Six

APRIL POV

I woke up feeling better than I had ever felt before. I wonder if it was because of that kiss. I could not get it out of my mind and my lips kept tingling in remembrance.

"I don't care what all this is. This is all about sexual attraction and I am pretty sure I can resist a foul-mouthed man like Enrique" I pepped talk myself for the millionth time since yesterday.

I was fucking not like this. I never think about a guy way too long like this.

No wonder women were crazy about him. That man kissed like there was no tomorrow. He wasn't my first kiss tho.

I sometimes kiss random guys just to prove a point that I wasn't scared to be intimate like most of them thought. I could do whatever I goddamn, please.

I have never really gotten intimate sexually tho because I think I am so messed up. Sex could lead to love. It is a risk I am not willing to take. There was also the incident that happened in my past which I don't like to think or talk about.

I had always wanted my mom's attention but well she didn't give two fucks about me. All she loved was her beloved second husband.

I hated her.

I stroll out of my room glad that Brian is not standing there with his stupid flowers. No offense to the poor flower. For the life of me, I can't remember whatever happened to those roses after the kiss with Enrique.

Here we go again. The damn kiss won't leave me alone.

I was soon in the hotel bar which looked posh. I don't drink. I just want to tour the place a little and maybe I could meet some people. Make some business acquaintances since you never know when you might need them.

Zerah has been strange lately too. I don't know what's going on in his head these days. He stared too much, got in my personal space, and always acted like a confession was on the tip of his tongue. I would not like to think he sexually loved me because I can't deal with such a betrayal.

We've been working together professionally for years, and he was like my second best friend.

I won't want to have to let him go. Love made people act stupid.

I turn and I see Enrique staring straight at me. I forget to breathe again and the kiss came into my head unbidden. I almost raised my hands to my lips because they were tingling.

Why was he so perfect, so gorgeous looking, so sexy.

I so much wanted to run my hands through his hair and mess it up.

I have to stop this. My heart is running a marathon and I feel warm. Too warm and it was all because he was staring at me.

Someone touched him and that's when I notice that he was sitting with Amor. Did a dark cloud just gather above my head? hell yeah!.

He was such a jerk. I feel irritated as he turns to face her giving her that same stare.

I don't understand why I am getting upset but I couldn't help myself. I walk back toward the outdoor area where different activities were going on. I've been couped up in my room missing out on all the fun. Men like Enrique were a waste of my time and I should stop thinking about him. If my brain will just get the memo. Ugh!.

ENRIQUE POV

Amor smiled as I focus my attention back on her. We were sharing a drink. She was bold. She kept touching me and giving me seductive glances any chance she got. She was beautiful but she couldn't take my mind off the damn woman and the kiss.

She was like a beautiful witch sent to torment me. I couldn't stop thinking of kissing her again. Holding her and feeling her push into me like she couldn't get enough of me.

"So, I heard you want my father as a business partner" she purrs and she got my interest. What was with her purring all her words? She does not look like a kitten so am not sure.

" Well I think your father's already smitten with April Sanders," I said almost bitterly.

I was smitten with her too.

"Nothing is finalized yet. The only documents I've seen signed are the investment. The partnership contract would be signed after this party ends" she said and trailed circles on my thigh." I could help you out Enrique" she offered and held my gaze as a sweet smile grazed her lip.

"Really and what do you want? " I asked leaning into her. She was so turned on, she was trying to control her breathing. I guess I haven't lost my charms then.

"It's no brainier . I want you, Enrique, not just for one night but for a long while".she whispered leaning closer, her eyes fixed on my lips.

"I don't do long-term," I state with no feeling.

"Well you want something I can give you. Or maybe it's because of April Sanders" she comments and I look at her startled. Why would she think April Sanders had anything to do with my decision?.

" You stare at her like she's a diamond or something. You wouldn't have a problem sleeping with me if you're not into her" she answers my unspoken question. She looks petulant.

I want to dispute her assumptions when a subtle perfume hits me. I know who wears that particular scent, it drove me insane. I turn and I see her. I want to hold her again. She's wearing a long body-fitted gown that covers her soft delicious curves and I'm glad because I don't want other men looking at her and letting their imagination run wild. This greedy feeling was not healthy.

She caught my eyes too and she couldn't look away. I see the color that flames her cheek, probably because she remembers our kiss. Her lips drove me out of my mind. The tent in my pants would be noticeable now, am sure of it.

Amor touches me and I turn to face her.

"You want her and not me right," she asks looking like I had disrespected her. I must have stared too long at April, so I focus my attention on Amor

" I'll think about your offer" I answer, not paying attention. I sneak a glance in April's direction but I don't see her anymore.

"I want my answer before the party ends Enrique. We can discuss this in my room anytime you want. Here's my room card" she said and dropped it beside me. She leaned towards me and place a kiss on my lips. She pulls back gazing at my face for any reaction. I give a gentle smile. She straightens up and walks away. I guess she found whatever it was she had been searching for.

I got out of my seat, looking around for any sign of April. I searched everywhere and when I finally find her. She's playing archery with her escort. The one she followed to his room after I kissed her. They were laughing and he stood too close to her as he taught her how to shoot. It was more like he was feeling up her body.

I don't know why I get this angry. It's not like she's my property, she was not my lover. Heck, She was not even a friend.

She turns and sees me but quickly looked back at the guy, her smile in place.

I walk out of the Archery room because I think I might do something stupid. April was getting under my skin. She made me fear that I would relieve old memories again. I didn't want to ever be like that again.

The Bar.

Brian banged his tumbler on the counter, spilling the content onto the smooth surface of the table, he doesn't notice the hard glare that the bartender shoots at him, as he stewed in his rage.

"I was so mad you know. I don't like anyone getting in the way of my plans. He thinks he's a greek god or something". He vented to Kyle looking pissed off

" I'll be honest Brian, but If it's Enrique Alvaro that's your competitor, you might not stand a chance" he answered and Brian glared at him.

" Look it's a fact. He's the most eligible bachelor out there. He's rich, hot, and do you know the array of women ready to throw themselves on the floor he walks on" he asks and Brian just scoffs.

" Well, I want April and am going to have her. I won't let him stand in my way," he said determinedly.

" Well you're Adam King's son, so you stand a chance. Maybe you should blackmail her a little" he suggested.

" With what? "

" That you'll ask your dad to take back his investment".

"No. That could backfire. I'll be friends with her first. I'll take my time to make her mine. You don't rush this kind of thing Kyle, you have to be smooth and patient. That's why I always win" he stated and drank his liquor. Kyle sighed and scrunched his nose before taking his drinks.

April gazed at the crowd of people milling around from the top of the stairs. She needed some time off from the game arena to watch all that she had participated in. Zerah was fun and he had stopped behaving funny and acting more like himself. She had managed to forget Enrique for some seconds.

She cleared her throat, licking at her dry lips, and decided to go down for a drink before she finally went back to her room. The bar should have something chilly and alcohol-free.

Jasmin saw her as she took the first step down the stair. She had also wanted to go to the bar. She stood right behind her and when she saw her step down the stairs, her gown trailing behind her, she stepped on the edge of her gown which was still at the top of the stairs. April took another step and lost her balance as Jasmin took her foot off her gown.

She tumbled down hard and fast with only a second to cry out and draw attention.

She tried to stop herself and her shin and hand hit the railing until she landed at the bottom of the stairs and blacked out.