Devon's pov)
"Yeah I'll still get you a drink"I uttered and she grinned widely at me before gripping me tight as we forced our way through the crowds.
"VIP?"She muttered in a questioning manner as she stared at the wall of the door we were about to enter.
"Yeah...VIP..."I repeated after her pushing the door to gain entrance.
"Are you some sort of rich dude or your pocket is just filled for only this night?"She asked and giggled before leaving my arm as it seemed like she suddenly felt comfortable in the room. Quiet and lively...I think she likes her things that way.
"You sure you had no drink?"I asked to be sure judging from the manner she throw her words at me.
"Why?...do I sound drunk?"She uttered shinning her white set of teeth at me.
"I looked over to the far end of the room and my eyes caught with Tyler. He was having a drink all to himself.
Soon, Tyler noticed my presence and looked up. Seeing me and her, he bursted into a loud laughter spilling some of his drinks in the process.
"Don't tell me you brought a drunkard to get drunk again" he uttered laughing hard as he stopped to catch his breathe.
I sighed and rolled my eyes at him before pulling out a chair for her to sit.
"Is he calling me a drunkard?"She whispered to me and I nodded my head in disapproval before glaring hard at Tyler who was really trying to stop himself from bursting into another round of laughter.
"Tell me, aren't you drunk?" Tyler asked with a tip of mockery in his tone as he settled down for another glass of drink. I looked over at the girl who just stared away like she heard nothing...
I dunno but her I don't care attitude were giving me chills
"Didn't she hear what I said?"Tyler whispered to me and I gave him a scorn look which made him retreated as he sat back on his chair watching her space out.
"Hey"I called tapping her softly on her shoulder....she shivered at my touch before turning to me with her usual grin.
"What would you like to have?...I mean what drink would you like to have"
"I will just have something similar to yours.....or his"She replied raising her face to look at Tyler who was quick to divert his attention elsewhere.
"No...I don't think it will be advisable for a lady like you to have something like this"I stated pointing at Tyler's drink. She chuckled and pouted her lips before resting her face on her palm.
"Or have you ever had something like this before?"I asked with a furrowed brow. She chuckled and shakes her head negatively.
"No. But I want to have something like that"
"Tonight and now..."She added and I widened my eyes and turned to look at Tyler who shrugged simply.
"Are you serious about having a drink similar to this??"I asked pointing at Tyler's drink.
"Yes I am. You know, people do say liquor gets your mind off some things....or is that a rumor?"She asked facing Tyler who almost choked on his drink as he tried looking for a perfect answer.
"Yeah....sometimes, the rumors are true"He responded gulping down his whole drink.
"Uhh...Von, I'll just go get my self some ripe peaches. You get me?"He uttered and winked at me before abruptly standing up which sent some of the chairs behind him falling down.
"Uh...sorry about that"He stated trying to get away from us....no! Away from her.
"Are you leaving so soon?...and what peaches are you talking about?"she asked and widened her eye in shock just before I could reply her which gave me the aura that she already knew the type of Peach Tyler was talking about.
"Wait!..don't tell me they sell peach fruits in here!"She questioned and my jaw dropped as I scratched the nape of my neck in frustration.
"Uh...see you dumbo"Tyler replied running off.
"Did he just call me dumbo!"She asked turning to me as I looked helplessly at her
"No...he didn't mean you yunno ." I tried sounding convincing enough as she peeked narrowly at me like some mother trying to detect if their kid was lying to them.
"So who then was he referring to?"
"He meant me....you see, that my best friend and that's like our Adios slang..you get?"I replied and she chuckled resting her back on the chair.
"Ohh I get it! Just like my ex best friend....she would always stick her tongue at me and make a love sign with her fingers before leaving"She uttered dreamily staring at the ceiling like she was remembering the good old times.
"Ex best friend?...why ex?"
"Obviously! The silly girl left me.....we don't talk anymore"She replied and I mouthed an oh before signalling to one of the bartenders.
"Get me my usual and get her some lime juice"I whispered to him and he nodded before walking away to get my order.
"So tell me, what's your name?"I asked trying to start up a conversation and she seemed less interested in what I was saying as she rather preferred looking at the Disco bulb lighting up the room.
