Champagne stood in the alley waiting for the metal rusty door to be opened,
She had sent a text to her best friend Sam asking to meet here.
The old neon sign above flicked on and off in red, it felt like it was representing her mood.
Champagne debated on telling Sam to fix the sign or not but what was the use.
Lazy Sam would agree to fix it but then forget about it the next instant
The rustling sound of the door made her look up at the same time Sam appeared.
Her face was oval with beautiful shiny lustrous blonde hair, dove gray eyes with thin eye brows. Her nose was dainty and lush pink lips.
Sam was a short slim beauty, she had curves and was long - legged, sincerely Champagne wondered why she never had a man.
" why am I here Champ, I should be in my bed resting " her tone made Champagne roll her eyes.
She pushed Sam a side and walked straight in to the empty bar. Her boots squeaked against the floors and the scent of cigarettes hit her hard.
Champagne heard the door close as she took a stool by the counter, her eyes landing on cigarette butts in the ash bowl.
Of course Sam must had been smoking earlier..
"I just needed someone to talk to " Champagne whispered, her glossy eyes moving to her lap.
She knew that Sam loved to sleep a few hours before the bar opens for the night but what was Champagne to do.
She had no other person to run to, especially when those that she trusted most betrayed her like this.
Champagne felt so chocked up with emotions, the lump in her throat was back.
Sam stood in front of her now taking a clear look at her best friend.
Her moss green eyes were red and swollen, and her nose was flashed so where her cheeks and her plump lips trembled.
" Baby tell me what's wrong ?" Sam whispered softly taking the stool in front of Champagne.
Hearing the care in Sam's voice made Champagne break that minute, tears sprung down her oval face and wild sobs raked her body.
Champagne hid her face in the depth of her palms.
Pain gripped her chest and she felt like her heart was holding more unmovable weight.
She felt cold and numb all over again, Sam jumped off her stool and wrapped her arms around Champagne.
Her sobs was the only sound in the room.
Sam had never seen Champagne break like this, except that one time in the past; so she was curious but waited patiently.
With time Champagne finally stopped, her sobs became less, she felt like she didn't have any more tears left in her.
" Champagne .." Sam whispered as she pulled away " what happened? "
Champagne rubbed her eyes, and stared deep into space.
"He cheated on me " she whispered, her voice cracking all the way.
Sam was silent, it was her way of letting Champagne know that she was listening.
"Thomas was having sex behind my back with Lilly " She added, silent tears running down her cheeks again.
"Do you want me to kill the both them "
Sam whispered in hard voice and Champagne chuckled.
" As of now I still need you by my side but, don't worry I will not rest until I get my revenge " Champagne replied softly and Sam smirked.
"Now that's the crazy champagne I know, but start with your self "
"Uhm.. What's that supposed to mean?" Champagne knew how Samantha's brain worked. She was wild.
"Come with me "
Sam jumped off the stool, she grabbed Champagne's arm and dragged her behind the counter then inside to the back.
Sam opened the staff room.
" What are we doing here ?"
Champagne asked when Samantha let go and walked towards her locker.
She curiously waited for a reply but got none, champagne settled for watching as Samantha picked out some stuff then closed the locker turning back to her.
"A friend gave this to me, but it didn't fit you try it on " Champagne stared at the red folded cloth and the heels on top then back to Samantha.
"I don't think we should be playing dress up, it's not like am going anywhere else except home " Champagne replied and Sam shook her head.
She grabbed Champagne's hands and placed the clothes in them, then she walked out leaving the girl with black curls no choice but to dress up.
Champagne stared down at the clothes, she knew Sam only thought of the best for her.
But Champagne wanted to let Sam know that she wasn't in the mood for a dress up.
Her eyes moved back to this cloth in her hand, slowly a bitter smile took over her lips.
She walked over to the bench, and placed the shoes on it. Champagne's fingers moved across the soft fabric then she unfolded the dress.
