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“But… He does have a small weakness. He often frequents nightclubs, especially the Sinner’s Paradise where you met him at. It’s kind of the only time he interacts with the public and sort of… unwinds,” There was something about the way Akira emphasized the last word that made me understand what kind of ‘unwinding’ he was talking about.
“But if you’re planning on approaching or meeting up with him somehow, I’d advise against that,” Akira said.
“Yeah, I don’t think that’s an option,” I murmured.
“Anyways, thank you so much, Akira. This means a lot.” I hung up before he could protest. I picked out a jacket and laid on the couch in the living room, trying to will time to move faster.
At last, when it was nighttime, I rushed to Sinner's Paradise and stalked the entire club and its surroundings. I waited patiently throughout the night keeping an eye out for Ivan, half hoping that Akira or Charlotte or anyone else wouldn't catch me here.
The trip ended without success and I went back feeling dejected.
That's just night one. I'm sure if I'm consistent, I'll find him,I tried convincing myself.
I have to find him,my anxious mind repeated constantly.
For the next three days, I visited the only thread I had to go on but without avail. I quickly learned what Akira meant when he said that Ivan was withdrawn from society after I tried to learn more about him online but failed to find much on him. Beyond his professional bios and achievements, there wasn't anything else to go on.
Each time I saw his face online, my heart skipped a beat. An electric current ran through my spine as the memory of his touch was revoked and I could feel his lips pressing against mine.
Ugh, I have to stop this.And yet, it seems I am unable to. Ever since that night, he had somehow occupied a spot in my mind and it didn't look like he was ever going to leave there. And then, there’s the whole me-being-pregnant-with-his-child part. I snickered and went to prepare and go to the club once again, swearing this was going to be the last time.
The evening air softly caressed me as I got out of the cab and strode into the club. Bouncers paying no attention to me. The night passed on like any other, with loud electronic music, flashing lights and gyrating bodies caught in the rhythm of pleasure. I sat at the bar, watching everyone dance.
"Do you mind if I get you a drink, pretty little thing?" A man suddenly asked me. My eyes had been darting around the place, searching diligently, waiting to catch those dark eyes.
"Oh, no. Thank you. I'm actually waiting for someone," I replied to him politely. This was a regular routine with men who come to the club and it was slowly starting to tire me out.
"Well then, maybe I can keep you company until this person comes along," the man said, already taking the seat next to me. I could tell he was the type who wouldn't take no for an answer. The worst kind to bump into at this place.
His type and Jeremy,I shuddered at the thought at meeting the asshole here.
"So, what's your name?" The man asked as he bobbed his head to the music.
"What?” I asked, hoping to delay the conversation as much as possible in whatever way I could. The idea was to bore him out and cause him to lose interest.
"Your name, love? What is your name?" He drew closer.
Oh God.
"It's—" My eyes immediately caught Akira shuffling his way through the crowd and I instantly shrank into the bar. I couldn't let him see me.
"It's Audrey," I answered the man, lowering my voice out of a ridiculous fear that I would somehow be heard by Akira.
"Oh, Audrey? What a beautiful name for a beautiful creature such as yourself," the man grinned and placed his hand on my thigh.
This one wants to die,my mind instinctively blurted. I returned the smile and politely took his hand off.
"Thank you," I said. The music pulsed through the room. I looked around and fortunately, Akira was nowhere to be found. The man was about to say something else when my eyes caught something else. I finally found Ivan making his way through the crowd and heading out of the club.
I actually can’t believe this is happening! This is it! This is my chance!I left before the man could really react and went to find Ivan.
Okay Audrey, you can do this!
"Audrey? It's you, right?" Akira held my arm.
No, not now. Not now, Akira.
"I didn't think I would see you here," Akira said, "Well, I sort of suspected after our call, but..." His voice faded into the distance as I realized Ivan had left the club and my window of opportunity was quickly shrinking.
