Chapter 4 Found

“I’m sorry. I’m looking for someone. I’ll talk to you next time.” I quickly interrupted, dismissing whatever he was saying. I don’t have time for this. I need to find Zanaida. Now.

I’ve been going around the bar for a while now and I haven’t found her yet.

“Wait! If you’re looking for Zanaida, I know where she is.” I turned back to the man.

I can feel the relief that washed over me after I heard that. “Really? Oh god, thank you! I’ve been looking for her for a while now.”

I followed the man. I almost fell because someone pushed me. Fortunately, the man immediately grabbed me. “Thank you.”

We reached a corner of the bar I hadn't explored yet, and there I saw Zanaida holding a bottle of wine. What the hell is this girl doing! Don’t tell me he been drinking the entire time they were here? She is already drunk but still continues to drink.

“She’s been sitting there drinking for a while.” Zanaida seems to have a problem that she is not telling me about.

“Hey guys, look who’s here!” The guy introduced me.

I quickly approached Zanaida and folded my arms in front of her.

“E-Upharasia!! You’re h-hereeeeee!” Zanaida was surprised to see me. She suddenly stood up and hugged me.

“And when did you become a drunkard?” I tsked.

“Ma’friend! I’m g-glad y-you’re here! Huhuhu.”

I smiled and waved to Zanaida’s companions. I don’t know the others. They must be Zanaida’s colleagues.

Zanaida pulled me and made me sit next to her. “Everyone, this calls for a celebration! My friend is back after so many years! Another bucket of Tequila please!” she announced, applauding.

I elbowed her. “I have no intention of getting drunk.”

“Oh no no no! This is the best day that you should be drunk! Don’t worry I got you! We all got you, my friend!” She nodded, still visibly intoxicated.

I rolled my eyes. Coming here was a mistake. Zanaida was already too drunk. I reluctantly joined in the drinking because Zanaida insisted.

“Everyone, let’s cheer for my friend!”

I just bit my lip, embarrassed for Zanaida. She will surely regret this tomorrow. Aside from the noise she was making and the questionable things she was saying, she even got into a fight with a girl at another table.

“I apologize for Zanaida’s behavior. She was already drunk,” I apologized to our companions.

“Oh, that’s fine. We know Zanaida. She’s really like that when she’s drunk.”

The man who spoke to me earlier approached our table. I don’t even know his name and I haven’t thanked him yet!

I stood up as he approached our table. “Everything’s okay here?”

Before I could answer, Zanaida, who was next to me, preceded me. “Azielle! Have you already seen my gorgeous friend?” Wait, what? He’s Azielle?!

My head grew bigger as I watched Azi from head to toe. He’s Azi! My enemy for life! And he looks different. He changed.

Azi grinned at me and I almost punched him in the face because of his grin.

“Of course! We met at the dancefloor,” he said with a hint of a smile.

“That’s good!” Zanaida said happily and pushed me closer to Azi. What the hell? “Date her!”

I glared at Zanaida. Did she forget that I was already married? She is even one of our witnesses!

I turned my back on Azi and went back to the sofa. This girl should ready her hair for me to pulled for tomorrow!

“Euphrasia come on, let’s dance!” I was drinking wine when Zanaida pulled me to the dance floor.

She introduced me to the dancers, but I couldn't keep up. There were too many.

“This is my best friend, Euphrasia!” I just smiled at Zanaida’s acquaintances. She was really known by people. It’s not surprising because Zanaida is really friendly by nature.

We continued dancing as the drinks poured. Zanaida often offered me a shot that I couldn’t refuse as she continued cheering for me to drink.

I couldn’t count how many shots I had taken when I felt what seemed to be a wave of vision. Or is it because of the lights?

Another thing I notice, I feel off like something or someone has been secretly staring at me. I simply looked around to see the culprit but found nothing.

The next thing I knew, I was already dancing with Azi. Maybe I was losing my mind. Initially, he was just dancing behind me, but when I turned around and saw him, I almost stumbled.