It was beautiful but short, not the one Champagne would go for but it was okay.
A tear slipped down her face when random memories flashed in her mind.
Champagne squeezed her eyes tightly shut, ever since she turned fourteen she had never had time for herself.
When her parents died all she cared about was baby lilly who had just turned ten at that time.
Champagne had quit school and used her college fund to take care of little Lilly.
She worked multiple jobs and had no time to rest but now that Lilly turned 18, she just went after Champagne's boyfriend.
Champagne decided that this time, she wanted to look at herself and feel beautiful
She just wanted to lift her head up with confidence and not look like a girl that had just been cheated on.
Champagne slid her clothes off and got in to the dress.
It had tie up laces at the back where it was more open.
It stopped exactly above her knees and held her figure beautifully, it was at this time that Champagne noticed how fat she had grown.
The door squeaked open and her eyes moved to Sam who had just walked in.
"I knew it would fit you and you look so beautiful " Samantha's comment made Champagne force a smile. She slowly reached out for her hair and pulled it out of the bun.
"Sam where are we going ?" Champagne questioned fully turning to her best friend.
"Actually I have no where to take you darling, I have to be around to monitor things here but you can stay and enjoy the night. "
Champagne thought about it and nodded, this was also a bar and truly she didn't want to go anywhere may be some drinks will be good.
Sam handed her a make up kit and then left again, Champagne didn't know what to do with this. She constantly debated on putting it back in Sam's locker but then decided on mascara and lip gloss.
Champagne looked at her face in the small mirror in her hand, her green eyes stood out. They reminded her of her mother.
Since childhood people always said that she looked exactly like her mother while Lilly on the other hand took their dad's features.
Her eyes moved to the wall clock next to the lockers and she realised the bar would be opened any time now.
Champagne arranged her clothes and hair. One more time she made sure that her face wasn't stained with tears.
Finally Champagne walked out after keeping away her clothes, she walked towards the bar and that's how time flew.
The bar got crowded, the music at first was so loud then it became relaxing afterwards, and Champagne lost count of drinks.
Since Sam was paying who was she to refuse, she kept drinking as if there's no tomorrow for her until him.
Nikolai Vlayes didn't expect for a drunk girl to capture his attention tonight.
He remembered clearly that when he first walked in here he was disgusted by this low class bar and wondered why Alessio would invite him here.
Smoke roamed around in the air so was the sweat of bodies.
Nikolai adjusted his suit, and walked into the VIP section, here he had a full view of the bar and that's how he noticed the girl in red sitting at the counter and truly he couldn't keep his eyes away from her.
Champagne felt like her bladder would burst any minute now, she slowly got off the stool and trying to stabilise her self.
Her vision was blur as she slowly made way to the girl's bathroom. Champagne held on to the walls in order to avoid falling on her face.
A smile crept on her face when she reached the door, she went inside and did her duty.
When Champagne was done, she walked over to the sink to wash her hands but froze when a man in a black suit walked in.
Champagne felt the urge to tell this man to go back and read the sign on the door.
It's a woman's bathroom Mr.
She shut her lips tight not letting those words out, when her eyes laid on the hazel blue eyes. His brunette hair tousled and a dark stumble highlighted his sharp jaws.
Champagne slowly bit on her lower lip, her eyes not moving away from the tall man, she didn't know why but no matter how hard she tried she just wouldn't look away.
"Are you lost ?" She slurred softly, turning to him fully, her hand raked through her curls and he seemed like he was watching her every movement.
Nikolai fully walked in and locked the door behind, it seemed like no one was in here.
The bulge in his pants told him that he can't leave yet especially when she was just a few inches from him.
Her moss green eyes kept checking him out, and her black curls seemed soft to touch.
He felt like running his hands through them.
After seeing him lock the door, Champagne felt a bit sober. What did this man want from her.
"Sir.. Why are you locking the door ?" Her voice shook and she felt like taking a step back.
