Chapter 298
Angel
The silence prolonged into an awkward moment, I was still holding unto Thea’s hand tightly under the counter. Everyone had an expectant gaze but I was fast thinking, searching my mind for a way to escape this situation which I knew Thea would be embarrassed of.
I slowly pulled my hand away from Thea then cleared my throat. I could tell Thea was ashen from the embarrassment she felt already, helpless that she couldn’t voice a word. Cassie’s eye twitched expecting some explanations but I had not come up with something yet.
“What are you talking about?” I managed to say, feigning annoyance by her initial accusation. Cassie sat back on her stool looking confused as I had made her to appear. All eyes shifted to her and she seemed unsure of her earlier conviction.
“I thought…. I… um.” She stuttered. I side-eyed Thea who had just taken a breath of relieve beside me. For a moment, I was afraid she would break up with me for putting her in awkward situations. I knew she wanted things slow but then I was too impatient and my actions could turn back to bite me.
“You”re getting tipsy ain’t you?” Knight said to her pulling her face slowly so he could study her eyes.
“I’m sure….” She muttered but I was able to follow the movement of her mouth to understand what she had said.
“It’s okay my love, just have a few more and that will be all for tonight. Okay?” Knight spoke softly to her while caressing her cheek. I shut my eyes briefly, glad for the distraction. I turned towards Thea but she shook her head quickly as if asking me not to.
Caspian and Camilo took over pouring shots for us since Cassie had no head for alcohol and Knight had to take care of her. Caspian passed three glass of strong drink to me which I accepted with a smile. I stretched forth my hand to take the first glass but in a split second, I was left with one glass as Thea and Cassandra had quickly snatched one for themselves. They downed it in one gulp and their reaction was very much expected.
“Cassandra that wasn’t for you. It’s strong.” Knight scolded while she attempted to scratch the irritation she felt in her throat. I impulsively held Thea’s back as she sat back on her stool.
“Why did you take it?” I whispered to her hearing but she shrugged pulling my hand from her back. I realized myself and kept my distance. I knew why Thea and my sister had done that, they were both embarrassed.
Knight had offered Cassie some water to reduce the effect of the drink. I offered Thea one but she gently declined by pulling my hand away from her.
I decided to stay on my own and let the table return to a normal atmosphere. Thanks to Caspian who began to crack jokes. Cassie had a few more shots as agreed with Knight while Thea remained silent throughout.
‘I’m sorry.’ I sent a text to her.
‘I’m not mad at you. I just want to retire to my room.’ she said getting more uncomfortable.
‘Is this because of what happened?’
‘I’d be lying if I said no. Stop texting me so we don’t get caught by someone else.’ She replied and I nodded pushing my phone back into my pocket.
I took one final shot for myself, I had a duty to take care of Thea so I couldn’t afford to get drunk either. By this time, Camila was now getting more wasted than anyone, Caspian let her and she suddenly became the comic relief for everyone much to Caspian’s delight. He still held her from time to time from swaying or getting hurt by her careless movement. Florentine was the only one drinking very responsibly. She had no one in particular to watch her and that brought to my thoughts for the first time in a long time.
Was she ever going to let her heart open to someone again? Even if she were, I didn’t think being in the mansion or spending most of her time in the clinic would help her in getting a partner. I believed I’d speak to her one day about it. I wanted to see her happy as well.
My attention was suddenly swayed as I heard the sound of Thea’s stool shifting. She stood up and I guess was about heading to her room.
“Leaving already?” Caspian asked and she let an assuring smile lengthen her lips.
“I ‘m tired and need to sleep early.” She said and everyone was understanding. Well, except me.
“Goodnight everyone. See you in the morning.” She said and made her way out of our little gathering after kissing Florentine and the girls a goodnight. I should be having mine in the lips but it wasn’t that simple.
Thea left and few seconds later I stood up from my chair having no need to explain anything to anyone.
I heard them whisper amongst themselves but I didn’t care to know what anyone was saying. I followed Thea down the hallway and it didn’t take long for her to notice that I was right behind her. She made a tilt to the side without getting a glimpse of me and continued walking. It got to a point where she began taking the steps leading to her room, she stopped, turned around and began walking towards me.
“Why are following me Angel? Did you need to make it that obvious?” She said and I wasn’t sure if she was secretly pissed or just speaking without anything in mind.
“I wanted to make sure you were stable enough to get yourself to your room.” I answered.
“I’m not drunk nor tipsy. You can head back, I’m really cool and can get to my room myself.” She spoke normally giving me more courage to continue.
“I’m here already, I can’t go back.”
“You’re stubborn and I don’t have the strength right now.” She said and turned around. I followed her attempting to tease her still.
“Are you saying you don’t have time for me?”
“I know what you’re doing….” She said stopping to look at me with squinted eyes. “Now, everyone is suspicious about our relationship.” She paused and took a step-down towards me. With her finger she demonstrated. “I’m this bit away from breaking up with you. You’re too fast and I can’t keep up with your pace.” She threatened getting me disheartened.
“I’ll slow down.” I said taking a step up towards her. She palmed her forehead while crossing her breast with the other.
“No you won’t, untill someone finds out. It’s best this way Angel.” She said with finality in her tone and began walking. I remained silent processing her words and wondering if she had actually broken up with me just now.
Thea got to her room and I stood behind her showing that I had no intentions of leaving anytime soon.
“What?” She asked turning sharply towards me after taking a step into her room.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.
“Don’t tell me you’re kicking me out.”
“You don’t have the right to be in here.”
I scoffed catching her by surprise then I went ahead to pull her door open which she had held loosely. I got into her room and took in a fresh breath of her scent mixed with the room scent.
Home…. I missed this comforting scent.
I heard the door close and a smile curved my lips. I felt slight air hit past me as Thea walked past me into the room. She moved towards her bed and began taking off her cloth in the process. I squinted realizing she was about to get naked in front of me.
It felt exciting and troubled me too because I felt a sudden rush of heat within me, pushing me into deep, dark and dirty thoughts for her.