Nicholas's family were a mess! Much worse than Laura and Bella could ever be. And at least, Justin dad was nicer. Nicholas's family were wide, but they all were the same. Right from his abuela down to his cousins. They were brats, a proud household wealthy and rich that they could never ever grow broke. Even their youngest one around four months old was already a billionaire!
"Nicholas is risking so much just by being your friend. Imagine what would happen if they found out you were dating? Whatever is going on between you two, terminate it as quickly as possible. Danny is kind and soft, and has always loved you no matter how he denied it."
After he left, leaving me alone as I headed to the rest room, I clearly believed what grandpa had been talking about. Life was so unfair. Nicholas was so calm and good but was born into such family. Justin too, was mostly influenced by his mother and sister, believed whatever they said over me.
I was heading back to the party because it was hosted outside his mansion when someone grabbed me. I tried to let go but the grip was too strong. Behind me was a tall huge man with face decorated in plasters from wounds and he didn't even appear friendly at all.
"Let go of me!" I tried defending myself. Deep down I tried not to panic. I could see light that indicated I was already close to the party, but here was a bit dark. And there were some guards I'd met to ask direction to the restroom. But they'd all disappeared now.
"Wait a minute baby," the way his speech slurred, he acted drunk. Eyes were dilating and he moved sluggishly, but was still strong. "So you're Danny's baby? I'm so stealing you from him. Do you know who I am!"
My heart was racing now..I didn't know who this fool was! I tried to remain calm. "Is that so? You don't look like you have money." I said, and it seemed to make him excited. He let go of me.
"Me? I'm richer than you think l--"
That was when I picked to race. My heels didn't make things easy but I tried. I didn't even feel the pain exerted around my ankle. Then all of a sudden I heard a loud roar from behind. I took the risk of turning back and saw the huge man tumbling on the floor, groaning in pain.
A shadowy figure was behind as the man fell down, and it didn't make sense but I was instantly able to tell who it was. He had this familiar scent from his cologne that my nose had already registered, and from his posture. Somehow that made sense in my head.
"Are you okay, Sam? I've been observing this idiot all night. He's been fixing an irritated stare on you since, and I knew not to leave you alone. As soon as I sighted you, I ..."
I didn't hear the rest again. How could I, when my heart was racing heavily like this? I was too confused why I was even feeling anything for him, when I knew it was Justin I loved!
The last time something had happened between Nicholas and I, he had clearly said we should remain friends and I agreed with him, but I was too tempted right now.
I advanced forward and threw myself to him, kissing him. It came to him too fast that it was only after we pulled apart he caught his breath. "What was that, Sam?"
"I know." I said, still, my body was glued to his. "I know. You said we should just be friends--"
"--and you specifically agreed to it, Sam. Remember-"
"--you're the one who made that proposal. Clearly, you only see me as nothing but your friend."
He sighed, "because I don't want to lose you! You've never considered dating me so why should I--"
"You're right. You know what, I'm not thinking straight." I moved away from him now, surprised where I'd gotten the strength from. It was really comfortable with the way I was so close to him. "This is nothing, and we were both drunk when that happened-"
"But it's not just 'nothing'! Don't marry Danny." He said, his voice ringing in my ears as the wind made a soft whistling sound.
My lips pressed together. Didn't I listen to a word grandpa told me?! What kind of mess did I create now?