Lady In Red

Chapter 6

Kevin

I hung up the phone and leaned back in my swivel chair, smiling broadly . Another successful deal concluded, and it wasn’t even midday. I was feeling on top of the world.

I’d been co-CEO of WilGas for nearly three months now and I’d been making a success of it, landing deal after deal.

My father who had initially been skeptical that I could change for the better, had been pleasantly surprised. Gone was the irresponsible party boy.

I now lived a responsible life of business meetings, making deals, and occasional drinks with investors.

My was proud, and was promising to make the position permanent at the end of the month.

I was still basking in my success when my secretary announced I had a visitor.

“Send him in,” I said.

My buddy Brian came in.

“Guess what Kev?” He said excitedly, coming into my office.

I yawned. “ Nice to see you too pal, why the excitement?”

“Its about Club 101. You remember it right?”

“Yeah it’s the biggest in the city. We used to go there often.”

“Yeah, before you became celibate. Well tonight a famous musician is coming over and all the guys, and every hot young chicks is going to be there.”

“Good for them. What’s it to me?”

“Come on , you have to come. You’ve been a monk for too long. Let’s go out, party, get drunk, and screw women.”

I admitted it was tempting. I couldn’t remember when I’d last gotten drunk, danced, or had sex. My last one night stand, Rita, had been calling me persistently to hook up again but I’d lied I was out of state. I wanted to accept Brian’s invite but I remembered what was at stake.

“Sorry pal I can’t.” I told him.

“Why not? You haven’t partied in months. Are you sick? Did you break your leg? Or you’re now impotent?”

“Shut up idiot. I’d love to party, but right now I’m on probation, hoping to make this co-CEO job permanent. So I’ve got to be on my best behavior.”

“Worried about your old man? He won’t know. Come on! We’ll be discreet. You can even go in disguise, we’ll use my car.”

I considered. It was very tempting. The club was sure to be hot, but I was so close to becoming permanent co-CEO, why risk spoiling it?

“I don’t know.” I hesitated. “ If dad found out he’d flip. I’d lose my position in the company.”

“He won’t do that.”

“He will. He almost did.”

“How’s he going to know? Who’s going to tell him?” Brian asked.

I considered. I was in the mood for some fun. If I was discreet, I may just get away with it.

“Ok ok," I conceded. "But low key. Just a few drinks, dancing, and we are out.”

“Sure. With a couple of hot chicks on each arm.”

“No thanks.”

“Come on man, where is the fun Kevin Watson?”

“All grown up.” I replied. “What time does it start?”

“10pm till mama calls.”

“Okay, pick me up at my place.”

“Yes! You will have a ball! And maybe a quickie with a hot lady.”

“Give it a rest.”

He left. Throughout the day I was swamped with meetings, phone calls, emails. By closing time I was exhausted. A little fun was what I needed.

I bade my elderly secretary, dad hadn’t trusted me with a younger one, goodbye, and retrieved my Ferrari from the garage. I loved the car more than life itself . It had cost me a fortune, much to dad’s annoyance, but had been worth every penny.

I drove a little over the speed limit without fear. I was a Watson. Our name alone made us above the law.

I lived in a penthouse in Victory Park. My parents had preferred I live in the family mansion at Highland Park, but I preferred the freedom that came with living alone.

I arrived home and took a hot bath, then opened my wardrobe and began scanning my clothes. I chose a blue t shirt, and black jeans. I promised myself I would do nothing more than have a couple of drinks and leave.

Brian was right on time.

“Hop in Kev, we don’t want to be late for our party.”

“We aren’t going to go over board.” I said firmly. “Just a couple of drinks. Okay?”

“Relax. Where is the fun you?”

“I’m not taken any chances loosing my position if my dad found out.”

“Daddy’s boy.” He teased.

“Shut up,”

The Club 101 was jam packed when we got there, with the usual bouncers at the door.

We had to wait in a long line before being allowed in.

“Why not flash some ID so we can cut the line!” Brian complained. “You can’t be standing around like everyone else.”

“Because tonight I’m supposed to be like everyone else. I’m keeping a low profile brainiac.” I told him

We were finally allowed in, and stepped into deafening music and a crowded dancefloor.

We headed to the bar section and ordered drinks.

“What are you looking around for?” I asked Brian whose eyes kept scanning the room.

“A hot chick. What else?”

“Good luck.” I told him.

“Hey Kev! Look over there.” He pointed.

Two ladies were at a table drinking and talking. One of them caught my eye.

She had long blonde hair, wearing a figure hugging, red mini dress that enhanced her curvy, sexy body. I couldn’t see much of her face but guessed it was as beautiful as her body. She wasn’t talking much, just drinking shot after shot.

Her companion was dark haired, dressed in blue, sleeveless mini dress.

“You like?” Brian asked winking. “Let’s go over there and get to know them.”

“No. I told you no screwing around tonight."

“Who said anything about screwing? Just a little harmless flirting, what’s wrong with that?”

I was eager to talk to the beauty in the red dress so I allowed myself to be persuaded, and we walked over to their table.

“Hello ladies.” I greeted. “Mind if we join you?”

The ladies looked up. The dark haired girl smiled invitingly. The blonde was indifferent.

“Sure,” Dark hair said eagerly.

Brian pulled up a chair and sat down. I sat next to the blonde. I felt a little embarrassed which surprised me. I was always confident around women, but she was something else.

She looked at me. I hadn’t been wrong. She was beautiful. Oval shaped face, sexy blue eyes, razor sharp cheekbones. Her full sensual lips were painted bright red. I got a hard-on just looking at her face, but she seemed sad.

Brain made the introductions.

“I’m Brian, this is my friend-“

“Phil.” I cut in. “Can we buy you lovely ladies a drink?”

“I’m Gina,” Dark hair said. “ This is my friend Janet. Nice to meet you guys.” She was looking at me invitingly. But my eyes were fixed on Janet.

“Nice to meet you guys too.” I told them.

Janet said nothing but continued drinking.

Brian made small talk with Gina while I tried to chat up Janet, but she wasn’t interested in anything but her drink.

“Want to dance I asked her?”

“No. Leave me alone.” She snapped.

“Come on Janet, dance.” Gina told her.

“No.” She lifted her glass unsteadily.

“Well I’m dancing. ” Gina said standing up.

“Me too.” Brian stood up and followed her to the dance floor.

“Sure you won’t dance?” I asked.

“Look just leave me alone.” Her words were slurred.

“Are you ok?” I asked her

She stared at me. Her eyes were out of focus. She was obviously very drunk.

“No. I’m not. Now get lost. You men are all the same.”

“Why do you say that?” I asked curiously.

“Just go away!”

“Drowning your sorrows?” I asked gently.

“None of your business!” She made to lift her cup but knocked it over instead.

“Look what you made me do!” She said furiously. “Men are such a nuisance.”

“I"m not.” I smiled amused by her words. She was clearly trying to drink away a heart break.

She ignored me and poured another drink. I watched her, resisting the urge to grab her and take her right on this table.

“You better ease up on that.” I advised.

“Can't I drink in peace!" She shouted. "Why don’t you just shut up and leave me alone! Asshole!"

She stood up swaying. I jumped up to hold her, getting an instant hard-on as I touched her beautiful body.

“Leave me alone.” She said pulling away from me.

I watched her take a few unsteady steps forward then collapse onto the floor.