Chapter Three

" Caren !" We both scream disappointed to find her at the door.

We all cuddle on the couch with one big blanket before Caren is filled in on my impending problem.

     

" We should just go back to that hotel and inquire about the person who booked it."

" No," I reply. " That would look absurd, why don't we wait for the owner of mysterious messages to show up?"

" Girl, you've got to stop being stupid, if he already tasted the honey pot why would he come back? "

I notice that Caren has a good point. She is always the most daring in our crew of three, also violent with a sharp tongue. Bella is the loudmouthed one, then there is me, the silent one and schemer.

" Exactly. "  Bella says.

" We should all go."

Its a good thing I got my hair done and it has these crazy bangs at the edges. Except one thing, I was doing all this for my ex boyfriend Mark and he hasn't shown up or crossed my path to see my progress. And at this point I'm beginning to think it was worthless getting  eyes, nails and hair done.

A few minutes later we are at the reception of the hotel narrating my ordeal.

" So you are trying to say you slept with the owner last Friday," the receptionist asks laughing.

" Yes, and am sure it was in this five star hotel. "

I can't really tell why she is laughing since we are all getting irritated.

" Can you please search Ryan Doe on your G****e search engine."

" That would be easy, except I haven't paid my telephone bills," I reply.

" Would you mind searching that name in your phone if you don't mind, for us." Caren asks.

" You do realize I can throw you out of here when I call security." 

" We don't care, we are not leaving this place without the name. Room number, I don't remember, but she can find it physically. " Bella replies.

"Just wait till I prove to you this is no place for silly broke girls."

" What did you just say," Caren asks.

She is about to slap her with her fiery temper and energy when security show up and hold her hands.

" Mum, if you allow me, I'll show you your way out politely. " A security man says holding my arm.

I'm about to protest but notice people around glaring at us. 

We begin to walk slowly towards the door giving the place one last look while scheming our return mission.

" Just a minute," I hear an all too familiar voice emerging from the elevator car.

" Let them go."

The man holding my arm let's go immediately apologizing profusely. He dismisses him with a nod and I am left standing in front of him.

I begin to notice myself and my insecurities. I'm wearing a tight blouse chosen by Caren. I've been holding my tummy in so it doesn't look big but I can't do it anymore. One wrong move and my belly button would fall off.

I try looking up at his tall stature but look down immediately. His staring directly at me. This wasn't part of the plan, me blushing and looking all shy. This was supposed to be a confrontation.

" You look so uncomfortable, " he begins.

" Uh- I'm I -"

" And your cheeks are turning red." He adds as his lips go up into the familiar smirk that I had missed.

" Its not what you think," I defend myself.

" But we can fix that with coffee"

For the first time he says something positive.

" We are all hungry," I hear Bella whisper behind me, "don't you dare turn him down, we'll go and drink that coffee without you."

" Sure, coffee sounds good." I reply.

He leads the way out of the magnificent building and their is a car waiting outside right at the entrance.

The driver opens the door and Bella gets in with Caren. I'm about to get in before he points the other car.

He opens the door and I get into the back seat with him. It's a cool SUV one that I haven't gotten the pleasure of riding in before.

I settle in my seat and look out the window. An opaque glass immediately slides between the driver and passengers causing me to sit up in alarm.

" Don't tell me you are afraid, " 

" I'm not. "

" That's some great show you had with the receptionist," He replies laughing softly.

" Don't you dare mock me, I'm hear for some good reasons. "

" I hope moaning my name is one of them," he retorts back winking.

I turn to face him defeated with a big scowl on my face.

" Oh my, the kitten  is trying to purr, but anyway how are you doing."

I roll my eyes before the car comes to a stop. Its some old exotic Italian restaurant. The cars packed outside all look expensive giving the place a different touch. Added to by a grass thatched roof.

There is a table outside marked reserved and we all sit down.

My stomach immediately begins rumbling trying to embarrass my pride and facade.

The menu is passed round and I hear Bella and Caren oder full chicken each and many other things. I'm trying hard not to laugh when my turn comes.

What was meant to be a coffee turned to be a huge feast.

I'm not any different as I mutter the word same and look down.

" Iced tea with lemonade,"

We begin small talk and it's obvious the tension and embarrassment on all our faces after the host decided to drink tea.

Which girl sleeps with a man on the first night, their is no good impression am trying to create. 

" About the other night," I begin.

" Am all ears." He replies.

" Did you, did we, I mean how did ..." I continue fumbling my way with words.

" Like did you sleep with her?" Caren finally asks.

" Yeah we slept on the same bed."

" Like did you guys do it," Bella insists.

" Do what? Dance, eat biscuits,swim?" He replies back clearly enjoying the show.

" Did we sin with you," I finally ask.

" Yeah, a lot of sins" he  says throwing a masculines smile my way.

I gasp at his choice of words and hold my mouth.

" Drinking is also a sin right?"

"Why are you playing with my head," I finally ask.

" I'm just dancing to your tune, to your beats," he answers.

" Shall we now eat." Bella says as the waiter sets the table.

My pupils quickly dilate at the sight of food. No matter what you are going through always eat. I say to myself.

A hand drapes over my shoulders and I feel him pulling me towards him.

" What do you think happened that night," he whispers.

Before I could answer he presses a key into my hands. When you are ready you can come alone we talk. 

" Inside that suite ," he adds.