A shiver rushed down her spine and she gulped hard.
Nikolai's attention moved to beautiful plump lips, and he licked his. He didn't know if what he was doing was right but damn she was so gorgeous.
Nikolai strode towards her fast, before she could take a step back; his strong arm wrapped around her waist pulling her in to him.
Champagne's eyes widened and her heart almost stopped for a bit, her hands landed on this man's chest to push him away until she felt it.
His member poking her stomach, her eyes slowly raised and her hands shook.
"Beautiful.. " he whispered leaning towards her, his hand held the back of her head tightly are he slammed his lips on hers.
If Champagne's eyes could get any wider then they just did. He was kissing her and she couldn't stop him.
It wasn't that she failed to, no it was she didn't want to. His kiss was rough but she sensed the passion in it and her body shuddered.
Tonight was about forgetting it all, so why not. Kissing a stranger would help.
Champagne's eyes closed, her hands moved around the stranger's neck, she was fully giving in.
Nikolai moaned in to her mouth when he felt her submission, he pulled her more closer as the kiss deepened in to turned intimate. His hands slowly moved over her body to her naked back.
Champagne sucked in a deep breath at his touch, her fingers folding around his hair.
He pulled away when they started to feel breathless and now she could clearly see how handsome he is.
Nikolai's fingers slowly moved over her bare skin while he watched her bite her lower lip and her breathing became rapid.
Her eyes finally shut, he reached out to the laces of her red dress and pulled them apart.
His face lowered to the curve of her neck kissing her skin and Champagne let out a soft moan.
His other hand moved to her hips and slowly lifted her dress. Champagne didn't know why but she felt like opening her legs for him.
She was starting to feel wet under there, after all she was drunk no matter what she does, she won't remember tomorrow.
Nikolai's hand moved over the inside of her hips forcing them part, her breathing was heavy as he licked on her ear lobe.
Until he reached her wet pants, pushing them aside. His thumb rubbed against her bud and she moaned holding on to him tight as her legs felt jelly.
He rubbed it again and she moaned this time louder, he felt her body shiver and his grip tightened.
" look at me " he whispered when he stopped and her eyes flew open locking with his hazel ones.
Without warning Nikolai buried his finger in her core and she gasped. He pulled it out and then add another.
Champagne moaned louder, her green eyes almost closing.
He was watching her with his blue orbs as he plunged his fingers in and out of her core, his thumb hitting her womanly folds.
"Oh shit " Champagne moaned, her eyes finally closing out of ecstasy.
She held onto his coat tight and threw her head back, a fire started to grow in the pit of her stomach and she knew she was about to but then he stopped.
Champagne's eyes flew wide to this man's smirk. "Not so fast little girl " he whispered smugly then stepped away.
Champagne was forced to hold on the sink and stare at this man.
Nikolai reached for his trousers and pulled them down, in all this she said nothing until he removed his boxers and his member sprung free.
Champagne gasped and her cheeks became pink. This man moved towards her and how could she deny she needed more.
He stood in front of her and she fought hard to keep her eyes on his face.
Nikolai turned her back to him making her bend against the sink
Now he had full view of her ass, he lifted her clothe to her waist then pulled her pants down her legs until they were fully off.
Champagne almost screamed when he plunged his member right into her without a warning..
