Hallucination

JAX’S POV

I leaned back on my seat as I watched Scarlett Marvins, my P.A. explain our business proposal to the clients. I would have taken it in me to convince them, but I had a lot of faith in her; she has never let me down.

" I would also like to tell you that our company works hand in hand with Rock Foundation Inc. That should be able to convince you that we only work with A+ grade materials that will ensure a longer-lasting high-rise building." She said.

I looked at the clients, and I could see that they were very impressed with the proposal 

" You've convinced us to give you this contract to your company Miss Scarlett... And the knowledge of your partnership with Rock Foundation Inc has sealed this deal." Mr. Avardez, the representative of Skyline Organization, said with pride.

" We only hope that you do not disappoint us.” Another man, whose name I can't recollect, spoke sternly.

" Rest assured, Sir, this isn't the first High-rise building we are dealing with, and yours will be no different," Scarlett spoke with a gentle smile.

" Well, since that is settled, we want to go. The contract document will be sent to you in a week, and it would be nice if you could start the building by next month." Mr. Avardez said to me as he rose to his feet.

" No problem Sir." I also stood up, accepting his handshake " It's nice doing business with you."

" Our pleasure." He said with a smile and left with his entourage.

Immediately they left, Scarlett jumped for joy.

" I can't believe we got the contract." She screamed excitedly.

" It's not a big deal," I said with a smirk.

She rolled her eyes " Of course it is. This contract will help us big time. We will be able to receive more contracts like this, and our name will be more popular in the market because the big dogs in the business sector trust us with their building.” She said, and a smile curled up my lips.

Scarlett was right. If I played my cards right, my company would be on everyone's lips. 

" We should celebrate." I grinned, " The guys and I will meet at the Beat Five club. Interested?." I asked, my eyes glued to her.

" I'll pass. I don't fancy clubs, and you know that?." She responded, and I nodded.

That I knew, but I had thought that she might change her mind.

" Well then, how about taking today and tomorrow off? You are always working, and I bet you don't have a social life outside work." I joked playfully.

" Of course I do. I don't make it public as most people do." She replied, and I raised my brow in doubt.

" Whatever you say, Marvins," I said, obviously not believing her.

I grabbed my car keys and my jacket.

" I'll see you on Monday, my dear," I said and left the room.

I drove straight home from work to release the day’s tension and freshen up before going to the club. I drove to the club in my expensive baby, a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. She’s a beauty, and the ladies love her. The security guard greeted me as usual, and my chauffeur drove my car to the garage. 

Staring at my phone, I realized that I hadn't heard the voice of my best friend, Aurora. I dialed her number but ended it even before it rang. 

She's probably busy, and I'll go to her place tomorrow and give her the good news, she'll be so happy. It was because of her that I could get the contract in the first place.

I thought.

I stood in front of the mirror, prepping my handsome face. Not trying to be a narcissist, but I am one hell of a handsome dude. My jet-black hair had this manly curliness; my eyes were a mixture of hazel and honey brown. I've never gone to a gym because my body was naturally ripping with muscles.

All in all, I am one sexy hunk of a man, or whatever the girls say.

I went into the VVIP section of the club and met my friends there, already drinking and laughing

" Look! The man of the hour has arrived." Davison did a mock salute, and I smiled in response.

" Are you guys drunk already?." I asked with amusement.

" Of course not. I'm still sober enough to drive." Victor said. He doesn't look drunk, and his words aren't slurring too.

" Not me," Raymond said with a grin. " I'm sooooooo drunk....... I can al..almost s...s..see A-Amaya". He clapped his hands playfully.

" I..is y..your whole life." Angelo pointed at him. " About Amaya?." He added.

Raymond nodded.

" You are fucking whipped." Davison shook his head slowly.

I sat in their midst, asking the bartender to get me a flaming dragon, one of the hardest drinks. 

I wondered how I would tell them the good news if they might not remember it tomorrow morning.

" Are you trying to kill yourself?." Victor screamed, his voice almost overcoming that of the music.

" No! I'm trying to get wasted." I smirked.

" I'm already picturing the funeral of the lady that follows you home tonight. That drink ain't for kids." Raymond said, almost sounding sober like he wasn't just confessing his love to the stars a while ago.

