CHAPTER 4 : ( A night out with Ethan )

[ Emerald ]

As rays of morning sunlight rested on my face,I slowly opened my eyes feeling a sharp headache.I blinked few times to adjust my vision and realized I dozed off in my home office after a dramatic last night incident.

I could hear chirping of birds from a close distance.The cold evening breeze soothed my pain but the ache in my heart could not be healed.I kept thinking about Papa's decision.

Its true,we were going through a financial crisis as few of our investors pulled their shares but I was trying my best to persue more investors in our company.

Whatever decision had been taken last day,would effect my life greatly.Better or worse.Well I expect the latter option.Living with Davian Knight will be the greatest challenge.

My phone went off grabbing my attention.I looked for my phone and found it on the edge of my study table.It was already 10:00 AM,I wondered how I slept for this long and nobody came to check upon me.

Strange!

I saw a messege from Ethan on display.My heart constricted into my rib cage.My poor Ethan isn't aware of this sudden changed equations.

Shaking in regret,I opened the text and my heart sank more after reading it's content.

"Hey baby,

Why aren't you picking up my calls?Is everything okay? Please call me once you feel like to share your problem.

Love you"

And the next second my phoned buzzed by his call.Sighing in nervousness I finally decided to answer this time.

"Hey."I said in low tone and gulped my saliva.

"Hey baby how are you?Why the hell are you not answering my calls.Do you have any idea how much I freaked out since last night."Ethan said in a go.Concern laced his tired voice.He didn't rest well last night.

"Umm I-was-"I bit my lip to prevent from stuttering,"I was in a important family dinner so couldn't take you calls sorry I made you panic."I lied to the man who loves me selflessly.

"Its okay but inform me next time if you're planning to ignore me or my messeges.A mere thought of you in trouble takes the shit out of me Em."He said after a pause.

"Am I forgiven now?"I asked guiltily.

"On one condition."I felt him smiling.

"Say."

"We're going to club tonight and please don't come up with your 'Papa won't like my late night parties and clubbing' slogan because I am not going to hear it this time."He warned me.

"Pick me up from my office at 8:00 PM.You know Papa won't like you lurking around our house."I quoted another punch line of mine.

"Hahaha don't worry I won't babes.So it's final I'll pick you from your work place at sharp eight.Love you bye and take care."He said.

I couldn't say back 'I love you too' and hanged up.

I can't run from the reality forever sooner or later I have to tell him.He is going to get hurt to no extent but there is no other way.

Tonight I made a mental note to explain him the conditions in which I have to literally sell away myself to save our heritage that my great grandfather built from scratches.

It was now ten thirty so I took a quick shower and left for work skipping my breakfast.Luckily Ma and Papa went to Church to see the so called wedding preparations along with Mr. and Mrs. Knight,what Martha told me.

I least cared about this sham of a marriage.

For the whole day I worked tirelessly and when evening fell,I didn't realise.

I decide to utilize my extra time to get ready like a real lady as Zade warned me to.

I dashed into my private room adjacent to my office and take a warm bath.I wrapped a towel around my chest and rummaged through my closet.

What the fuck.I don't have a pretty dress to wear tonight.I need to go for shopping and I will do it on the very next Sunday.

I sit down on the sofa and clutch my head .

"Need some help."Mia,my secretory and best friend's voice makes me snap my head to the door.She is leaning on the door.

She is holding a plastic bag in her hand.

"Mia I don't have anything to wear for tonight."I groan in frustration.

"Don't worry I got something for you."She handed me the plastic bag.

I stared at her first and then the bag confusingly.

"What is it?"I asked her.

"Open it first Emerald."She points at the bag.

I open the bag and my eyes widened in excitement.I take out the black one piece dress which has sparkle all over it.Mia has a good taste for clothes.

"I love you so much you save me tonight."I hugged her tightly.

"Please change into this fast or Mr. Ethen would abduct you from here you know how impatient he is when it comes to you being a second late."She reminds me of Ethan's impulsiveness.

"You have a point give me ten minutes."I hurriedly rushed into the bathroom and slipped in the dress.

It perfectly kissed my curves and reaches above my knees.It is a bit short making me uncomfortable but at the same time it is perfect to wear for a club night out.

"Wow sexy like hell the men are gonna feast on your by their eyes.."Mia whistled .

I roll my eyes.There is nothing in me which a man can drool over.

I put some lipgloss and matching danglers .I give my hairs wavy curls and light eye make up as the dress itself is competing my look.

I grab my purse and phone.Rushing out of office building,I spotted Ethan leaning over his car and typing on his phone.I felt a stone put on my chest as his charming smile welcomed me with open arms.I wasted no time to clasp him into a bone crush hug.

"I missed you."I mumbled on his chest.

"I missed you too.You're alright?"He kissed the crown of my head while breaking our hug.

"Hmm."I nodded my head.

"Lets go before the club gets packed."He opened the car door for me and I settled in no time.

I wanted to live this night  just for  me forgetting the miseries of my life.

He drove us to the best night club of the city where only influential and rich people can afford to entertain themselves.

We reached at the club.It was booming with loud music.Bodies were scattered on the dance floor grinding on one another,the pujy smell of tobacco mixed in the air.I hate this.I feel my lungs suffocated.

"First drinks?"Ethan asked.

I slowly nodded my head.He dragged us to the bar.

"What can I get this beautiful lady?"The teenager bartender asked me with a flirtious wink.

"Vodka shots for the lady and for me her boyfriend and later a solid kick between your legs."Ethan glared him.

The poor boy scurried away to serve our drinks while I laughed on Ethan's possessive reaction.

"Ethan you don't had to scare the little boy.He wasn't going to lead me to his bed."I said to him once I controlled my laughter.

But next moment his lips crashed on mine.He kissed me passionately pouring all his possessiveness.I clutched on his shirt to balance my body.He was nibbling my lips as a sign to punish me for my words.

Soon his lips left my mouth and moved to my neck.He was dropping leathery kisses on my skin but I felt discomfort.Though,we have been dating each other for many years,I still feel scared by physical proximity with him.A part of me always stop me on the very boundary I draw for me.

I gently pushed me giving him a signal of my uncomfortable state.

"I am sorry I should had control myself."He said in guilt.

"I am sorry too Ethan I know you really love me and expect some -"I couldn't form the proper words to say so I silenced my mouth.

"Its okay I understand baby and I love you not your body."He kissed my forehead lovingly it dropped me more into the ocean of guilt.

"Lets dance and live this moment together because next day my girlfriend will forget me for her work."He said once we gulped down our drinks.

"I can never forget you Ethan till my last breath."I whispered this part to me.

We laughed and danced on the floor.He cracked few jokes to lighten my mood.

I enjoyed every bit of the night unaware of the upcoming blunder I was about to create.