Champagne woke up with a huge headache, she didn't feel like moving at all.Her whole body ached especially the part between her legs, she still wondered how she would have got home if it wasn't for Sam's help.Good enough she wasn't working today, now she could spend the day in bed and think about how Thomas cheated on her.But to be sincere her mind was finding it hard to concentrate on Thomas when there's a blue eyed handsome man that fucked her harder than she had ever been fucked.And the organisms she had, damn she had never had such good sex with all the men she had been with.Why can't she ever forget anything, even with that much drinking.The door bell rung and Champagne out a simple scream pulling the covers over her head.For once in lifetime people should stay in there houses as she was doing.The door bell rung again, Champagne f
Nikolai couldn't take his eyes away from her photo, he turned around in his office chair to the glass window and his eyes fell shut.He remembered how her lips felt, how her touch felt. Nikolai sucked in a deep breath, every thing about her was turning him in to a possessive beast.He had hired guards to follow her everywhere, and send him pictures of her.Damn she was turning him into a stalker, he was getting obsessed with her by just looked at her photos.Nikolai had also looked in to her, and he found out that her main problem could be solved financially.Nikolai decided to try and help her from the sidelines, he just wanted to protect her and make her his.Nikolai opened his eyes again and took her photo in his arms, he vowed to give her flowers every day if they made her smile like this.Her green eyes shone and her dimples were exposed, Nikolai realized
Champagne sighed while watching the last customer leave, she could finally take a seat without the manager breathing down her neckGood enough she was done with the cleaning and the only thing left was for her to go home and rest.Her feet and back felt sore, and she laid back closing her eyes for a minute or two. The day had been so hectic for her but at least she earned enough tips to top up on the money she needs.The twelve weeks she had been given would be ending soon and she hasn't even raised half of the money.How was going to handle him this around, it would be hard to convince that man to give her a few more days.Champagne felt her head ache immediately when she thought of that man coming after her, she shuddered in fear and her muscles became tense."Champagne.. " the familiar voice cut through her thoughts and her eyes flew open, champagne knew that voice.
Champagne strode down the street, her hands buried deep in her jacket pockets.She knew that she would be late for work, but she couldn't leave Lilly alone, so she dropped her at Sam's place.They were only a few people walking down the street and it was comforting enough, allowing her to get lost in her thoughts.Her eyes scanned the place, and she lowered her eyes down, but then she snapped her head up in shock.Her eyes moved to the other side of the street, and she saw that black car again. Champagne's body swayed for a minute and terror rushed down her spine.She didn't get its plane number or something but Champagne knew it was the same car, she couldn't pinpoint how, but she was sure.Her heart thudded and sweat beaded her forehead. Champagne turned on her heel and galloped down the streets hoping to get away from sight of whoever it was.Champagne's efforts
Her day had been long and her toes hurt badly, she stared at the manager her eyes slightly pleasing for him to let her rest just for a minute.Champagne had never work this hard in her life, her toes curled inside her shoes. She felt like all of a sudden her flats were on fire.And most of all her mind kept drifting back to Nikolai's question, why didn't have to happen now."Here you go, Miss " She said as placed the food off the tray to the table, put her mind to it so she could not spill any.What a day, she always had half a shift but after the pain she had experienced with Thomas and Lilly, Champagne had asked to work fulltime and she was granted it.It was a way to ease her pain, but now that Thomas had gone how was she to react.All night she couldn't sleep, thinking about him. His smile and his weird jokes, she was going to miss all that.Champagne felt
The streets were starting to become empty by the time Champagne walked out of the restaurant, she tightened her grip on her jacket and turned to her left. Her wedges made a soft sound each time they touched the floor, she adjusted her bag stripe then looked around.The whole place was empty and cold, Champagne buried her hands deep in her pocket while looking around for a taxi.Her phone vibrated in her jacket pocket and she pulled her hand out with it grip, Champagne looked at the screen and frowned.Now she was really starting to wonder what was going on with Sam for her to keep send such messages, Champagne was starting to feel sorry rise with her again.She had been delayed by Nikolai and she hadn't got over her reaction towards him yet, in that case she completely forgot about Lilly.What was wrong with her, Champagne placed her phone back and lifted her head in time as a black car stopped in f
