Chapter One

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"Are you sure you're not coming to the party?" I asked my best friend who was now lying on my bed with her blonde hair spread out.

"Nah! I don't plan on seeing that asshole anytime soon. I can't believe he turned me down." She replied and continued to munch on her chips angrily. I have no idea how she maintains that body of hers without hitting the gym. She was exactly the opposite of me, model like physique, long blonde hair and steel blue eyes.

"How are you so sure that he will be there tonight?" I asked with a small chuckle as I wore a long sleeved white blouse and a black A-line skirt. I finished my look with a pair of only pumps that I owned. It was pretty worn out and I mentally made a note to buy a new pair of shoes with my next paycheck.

"Oh, I'm pretty sure he will be there, Hazel. It's a Saturday night and we are hosting a masquerade theme party tonight. Come on, we are talking about Jayden Brooks." She scoffed, making me sigh in response.

It was true. He was not the type of guy who sits at home on a Saturday night. He was a fucking player and unfortunately, also the hottest guy of our town.

"Wish I could take the night off as well but I've got bills to pay unlike you, boss." I pouted, making her roll her eyes.

"Ugh! Stop calling me boss. Makes me feel old, babe."

I laughed, shaking my head in response as it was the truth. She owned the pub where I work at. Well, technically a part of the pub. It was shared between her and her brother, Zach and if it weren't for them, I would have been in the streets by now.

I pulled my thoughts together before I could go any further and grabbed my stuff to leave.

"There is leftover lasagna in the fridge and lock the door. I'll be back as soon as I'm done with my shift." I kissed her forehead and was about to leave, but she stopped me.

"Wait, take the car and go."

"No, I can't. It's just a five minute walk to the pub, Beth." I tried to reason with her as I didn't feel comfortable.

"For fuck sake, Hazel! It's been three years since we started living together. We are best friends. Stop treating me like a stranger and get your ass in my car." She almost snapped at me, making me raise my eyebrows.

"Ummm...okay. Thanks, Beth."

"Ahh! Here we go with the thanks!" She let out a loud groan before I started to laugh.

"Alright, shut up. I'm leaving."

"You better. Love you, bitch." She called out as I walked out of the door with a small smile.

Life may have given me a shitty family and a shitty childhood but I was glad to have a best friend like Beth and her brother, Zach. I can proudly call these people as my family. Both of them have been through my highs and lows and they were the fucking best.

Once I pulled up at the pub, I quickly fixed my bangs and my long chestnut brown hair that was pulled back into a ponytail and looked at my reflection one last time in the rearview mirror before stepping outside.

"Hi there, big guy." I smiled at the bouncer of our pub who handed me a mask and I gave him a puzzled look.

"You need to wear it as well, baby girl."

"Damn, I thought the staffs were an exception," I added but wore the plain black mask that covered my eyes and my nose anyway.

"Gotta stick by the rules, baby girl."

"Fine, see ya later." I brushed past him and walked inside to start my shift. The pub was fairly crowded and more people were starting to come. Looks like the masquerade theme was quite a hit. I noticed Zach behind the counter, working alongside Anna, our new employee.

"Zach! What are you doing behind the counter?" I asked out of curiosity with a huge smile. He was supposed to be in his office, handling the business and stuff.

"Hazel, is that you?" He asked, making me wonder if it was really that difficult to identify a person with these masks on.

"Yeah, duh!"

"Michael called in sick and I took over his shift. This is a freaking nightmare. I honestly have no idea how you manage it." He shouted over the music, making me laugh at his response. He was in his late twenties and if my guess was right, he must be 29 years old, four years older than me.

He pushed back his jet-black hair that was falling on his forehead and came outside so that I could take over. Our bodies brushed slightly and he flicked his gaze to meet my eyes. A small blush crept on my face. Thanks to the mask, he wasn't able to notice it so I moved away from him swiftly and shifted my focus to the bar in front of me.

Although Zach McKenzie was my best friend's brother, there were times when I have found him extremely hot. I mean, it was hard to ignore a guy who was six feet tall with a perfect body, muscles in all the right places, and deep steel blue eyes just like his sister's, pacing around the bar and at our apartment most of the time.

In conclusion, he was way out of my league and too good to be involved with someone like me. I've always seen him as Beth's older brother and he was such an amazing guy. So I brushed that thought aside as it was just a silly infatuation.

"Umm..so over to you now. I'll be in my office, Hazel." He smiled at me before walking away and I just nodded in response as I wore my apron.