I was just about to repeat my question again when she replied me leaving me bewildered.
"Serena"....
"My name is Serena" she added and I gulped down saliva not knowing what to say....she had just made me believe she wasn't paying any attention to me then....
"You seemed like you were not listening before"I had to say it....she chuckled and turned her face to me.
"Come on, I listen with my ears and not my face"She responded catching me unaware as I just nodded slowly.
"You won't even ask of my name?"I asked and she exhaled before yawning out loudly.
"Von?...your name is Von right? He mentioned it before leaving"She replied and I shakes my head in utter disbelief.
"Well, that not my name...that just my name in short"
"So what's it then"She asked and just then the bartender brought our drink. Placing the lime juice before her and my liquor before me.
"It Devon"I uttered and she laughed in amusement or Haven't she heard someone bearing that before?.
"Sounds like Demon"She stated in amidst laughter.
"Devon". She mimicked my voice probably trying to annoy me.
"Devon....Demon"She repeated laughing again while I just glared expressionless.....this girl is weirdd!
"Hey enough okay?....let just drink and then I'll leave"I uttered . And just as I was about pouring myself a drink, she held my hands back. I looked up to her in a questioning manner.
"Here"She stated pushing her drink at me as she pushed mine to herself.
"Why exchanging drinks??"I asked narrowing my eyes at her or did she figure out so quick that I had ordered lemon juice for her?.
"I just want yours that all"She responded pouring out my drink for herself.
How the hell will I go about drinking lemon juice!??
"You not drinking?"She asked and I shake my head.
"He gave me a wrong order"I muttered calling back the bartender to bring me my regular drink while he took the lemon juice away.
I looked up at her as she squeezed her face after taking a sip from the drink.
"Whoooo!!!...."She exclaimed shaking her head in excitement like a kid being offered candy.
"It bitter but it gets more more better!"She added happily as she took another sip.
"Waaahh!"she exclaimed again.
"This is actually really nice....it gives a tingling sensation down my throat"She giggled while I just stared in disbelief.
"Don't just take too...."my words trailed off as she gulped down the whole glass and even reached out to pour more for herself.
"Much...."I completed in disbelief.
"Wish I figured out something like this earlier than now....pfft"She expressed chugging down the whole content again that I had to restrain her hand from reaching out to the bottle.
"Your grip is getting tighter on my wrist Von...."She whined and somehow, I liked the way she pronounced my name.
"Come on Von..."she whined soothingly again and I found myself letting go of her wrist. Just immediately, my drink was brought to me.
"Why are you here?"I asked pouring myself a drink.
She chuckled lightly before releasing gas from her mouth.
"As you can see, I'm easing off stress"She responded licking the tip of the cup with her tongue.
"Your eyes is puffy why?..."I asked not knowing why I was getting interested in her affair....
"Why do peoples eyes get puffy?"She asked with a smirk drinking from her glass.
"When they cry?...."I replied and she gagged as a result of the drink.
"When you knew it why then did you ask?....you humans and shits" she uttered as I stared wildly at her or is she not human?...
I looked up at her eyes and noticed she was already getting dizzy....she was really fighting back sleep.
"You are getting drunk"
"I'm not....I just feel so fly!"She replied gripping tight on the main bottle of drink.
"What are you trying to do...."
"Trying to feel more fly than I already am"She chuckled raising the bottle up to her mouth as she drank straight from it
I watched her throat go up and down in bewilderment.....I know within me that I drink a lot but seated before me was a strange lady that drinks more than anyone I know. even when it clear it was her first time.....or is she traumatized??
"You need to stop...."I said forcefully taking the bottle away from her.
She held the table steadily to keep her balance on the chair as she stared at me like someone who was ready to explode.
"You need to leave now....where do you leave perhaps I could drop you off"I asked tapping my pocket for my phone.
I brought it out and looked back at her. She was still in the same position...holding the table firmly with her eyes locked on my face
"Where do you live..... besides I have to go. It wouldn't be fair if I just leave you here"He added and she blinked rapidly as if coming out from a trance.
