STARTED WITH A SULTRY KISS

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CHAPTER SEVEN

He held my arm, helping me not to fall. He mindlessly pulled me towards him, making me bump into his chest.

I am dizzy with all the lights and because of the alcohol, still i felt a bit sober because of what happened a while ago and because of the person infront of me.

I realize that i am leaning on him, on his chest specifically when i heard how his heart beat. I pushed him off, making me otherwise lose my balance again

"Adira!" he hurriedly catches me, he was holding me in my waist, it was like a freaking slow motion for me!

He was looking directly in my eyes, i saw how worried he is, why is he even worried? maybe because it surprised him?

"Fearless! Fearless!" I heard my co-models and friends called me, I was already standing when Kelly and Maicah held my shoulders and shaked me "Girl are you okay? we heard there's a commotion happening! and we lost you in the crowd! where have you been!?" Kelly worriedly asked.

"Who are you?" I heard Maicah seriously asked someone.

I turned to look at her and there i saw her talking to Hercules.

I know how protective Maicah is, She has this attitude where she didn't want anyone, girls and her friends specifically gets harassed or taken advantage of, maybe an older sister instinct since she's the oldest amongst us.

"I'm Hercules Lewis" Hercules said his name.

"You-" before Maicah can continue I stopped her.

"I got harassed by someone and he helped me Maicah, I know him" I explained.

Maicah nodded while Kelly looked at him like she's trying to familiarize him.

"You're a bit familiar" I heard her whisper, she then looked at me when she realized something.

"You're engage to the commotion a while ago? Oh my! are you okay?" she asked me.

"I'm fine" I gived her a reassuring smile as I nod "Hercules saved me from that p*****t, the bouncers already had his ass kicked out from here"

Both of them glance at me before looking at Hercules, "Thank you for saving our friend back there" Kelly gived him a smile.

"I'm sorry i gived you a glare, I thought you're some creep since your staring at Fearless" Maicah said.

Hercules nodded and gived them an understanding smile "It's fine, I'm happy you're taking good care of her"

Kelly gived me a teasing smirk and knowingly look, she then held Maicah's arm "Let's go back to the couch! Let them have some time to cope up" she said as she pulled Maicah.

I wanted them to stay and don't leave me alone with Hercules but they're already lost in the crowd, I akwardly glance at Hercules, He was back again drinking.

"Thank you for saving me back there" I said.

"How are you?" I was taken back when he ask me those words.

"I'm fine?" I answered him, not sure if we're on the same page.

"It been years I didn't see you on any occasion with your family" he ask, his tone was never prying, it was genuine question.

"I had to study here" That's all that i said, seems like everyone didn't know about what happened in the middle of Farra's after party huh?

"Can i get you a drink?" He asked, I sat beside him and ordered myself a drink, he had a small smile after i did that.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him, I might be out from the radar and years of being not home but i'm still updated from what's happening, Theresa told me that the family's business is still on top and the engagement between the Lewis and Miller is still on going, years has passed and both agreed that the wedding will be held after Hercules Lewis has his hand on the family business, And that has been years from now, so he shouldn't be in a bar drinking, i can see girls having their eyes on him.

This place is full of temptation, a place like this is not fit for a married man, but why do i have that thoughts? maybe because i’m still a bit concerned because she's my sister husband? Because of that thought i stood up and left a space between us, i sat on the next high chair. He gived me a confused look

The last thing i want is to get involved to the person that is part of my past, I just want to be away from tha pain they inflicted me.

"I'm here because i had one of my business partners met me here, he owns this club so" he explained

I nodded as i drink, He was holding his drink in his right hand and i see no ring, that made me confused, he saw my eyes on his hand he give me a questioning look.

"where's your ring?"

"Huh?" his forehead creased.

"You're married to my sister right?" I asked him, i wanted to smack myself, when there's a presence of alcohol in my being i get stupidly blunt.

He put his drink down and checked his fingers, "I have no plans in tying myself into marriage for convenience, that idea doesn't sound right to me" He then gived me a smile that give off "I'm single in any form if you're asking"

Did Theresa had wrong informations? that girl should check if her resources is legit.

I just gived him a look and focused on my drink again, Women can't seem to stop themselves, minutes passed one by one girls introduces themselves on the guy on the next chair, He was smilingly telling them that he's not her for fun but some are really pushy.

"You can play with us Handsome, well give unforgettable night" Three women were flocking him, this scenario isn't new to me, I've been living in this country for years now.

I've been in different parties, the loudest and even the wildest, and the scene beside me right now is not the worst out of what i witnessed.

I acted like i didn't know him, now i knew that he's not my sister's husband, i didn't care.

"I'm engaged" he reasoned out, the three seemed to get his point, that they all sighed and walked away, He was shaking his head as he went back drinking silently.

