Chapter 5

“What’s up? It looks like you have seen a ghost.” Kedwyn stated and placed the roses in a jar of water in front of me. I quickly shoved the pamphlet into my pocket and shrugged.

“The price of jewellery is crazy,” I stated, and Kedwyn chuckled. Kiara probably wouldn’t appreciate it if I told the people she worked with that she was a CEO of a multimillion company. Plus, she would have told them herself if she wanted them to know.

I wondered if Kiara kept that side of her life a secret. It also made sense how she knew many wealthy people that were members of her club. Maybe she led a double life. I couldn’t imagine that many people would be happy if the CEO of Van Kline Jewellers also owned a strip club and danced at that club. Many wealthy women would hate the company since their husbands are secretively part of the club.

“I can imagine. I’m honestly good with buying a fake silver chain and wearing it until the paint wears off.” Kedwyn added, and I nodded.

My head was spinning. How was I supposed to try to start a relationship with Kiara if I stole from her? If I told her the truth, she would hate me. To top it off, she slept with me the morning her company was robbed. It was just all messed up.

“Yoh, Jason. Look who just walked in.” Kedwyn stated while he stared towards the door entrance. I looked back and saw Kiara move her scarf from around her neck.

She had a single-sleeved long-sleeved white shirt and washed out light blue jeans. The jeans had tears in them, and she wore a pair of black ankle boots. The scarf was grey and knitted together with wool. Her hair was still silver-white, and she had a small denim bag on her arm.

Kiara hugged a few women hello, and then walked towards the bar. She didn’t even make eye contact with me as she leaned over the counter and kissed Kedwyn hello.

“Vixen, you look lovely.” Kedwyn complimented and made Kiara smile.

“Thanks, babe. I see you are decorating the bar. These white roses look lovely.” Kiara stated and picked up a rose from the bouquet to sniff. I watched as she held the rose up to her nose and briefly closed her eyes. I knew the roses had a wonderful fragrance. She looked gorgeous with the rose in her hands and her silver hair tucked behind her ear. My brain couldn’t find any words as I was speechless by her beauty.

“Actually, Jason over here bought them,” Kedwyn replied and looked at me to say something. Kiara opened her eyes and stared my way with her eyebrow raised.

“I bought them for you,” I stated. Kiara’s eyes flashed, but she didn’t smile or show that she appreciated the roses.

“I hear you’ve become a regular at my strip club. I see the ladies have captivated your attention.” Kiara said and placed the rose back into the bouquet.

“Only one has,” I remarked, and Kiara grunted as she pricked her finger on one of the thorns. I noticed there was a small drop of blood on her fingertip, which she stuck into her mouth.

“I just remembered I hate roses,” Kiara mumbled, then stormed off. I watched her walk off and looked back at Kedwyn. He just shrugged. I quickly jumped off the barstool and hurried after Kiara.

“You can’t come in here,” A bouncer stated.

“I’ll just be a second,” I muttered and slipped past him. I followed Kiara through another door into the changing rooms. Women walked around naked and screamed as they saw me. I quickly turned around and covered my eyes.

“I’ll deal with him,” Kiara said to the bouncer that followed after me. He nodded, and I felt myself being pushed into a private room. “What the hell is your problem? Don’t you have respect for women’s privacy?” Kiara hissed and shoved me against the wall.

“I’m sorry. I just wanted to talk to you, Kiara.” I replied, which made her freeze.

“How do you know my name?”

“From this,” I stated and pulled out the pamphlet from my pocket. Kiara snatched it out of my hand and tore it in half before shoving the pieces into her bag.

“Did you tell anyone?” She questioned, and I shook my head. She sunk into the couch in the room and placed her face in her hands. “You can’t tell anyone, okay? My father would kill me. I’ve worked hard to keep this part of my life a secret. If it got out that I’m the Van Kline CEO, it would ruin my father’s reputation.”

“Do your employees know?”

“Yes. Every member of my club signed a contract to keep the club a secret. We are a tight-knit circle.” Kiara responded and looked up at me.

“I know a thing or two about having a secret. After all, I’m a getaway driver for a crew of thieves.” I stated, and Kiara smiled.

“Thanks, Jason.” She sweetly said, and I sat down next to her.

“There’s something I have to confess.” I sighed and then quickly told her the truth before I second-guessed it. “The night we slept together is the night my crew stole from your company.”

I looked down, ashamed, and I felt guilty that my life was the way it was for the first time.

“Oh, I know. After you left, I finally decided to check my phone and pieced two and two together.” Kiara shrugged. She didn’t even sound a slight bit upset.

“Don’t you hate me?”

“Nah, the insurance company paid us out, and we gained more publicity. You wouldn’t believe how the sales skyrocketed. Most people thought they would help us out by purchasing some jewellery.”

“Oh.” I felt a small smile play on my lips as I looked at Kiara. “Do you really hate the roses?”

“Since you were honest with me, I’ll be honest with you. I don’t hate them. I actually thought it was very sweet of you, but I just like being a bitch.” She replied and placed her hand on my leg. “Repeat that, and I will rip your balls off.” She threatened, which made me gulp.

“Yes, ma’am.” I nodded, which made her smile. “You have a gorgeous smile,” I stated and felt drawn in by her smile.

“Stop with this sweet talk, Jason. It’s really annoying because I know you are just saying that to make me like you.” Kiara rolled her eyes and moved her hand off of my leg. I missed her touch almost instantly.

“It’s the truth, Kiara. I swear to always be honest with you from the start.” I took her hands in mine, and her eyes flickered to look up at me. “I won’t ever lie to you. I promise.”

“I take promises seriously. You better not break them.” Kiara sternly replied. Her hands felt soft in mine, and this warm feeling flowed through my body. Why did it feel so good to be around her?

“I know you said you don’t date, but I would like to get to know you better. Even if it’s just as friends,” I softly remarked.

“As long as I get to fuck you when I want, then sure.” Kiara shrugged.

“Okay. Deal.” I nodded.

I knew Kiara probably just saw me as another of her fuckboys, but I was going to show her I was different. I didn’t only want to be with her for sex. I just wanted her… all of her. I didn’t know why exactly, but I planned to find out. Maybe love at first sight was real.

“Good.” Kiara ran her finger over my lips. “Fuck, you have pretty lips.” She smiled and squished my cheeks together so that my lips puckered open like a fish. Kiara then leaned in closer to me and placed a kiss on my lips. I wasn’t sure how to feel, but I knew I found her utterly adorable.

Kiara moved her hands to my neck and kept her mouth against mine as she continued to kiss me. I slowly moved my body closer to her, and she leaned back against the arm of the couch. Our tongues explored each other’s mouths hungrily like we were starved from the other’s taste. I gripped onto her inner thigh, and she parted her legs to place them on either side of me.

My body was in between her legs as I leaned over her. I kept my weight on my arms as I didn’t want to crush her. Her hands started to explore my body and found their way into my shirt. Her fingers caressed my chest and then made their way down to the button of my jeans. She quickly undid the button and ran her fingers over my dick, which twitched in response and grew harder.

“Wait…” I mumbled and pulled away from her. “Fuck, I can’t believe I’m going to say this. I don’t think we should continue.”

“Why?” Kiara questioned and squeezed my dick. “Your hard boner says otherwise.” She mischievously smiled.

“Uh, I badly want to just be inside you right now,” I grunted and squeezed onto her right hip. “But, I don’t want whatever we are to just be about sex.”

Kiara seemed shocked by what I said like no one had told her that before. It made me sad that she had gotten used to having men just use her.

“Let me take you out.” I offered and touched the side of her face as she sat up. My heart was racing as I anxiously waited for her response.