She batted her eye lash trying fight off sleep seeing her in that state, I was quick to stand up. Walking up to her side, I tapped her cheek multiple times stopping her from falling into any deep slumber.
"Don't you even dare close your eyes ....."I muttered slapping her cheeks but she was acting lifeless when her breathe was still very much steady.
"Ohh fuvk!" I cursed bringing out my phone to call Tyler.
"Pick up you fucker!"I muttered trying to reach out to Tyler but he was not picking up his phone.
I tried making her stand on her feet but her knees were still dancing and wobbling.
"Where do you live"I yelled out into her ears. She widens her eye and turned properly to me making me heave a sigh of relief.
"I dunno...."her voice trailed off and I closed my eyes briefly with my hand on my waist as I washed her sit back on the chair.
"What mess have you gotten yourself into Devon.!"I cursed and watched her try to reach out for the bottle of drink again but this time, instead of snatching the drink from her, I slapped her hand fiercely making her wince lightly which sounded more like a light moan
"That hurts so bad Von..."She pouted her lips and I bit my lower lips hard.
"Just....just stop calling me that!" I uttered and she chuckled removing her ribbon that was holding her hair the entire time.
I watched her pretty blonde hair fall to her face as she dropped the ribbon on the table.
"I feel so hot!"She expressed toying with the tip of her hair.
"Come one Serena....I know you can hear me and I also know how much of a good girl you are. Come on, tell me your house address so I can drop you off. It getting late"I whispered comfortably to her and for some seconds, her facial expression felt like she was paying rasp attention to me. But I was still caught off guard when she bursted out into laughter.
"I don't want to go home .....I like it here with you"She responded narrowing her eyes at me as she tried reaching out for my hand.
I stretched out my hand to her and she held it firmly like it was dear to her. She bent her head slowly and landed her lips on my hand as she gave it multiple kisses which sent shivers down my spine as I watched her do her thing.
"You need to stop please"I whispered not even making any attempt to retreat my hand.
She stopped kissing my hand and raised her face at me.
"Don't take me home please Von....not now"She pleaded leaving my hand making me feel slightly hurt that she had stopped kissing my hand. I liked the feeling her kisses made me felt.
I looked around and called the bartender attention.
"Is my regular room available?"I asked and he nodded before dipping his hand into his pocket to bring out a single key.
"Come on, let lay you down"I muttered trying to help her stand up.
(Devon's pov)"Come on, let lay you down"I muttered trying to help her stand up.
(Devon’s POV) She then drunkenly spread her arms around my neck with her face on one side of my neck as she fanned her hot breath on me. "Come on....stop being a big baby and get up on your feet" I sounded, more like pleaded. She groaned stubbornly and stood up but not without leaning on me tightly as her legs danced funnily on the floor."Please take my drink along...."she muttered digging her fingers into my skin to assist her self. I winced slightly and shake my head slowly before dragging her along with me.**I got into the room alongside Serena who had been speaking gibberish all along while trying to bring her up here which was harder than I had thought. I dropped her on the bed which created a loud thud which I think was funny to her cause she began laughing."You such a pest!"I muttered rubbing my arm which she had earlier leaned on. "By the way, make sure you don't puke on that bed. The bathroom is just there" I uttered pointing to one side of the room where
(Serena's pov)I watched keenly as the Jeep drove into a big mansion.....the biggest I had ever thought off. From it outer appearance I couldn't even imagine what it could look like inside.It was all painted white with artistic drawing at one side of each paintings....the big fountain just at the middle of the house was just so fascinating.Everything was screaming Rich! At my face as I stared in awe from where I sat."Like what you see?"Gonzalez asked intruding my thoughts as I became aware of him again.I frowned tightly and took my gaze back to the window at my side. "Don't worry about all those. I'll have the maids show you around"he uttered with a slight groan and I rolled my eyes secretly. We were still driving inside the house probably headed for the garage!. Just locating the garage was taking hours.....ohh gracious Lord I'm freaking out! Soon, the car slowed down and I looked ahead only to see fleet of cars in different colors....my mouth went agape in astonishment.On