The dark night couldn't stop Champagne right now, it was really becoming a long night for her.Her feet hurt so badly and she slowly walked towards the park bench in her view and sat down, a yawn escaped her lips as she his with her hand.Samantha turned to look at her with a sigh then walked forward and took a seat next to her.Champagne slowly undid the laces of her wedges and removed them, her feet land on the cold night grass and she slowly sighed."We have searched every single place that she loves in this city but she's no where to be found " Champagne said while placing her head on Samantha's shoulder.Samantha looked down at her and sighed " Try calling her again " She replied and Champagne nodded.Champagne raised her head and took out her phone, she searched for Lilly's number before dialling it and it went through, it rung for while until it stopped and
"No.. Sam, this is too short " Champagne whined for the third time in a row gesturing to the red dress she had on.Sam turned away from the wardrobe to her and looked her up and down, Champagne hoped that he would notice her reason for not wanting this dress and let her wear the black one.After a whole day from work and torture she real deserved a relaxing night and hoped that things would go as she wants but with Samantha here playing designer Champagne was starting to think this date was Sam's."No, you look good now put on these shoes they go with it perfectly " Sam stated with a smile and Champagne frowned."This is my date Sam not yours and I want the black dress " Champ added, she didn't know why she had let Sam inside but she did." look baby girl, this dress makes you look more beautiful and sexy and let me tell you Champ no one is beautiful like you in the whole world except me " Sam repli
Champagne felt like the world around her was spinning, she shivered like a leaf and if not for the tightening hold on her neck she would have landed to the floor by now.His red eyes made her insides tightened and she felt like every single drop of air in her was being dragged out by something, she wanted to tell him to stop but she couldn't."Ungrateful bitch, I killed a man for you and now you want to leave." Amelia shivered once again and sweat beaded her forehead it was the first time to here Nikolai's voice so cold.But what scared her more were his words, Did Nikolai Thomas?No, she didn't want to believe any of that. The handsome Nikolai that she was starting to like wasn't like that. He was sweet and liked to tease her but the truth was right there in front of her."You owe me a life Champagne do don't even think about living me alone" he added before letting her go.Champagne swayed for a moment, she silently sat back down on
Champagne eyes flattered open, she blinked several times to adjust to the light. She felt the back of her head hurt so badly and moaned softly.Her eyes lids hurt so badly almost bringing tears whenever she tried to look around through this light, she frowned in confusion and tried to sit but was failing so miserably.Champagne could not give up yet but she felt so weak to move, she wanted to have a closer look at this room and wonder where exactly she was.She felt the most painful splitting headache coming on so where memories of what happened back at her apartment, her face blanched and a shiver rushed down her spine.She could clearly remember how Thomas grabbed her by the neck and then slammed in the wall taking her out by only one move, she failed to even save her best friend.Alone tear rushed down her face and Champagne sucked in a heavy breath, she felt like a heavy stone was placed on her heart. She knew very well that losing Sam would ki
"Nikolai what took you long ?" Champagne asked immediately after he came back from the bathrooms, she slowly stood up and looked him up and down but nothing seemed to had changed.Nikolai smiled at her softly, then stepped towards her. She's his and only his right, no one is going to take Champagne away from him."Are you done eating ?" he asked immediately and Champagne nodded, her emerald eyes darting to the empty plate then back to him."That's good now we can leave " he added and Champagne frowned a bit, she didn't know why but something seemed off when she looked at him but she didn't voice it.Champagne watched as he handed the waiter his card to pay for their bill, she collected her purse and soon enough the card was brought back." Let's go " this time round Nikolai didn't ask more and just took her wrist in his hand then led her out of the restaurant, in all this he didn't seem to notice that her eyes were watching him keenly.Champ
