Chapter 147
Thea
I tried to wait patiently for Angel but the time seemed retarded. It was a painful wait and there was nothing I could talk about with Knight. I sipped the drink in my hand scanning the hall as if searching for Angel amongst the people.
“Do we get cocktail hours here?” I asked trying to break the awkward silence between us. Even though I preferred knight to having Caspian guard me, he was too stiff for a proper discussion.
“Maybe… Somewhere at the elevation.” He said and I gulped my wine this time. I let out a nervous breath and began thinking quick on what else to say.
“How much longer do I have to wait?”
“Not very long. Don Ricardo still needs to be with his non mafia guests.” Knight said and I snapped my head in his direction. There were non mafia guests here and I felt so intimidated.
“There are?”
“Business partners….”
“Oh….” I muttered and gulped the rest of my drink.
“I need to move.” I said and he furrowed a brow at me. “It’s suffocating staying at a place, just staring.” I replied raising my shoulders and rolling my eyes at him.
“Best we wait for Angel to return.”
“You’re so stiff, no wonder Cassie doesn’t like you.” I blurted hoping to strike a nerve and make him succumb. I saw him move his body in discomfort, a smile stretched my lips knowing my words bothered him. I took another glass from a waiter passing by and glanced to see his reaction.
His jaw was clenched and he looked pissed.
“Still not changing your mind?” I said handing the drink to him. “Don’t be rude, you’re not going to get drunk.” I persuaded seeing he was hesitant. He sighed and took the glass from my hand.
“Angel asked me to watch you, I can’t leave your side.” He said and I felt frustrated. I didn’t think anything I said will get him to ease the fuck up.
“I guess Cassie was right after all.” I muttered almost to my hearing alone while hoping he caught my words.
I heard him chuckle but it was a bitter one. “What else did she say?” Hmm … He couldn’t resist after all.
“Nothing deep just that you could be mean sometimes.” I said not that I was lying she did call him mean during one of our chats.
Knight scoffed, wiping his face with his hand.
“Should I be weak with kindness then? I wouldn’t be working with Angel if I wasn’t.” He shot back and I had not expected the comeback. I managed a smile at him which he gestured back. He must have seen through my intention.
He really wasn’t letting me out of his sight. I sighed feeling frustrated, the only thing there was to do was to wait.
Some minutes went by and one of the men that came with us who were watching guard for us outside came in.
“Excuse me.” Knight said to me and moved some distance away from me. I saw the guard whispering something to his ear, even though I couldn’t make out their words their facial reaction and body movement showed concern. Whatever the case was, I hoped it wasn’t serious.
Knight returned and he looked calm as opposed what I had seen earlier.
“Everything okay?”
” Yes but something came up, can you give me some minutes I’ll be back soon enough.” He said and I nodded. “You know what I mean, I’ll leave him here with you.” He said referring to the guard. My lips parted to voice my disagreement but he wouldn’t listen either way so I just nodded again.
Knight left immediately and I was left with the guard now.
Few minutes went by and the silence was killing.
“I’ll go get a drink for myself.” I said to the guard but he remained silent and I noticed him following right behind him. For goodness sake I didn’t need someone on my trail.
I decided to ignore him and tried to mix up with the crowd. Not like anyone would kidnap me in here. I turned around to see him following up. Some person’s had blocked him back there and he was trying to get close to me as much as fast as he could.
I grabbed a drink from a waiter, there was no point trying to escape him, he would still catch up with me. With that frustration I turned around and a sharp gasp escaped my lips as I bumped into someone spilling my drink over his shirt.
I stood frozen, how could I fuck up someone’s dress here?
“Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean….” I stopped abruptly as my eyes caught the face of the man I had just spilled my drink over.
I blinked severally and it was still him. My heart sank into my belly and rose up with loud thuds that made me feel like it was about to explode.
“Y-you….” I stuttered looking at the man before me in disbelieve. It was Sparrow, I was aware he’d be present but I had no intentions of bumping into him.
“What a pleasant surprise Thea.” He said flashing his teeth at me. I had a quick recall of my encounters with him. Remembering our intimacy made my skin crawl in disgust. Then the thought of him asking me to be his mistress made me want to burst out in laughter.
The guts he had to think that I’ll want to be with him instead of Angel. Did he even know how to fuck like a normal human being other than inflicting non pleasurable pain all in the name of bdsm.
“I should be the one pissed off but instead I see you glaring. Am I missing something?”
His voice broke me out of my thoughts and I registered his face in my eyes once again. I looked around and saw the guard hastening up to us. He got in front of me seeing I was before Sparrow, stretching a protecting hand behind.
“What did you do?” He whispered tilting his head to the side.
“I spilled my drink on him.” I said feeling sorry that he had to apologize on my behalf.
“Please forgive her it was my fault for not being close.” He said bowing his head slightly to Sparrow who only sneered at him.
“I’ll take her apology instead now get the fuck out of my side.” Sparrow said trying to push him away but he stood his ground which I could see got him pissed off. I didn’t want things to escalate, it was my fault this was happening.
“It’s fine.” I said to the guard as I came to stand between him and Sparrow. I focused my gaze on Sparrow and tried to sound as polite as possible.
Sparrow seemed very pleased as a broad smile appeared on his face.
“I’m really sorry I messed up your shirt, be rest assured it was a mistake and not intended.” I said hoping my face complimented my words because my heart certainly did not. If anything, I was glad I did after how he treated me at the club and threatened me to return to that hell hole.
I would have lived a free life now if it weren’t for his threat. Thanks to him though I got to experience a feeling that made me feel alive. I fell in love with Angel his rival.
“Your words won’t solve anything.” I looked at him sharply squinting my eyes in confusion. What exactly did he want from me? “A dance would do. Don’t you think.” I narrowed my eyes again. I could see people pairing up as couples to dance. I sighed in defeat just the perfect timing!
“You don’t have to do this, I’llbcall knight right away.” The guard whispered but that would be causing problems which I was trying hard to forget.
I gave him a weak smile and proceeded to take Sparrow’s hand which he held out to me.
I took a deep sigh shutting my eyes then I opened it to look at the ugly grin on his face.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
It’s just a dance, I told myself and then it would be over. Sparrow cocked his head giving me a signal.
“A little distance please.” I said to the guard who unwillingly stepped some foots away.
Suddenly Sparrow tugged me to his chest bringing his face close to mine. I held my breath while looking at him straight in the eyes. He did disgust me.
“Glad to have some time alone with you. I was afraid the next time we’d get to speak would be in an unpleasant situation.” He said and I didn’t like his tone or whatever message he might be trying to pass through.
“What do you mean?” I knew my expression and voice gave up my fear but I had to ask. He smiled and pushed me away from him only to draw me back in to his arms. My breast brushed harshly against his chest and before I could recover from the shock of that he trailed his hand quickly into my slit, touching my bare thighs. I stiffened in discomfort but then he raised my leg to his hip, his arm holding my waist in position then he guided me downward following suit.
His voice came next whispering hoarsly.
“Have you considered my offer Miss Thea?”