An Unexpected Visitor

I was furious with Atlas for disappearing after what had happened between us. Once I calmed myself down, I stepped out of the dark corridor. I could see Alex and Jess on the dance floor, but my eyes were searching for the honey-brown-eyed devil who had ignited a fire in me and then vanished as if he had never been there. My frustration grew as I scanned the crowd for his familiar face but found nothing. He didn’t have the right to make me feel this way and then just disappear.

I glanced up at the balcony of the exclusive lounge area. I knew he must have gone back there, but when I tried to get up, I was denied access since Alex wasn’t with me. I groaned in frustration and gave up. The rest of the night, I sulked and kept looking for Atlas, but he never reappeared.

As expected, by the end of the night, Jess and Alex were completely wasted. It took some time to guide them to the car and help them get in. Not knowing where Alex lived or where his car was parked, I decided to bring him ba