SWNOVELS Chapter Ashley's fiance
I texted Uncle Stark first that I would be at a friend's the moment I stopped beside Tenac bar. The bar's parking lot was littered with cars the day being Friday. It was already crowded at this time. I waved my fake identity card at the club entrance. Being as huge as I was, I wasn't restrained at the door. A rock band was currently doing it's best to deafen everyone's ears but none of the guys here seemed to mind it at all. They were even enjoying it by dancing out of tune . More drunks were sprawled on the tables while some were shouting inside each other's ears. I squeezed myself past one particularly fat person who was busy having a time of his life fondling a batgirl. Their way of passion was so outrageous, I had to close my eyes until I was past them. Someone ought to teach them about that topic.
I found an empty seat at the furthest end of the bar counter beside an old man who was currently drooling in his drink. Under normal circumstances, I would have already pushed him away, but I had already been excessively rude the past two hours I didn't want to add another act to the list.
"What can I get you handsome?" a petite barmaid approached with a beaming smile. She seemed young, mid -twenties or so. Her skin tone was pale, so pale like Miguel's but that added to her a slight beauty.
"The best drink" I shrugged scanning the contents on the shelves. I realized I didn't know even a single one of them.
"In that case, Tenk would be the best one for you" she took a colourless bottle and poured it in a glass.
"You're not from around here..." she started as she wiped the counter with a towel.
" Yeah, " I sighed then took a sip. The drink was whiskey but it was stronger than the ones I was used to
"And you look a bit young to be here"she added making me evaluate her once again.
" Don't worry, no one else can notice that except me. I mean you baby blues can't fool me"
"I've had a rough day, I just want to drink" I gulped all contents of the glass and motioned her to add me another
" If it helps.... my husband got murdered yesterday and here I am going on with life" she smiled while pouring me another drink.
" I'm sorry to hear that, " I said solemnly. At least Ashley's not dead , she just kinda took a break and I may have overreacted.
"Don't be, life won't stop just because one person dies. Alot have passed away and it still goes on"
" Let me buy you a drink then.. " I offered innocently just to soothe her. Poor girl just lost her husband at a young age.
"Now you're buying drinks?" she chuckled
"You deserve it.. " I smiled. She smiled back then poured herself a glass.
Lana was a cheerful and a chatty lady. Truth be told , she really had a strong heart for someone who just recently lost. We talked for a long while drinking at it. I was very sure I spent half of my allowance just drinking that evening.
" My shift ends here," she smiled. I looked at my phone and it was already 8 o'clock.Time went by fast.
" I should also leave," I recalled uncle Stark telling me not to be home late " maybe I could walk you...or maybe give you a ride?" I offered.
Lana nodded and followed me outside. The club was just getting fired up,it was now even more crowded. I was rather thankful I had to leave right now.
"You sure you can ride?" she asked when I staggered for a second.
" I'm very much sober don't worry" I smiled. Right now I was doing my very best to still my jelly like mind. The thoughts I was having right now were very inappropriate
" Wear this.." I handed her my helmet " try to hold on"
I scooted off at a very high speed towards the location of the town's apartments. Being drunk really makes one feel like a superhuman. I wove between cars like an agile fish ignoring the angry beeps and shouts I was getting. I rounded the city once for the fun of it before I circled back to the apartments.
"Wow" Lana giggled exhilarated " that's the best ride in my life, I mean we were flying with no caution at all"
" That was nothing.." I boasted " you haven't seen me ride "
" As much as I would like to ride with you again, I have to go ." she held my hand with an apologetic expression. In the heat of the moment, I couldn't help but lean in and kiss her .She responded as expected, we were both hurt souls. I began getting rough and went as far as unbuttoning her shirt. The fact that I felt now guilty for doing so ironically made me continue. I lifted her by her waist then held her close to my body her legs wrapping around my waist tightly.
She stopped kissing to look at me in my eyes" should we take it inside?"
The short moment she detached made me re-evaluate my action. I gently lowered her down with a bitter smile
" I should leave...." I whispered
"Did I say something wrong?" she asked worriedly
" I just remembered I have to get somewhere....... goodnight"
I kissed her on her cheek then rode off cursing myself for giving in to temptation so fast.
My phone rang along the way,
"Where are you?" I recognized Uncle Stark's voice over the phone
" On my way home ..." I replied reducing my speed.
"Your friend dropped your bag .... called himself Cruiz. He was asking for you"
" I went to a different friend's home" I started panicking, try lying to a detective.
" Get home fast then, your aunt's worried"
" Give me some minutes and I'll be home" I said before he hung up
" Fuck!" I cursed loudly then quickly hit my brakes.
" Do you have a death wish? get out of the way" I glared at the tall man standing right infront of my bike. From his mode of dressing,I ruled out that he was a thief. He wore an elegant black suit , really black polished shoes and a silver watch. Everything in him screamed CEO. His face was average, the kind you would easily miss in a crowd but his sturdy tall figure made up for his lack of looks.
"Hello, you are blocking my way" I said once again. The man still intently gazed at me . If gazed could burn, then two holes would have already been pierced in my face. Maybe the man was deaf or dumb. I had no option but to move my bike away from him. Suddenly ,he was standing before me again like I didn't just try to move at all but this time he held one of my bike side mirrors using his pale hands .
" Hey look dude, I don't know any government secrets. I'm just a normal boy going home" I said solemnly after I realized I couldn't move my bike . This man was a freak.
" Leave Ashley alone" he opened his rigid jaws and said gravely.
"Excuse me?" I had to remove my helmet to assure myself I was hearing right.
" Leave Ashley alone" he said again this time emphasizing on each word.
" Who are you?" I couldn't help but ask. Did Ashley have to send an assassin to me to deliver her point?
" I'm her fiance....if I see you close to her ....."
" Well rest assured, we broke up today " I smiled. So this was just some jealous dude.
" You weren't even in a relationship"
" Yeah we were, if the kissing and hugging counts" I smugly said.
" You what?" In an instant he was lifting me up from my bike so close to him I could smell the cologne perfume from him.
"Ki...." I started before he held my neck with his arm constricting me.
" Next time I'll kill you, you are lucky Miguel knows you" he hauled me a distance of like I was a piece of rag, weightless. I crashed heavily on the wall that made me instantly pass out. How is it that I just made insanely strong enemies in my first week here?