THE ENGAGEMENT NEWS.

Chapter 4

Endora’s POV

I turned around as I sank deeper into the mattress, a soft moan escaped my lips before my eyes slowly fluttered open.

The first sight that greeted me was the white ceiling, then I darted my gaze to the side.

No one was present, my brow furrowed before I sat up.

At that moment, the memories of last night crashed into me like lightning as a gasp escaped my lips.

I glanced around and the sound of running water confirmed everything.

Damn me, I felt the sting between my thighs, how I had urged him to continue, and at the end of the night I ended up crying and pleading in pleasure.

Shame clung to me like a second skin instantly as I dragged my fingers through my hair, then slowly climbed down from the bed.

I gathered my clothes scattered on the floor. Thankfully, I had my purse, so I quickly took some cash and placed it neatly on the vanity.

In a blink, I slipped out of the hotel, hailed a cab, and adjusted slowly.

“Damn, he was a beast!” I muttered under my breath. I could barely walk!

Finally, the cab stopped at my apartment. I climbed the stairs, and as soon as I yanked the door open, my body froze.

Danny.

He slowly turned to face me. “Where were you?” he asked, and I swallowed, scratching the back of my neck.

How could I confess I had allowed a stranger to fuck me?

I cleared my throat. “Why are you here?” I asked instead, moving further in, and he sighed.

“I searched everywhere for you on that hotel floor. How did you vanish like that?” he asked, and I just blinked at him.

“To think you might have been kidnapped or thrown out since that was the penthouse,” he added, his voice sharper than usual.

I knew he rarely scolded me.

Yet he couldn’t just blame me for everything. I needed something, and he refused to give it, so I sought it elsewhere.

“I’m fine now. You don’t have to be so worked up,” I added with a sigh, the word penthouse slipping my mind.

He shook his head while I moved further with shaky legs to sit on the couch.

“Why are you walking that way?” His eyes dropped to my shoulders.

“Oh no...no Endora.” He suddenly closed the distance, his eyes wide as though he had just uncovered a forbidden truth.

He leaned toward my shoulders, his finger grazed my exposed neck.

“Damn it, Endora, did you go back to sleep with him?” he asked, and a frown etched across my face instantly.

I slapped his hand away. “I didn’t. Honestly, how can you think so little of me?” I knew he was talking about Jace.

If only he knew the man from last night was far greater than Jace in every way.

Oh yeah, I hadn’t slept with Jace, but judging from the measure of their dick, it was clear who would be better.

“I told you not to do something reckless,” Danny added, and I waved him off.

“Enough of the lectures, Danny. I’m starving,” I murmured, batting my lashes at him innocently.

That man had drained every ounce of strength I carried.

His lips twitched. “I knew you would be.” His shoulders sagged in defeat. “Let me make some sandwiches for you,” he said with a pout, and I smiled brightly at him.

“You’re the best!” I chimed.

His scoff echoed. “In your fucking dream Endora Louis!” I laughed at his words.

A heavy sigh escaped me as I slumped deeper into the couch.

So what was next now?

I had slept with another man, but did that erase what Jace did?

Well, maybe it made me feel a bit lighter. “So what are your plans now you have ended things?” Danny’s voice pulled me from my thoughts.

Though I was a fresh graduate, seeking a job knowing I wanted to work for the Harrison’s Group must be difficult because Jace was a Harrison.

He could easily make things difficult for me.

“I don’t know.” I murmured, taking the sandwich from him, I took a big bite.

“How about you come with me to Italy?” Danny offered, and I rolled my eyes.

“You know how much I don’t like traveling,” I pointed out with my shoulders sagged. Danny had his family in Italy though, so I understood why he loved going there.

“Regardless, I’m gonna miss you. You’re all I’ve got, but I don’t mind waiting for you,” I said, and he chuckled.

He waved me off. “Of course you’re gonna miss me, but are you okay?” he asked, his gaze flickering to the hickey on my nape.

“Can we not talk about it?” I asked instead. I'm fine, and I didn’t know what he wanted me to say.

I was barely done eating when a knock echoed on the door, making me pause.

“Are you expecting someone?” Danny asked, and I shook my head slowly.

Instantly, he rose to get the door. As he pushed it open, the voice that followed made my stomach twist.

Mia.

“Why are you giving me that look?!” Her voice rose sharply at Danny, making me rise to my feet.

I moved closer to her, with my arms folded under my chest.

“What are you doing here?” I asked, glaring at her.

She scoffed, her eyes scanning my body, but then she stepped closer, making me retreat.

“You need to leave.” Danny pulled her back. Suddenly, she burst into laughter as her eyes flickered to my nape.

“Did you let your pathetic friend fuck you?” she spat, and my face burned crimson.

“How dare you—”

“Oh, please shut up!” She cut Danny off sharply.

“You two really suit each other, a pauper with a pauper. Damn, I can’t wait to tell Jace,” she said, her eyes gleaming with triumph as though she had struck gold.

My fingers dug into my palm. “Leave, Mia. I won’t tolerate your madness here,” I said evenly.

She sneered. “Of course, I’m leaving. I came to see how miserable you’d be, but it seems I got better news.” She clicked her tongue in disdain.

My eyes narrowed, watching her brush her finger through her hair with a smug smile, then she pulled a paper from her bag and tossed it at our body.

“You are invited to my engagement party tomorrow,” she spat.

The word hit hard like a hammer. “Leave, bitch! She isn’t attending any of you cheaters’ engagement!” Danny defended.

“Oh...” Mia laughed softly, “Endora knew better than not to come to my engagement. My mother wants you there. If you don’t take her words, you know the consequences, don’t you?” She smirked with her eyebrow arched.

My finger curled into a fist at her words. Oh, I knew, my witch aunt was going to use my late grandma’s gravestone maintenance as a threat.

She smirked at my expression. “Ugly little things, I wish you guys a miserable relationship.” She spat, staring at me and Danny.

And just like that she turned and walked away.

Instantly my knees weakened as I almost slumped on the floor.

Just in time Danny held me. My eyes met his. “You promise not to cry over this, Endora.” He warned, and my eyes stung.

How did I hold my tears back when he was getting engaged and I was forced to watch everything happen?

Just how cruel could these people be?