Forbidden Fruit

CHAPTER FOUR

The venue only being a few minutes away from the house,it didn't take long for them to arrive.

The driveway was filled with fancy cars lined up as people were still coming in, some folks remained outside chatting. They thought to themselves arriving late was making a grand entrance.

Mrs. Briggs didn't wait up she and Yusuf walked hand in hand making their way towards the building. Kiara wasn't in a rush and would take all the time she needed, she took one last look at herself in the limo's window.

Kiara was looking stunning she attracted the eyes of many and she didn't mind because she looked good, too good for that matter. Her dress hugged her slender figure just right. Men and woman around couldn't help but look.

Grabbing up her dress nicely she walked inside and headed into the elevator going to the fifth floor.

Arriving in the lobby she was assisted to the front steps to the ball "Thank You" she smiled. The Charity Ball was different this year she saw a lot of new younger faces.

She wondered if her father was re branding his business,she could assume this from the 3 years knowledge she had on business management. Classical music played as persons danced on the dance floor. Some were dining while other consumed themselves with alcohol and champagne at the bar. The scent of expensive colognes and perfumes tickled her nose.

Kiara put on her brightest smile as she made her way into the crowds of people. She could spot her mother and father miles away chatting it up, she didn't want to interrupt so she decided to head to the bar. Little did she know Yusuf spotted her a mile away.

India however was nowhere in sight she was enjoying her night and making the most of it just like she said she would.

She slid herself into a small seat at the bar, a couple of her father's friends/ business colleges spotted her. They compliment on her look saying things like "Stunning my darling" "Wow well haven't you grown up" "Nice Nice he trained you well"

Her anxiety was starting to kick in, it was getting crowded and the attention she was receiving was a bit too much. She need that drink asap

"Champagne please" she said while nodding at the bartender who acknowledged her.

A bell dinged signalling bidding was back in session, while everyone was walking to the seating tables she remained at the bar.

"Alright let's get back to the bids" said the host.

The bartender returned sliding her drink towards her while winking.She laughter to herself she was sure he was certainly twice her age or maybe a few years older.

She tilted the glass to her lips letting the drink slowly pour into her mouth, she knew good champagne when she tasted it. Her father wanted everything perfect he wanted to make a statement.

Before she could zone her attention to the night entertainment, she felt hands around her waist. His cologne already made itself know.She rolled her eyes while trying to keep her composure. "You still tense at the touch of me" he whispered in her ear while chuckling.

She turned around slowing moving his hands not wanted to attract attention to them.

"We aren't a thing Yusuf " she lightly shouted enough for him to understand she was upset and further more serious.

"I love this game you try to play " he said disregarding her previous statement.

"I miss you and you know this baby cakes" she cringed at the nickname he would call her it no longer made her feel butterflies but more the feeling to projectile vomit

" Are we going to keep playing cat and mouse?"

"I gave you two month off, come on" he said groaning realising she was becoming irritated.

"I could care less,it isn't going to work" she said looking at him in disbelief. How crazy can this man be she thought to herself. She knew if she kept giving him the time of day he wouldn't leave her alone.

He chuckled something that always drove Kiara crazy ,she viewed it as a sign of him taking her as a joke which totally turned her off.

His hands slowly slid up the slit in her dress, quickly she slapped it away

"Ughhh your disgusting !" She voiced getting up from her seat while leaving him behind.

Deep breaths she consoled herself she didn't want to 'pop off' at him, it wasn't the place nor the time. Her steps were fiery she was pissed. In her rush she bounce straight into the chest of a young man. He was exiting the toilet from not too long arriving.

Already closing her eyes she mentally prepared herself to fall.

His strong hands held her firmly and upright preventing her from falling. She looked up to come face to face with a buff chocolate alpha, he was handsome.

Name: Cameron King

AKA: Cam

Age: 26 years 

Ethnicity: African- American

Profession: Entrepreneur

 "Careful lady" the husky voice scolded.

She took control of her balance and stood up on her own dusting her dress in the process. Little did she know her cheeks were turning blood red, he looked about 6'2  which was way above her height. If only had she known he was laughing a bit in his head. 

"Sorry" she replied. Kiara was becoming nervous. He smirked.

What exactly was happening to her body she didn't know, and why was she reacting that way to a complete stranger. She felt in a trance, He could sense she was uneasy but it certainly wasn't from him or was it he thought.