"Alright, let's get to work," I mumbled under my breath and started attending to the customers one by one.

After an hour or so, I was completely exhausted as we have never managed such a huge crowd and even though I had another person behind the counter with me, it was hectic as hell.

"Anna, can you manage for some time? I'm taking a small break."

"Yeah sure. Go ahead." She gave me a thumbs up. I quickly removed my apron and went behind the bar to fix myself a drink and relax for a bit. I removed my pumps and let out a small moan.

"God, that feels good." I sighed as I continued to sip on my drink. I silently observed the crowd and it looked like everyone was having a lot of fun and the masks made everyone look cool and mysterious. I really couldn't figure out the people behind the masks myself. I slipped on my pumps and decided to use the washroom before resuming to work.

On my way back from the restroom, I felt someone tapping me on the shoulders and I turned around to find a guy in a suit and a mask, scanning me from top to bottom.

"Perfect."

"Excuse me?"

"Can you do me a small favor? I'm just having this bet with my friend and I really need your help." He rushed out and I had no idea what the hell he was talking about but he didn't seem drunk.

"Actually, I should get back..."

"It won't take more than five minutes. Just hear me out." He interrupted me and I looked over at Anna. She seemed to be doing fine and there wasn't much crowd near the bar counter.

"Alright, go on. Keep it quick."

"Well, my friend over there bet me that he can't get turned on by just a kiss from a woman. He has this huge male ego and I want to prove him wrong." Once he finished, I burst out in laughter at how silly it sounded.

"What are you guys? Twelve? Fuck off." I started to walk away, shaking my head in annoyance.

"Wait, please. This is my last chance."

"Are you freaking kidding me? You want me to kiss some random guy and give him a boner?" I started to yell at him in anger and looked behind him to find his ' so-called friend', sitting in his booth cooly, wearing a similar suit and a mask.

"The bet is for $1000 dollars and I will give you half of it if we can make him lose," he stated, making me shut my mouth in an instant.

$500 dollars?!

That was more than my monthly paycheck and I could really use that money to pay the rent which was already due two months. I know Beth hasn't asked me yet but I didn't want to take advantage of her.

"Come on, we are all wearing masks. You don't even have to reveal your identity. Just kiss him real good and the money is yours." He continued to tempt me and I was almost on the verge of agreeing to it.

Was it wrong that I was ready to do it?

It's just a kiss, right?

"What if I can't turn him on?" I whispered so that no one could hear us.

"Trust me, sweetheart. You most definitely can do way more than that." He winked, running his eyes all over my body once again, making me roll my eyes.

"Fine, I'll do it but do I have your word?"

"Absolutely. Here, you can have the $500 dollars in advance." He pulled out the money from his purse and handed it over to me easily, making me raise my eyebrows.

"It's not about the money for you. Is it?"

"Yeah. Come on, let's go." He guided me to their booth and I was glad that his friend wasn't some old sleaze bag.

"Jayden, are you ready?"  He called out to his friend, making my eyes go wide in shock.

What the fuck?!

"Jayden?" I asked the guy in almost a whisper as his 'friend' started to get up from his seat.

"Yeah, do you know him already?" he asked, making me stutter in response.

"No, I mean...I don't but..umm.."

I was freaking out now. I knew this was a shitty idea. I can't kiss Jayden, not when Beth hated this guy for turning her down. I can't do that to her.

"I think this is a bad idea. I'm gonna go." I started to speak but his friend paid me no mind. Jayden's eyes finally fell on me and it looked like he raised his eyebrows behind his mask.

"Not bad, man. I hope you remember this is your last chance." He spoke in his deep rich voice that sent shivers down my spine and came closer towards me.

Oh my God! I shouldn't do this but I was wearing a mask and no one knew my identity.

I can totally pull this off for 500 bucks.

I reminded myself that I was only doing this only for the money and took a deep breath as he slipped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer.

He bent down to match my height and lifted my chin. Our lips were inches apart and I could feel his hot breath on my face, his lips curved into a sly smirk and I almost drooled over his deep musky scent mixed with his cologne.

I was transfixed by his hazel brown eyes and it was hard for me to look away from them. I could hear cheers and claps around us but all I could focus on was his beautiful eyes surrounded by his mask. I swallowed hard as his gaze fell on my lips and I closed my eyes, awaiting the touch of his lips. He moved forward, closing the distance between us, and the moment our lips touched, I felt my entire body come alive.