[SERENA’S POV]“your bath is ready ma’am” june said to me. I looked up at her from where I sat and nodded my head in understanding hoping for her to walk away so I could have some private time to myself. But instead, she still stood beside my bed. I raised my face up at her with a questioning brow. “I heard you. I’ll have my bath later”“I’m sorry ma’am, but it my duty to aid you in bathing” she insisted and I scoffed lightly.“Excuse me? Don’t tell me you want to bathe me yourself” I stated clearly with my lips slightly parted.“yes ma’am. I’m being paid to do so….i wouldn’t want to lose my job” june replied with her hands folded on her thighs.“ I don’t get it… do you also bathe everyone in this house?? Including Gonzalez?” I asked in bewildment and she chuckled before shaking her head in disapproval “ no I don’t bathe anyone in this mansion…neither do anyone bathe anybody under this mansion but I’ve been assigned by master to do so for you…it was clearly assigned to me.” She e
June got me all dressed up in a fine purple gown just above my knee. I stared at my reflection in the dressing mirror before me as I trailed my hands all over my face looking at the new changes in astonishment. “You like it?..” she asked and I hummed without giving any reply.“Left with one more thing to complete these gorgeous changes” she uttered and I arched my brow before looking up at her from where I sat with a questioning look.“There is more to do on my face??” I asked cheekily with a weird look....not like I don’t appreciate her efforts in making me look beautiful but it was becoming too much...“No ma’am just jewelry” she corrected.“It had better be...I won’t like to go about looking like Samantha from Cinderella” I added and she chuckled lightly before giving a reassuring smile.I watched as she bent slightly beside me, opening a cabinet beneath the mirror where I sat.“By the way, you also look beautiful when you go natural...ma’am” she complimented and I acted deaf to i
SERENAI was still napping when someone clapped softly into my ears. I was freaked out at first, before looking to see it was another maid. I then frowned lightly at such disturbance before sitting up on the bed.“You should know there are better ways to wake someone up rather than clapping into their ears” I uttered in a sleeping voice while I rubbed my forehead which was now burning up weirdly.“I’m sorry ma’am just that we are not allowed to...” she couldn’t complete her statement when I interrupted her with a slight hiss due to a sudden weird pain that struck my head.“Eish....” I hissed in pain cupping my head into my palms.“Are you alright ma’am?...or should I get the doctor?” She asked and I waved my hands, off her request.“No I’m fine...why are you here?” I asked.“It's almost dinner time and since you skipped lunch I was hoping you would like to have something light before dressing up for dinner “ “No I’m fine this way...you can just get me water instead” I responded looki
SERENA“Nice meeting...you all” I stammered as they all introduced themselves including *Devon*. I could feel my heart beating fast as I tried really hard not to maintain eye contacts with Devon.Never have I ever thought that I would be seeing him again. Even if I had to see him, isn’t this too dramatic!.*is Von the person they tagged as young master or Tyler??* I queried within myself. *it had better be Tyler cause I won’t have my life on a thin rope cause of a one night stand*“Are you sure you are okay?” I heard a voice ask and it turned out to be Sharon’s. Realizing I had been staring at my laps for too long, I raised my face up to meet her questioning brows. “Fine…I’m fine” I replied shabbily playing with my pinky finger.“Well Serena, this is Devon my son” Gonzalez introduced making my heartbeat drop at that moment. I switched my gaze slowly and steadily from Sharon to Devon who was also staring at me but soon looked away.“And that his Tyler his best friend” he added and I
DEVONJust as I was about taking an excuse to leave the table with Tyler, my dad stood up making me stop right on track.“I’m done eating as well. And since it’s going to be a very long night, I have to get myself prepared” he stated with a grin as I balled my fist quietly. I simply nodded and watched him leave the dinner table.Taking a long lasting glance at Tyler, he walks out of the dinner room.I sniffed while Sharon clears her throat. Suspicious of her behavior, I turned to her with a questioning brow“What a wife Gonzalez has gotten for himself” Sharon remarked obviously trying to start up a conversation about Serena.“Can’t you guys see that everything about her is just too suspicious…I mean, she’s just too bad at acting” she added rendering me speechless. I had nothing to say about her statement. She can’t relate and nothing is going to make me let her relate to what is going on. “Aren’t you going to say anything?” She queried in frustratingly.“Simply there is nothing to sa
