and we all had to head to Carson's home at night, so we decided to watch some football and relax.

I have been watching Jane a lot lately. And I don't like that fucker near her at all and, to my bad luck, he had to have all the classes with her. Jake is pissed about him being with Jas too. He already has Andrew to deal with, and now this Luca too. At least I have fewer worries than him. But still, she is up for grabs and that thought alone makes me see red. I would have made a move and claimed her for myself if I didn't have to entertain my f*****g fiancee and Dad.

But that doesn't mean I'll let any asshole make any move on her. Yeah, I am twisted like that. My life was already f****d up with a forced marriage looming over my head. Now I had this urge to make Jane mine. And I wonder why?

My friends had started to notice my absence from the cafeteria and classes. I don't hang out much with them either. Because I am busy stalking someone. They haven't questioned me about it yet but I am ready as they can start anytime.

''Hey, Nathan, where have you been for the past few days? You come to college but never hang out with us. It's like you aren't even there.'' Hank asked. Here we go.

''Where else, obviously banging some p***y. Take a hint, guys.'' Turner said with a grin that split his face in half.

''Nope, that's old news. He has a new interest nowadays.'' Harrison said with a cheeky grin, but his eyes weren't cheeky. They had a look that says 'I know your secret'. And there is no doubt he doesn't because he is sneaky like that, or should I say sharp. He always connects the dots way easier than any of us. He shared a look with Levi and Carson. Okay, I guess not only he but everyone's gonna know now.

''Really who?'' Gabby asked, seriously curious. He is the lost one who always has little interest in others and only cares for his mom and girlfriend. With whom he had been in a relationship since they were both in junior year in high school. Yeah, they go way back. In all this discussion, I and Jake am the silent listeners.

For once, I know they won't leave it at all, and if I spoke a word that would only be like adding oil to a fire. Jake because he doesn't care as simple as that. He might have been plotting ways to win Jasmine back right about now as we spoke about my disappearance. Before it goes any further and they reveal my little secret, I had to throw them out.

''It's none of your business guys, so leave it. And get the hell out of here before I have to physically remove you. Close the door on your way out, I am going to catch some sleep.'' I was out of there not in the mood to entertain them any more than I had.

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I am driving to Carson's mansion right now. I needed this party to get my mind off things. Things like how Aria has blasted my phone since the afternoon. And how my dad asked me to visit him. I know why so that he can drop some more bad news on me which I am not in the mood for right now. Carson's Party is the best escape from my f****d up reality. If I wish I got to f**k some bimbo too, just to release the pent-up frustration I have been feeling since Aria's message.

I know for a fact Aria won't be there as she has to attend some family party. And for once, I can take a breath not filled with her expensive perfumes which suffocate me to death.

As I pulled up in his driveway, students' murmurs were clearly heard from there. It is already a mess with cars parked everywhere and students coming in and out of the mansion. Some are already drunk. I wonder if she will be here tonight. As I entered, I headed straight to the living room where I knew I would find my friends there.

Music was blasting in the living room. First I headed to the bar to get some vodka in me. But I stopped short when I saw her dancing with some fucker who had his hands on her hips. Red-hot rage filled in my veins and vision when I saw her dancing that close to that motherfucker. I wanted to strangle him right then and there.

And then something happened. He sensed his doom already. He looked up and made eye contact with me. He staggered on his feet, taking a step back involuntarily while I took long strides towards them. I shoved him away from her and pulled her closer to me. Her vanilla scent helps calm my nerves down a little, but not quite enough. But one look at her and my body shakes from a need totally different from punching that bastard.

Now I need her alone with me away from this crowd. I need her and I don't give a damn if that means Aria's minions can see me or if this goes to dad. I don't give a damn, I need her alone with me. Period. With that, I drag her with me to the garden which is forbidden for visitors but open for us.