"Hercules, i thought you couldn't come" a man wearing a bartender uniform greeted him, he was on opposite side of the bar, also making drinks.

"Zion" He raised his glass, the man tidied himself tap one of his co workers shoulders and told him something, He then went back infront of Hercules

"Let's talk to my office bud" he said, Hercules nodded and stood up but before walking away he turned to look at me.

"It's nice to see you again Adira"

I nodded "I prefer if you call me Fearless now Mr. Lewis. Also thank you for saving me back there" I gived him a simple smile.

He stared at me for some seconds before he nodded, "Keep yourself safe Fearless Miller"

He then went to talk to the guy he called Zion, I finished my drink after that i stood up to get back to the couch, i'm feeling a bit tipsy or drunk, i was walking in a slurry way and surely i'm bumping into everyone.

I dialed Maicah's number but she didn't answer, same with Kelly. I sighed and walked toward the smoking area of the bar, I wanted to get fresh air, fortunately no one was around there.

I look at bright city lights, everything seems to be so lively and here i am don't even know what i am doing, I said to myself before that if i'll get into what i am aiming for i'll get happy, but it's get lonely at the top without someone or anyone. All i wanted is warmth from my family, but what can i say? Do i even have a family? I was only forcing myself to them. I forgot i was never a part of it.

Why i'm I thinking like this right now? I hate them. But the question is, Is my feelings really valid? The reason that this has happened to me is because i am a fruit of a married man infidelity, but is it really my fault?

I massage my nape as i slowly twitch it, This is the problem when i get tired and drunk, I'm getting emotional and weak, maybe i should get another shot or two? I'm already tipsy, i should just make myself numb.

I went back to the couch, All was left there was some of my co-models but Maicah and Kelly is absent, I sat down and got a bottle of rum and had my shots, I checked my phone and it's already one a.m, i'll get home maybe after thirty minutes

One by one, they bid goodbyes, Gumie, one of the rookies ask me that i'll go with her but i didn't want to bother so i politely declined, I felt like my head is spinning moments after, I know i'm drunk now, I stood up to feel dizzy, I almost fell fortunately someone catch me.

"Where's your place? I'll take you home" a baritone voice said, I look up to him to see those tantalizing blue orbs again.

He was serious, He smells like rum and delicious, He has a really manly scent, I couldn't stop sniffing him.

"Adira"

I gived him a small smile, He sighed as he help me stand up once again.

"I think I'm drunk" i said.

He gived me a flat look, I grinned.

He shook his head then guided me out from that club.

"Last Friday night, Yeah, we danced on tabletops. And we took too many shots! Think we kissed, but I forgot! Last Friday Night!" I sang with the music in that club

He was pulling me gently, he was holding my arms tight but in a gentle way, making sure i won't get hurt with his hold. He guided through the crowd. It was too blurry for me but I wanted to have fun.

"Hey Beautiful" someone appeared infront of me

"Yo!" I answered

"Adira let's go" I heard Hercules said and pulled me again and because i was too dizzy, I didn't complain and let him, when we successfully got out from the crowded club.

"Yohoo!" i shouted raising both of my hands, his hold got off making me nearly stumble.

"Hey be careful!" He hurriedly catches me.

I laughed at his reaction, I wanted to tease him but i felt my stomach churned. I hurriedly stood straight and run to the side of the parking lot to puke.

"f**k! I'm not drinking again!" I said and puked again, I felt his presence behind me, he fixed my hair and held it to avoid my puke getting into it. He then caressed my back.

"Let me get you some water to sober up" He said then went to his car, I was sitting on the side of the gutter when he came back, He was already holding a water hydro flask and a pack of tissue.

He wipe off the residue of the mess i made from my face, He then open the hydro flask and helped me drink from it, he then fixed my messy hair.

I was staring at him as he does all those things, i wanted to thank him but i was feeling really nauseous that i turned my back on him once again and puke everything out.

"I would never drink again!" I am crying now as I felt my self slump on the dirty cement.

"Adira, please stand up, I'll take you home" He help me stand up, I was so sleepy that i don't have the strength to get up.

A moment passed when i felt like I am floating, there i realize that he carried me.

"Let me down! I can walk!" I was wiggling and hardly slapping him, He was sighing as he walk, tightening his hold on me.

“Stop struggling from my hold Adira, you’ll get more dizzy”

I did feel nauseous with all my wiggling and pushing him, i just gived up and rested my head on his chest, I felt him stop, maybe to check on me.

“Tell me where your address is, I’ll take you home” He said after he disposed me in the front seat of his car, he was putting on my seatbelt.

I didn’t know if i did tell him my exact address but all i know after he secured my seatbelt on, The darkness enshroud me.

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