DEVONI was standing at the back of the mansion with Tyler at the other end where he could be hardly seen.“Do you think she’s going to come?” I turned to ask Tyler at the same time looking to see if there was any sign of her.“She is going to show up trust me. She wouldn’t want to piss Gonzalez up” he replies leaning against the hard wall while I just nodded still, hoping for her to show up. Soon enough, I sighted her walking behind the maid who soon stopped leading the way. Urging her to move forward to where I was standing“Are you sure he is there?” I heard her ask the maid.“Yes ma’am” she replied and hurried away.“Talk to her, let her hear your voice or better still step out of this dark place cause she looks so scared to make any move” Tyler suggested.I cleared my throat sharply before taking one step out of where I stood before.“Come on Serena it’s safe” I stated fully stepping into light for her to see me. She took some steps backward in fear.“Von…Devon??” She called out
~DEVONFor some minutes, there was silence in my room between I and Tyler. Neither of us were making any sentence or saying any word. And just as I was about to crack the silence, a soft knock came in. I was the closest to the door so I was definitely going to get the door.“I got it” I volunteered after I had noticed Tyler also wanted to get it.Opening the door, I met the least most unexpected person. June.. the maid I had questioned earlier“Excuse me?” I questioned instantly With an accurate bow, she greeted before looking behind her like she was spying.“If you don’t have anything to say. You can still craw away” I pin pointed“Actually, Master’s new bride sent me to you” she started off by saying.With a confused look and an arched brow, I squinted my eyes to get her actual message if she really meant what she has just said.“Excuse me?” “She asked me to tell you, to meet her at the back of the mansion” June dragged “I’m sorry sir” she apologized for what I don’t know and mad
~DEVON “Fuck!” I cursed out loudly as I tightened my fist in my pocket with my eyes fixed at Tyler’s surprised face.“And then what?” I asked June“That was it… she decided to retire to her room then after. But I’m sure she has nothing to do with it young master” “You can excuse us now. I’ll call for you later” I uttered turning fully to Tyler.“Let’s head to my room” I muttered to him walking ahead immediately with a mixed feeling“Fuck!” I cursed out as soon as I got to my room.“What do you think?” Tyler asked leaning against the wall as he watched me fume around across the room.“I don’t know what to think Tyler. Every loophole in this case I’m trying to close for the past few seconds keep leading back to Serena. And I have no other option than to confront her about it. This isn’t just any kind of necklace. I really don’t want to dig out the past. I will end up hurting myself also. You know how long it took me to get this far without that void and all of a sudden it’s all starti
~SERENA Just as June was about putting the sheets in a laundry basket, a soft knock came in.“I’ll get the door” June volunteeredAfter opening the door, it turned out to be one of the maids at the mansion“Young master summons everyone. At the first hall.” She addressed and turned away.“Do you think it’s about the necklace” I asked curiously whilst kneeling on the bed.“Obviously ma’am” June responded dusting off her uniform before bowing slightly and walking out of the room.~DEVON Getting back to the hall, alongside Tyler, the maids were already there. They even formed a circle which was much more better to me.“Without any notice, I swung past them getting into their midst.With no expression, I turned slowly taking note of everyone’s face.“Is this everyone?” I asked to be sure“Yes young master” they all responded in unison“Now, as you all might have heard. Someone trespasses and stole from me.” I started off while turning round to be sure I was taking note of everyone’s fac
~SERENA Just as June was about putting the sheets in a launders basket, a soft knock came in.“I’ll get the door” June volunteeredAfter opening the door, it happened to be one of the maids.“Young master summons everyone. At the first hall.” She addressed and turned away.“Do you think it’s about the necklace” I asked curiously kneeling on the bed.“Obviously ma’am” June responded dusting off her uniform before bowing slightly and walking out of the room.~DEVON Getting back to the hall, alongside Tyler the maids were already there. They even formed a circle which is much more better to me.“Without any notice, I swung past them getting into their midst.With no expression, I turned slowly taking note of everyone’s face.“Is this everyone?” I asked to be sure“Yes young master” they all responded in unison“Now, as you all might have heard. Someone trespasses and stole from me.” I started off while turning round to be sure I was taking note of everyone’s facial expression“Who amon
