Chapter 5

She dressed her best, that she was sure of because Amelia had put so much effort in making her look her best.

Her eyes swept through the crowded clubbing hall from the entrance where she stood, she kept wondering whether she should really go in or not.

The club was dim lit, and so she was completely unaware of the attentions and stares coming her way.

Amelia had arrived at her house few minutes after she ended her call. Rushing to her, she'd pulled her into a bone crushing hug as though she knew just how much Elena needed the hug. Few seconds later, she'd released her, and then replaced it with a hard smack on her arm.

Ouch! That hurts. Elena yelled while rubbing her pained arm with a frown on her face.

You scared the shit out of me girl. Amelia snapped back, and she bit her lower lip trying to keep her emotions in check, with narrowed eyes.

I'm sorry. She mumbled, and Amelia sighed, and eyed her weakly. Silence fell comfortably among them, and then Amelia broke it.

What were you doing outside anyways? She asked, and Elena sighed in tiredness, and then masked her face with a little smile in order to hide her sadness and discomfort.

I was waiting for you. Elena replied simply, and Amelia grinned with a thought filled nod.

Right! Who exactly has Nehita in her custody? Amelia asked curiously, and Elena smiled softly again.

She is with my mother's friend for now. Elena told her, and even though Amelia appeared confused, she didn't push it, and Elena was grateful for that.

So she isn't coming home tonight? Amelia asked, and Elena nodded positively.

She will be there for a while; probably till I am able to gather enough money to settle mom's hospital bills. Elena replied, and smiled sadly.

An uncomfortable sad atmosphere had erupted round them, until Amelia grinned wildly, trying to lessen the tension in the air.

How about we go out tonight Lena? You never know, we could find some huge dicks to spring on tonight. Come on girl, let's forget everything and have fun tonight. Amelia said excitedly, and Elena froze at the spot.

There was no way she was going to let Amelia in about her going to see her dad tonight without spilling the whole secrets to her, which was definitely dangerous, as it could put them all at risks, and so the only way was to ask out.

I don't think thats a good idea. Elena resorted calmly, and Amelia narrowed her eyes at her.

Why not? She asked, and Elena took a deep breath before answering.

I have a date tonight. She said simply, and watched Amelia's eyes go as wild as saucers from shock; she was right to be anyways, who would believe that she will be talking about a date.

What? No fucking way. Amelia said after a pause, and laughed mirthlessly. You are kidding right? She asked with a mortified expression on her face, but Elena shook her head in reply, and that was when she gasped.

What? Who is he? How come you never told me about him? Where did you meet him? She asked all in one breath, and Elena gave out a short nervous laugh.

Well, we met on social media, and decided to hang out today. She lied smoothly, and Amelia grinned excitedly.

Is he cute? She asked in excitement, and Elena forced a nod out of herself, still with her forced smile on her face.

"Lier, Lier, pants on fire".

Before she could fully process what was happening, Amelia already dragged her into her apartment to prepare her for her supposed date.

And here she stood, at the entrance of the club, where she was supposed to meet the founder and foundation of her misery, and that was no other person than her dad.

Follow me quietly! She heard someone whisper to her, and she felt a new rush of emotions flow through her, as she realized who it was.

Marco! She said under her breath as she breathed in his scent. For the first time in years, her eyes met with his, and she flushed.

Macro had been her secret crush and friend during her stay with her father, and he was also her father's right hand man, and yet she couldn't help crushing harder.

He smiled at her slightly, and then walked off, which she took as an invitation to follow suit, and she did follow him, through the sweaty dancers in the dance floor, up the stairs that led to the VIP section, till the got to a reserved, and secluded spot.

He sat down on the wild white couch, and tapped the empty space right beside him for her to sit on. Elena swallowed nervously, and slowly sat beside him, but unable to meet his glance.

Lena! He called out softly, and she lifted her eyes to stare at him from beneath her lashes, to behold his handsome face. He was still the dangerous yet handsome and enticing guy she had always had a crush on. Suddenly she remembered how he kissed her on the night she was about to flee from home with her sister and mother, and she unconsciously bit her lower lip from the effect.

You look very beautiful and hot. He said suddenly, with a sincere smile on his face, and she blushed hard.

Thank you! She replied calmly, and then her eyes swept through the environment looking for a certain green eyed, chest nut colored hair and intimidatingly huge man.

Where is the boss? She asked, and Marco smirked.

Funny how you refer to your dad as the boss. He said. Anyways, he couldn't be here, so he sent me as a representative, in order to discuss the terms and conditions of the contract with you.

Elena narrowed her eyes at his smirking face, but was determined to hear it all.

Your job is simple, get this man to fall in love with you in 2 months. He said calmly as he showed her a photo, and she froze.