Chapter Nine

I awoke before my alarm went off. I had to be ready by 8:00 pm, and with my make-up skills, I'm hoping to make it there on time. Even if all of the YouTubers came together and talked me through everything step-by-step, I'd still be the worst. I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth before going to the kitchen to eat. After finishing breakfast, I began doing some housework. Everything looks so boring now that Bella has gone to her parents, and I can't wait for her to come back.

I went to the bathroom, filled the bathtub with warm water, and threw in a coconut bath bomb. I walked to the kitchen, got a glass of white wine, went to the bathroom, put on some music, removed my clothes, and got into the bathtub, feeling my muscles relax while listening to music and just enjoying the peace.

I've been searching for my father for six months now. Even the smallest clue could help me, yet no one knows anything. I even looked up the hospital where my mother told me she gave birth, but my name was nowhere to be found in any of the records, which is not surprising. I know my mother lied to me about practically everything about my father because she knew I'd start looking for him, but I'm not going to give up and I will find and kill him for abandoning us and not looking back.

The water was now cold, so I walked out of the tub, wrapped my hair and body in dry towels, and went to my room to choose what to wear. I went to my wardrobe and pulled out a red dress that I'd been dying to wear since I bought it. I took it from my closet and placed it on my bed. I walked to my make-up table, which I had improvised in my room, and set it on the chair.

"Let the torture begin."

I began doing my makeup step by step, as Bella had told me, and after 2 and a half hours of misery, I was able to get something out of it. To be honest, the results were better than I expected. I looked at my phone to see what time it was, and it was 6 p.m. I have two hours till Aiden arrives. I walked into the kitchen and drank another glass of wine to help me calm my stress and anxiety, both of which are at an all-time high today. I waited on my sofa, sipping my wine until it was time for me to get ready. I was feeling worried as the time for me to prepare approached, and it seems that the wine isn't helping this time. I hope that everything goes smoothly and I don't get into trouble.

I went to my room and started changing, putting on my lingerie, and, being careful, placing a knife between my left inner thigh and my garter. A lot may happen in a single night, and I want to be ready for everything. I put on the dress and let my wavy hair down.

I walked to my room's mirror and put on the jewelry I wanted to wear with the dress, as well as my favorite red lipstick. My phone suddenly received a notification, and it was a message from an unknown number. When I picked up the phone, I knew exactly what it was.

''I am waiting for you downstairs when you are ready to come down." By the way, it's Aiden.''

''Down there in five minutes. By the way, I know who this is.''  I texted, and a smile formed on my face.

After typing the text, I put my heels on and took my purse and my keys. I put my coat on and headed out of my apartment. I went to the elevator, and I could feel the anxiety rising with every step I took. Everything could go wrong. Why did I even say yes in the first place? The elevator opened and I went to the main door and saw Aiden looking at his phone and immediately raising his head. God, this man is so hot. His black costume fits him so perfectly, and he looks so handsome in it. His jaw dropped as soon as he saw me, and a smile formed on my lips.

''You look amusing,'' he says as he lays his hand for support and I grab it.

''Thank you,'' I say as I feel my cheeks blush.

He opened the door for me, and I entered the car while maintaining eye contact with him. He takes the driver's seat and gives me a quick scan before starting the car and driving us to our destination. The traffic was heavy, and I saw Aiden glancing at me a few times. I was staring out the window, trying to appreciate the view, but all I could feel was my anxiety taking the best of me. My paranoid side started to think of everything that could go wrong, and I couldn't do anything to stop it. I tried to put the bad thoughts in the back of my mind because if I let them get the best of me, I'd be on my way home and I didn't want to let Aiden down. We were becoming good friends, and he and Olivia were extremely helpful to me.

''We're here,'' he says, as he parks his car in front of the biggest mansion I have ever seen in my entire life. My eyes were wide open and my jaw almost dropped at the view I had in front of me. He gets out of his car, closes the door, and approaches my side. This place was amusing. I got out of the car with Aiden's help, but my eyes were still wandering over the surroundings. Some staircases lead to the main entrance. There was a pool, a lot of plants, and many sorts of flowers and trees. I was too stunned to even say a single word.

"This place is mesmerizing," I manage to say, my gaze set on Aiden, who has witnessed my whole reaction.

"I know," he says, still gazing at me. "I think we should go inside." His hand held my as we walked up the stairs. We arrived at the main entrance when this strange feeling that I had forgotten about reappeared. We were going in when my heart dropped. I notice he's across the room. His posture is straight with a drink in his hand. Even though he is on his back, I can still notice him. The guy from the bar. The only guy who manages to steal my heart without doing anything.

''We are going to meet the boss so you can get to know him better,'' Aiden says.

I was still shocked by what I saw but tried to contain myself and be serious without showing any emotion. Aiden and I went straight to the men that were talking, and I assumed one of them was the boss. As we were going to them, one of them told the other ones to turn around, and there were the eyes that I had dreamed of seeing again. He was wearing an all-black tux with no tie, which left some of his firm tattooed chest and neck on view. God, I missed this view so much. The butterflies were going crazy once again, but I managed to not show myself that I was drooling for him. I need to get my shit together. Aiden started to introduce me to everyone and told me each of the men's names.

"This is Aaron Morello, your boss." "This is Elly Hade, your new lawyer,'' Aiden says, but all I could do was focus on those brown eyes and stay silent. I could stare at them for the rest of my life.

''Nice to meet you, Elly," Aaron says, reaching for my hand. I take his hand, and he leaves a smooth kiss on mine, and a smirk appears on his lips.