Champagne slowly walked into the restaurant, a waitress walked towards her and she gave her best smile.Before Champagne could say anything " This way please " the waitress led her towards a table in the corner, it looked like they had been waiting for her to arrive for a long time.And she didn't mind as long as she didn't have to stand a minute to wait simply because the heels on her feet were starting kill her.Champagne looked around the interior of this French restaurant, the designs seemed ancient but that's all Champagne could guess as she knew nothing about France or it's people.They were five tables on this large floor and each spaced you can't even hear what the people on the next table are saying, Champagne really admired this place. She had worked in worked many restaurants since her parents death but none of them made her feel like this.So elegant and beautiful, her lips curled in to a small smile. Soon they arrived at a table in the
"No.. Sam, this is too short " Champagne whined for the third time in a row gesturing to the red dress she had on.Sam turned away from the wardrobe to her and looked her up and down, Champagne hoped that he would notice her reason for not wanting this dress and let her wear the black one.After a whole day from work and torture she real deserved a relaxing night and hoped that things would go as she wants but with Samantha here playing designer Champagne was starting to think this date was Sam's."No, you look good now put on these shoes they go with it perfectly " Sam stated with a smile and Champagne frowned."This is my date Sam not yours and I want the black dress " Champ added, she didn't know why she had let Sam inside but she did." look baby girl, this dress makes you look more beautiful and sexy and let me tell you Champ no one is beautiful like you in the whole world except me " Sam repli
The dark night couldn't stop Champagne right now, it was really becoming a long night for her.Her feet hurt so badly and she slowly walked towards the park bench in her view and sat down, a yawn escaped her lips as she his with her hand.Samantha turned to look at her with a sigh then walked forward and took a seat next to her.Champagne slowly undid the laces of her wedges and removed them, her feet land on the cold night grass and she slowly sighed."We have searched every single place that she loves in this city but she's no where to be found " Champagne said while placing her head on Samantha's shoulder.Samantha looked down at her and sighed " Try calling her again " She replied and Champagne nodded.Champagne raised her head and took out her phone, she searched for Lilly's number before dialling it and it went through, it rung for while until it stopped and
The streets were starting to become empty by the time Champagne walked out of the restaurant, she tightened her grip on her jacket and turned to her left. Her wedges made a soft sound each time they touched the floor, she adjusted her bag stripe then looked around.The whole place was empty and cold, Champagne buried her hands deep in her pocket while looking around for a taxi.Her phone vibrated in her jacket pocket and she pulled her hand out with it grip, Champagne looked at the screen and frowned.Now she was really starting to wonder what was going on with Sam for her to keep send such messages, Champagne was starting to feel sorry rise with her again.She had been delayed by Nikolai and she hadn't got over her reaction towards him yet, in that case she completely forgot about Lilly.What was wrong with her, Champagne placed her phone back and lifted her head in time as a black car stopped in f
Her day had been long and her toes hurt badly, she stared at the manager her eyes slightly pleasing for him to let her rest just for a minute.Champagne had never work this hard in her life, her toes curled inside her shoes. She felt like all of a sudden her flats were on fire.And most of all her mind kept drifting back to Nikolai's question, why didn't have to happen now."Here you go, Miss " She said as placed the food off the tray to the table, put her mind to it so she could not spill any.What a day, she always had half a shift but after the pain she had experienced with Thomas and Lilly, Champagne had asked to work fulltime and she was granted it.It was a way to ease her pain, but now that Thomas had gone how was she to react.All night she couldn't sleep, thinking about him. His smile and his weird jokes, she was going to miss all that.Champagne felt
Champagne strode down the street, her hands buried deep in her jacket pockets.She knew that she would be late for work, but she couldn't leave Lilly alone, so she dropped her at Sam's place.They were only a few people walking down the street and it was comforting enough, allowing her to get lost in her thoughts.Her eyes scanned the place, and she lowered her eyes down, but then she snapped her head up in shock.Her eyes moved to the other side of the street, and she saw that black car again. Champagne's body swayed for a minute and terror rushed down her spine.She didn't get its plane number or something but Champagne knew it was the same car, she couldn't pinpoint how, but she was sure.Her heart thudded and sweat beaded her forehead. Champagne turned on her heel and galloped down the streets hoping to get away from sight of whoever it was.Champagne's efforts