Chapter 5

I got down from the bend, wincing when I felt the undeniable ache in between my legs. I saw a paper on the nightstand and I went to pick it up. The handwriting was cursive and I wondered if this person was a pampered kid while growing up.

‘I left for work. Take your time and leave when you’re ready. Last night was…unexpected’

I crumpled the paper and buried my face in my hands. Who did I sleep with? I didn’t even know his name. I closed my eyes and an image of a man popped up on my head. Green eyes…

I remembered him! I had met him at my apartment building before. But I can’t remember when….and then I met him yesterday and he gave me the night of my life? Was he stalking me?

My phone!

I searched for my bag and found it by the bedside. I grabbed it and fished out my phone. I switched it on and cringed when I saw a lot of missed calls from Yvonne. My phone was flooded with text messages from her too. I opened the text messages and read them.

The first ones were random check-ins and pictures she took with some guys. But is I read more, it was obvious she was worried.

‘Did you leave with a random guy? Veronica!’

‘CALL ME NOW!’

“I’m dead,” I mumbled as I dialed Yvonne’s number. It rang twice before she picked up.

“WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU?”

I winced at her piercing sound. “Lower your voice!” I groaned as I rubbed my temple. She scoffed. “I don’t know where I am,” I told her as I looked around the large room. The walls were a light shade of gray, matching the marble tiles. The design was obviously picked out and this guy really had a nice taste.

“Are you even listening?”.

I jumped at the sound of Yvonne’s voice, “Yes?” I heard her sigh and I could picture her rubbing her temples. I was giving her a hard time.

“I thought you didn’t do one night stand,” she said to me. I pursed my lips. I thought so too. But here I was, in an unknown man’s bed. I only knew how he looked like, I didn’t know his name.

“You can’t blame me. He was hot and I was horny,” I defended. She chuckled at my words. I wasn’t lying. Who would turn down a pair of green eyes and a hard chest? Not me.

“So it was good?” she asked giddily.

“That’s an understand. I’m beyond sore,” I told her and we both laughed. More like she cackled.

“Compare both men,” she said with a devilish snicker and I rolled my eyes. We both knew the answer. Berlin wasn’t bad in bed, but always wanted it to be about his pleasure, not mine. I guess it was because I was nothing to him, just a rat in his trap.

Pushing away my thoughts, I got up from the bed. “I’ll call or text you when I get home. I need to get going,” I said to her. She hummed.

“Be safe and never make me worry like that again,” she warned and I giggled.

“Yes, ma’am ,” I faked saluted and she hummed in satisfaction before handing up. I placed my phone down and went to the bathroom. I saw a spare toothbrush and I smiled a little. I guess this man was thoughtful.

I looked in the mirror and my eyes widened when I saw my neck was decorated with hickeys. “What in the world?” I gasped and pulled off the shirt. The scent of cedarwood filled my nose as I took it off.

Hickeys were on my shoulders and on my thighs. My cheeks heated as I remembered events from last night.

“Bad girl!” I scolded myself and proceeded to brush my teeth. I took shower and got dressed in my last night’s dress before walking out of the large house. Thankfully, his house was not in a secluded place so I could order an Uber.

The first thing I did when I got home was sleep. My muscles were screaming at me and I was hungry, but I needed to sleep first.

I woke up to a knocking on my door. I sighed and went to open the door. My eyes widened when I saw Berlin. “How may I help you?” I crossed my arms across my chest.

He looked at me like he wanted to rip me apart. “We need to talk,” he said and walked in, closing the door behind him like he owned the place.

“I didn’t say you could walk in,” I glared at his back. He scoffed and turned around to look at me.

“You really are a spoilt bitch, do you know that?” he said with hatred dripping from his words.

I chuckled sarcastically, rolling my eyes. “What else do you know that I don’t seem to know?” I taunted. He clenched his jaw has his fists balled up.

“Are you happy now? You’ve ruined my reputation!” he barked at me. I let out an indifferent yawn and walked past him. But he grabbed my arm harshly, pulling me to him.

“Stop playing with me!” he yelled in my face. I pulled myself back from him and brushed my hair away from my face as I glared at him.

“So you know what it looks like to be played? Get out of my house!” I spat at him. I could tell he was aggravated that I kept standing up to him because it was something I never did.

He chuckled menacingly and stalked towards me. “You are going to regret this. I will make you and your parents pay a mighty price,” he stated and I snorted.

“Do whatever you like, Berlin. Get the hell out of my house before I call the police,” I retorted.

He was about to say something when the door opened. Yvonne walked in. She saw the situation and her eyes widened as her jaw dropped. Then her eyes narrowed at Berlin as she held up her phone.

“Step away from her and get lost or I call the police,” she glared at him. Irritated, Berlin looked between both of us and stepped away.

“You both are sick! You will regret ever crossing me!” he declared as he went to the door. Yvonne stepped aside as she flashed him the finger.

“Who cares, douche bag. Enjoy your time with the love of your life,” she mocked and slammed the door in his face and locked it before he could react. He banged it and she burst out laughing before approaching me.

I shook my head as we went to sit on the couch. “I brought food,” it was then I noticed the paper bags in her hands. She was always my savior in times like this.

“I love you!” I squealed and hugged her making her laugh.

What would I ever do without her?