Safe Haven

Chapter3

Akira

I woke to the sound of my phone buzzing non stop only to realize I wasn't in my room. Sitting up, I feel a sharp pain between my legs and on my head.

What the hell happened yesterday and how am I even here?

Looking around the room I searched for a hint then I found my lingerie on the floor and that's when memories from last night flooded into my head.

Shame! That's what I felt, picking up my phone, I see that I have 30 missed calls and 20 messages from Mia, 60 Missed calls and 10 messages from Vincent and 10 missed calls from Micheal. How hasn't my phone blown up till now?

Sighing, I placed the phone back on the table and went on to wear my clothes. Then I noticed a 500 dollar bill by the bed stand with a note that reads “see you tomorrow night princess” and I scoff. Walking out of the room I meet Damon by the door. He was about to say something when I walked past him, not wanting to talk to anyone.

I got home and the first person I bumped into was Vincent, he looked angry? Worried? I couldn't tell exactly, I bet it's both. Vincent is known for being very protective of me, like I'm a child. Sometimes I love when he does it but sometimes it really pisses me off.

“Where have you been Akira?” He asked

“I slept at a friend's” I lied not wanting to talk about what actually happened yesterday.

“Which friend? because if you have forgotten, I know all your friends so don't dare lie to me” he asked again

“Is this an interrogation Vincent? I'm 23 and I can take care of myself” I replied back getting pissed already

“I'm sorry love, I didn't mean it that way, I was just worried. You weren't taking our calls or replying to our messages so I thought something bad happened, I'm sorry okay?” He apologized, pulling me to a hug.

Vincent has been a great pillar to me since my parents passed away, we have known each other from childhood and he cherishes me like I'm his and I really adore him for that.

Entering the house with Vincent behind, I meet my brother Michael sitting on the couch and watching TV. When he noticed my presence he jumped and hugged me and I chuckled.

“One night away and you guys are acting like I got kidnapped.” I said

“You disappeared without a word Akira, I was scared” he replied

“I'm sorry mouse, but I'm fine so please stop hugging me” I said and we both laughed.

Since our parents passed away Michael has been more scared of losing me than failing his college exams. I try every method to make him forget that day but he keeps having nightmares and all I can do is comfort and protect him as I am his legal guardian.

“I have to go now love, Micheal please take care of her, and Akira please don't scare us like that again okay? See you later” Vincent cut in

“Bye” we both said, rolling our eyes simultaneously.

I walked to my room and rushed to take a shower, I felt so sticky and disgusting. Taking a hot bath I scrubbed my skin till it was all red and sore. Satisfied with the bath I rinse myself and exit the bathroom.

I dried my hair and wore something comfortable then got on my bed and my phone chimed with a message. Picking it up I opened the message and it was from Mia then I replied and dropped it back then fell asleep, for some reason I was really tired.

I woke up to Mia’s scream by my room door, I got up and opened it. She got in, moved to my bed, sat on it and looked at me. “Start talking” she said and I immediately joined her on the bed with a smile knowing that she knows me too well.

I told Mia all that happened yesterday, from getting fired to getting dumped even to having a one night stand. All she did was stare at me in surprise. “When did your life get so interesting?” She asked and we both laughed.

“So Akira, you said he is rich right? What's his name?” She asked. Mia is one person that can tell you every Rich bachelor’s name in Los Angeles and every other information you want to know about them. She is like a walking wikipedia for rich bachelors.

“Honestly I can't really even remember” I responded and I noticed the disappointment in her face.

“Anyways you need to find a new job Akira” she reminded me and I sighed. That's true, now I have to go job hunting again. I can't even think of being jobless for more than two weeks because Michael's college fees have to be paid and that's my Job. Vincent would gladly do it if I ask but I hate being a burden to anyone so I handle that alone.

“Can you help me check what companies are hiring?” I ask Mia and she grabs her phone, listing about 7 companies. All I thought of doing was submitting my CV and application letter to all 6 companies excluding Vincent’s, which I did. “Now we wait” Mia said dramatically and we both laughed. “Aren't you working today?” I asked her and she just waved it off.

Mia is a very bubbly person but she keeps a lot to herself. We have been best friends since highschool till date and I don't regret knowing her. She works as a waiter in a restaurant and uses that to support her mum. Her dad passed away two years ago so it's just she and her mum now.

Mia and I talked for a while and my laptop chimed, distracting us.

I checked the email that just dropped and we both screamed. “You've gotten a job,” she screamed. “technically I haven't gotten it yet until I pass the interview” I corrected her. “Durr, like you don't know you'll definitely pass it” she said. She over rates me and most times that's what keeps me pushing.

“So your interview is in two weeks?” She asks

“Yeah, enough time to prepare for it,” I replied.

“What is it Mia?” I asked when I noticed her staring at me.

“Are you sure you don't remember his name?” She asked taking me by surprise

“I really don't” I confirmed. Was I supposed to memorize his name

? I mean who cares, it was just a one night stand right?.