" I'm not like you, weaklings. I can handle my alcohol better than you, and I'm sure the flaming dragon is nothing." I defended. I wasn’t ready to prove that to them anyways.

" Suit yourself." Angelo dismissed me with a wave. 

Weirdo!.

" I just signed a contract with Skyline Organization." I finally said and watched their faces light up.

Raymond choked on his drink.

Angelo tumbled over his drink.

Davison stared at me with his drink pouring down his mouth.

Victor looked at me so fast I could almost swear his neck snapped.

It was as though they had heard a miracle happen instead; like I had said that I turned water into some amazing juice.

" Holy Fudgecake!!!." Angelo screamed and slapped his palm on his cheeks " Tell me you are joking." He said, his voice filled with excitement and plea.

" I'm as serious as they come," I said with pride.

"Dude! Congratulations." Victor hugged me, tapping my back gently.

"You didn't say anything about owning Rock Foundation, did you?." Davison asked, and I shook my head in denial.

"No," I responded, and he smiled in return.

I heard someone call out my name, and I immediately turned toward Davison.

“ You called me?.” I asked, and he shook his head in denial.

"Okay," I responded and gulped down my eighth cup, and that seemed to do the trick because immediately, my head started buzzing.

 I couldn't hear, almost as I had just escaped an explosion.

My eyes were turning seriously, and the world appeared upside down.

"Jax! Are you okay?." Victor asked worriedly.

"No. I think the drink just hit the spot." I responded and grabbed my car keys, then shoved them into my pocket. "I'll just go outside for a bit," I added.

I walked out of the bar into the little forest opposite it and sat on the bench. Breathing in the fresh air and just staring at the stars.

Jax!.

Someone called out, and I looked around me, but no one was there. It called out again.

Then the third time.

Jax!.

It was louder, and this time I fell off the chair. The voice came from behind me, but no one was there. 

Was I hallucinating?

I wondered.

" Who is it?." I screamed out into the night. I was starting to feel mad and maybe act like one.

" I'm in your head, silly." The voice responded.

But I knew that wasn’t possible. I knew it had to be the work of the alcohol.

" What!" I yelled and let out a laugh.

" I'm the voice in your head." It said, and I let in more air to drive this out of my head.

" This is a joke. I’m sure." I said to myself and hit my cheeks twice to snap myself out of it.

" You need to stop. Not that it matters. You are only hurting yourself." It said, and I almost screamed.

Why was it still talking? Why could I still hear its voice?

"That's because I'm not your imagination. I'm your wolf, Jayden." It said, and I immediately froze.

W-wolf!.

What wolf!

I said inside my head.

 "You know, wolf as in werewolf. The children of the moon goddess herself." It responded.

How could it respond to my every thought unless….unless it was true?

" Woah woah woah, hang on. What the hell are you talking about? Why am I even speaking to myself? I should never have taken that drink. I'm going mad." I said.

"Look, I don't have time to explain. What you need to do now is leave where you are and go deeper into the forest." Jayden or whatever it is said. But I can't believe I'm having an actual conversation with myself.

“ And why would I listen to you?.” I questioned.

“ Because I am about to shift.” It responded, and all I did was laugh so hard.

I settled back on the bench and relaxed my back instead. Never was I going to listen to a voice inside my head.

The next thing I knew was that my wrist snapped. I was so shocked that I didn't feel the pain for seconds. 

My wrist fucking snapped!

 I howled in pain as the rest of my bones snapped too. It felt like my body broke into a fever. My bones didn't stop breaking and reshaping.

I couldn't stop shaking, and my mouth continued to release screams and shouts of pain. And then it felt like a bucket of cold water was poured on me. The pain stopped, and my body was finally at peace.

I opened my eyes, and my vision was cleared and sharper. The voice in my head was gone. The pain must have made me sober. 

The minute I tried to stand up, I fell back on my side, and that's when I saw it........

PAWS!!.

What the...

 I looked down at my body, and I was a freaking wolf. 

A wolf!!!!.

I screamed, but it came out as a growl. 

The shock sent me flying backward, and I rolled on the ground, completely human but naked.

I grabbed my car keys lying on the floor and raced for my car at the other end of the club. Everywhere was pitch black except the light from the club. I couldn't be more grateful for the extra shorts I kept in the back seat.

I drove back home with one thought in mind

Whatever happened tonight was not a hallucination.