Later in the evening, Chloe had suggested to Krystie that maybe they should go out and enjoy the night out, and of course, Krystie was not a fool to not have realized that she was doing all this just for her, she wanted her to feel better from the betrayal and she appreciated it in her mind because she needed it.
Krystie and Chloe had gone to the hotel but their major interest was in the bar region, and that's exactly where they had headed, Krystie wanted to drown all that she was feeling inside, all her pains and sorrows all which had resulted from the two people she used to trust.Chloe, Krystie's twin was all along beside her, and it was such a surprising thing that today she was the one who had asked Krystie to go out, because normally it is always Krystie who convinces her to go out at times whenever she feels like she needs it, and most always than never Chloe would always reject her because of the two she is the workaholic that would at times carry some of her works home to deal with, which had resulted to Krystie always going out alone with her best friend and workmate, Mark.Krystie was in for such a long night, taking several shots of beer and still asking for much more, forcing them to clink their glasses, and the good thing is that Mark too had tugged along with them because he too had felt like it was such a long time since he had hanged out with Krystie. After all, even though they are workmates at the Regal Hospital, most of the time they are always so busy with work that it is hard for them to find time to get some rest.Krystie had just taken the third bottle when she heard a familiar voice behind her. If a similar situation were to happen in the past she would have been the happiest girl in the whole world but as for now she felt nothing but pure disgust for Alex for what he had done, he had trooped so low that she just could not think that all this while she was in love with such a dumb person."Baby, can I talk to you, please just let me explain to you," Alex had spoken from behind and Krystie didn't have to be told that he was speaking to her, but just the betrayal part was the only thing that had hurt her, it seemed to her that those two were hypocrites, and she felt that they were a match made in heaven, fit for each other.Krystie didn't want to look Alex in the face, she felt disgusted with him, all that she wanted was for him to shut up and leave her alone as she was getting irritated with the way he was speaking, and unlike before whenever he would call her baby and Krystie would feel butterflies in her stomach, contrary to it Krystie was instead feeling nothing at all, just pure repulsion to him.Kevin turned around to face Alex who had a smile on his face, the very same smile that had made Krystie fall in love with him was the very same smile that at the moment she felt was pure devilish, and it only irked Krystie up.All along even though Mark and Chloe who were seated beside Krystie wanted to speak up, they didn't want to come in between these two lovebirds because this would not be the first time that they had fought, they are always fighting, and making up, and they had warned Krystie several times already about Alex but there was not even once that she has ever listened to them.Thinking of it as a norm, Chloe and Mark had thought that maybe after Krystie calmed down they most probably make up with Alex, but that was oy because Krystie had not told them iof what had happened earlier on because if she had done that then most probably Alex would not be standing here watching them with that ugly smile on his face."Alex, what else do you want from me, aren't you already happy now that you have got another girl, and your new girl is my friend, "Krystie had blurted shocking the duo who looked at each other in surprise before they turned around to look at Alex who by then already had bent his head down in shame.Krystie had turned her face towards the entrance of the hotel when suddenly an idea struck her mind, she had seen two men who seemed like they wanted to walk in, they were so much alike in both height and general body physique, and looking at their outfits though it was at a distance, Krystie presumed that most probably they were some kind of businessmen.Krystie wanted to walk into the second guy who seemed like an assistant to the first person, but just before she could take a step ahead Krystie noticed the guy picking up his phone, looked at it before he took a few steps farther to pick it up, and it was as if Krystie's dream was shattered.It then occurred to Krystie that she was not just someone to lose that easily and that she was supposed to be a fighter, and a new determination had shone in her eyes, a dangerous kind that frightened Mark and Chloe because Krystie's eyes only shone that bright when she has something terrible cooking up in her mind.Krystie had picked up the remaining glass of beer and drowned it as everyone on the table stared at her with shock, of course, everyone knew that she was such a light-head that would do all kinds of crazy things possible.Mark had immediately jumped into action to take the bottle from Krystie but it was too late already because there was no liquor in the bottle."I will be back soon," Krystie had spoken sluggishly and left, walking, staggering towards the main entrance of the hotel, after all the liquor had already kicked in her brain system, and everyone watched her not very sure of what exactly she was up to.Mark, Chloe, and Alex all followed her, but that was until Krystie had stopped before a certain young man made it daon to them what probably she was up to, but it was already too late to stop her, and the only thing that the three people who were watching her had expected for was only the worst."Hey, please help me, I beg you, just play along and I will pay you, I promise, with anything that you would want from me! "Krystie had approached the man, but she had made sure she was low enough to speak so that no one heard what she had spoken to him, she wanted to hurt Alex too, not because she wanted to get him back but because she wanted him to see that she was no longer the naive innocent sweet girl that he was used, she wanted him to have a taste of his own medicine. The young man had initially looked at Krystie not quite comprehending what she was up to or what exactly she wanted from him, all his life Lucian had always felt disgusted with the ladies who were always making a move on him because he knew none of them liked him but they were just interested in his identity and wealth.Initially, Lucian would have pushed the lady away but when he saw three pairs of eyes staring at him from behind her, two with shock while one with quite an unfathomable expression, it dawned on