 

Why him, God? Out of all the men on this planet, why him? Why?

''Nice to meet you, Aaron,'' I say, trying not to show any emotions.

''Do you want me to get you a drink?'' Aiden asks.

''Yeah, I would like...'' '' Two Negroni Aiden, one for me and one for the lady here. " Aaron interrupts me and smiles. Aiden goes to get us the drinks, and I started to go behind him, but a hand reaches out before I can go away, and now my back is against someone's front. The smell of the cologne enveloped my nose and was so familiar that my body knew immediately who was and I closed my eyes to enjoy it. God, how can someone smell so good?

''Hi, pretty smile. You thought that I had forgotten you.'' I hear his deep voice near my ear and it sends chills over my body.

''Can you let me go, please? Someone is going to see us.'' I say, and I can feel my cheeks going red.

"What makes you think I care if the other sees us?" he asked, whispering into my ear.

''Please let me go,'' I said, almost begging for him to let me go.

''God, I missed that voice, that smile," he says as he turns me around so that I'm now facing him. His gaze is now fixed on mine, and he licks his lips and looks at me up and down. He leans down and lightly kiss in my neck.

"Did you miss me little girl?" he asks, his face still pressed into the crotch of my neck, his breath striking my neck, sending shivers up and down my spine. My senses are overwhelmed by his scent.

"Not at all," I say, attempting to catch my breath. I want to drag him into one of these rooms and fuck his life out of his body. God, Elly, pull yourself together. You can feel this way for a taken man, plus you don't even know him, and don't get me started on the fact that he is your boss. I break free from his grip and take a few steps back. As much as I want to be with him, he has a girlfriend, and I am not the type of girl who breaks up couples because she has a crush. It's simply a silly crush that will pass. Isn't that right?

"See you around," he said with a smirk on his face, satisfied by the fact that he knows he has some sort of effect on me. I went directly to the bar where Aiden was.

"Hey,"

"Hey. I was coming with the drinks. What happened? Are you OK? "

'' Yes, I am fine.''

''Take this glass to Aaron,'' he says to a waitress, I guess, as he hands me the other one.

''Thank you,'' I say as I immediately finish the drink and ask the bartender for another.

'' Are you sure you are OK?" Aiden says, with a confused look.

'' Don't worry, I'm fine. Can you tell me where the bathroom is please?''

"Yes, go straight down the hall to the first door on your left.''

"Thank you. I'll be here in five minutes. " and immediately walk to the restroom and enter. My cheeks are still flushed, and the butterflies have gone crazy. My entire body is burning. Why am I missing him so much? "He's got a girlfriend." "Elly, control yourself," I said to myself as I took my phone from my bag. I texted Bella because I was desperate for her advice. I hear footsteps approaching the bathroom and, after a few seconds, the bathroom door gently opens. I forgot to lock it and now I am starting to panic. Stupid. How could anybody have forgotten to shut the door? I stayed behind the door, took my knife from where I had previously placed it, and prayed no one walked in. As soon as the door opens, I reach the guy, and now I am behind him with my arm around his neck and a knife in his neck.

"Hey little girl, relax, it's just me," he says, his deep voice sending chills down my spine. "I had no idea you were that strong," he says, "but just so you know, I'm stronger." With one move, I'm face to face with him, his arms around my waist, pulling me closer to him. His giant body almost covered me. How can he be this huge?

''Why the fuck are you here? You scared me to death. Why are you chasing me around like a lost puppy? What do you want from me? And don't get me to start on the fact that I could have been in an awkward position and you just barged in here like you own the place. Has no one taught you knocking? In case you don't know... '' I was interrupted by his hand to my mouth. 

''You talk too much you know,'' he says his hand still on my mouth to keep me from talking. Rude.

'' I see you've got some good moves.''

'' What do you want from me?'' I say I'm trying to be deadly serious my voice coming muffled because of his hand.

''I don't know.''

''What do you mean you don't know? You barely even know me and you are making moves on me. Who the fuck do you think you are? " I say to him getting his hand away from my face with an angry face. He starts to get closer to me, and now his mouth is in my ear. His scent is so addictive and is becoming like a drogue for my body.

''I like it when you get mad, you know." His hands now traveled from my waist to my thighs and immediately stopped at where the knife was between my legs.

''It looks like someone is not what she seems to be,'' he says, going on his knees and pulling my dress a bit up, reviling my red garter. He starts leaving small kisses on my thigh his free hand on my ass, pulling me closer. I take a grip of his hair, wanting more, but he steps a bit back, putting the knife in its place, between my leg and the garter, making sure not to hurt me.

 

So he thinks he could be the only one teasing here. If he wants to play this game, at least we're going to play it by my rules. "Why, what do you think I am?'' I whisper in his ear. Now my hands are on his neck, pulling him up and closer and leaving a kiss on his neck.

''You want to know?'' he says, as a smirk form on his face.

''Yes,'' I say, taking one of my hands off his neck, slowly trailing down to his body, and stopping at his now-growing erection. How in the hell can he be so horny? I barely even touched him.

''Don't play with me, little girl,'' he says, and lets out a groan as I get my hand up and down his length. I tease him over his pants. He lets out another groan and tilts his head back.

''I told you. Do not play with me, love.'' his hand is now on my neck, pulling me closer, our mouths almost touching. I seize this opportunity, looking him in the eyes before kicking him to his weak spot and breaking away from him. He roars in pain, and I take the chance to get out of the bathroom.

''Bitch move Elly.'' He says he is still in pain.

''See you around,'' I say with an evil smile on my face and get out of the bathroom and close the door.