Chapter 5

Okay, that was so weird. Roselle mumbled as she walked to the counter to find Lily.

We're so going home if I find you. She said, looking around.

She sighted her from afar, where Lily was drinking at the other side of the Club.

Seriously? She walked faster, glaring at the figure she was walking to.

Hey sister. Lily waved, as her eyes caught Roselle walking closer to her.

Drinks Huh?

You said, you were getting the drinks just in front of the cash payments, where the seller sits.

And I've been waiting for hours now, Lily. Roselle said, with a frown.

Am really sorry, I just took her for a minute. A manly voice said.

Minutes? More like...

Wait a minute. Who's the owner of the voice? Roselle queried, and turned.

Ohh...I didn't see you there. My apologies. She fake coughed.

Am sorry Hun, I'll be right there in Ten minutes. Lily pouted, as Roselle glared at her.

Okay. She replied, feigning a smile.

I'll be outside. She added, before leaving the two.

Damn! That little witch. Getting hooked up, when she was waiting.

You're still here. She heard his voice once again.

Seriously? Mr. Gree...

It's Barry. He said, with a flat tone.

I don't care, okay? I don't. She said.

Whatever you are, are you stalking me? She queried, staring at him.

Stalking? I just came outside and saw you here.

Is that stalking, Miss Roselle. He asked, with a scoff.

Just don't let me see you, don't talk to me, and don't touch me. Roselle replied, and turned around.

Can't you just listen to what I have to say? He asked, as his brows knitted to a frown.

What do you really have to say, Mr. Greenfield?

I don't need more problems, I have enough already and it's just too much, for just one person. Roselle said, her voice down with pain.

Your wife loves you so much and I'll be damned, to take another woman's man. She added...

Just shut up and listen to me for once. He half yelled as he pulled her closer to himself.

Just listen to what I have to say before jumping into conclusions.

You don't know anything about me or my wife. He said, gritting his teeth.

Ana? Loves him? That was impossible.

It was all for the money. He thought.

Get in the car, I'll drop you off. He said, as he pulled her away gently and opened the door of the car.

My friend is still inside, I can't go without her. Roselle said, folding her hands.

Roselle just gets in. I'll see to it that your friend goes back home safe. He mumbled, staring at her.

Roselle heaved a deep breath and hopped into the car.

Why was she even talking to him? It felt weird to her.

I don't eat people....not everyone though. He said as he smiled.

A mischievous smile.

Roselle rolled her eyes, knowing what he was implying.

And I'm not a snack, you can eat. She mumbled and smiled too.

If he wants to play, she could do a little too and become the striker. Right? She thought.

I'm not a sorcerer, neither do I look like a magician to know where you live, Roselle. Barry said.

23 Diego Street. Three houses from the coffee shop. She said, staring outside the dark road.

He nodded as he ignited the engine of the car and drove off.

The drive was calm and peaceful, as no one said a thing.

You don't like going to Clubs. But you're always seen at the Club. Why? He asked, breaking the silence.

Long story, don't want to talk about it. She answered.

But I want to hear it. He said.

She rolled her eyes and looked back outside.

My first time in the club didn't...

As I said, I don't wanna talk about it. She said.

It's okay. He replied, and sped off.

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Hey, you're leaving? The tall guy asked as Lily stood up.

Yeah. My friend will be all alone and I don't want that. Lily said as she looked around.

Can you just stay for another Twenty minutes, Please?

You're a good company to keep. He said, and she twitched her lips.

Twenty minutes it is. She said.

******

The car halted and Roselle got down quickly.

Thank you, Mr. Gree...

Barry. He corrected.

Thank you, Barry, I'm grateful. She said, walking away.

Am thirsty, can't you at least offer me a drink. I drove you home. He said, smirking.

I never asked you to, you know.

You volunteered to. She almost spoke but kept shut.

You can come with me if you want. She said as she smiled.

My pleasure then. He said, and she rolled her eyes again.

They walked to her apartment and she opened the door.

He stood outside, as she walked into the apartment.

At least, have some training and invite me in. He said, with a scoff.

You can stay there if you want. Stop making unnecessary noise. She mumbled, and he sighed.

You're one hell of a Lady. He commented, before walking into the house.

She gave him a glass of Daniel Jack and a plate of fried chicken.

When you're done, you should leave. She mumbled and sat down on the couch where he was sitting.

He shook his head and started eating.

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You should leave now, I think your wife would be worried sick already. Roselle said, staring at the time.

Barry was done eating and wasn't showing any interest in leaving soon.

His eyes dimmed and he scoffed out loud.

Wife? My wife??

She would be happy that I'm not around. He said.

What do you mean? She asked, turning to him.

Ana has been cheating on me. I caught her in the action that very night I met you in that club. He said, and Chuckled.

Funny, Right?

It's not funny. Roselle said.

Sorry for misjudging you. She added.

That day at the Club... I don't know how I got there, or how I had that dress on.

I don't own dresses like that. She said.

He chuckled and walked to the bed.

I want to sleep for thirty minutes.

Wake me up, if I exceed the time. He said and she frowned.

You can sleep on the couch, not the bed. She said.

I have never slept on the couch, except of course I'm tired. He muttered and fell on the small bed.

That means... You're not tired. Then go home. She replied.

I don't want to, seeing her face increases the anger. He whispered and hissed.

Roselle heaved a deep breath... This wasn't how she planned this evening.

Aaargh. She yelped, as he pulled her on the bed.

Just sleep beside me and I'll be fine. He whispered again.

She slept next to him, silently.

Her breathing increased when she felt his breath on her neck.

Stopped. She shivered, as he bit her ear lope... sending jolts of electricity down her whole body.

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