“It’s really nice to see you again Euphrasia. You’re not mad at me anymore? It’s been years.”

“I will hate you again tomorrow. But let’s enjoy tonight.” My voice even sounds so tipsy already. I heard him chuckle which I ignored and just closed my eyes.

When I got tired of dancing, I went back to the sofa and an acquaintance of Zanaida handed me drinks again.

“Thank you!” I slowly drink on the cup.

“He’s here!” The girl next to me said excitedly.

“He’s very hot! I’ve only seen him here once! Let’s go upstairs!” Zanaida’s two female friends seemed to be tickled to leave.

Curious, I looked up to see what they were talking about. And I regret every second of doing so.

We locked eyes. I don’t know but I have a feeling that he was the one who was staring at me earlier. The one that’s making me uncomfortable. He looked so serious as he gazed at me.

He was wearing a white long sleeve button down shirt that looked like he had just come from the office. Arms lean on the railing while one hand holds a glass of wine.

I looked away. How the hell did he find me here?! What is Octavious Allejandro doing up there and watching like a ferocious wolf planning to eat a vulnerable prey? Is he here to catch me?

My head spun and I felt even more dizzy. I felt worse and seemed to sweat more.

Before I could think of anything I quickly stood up and left the bar. I didn’t look to see if he followed me. And hopefully not!

My sight is unfocused, and my stomach is upset. But not to the point that I will vomit. I was still out of breath when I got out of the bar and flagged down the taxi that came by.

I felt like I was going to pass out. No. I will pass out! My vision blurred, and before I could enter the taxi, someone grabbed my arm, spinning me around. I became even more dizzy and fell into complete darkness.

I woke up in a moving car. I felt the sudden surge of saliva in my mouth indicating that I would soon vomit.

“Stop the car! I’m sick!” I shouted to whoever was driving the car.

I quickly removed the seatbelt and got out, just as the car stopped.

My vomit spilled on the pavement. I grabbed my hair and kept throwing up. God! I feel really bad!

The car door rang as if someone had come out. After that, I felt someone encircling his arms on my stomach and reaching for my hair. I’m too weak to identify the man but I guess who he was.

When I almost couldn’t vomit anymore, I straightened up and leaned on the broad body of the man holding me. I just want to sleep.

I felt a handkerchief wipe my mouth. That’s when I finally woke up.

Like a flash, I distanced myself from the man holding me, forming myself into a defensive stance.

“Who are you—Octavious?!” I screamed in shock. My jaw dropped. Seeing him for real, in person, and in front of me feels like a fantasy. A horror fantasy.

I felt my knees weaken, especially as I stared into his seemingly burning gaze. He is furious! And he’s hot! Wait, what?!

I stepped back. “How did you find me? You’re not supposed to find me yet!”

His gaze dropped to my feet. I instantly stood still. How can he scare me like this? Just by staring at me, I can’t already think straight!

“My wife, let me ask you a question. Did you forget our rule?”

“What?” I was stunned.

What the hell is he talking about? Our rules? Why does he look so yummy today? I licked my lower lip unconsciously.

“I guess, we need some reminiscing. How about you come with me, and I will remind you about our rules?” He extended his hands. Even the muscle vein on his arm looks seductive. What the hell?

I retreated again. I wasn’t in my right mind yet. I was thinking about what he was referring to as our rules. Nothing comes to my mind.

The only thing that was wondering in my head was the need to kiss those inviting lips. To brush my hands against his hair. To throw myself against his body. I was shamelessly ogling his pretty mouth and hot body. He didn’t seem to notice my fantasy. He maybe thought I was staring at nothing. What he didn’t know is that I was stunned by his body.

I shook myself out of those thoughts. What is happening to you Euphrasia?! When did you start having such perverted thoughts and indecent instincts?!

I feel like I just want to pass out again and never wake up the next day.