"Krystie, I think you should slow down already, you have already taken a whole bottle and you're already tipsy. It is not your fault that he cheated on you, it's because he was a fool," Mark reached out to the bottle that she was drowning. Krystie had been crying, lamenting how she had caused an end to their relationship because she hadn't given her boyfriend any attention as she was always busy with work. She had also claimed that she had already moved on from him, and that she didn't care anymore. Mark and Chloe were not fools to not have realized that no matter how much Krystie acted like she didn't care at all and that she had already moved on from Alex, the truth remained that she was still so much in love with him, and even her act of kissing a stranger was only to provoke Alex, she still cared and that was what hurt her the most.At the moment Krystie was very drunk, and for some unknown reason she was feeling uncomfortably dizzy and nauseous, excusing herself from the table
As Lucian strode down the corridor to his room, his mind wandering far away, he felt he heard some commotions, but minding his own business he was tempted to dismiss the commotion echoing around him and just walk by. Memories of the enigmatic woman's kiss lingered, tugging at his focus. Lucian could clearly recall the softness of her lips, the warmth of her breath, and the subtle taste of her lips. The gentle touch of her hand at the back of his neck, and the electricity that had sparked between them stood out in his memory. Buried deep in his thoughts, Lucian halted, he had heard a familiar voice broke through the chaos, the same voice that had sought his aid at the hotel's entrance, the voice felt like of someone in need, helpless, barely audible. Not very sure whether he was hallucinating or something, Lucian stood in place, he wanted to be sure that it's the same voice, and sure enough he heard it once more."Help me! Somebody help me please!" The faint whisper rang once more in
Krystie stepped out of the hotel, her heart racing from running, and her eyes filled with tears. Her once elegant dress now hung torn and tattered, a reflection of a rough night that she had shared with a stranger. Her mid thighs hurt, and her legs felt jelly, she didn't have any strength but the fear of facing the young guy was more than the pain she was feeling.Memories of betrayal flooded her mind, each step echoing the pain she had in her heart as she ran across to her car. Just as she reached her parked car, a familiar figure emerged from the shadows. It was Alex, her ex-boyfriend, the one who had shattered her heart into a million irreparable pieces. His presence sent a shiver down her spine, from anger, bitterness and disappointment. However, she refused to show any sign of weakness, not before this jerk who had betrayed her love."Krystie," Alex called out, his voice dripping with arrogance closing the difference between them cornering her between the car and him. "I didn't
Cassandra sat on her seat in the dimly lit room fuming with anger, her gaze piercing through the shadows to meet the eyes of five men kneeling before her, each had several injuries on the face and bandages on their arms. The air was thick with tension as they watched her trembling with fear. "You guys are nothing but failures, I should have known earlier before entrusting you with such a task. Was it so hard for you to accomplish such a simple task? Cassandra's tone rang, full of anger for their failure as she stood from her mighty chair and started walking around circling them. "And what happened to you all? Why do you have wounds all over your body? Cassandra asked rolling her devilish hawk's eyes.The group leader volunteered and explained how Krystie was rescued by a certain guy who had inflicted them with all the injuries. After the explanation Cassandra couldn't help but slap them, how weak were they exactly so as beaten by a single guy?There was no room for excuses or toleran
Krystie, immediately she arrived home took notice of two people who were cuddled on the sofa, Chloe sleeping on Mark's lap, while Mark held her protectively, a smile crept at the corners of her lips, and without disturbing them she walked past them so that she could go clean up, she was feeling stuffed, and the Lucian guy cologne still lingered on her body.Once Krystie was done, she came back down only to find them awake. Without a word Krystie too sat opposite them and took her phone and started playing video games, she was so tired that she had asked for a day off from work, which would be so unusual of her. Chloe and Mark sat on the sofa looking at Krystie as if she had grown horns, they appeared exhausted, with dark circles under their eyes, and drooping eyelids a clear indication that they had not slept at all.Krystie completely ignored them and let them stare at her all they wanted, she was not going to answer something that they had not asked her, she let the staring competi
Lucian who stood at the door not very sure whether he was at the right address was stunned when the door was roughly opened, "What else do you want, just do whatever you want, am not interested in you all, you can have each other, that is none of my business!"Not very sure whether the outburst was meant for him or not Lucian once more rang the bell. Irked up, Krystie opened the door, she wanted to give the duo an earful but that's until she saw who stood before her, startled by the unexpected visitor, she cautiously opened the door, her eyes widening in surprise at the sight of Lucian standing there."Lucian, what are you doing here?" Krystie asked, her voice tinged with apprehension, she had known his name when Alex had earlier on called him out. Lucian felt so happy hearing her call him by his name. Without waiting for an invitation, Lucian strode into the apartment, his demeanor brash and self-assured. He ignored Krystie's question and instead welcomed himself into her house and
Krystie's heart raced as she stood outside the imposing doors of the bureau office. It was almost the agreed time, just five minutes to eight. She couldn't believe she was here, about to get a marriage license with a man she barely knew. But the threat of a lawsuit from Lucian hung over her head like a dark cloud, forcing her hand."If that's your final answer, then I have no choice but to take legal action against you. "These words were stuck in her mind, making Krystie wonder who the hell in this world takes responsibility for their one-night stand by marrying them! Everything had started with her reckless decision last night when she nursed her broken heart, drowning her sorrows in cheap drinks that she was not careful to end up spiked. Krystie regretted it because that one night stand had turned into a nightmare when Lucian had showed up on her doorstep the previous day demanding her to take responsibility for him by accompanying him to the bureau office. Krystie felt a shive