~DEVON “I’ll just stop by that restaurant and get something for myself. I’m really hungry” Tyler said as he slowed down to the other side of the road.“Tch. You can’t let it wait and then eat at the mansion rather than stopping by the road” I muttered relaxing back on the chair.“I’ll be back in a jiffy. Don’t just drive off” he joked stepping out of the far leaving me alone in the car.Having the moment to myself, I tapped my fingers softly on my laps while thinking about so many things.Who would have taken the necklace~ I thought to myself as I try raising any suspects from my mind but it kept getting back to the maids. Cause no one has ever had any problem with the room. And it is the first time something this valuable is getting missing in the mansion.Looking out of the window to check if Tyler was on his way, only to figure out he was not coming out yet. *phew* I breathed out looking up to the spot where the mirror was suppose to be but it was not open.Without hesitation I o
~DEVONI opened my eyes slowly feeling over weighed. Looking around me, I could see Tyler and Gonzalez alongside three of his friends around me, like they were staring deep into my soul.“He is awake” I heard Tyler say to the rest of themTrying to figure out why they were around me and staring so deep, I tried seating up but a slight pain from my head held me back making me wince lightly in pain.“Take it easy Von” Tyler spoke up placing his hand on my shoulder“Wha..” I tried saying while trying to recall how I got here with them at the same time.Looking around again, I noticed I was in a hospital and just at that moment, I could recall what had happened earlier.I was trying to get back to the mansion because of Serena… and that was it. I fell back or so.After putting things together, I allowed my weight press onto the bed with my eyes closed as I inhaled deeply.“What are you doing here” I asked facing Gonzalez.“I thought you died. TCH” he mentioned with a smirk before
SERENA “I’ll do the stripping” the quiet one stated with a strict facial expression as he stepped more closer to me.His looks were not friendly I could not plead anymore.I was preparing for death.I watched the others give way for him to have access to me. It looked like he was superior over them but yet act calm in a fierce way.“Please” I whispered even though it was not audible but I hoped he had heard me. Looking straight into my eyes, he took his right hand to my back while standing in front of me. With a mean look, he took down my zip leaving me with my bra. I felt my heart race increased. I was hiding something worth peace of mind from Von and if he should see it, it won’t end well for me and that, I am sure of.“You are taking too long” Francisco queried hastily while pacing up and down waiting for me to be completely stripped.“Take the dress off your skin” he ordered standing tall before me as he waited for me to make the first move.“Smack her if she takes extra t
~SERENA I felt my heart jump up, into my mouth immediately as he completed his statement. He sounded serious even though he laughed at the end of his statement.My stomach churn at the thought of Gonzalez in between my legs. Even after finding out that I was really not on my period.What was he going to do with me?? Kill me? With the lights off like the last time?My Palms were getting sweaty as they were too much on my table to worry about.The fact that I destroyed the necklace Devon is have a fuse about? Likely to bring down the whole mansion or the fact that Gonzalez would be in my room this night to have me… or the fact that I might be dead before dawn when he finds out I have been making a fool out of him.“Her mother must be this fine right? At least I can get her and keep her to myself” one other person stated with a wide grin I turned to look at who had made such statement only to find out it was his same friend from the other day that had asked me to strip which happens to
~DEVON“Don’t be mad. It won’t be funny!” I yelled before tears streamed down from my eyes in anger as I turned back in rage before stomping away straight to the main mansion.Getting into the main mansion I yelled out on top of my voice.“I want all the maids before me right now else I’ll burn down this mansion and everyone inside” I yelled out fuming in rage“Devon!” I heard my dad voice and instantly I could trace it to the dinner room“In anger I stormed away heading towards the dinner room in angerGetting to the dinner room, I met the table filled up with his friends. Leaving only one empty seat and I as well concluded it was definitely for Serena. But the matter before me is worse than that. “What was that yelling for??” He asked in anger as soon I stepped into the dinner room.“Someone entered the room at the far end of this mansion!. And got away with the necklace. And trust me when I say I’m not going to spare that person” I fumed with anger in my eyes as I kept breathing h