"It's okay, It happens" he reassured her softening his tone.

She smiled while looking down most people would be snobby. Not once did the male take his eyes off of her , he was just as trance as she was but way better at hiding it.He returned the gesture and two dimples appeared across this cheeks. 

"Next time just be more careful,would hate for such a pretty thing to crash" his statement  held so much weight . 

" Would we?" She questioned 

"I would " he chuckled  "I'm Cameron....King" he added while putting out his hand to shake hers. 

The two starred at each other for a while before she broke the silence

"Um...Kiara" she blushed shaking his hand

"Kiara?"

"Briggs"

"Oh your Mr.Briggs daughter?" he questioned, although she was eye candy her certainly respected her father enough know she was off limits.

Kiara rolled her eyes "Sadly" she laughed off 

"Nice Nice, Well you're certainly all grown up" he added while putting his hands into his pockets.

"I guess" A silence came upon them once again while they stared at each other before she spoke again

 "Well I better get  go" "Thanks again" she bit into her lower lip while walking past him towards the restroom.

Before she could disappear from his sight, he slowly turned his head to get one last look. Watching as her hips swayed side to side, he smiled. 

Wanting to say more  he shook his head. She was beautiful and not every night you come across woman, he could tell that she was young but not too young from the looks of it. That allowed his mind to stray. He hoped to see her again before the night was over, he wasn't going to let himself pass up on that. He was a man that whatever he saw and wanted and he would get.

Not that he desired her in the moment but she intrigued him, which meant something.

"Ready" a familiar voice said, She was watching the encounter between her husband and that young girl. Turning around he came face to face with his wife Leah. 

Name: Leah King

Age: 32 years 

Ethnicity: Afro-Panamanian

Profession: Lawyer

She saw the fire in his eyes and she knew exactly what that meant. If only she could get that look from him when she displayed herself for him at night. She was fighting for her marriage and here he was allowing distractions, she was accustom.

He quickly ended his thoughts  while grabbing her hand and kissing it ,they walked together back into the crowd.        

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India was enjoying the night, already on her fifth glass  she flaunted herself at any man that came her way. At times she felt like she used Kiara not because she intended, but she had a lot.

Jealousy always crept around every time they were together, but she always tried to pushed that thought away. She sighed grabbing another class as the waiter passed by.

" I wouldn't if I were you" 

She turned to come meet the face of a  man surely three times her age. He was definitely older than her and maybe even older than Kiara's dad.

She smiled "I can manage" that was her cue to scan him. She glanced at his watch and shoes that said a lot about a man. She finished the drink in one gulp before sitting it on the table next to her.

"Paul Roland" he said taking a shot before putting his hand out to her.

Name: Paul Roland 

Age: 50 years 

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Profession: Billionaire

"India" she shakes his hand 

He knew girls like her, and he definitely was turned on by it. He would use them to his advantage and he knew money would keep them running back. She certainly was an easy target. He not only lived for charity but found that having a lady at the end of the night was a reward for his charitable ways.

"Can I help you?" She questioned while looking at his member.

She didn't want to seem like she was throwing herself at him but the liquor had her acting out. He was the target she was looking, wanting to hit the jackpot she was going to risk it all. Not in the right frame of mind she knew but she didn't want to miss the opportunity.

Trying to ignore the old facade he was giving off and the possibility of him being her great grandfathers age. It didn't take long before the two booked a room and she left with a complete stranger.

On here way to a nearby hotel she texted Kiara letting her know she was alright.

To: K K Pies

From: India❤️

Don't wait up I left, gonna handle some business with a fine fellow

Kiara rolled her eyes while reading the message. There was her best friend putting a tag on how much she was worth. She knew anytime India had a relation with a older man she would go missing for a couple days before popping in to see her.

The men always favored India she knew exactly what they wanted and because of that they treated her well. Another reason why business management class always payed off for her. It was like she was basically running a business.

Even though K warned her countless times about her little game she did not heed the warning.

Kiara closed her clutch after putting her phone inside. She looked at herself one more time before exiting the restroom.On her way back she couldn't help but remember he encounter between then man and herself . She cheesed. 

A feeling she knew she didn't have in a long time it was something she missed. She made her way towards her parents as she viewed them a distance away.

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