Chapter 3 Lazarus Fortalejo

I caught my senses when I read that man's age. That goddamned man is fucking 45 years old?!

Like that?!

That's why he has a child... That's why...

You're so stupid, Adira!

"But you're still lucky though, he's hot." I heard Xerxes whisper to me on my side.

I glared at her. She didn't heard what i've said earlier? He is a married man! "Shut up!"

She laughed, it boiled my blood more.

Does she find teasing me funny?

No!

"Okay okay." Said Xerxes and held my shoulder, "You will never see that man again Calm your pussy, girl!"

"I hope so!" Because I really don't want to. And I feel like I can't anymore. I'll be sick if Isee him again.

that man.

"God.. Lazarus! Ahhh"

I tightly shut my eyes when I remembered that scene last night.

Nope. I can't even recognize my own voice when I moaned that.

And damn I've got to admit that he is really a great..

performer.

performer? Argh! I messed up my hair.

"Girl? Have you gone crazy?" Xerxes said.

"Xerxes! I cannot forget what happened last night! The way he brushed his lips to mine! The way he.. flicked his..."

"God, Adira! That's too much!" She hurriedly covered her ears. "Is it big?"

Her question stopped me for a moment.

What's big?

"Hey, is it big?" She snapped her fingers. “What were you thinking? Are you imagining his size right now?" She said and then opened hermouth and thumb.

I slapped her hand. "Xerxes!"

"What, you don't want to answer?"

"I don't know! I didn't look!" I admitted.

"You didn't touch it?"

I frowned. I stood up and went to Xerxes' sofa and thrown myself there. "I do not know.."

But I held it... Oh, I don't know!

"At least you already had your experience! Congrats girl, you're gone virgin!" Said Xerxes and raised her two hands. "I think we need to celebrate!"

I just shook my head at Xerxes but I can't blame her, I'm almost out of my 20s and yet I'm still lacking in experience.

I don't even know why Xerxes did not succeed on having me with her wild escapades back when we're still in highschool.

Or maybe I'm really serious about losing it to my future husband back then.

But no, he left me.

Anyway, why am I thinking about him?

He is no longer in my life. He chose to canceled our supposed to be wedding. His lost not mine.

I was back to my thoughts when Xerxes threw clothes at me.

"Take a shower and eat too. We're going out!" She said and smiled.

"Where are we going?" I lazily said. Can't I sleep first? And it still early! Where are we supposed to party? "Please get my pouch, I will text Dad."

Xexe looked at me, and went inside the room.

I held my breath. Now, Adira. You are not a virgin anymore and maybe someday you will be featured in the news headline saying you've fcked almost all of the guys in the business industry. Nothing serious to you. You will never marry again.

I didn't think about anything that whole day but the work. I rejected her request to party and told her to do it later in the evening instead.

Give me a rest, girl! I am still sore!

I worked hard all through the day and keep myself busy.

"Adira, daughter. You should take consideration of my offer to you. Dad was smiling big.

I also admire this father of mine. He is still dashing with his age! And really loves Mom. I don't think I will able to find the person for me.

That's okay, Adira. You're just playing a game.

"Dad, I've made up my mind. It's over. We don't need to talk about this anymore." I said and closed the white folder earlier he was offering to me

My dad arranged me to someone that I don't even know! What's that? Getting married with a man just for business?

Ugh. And how come will I have my fun in that? I would limit my every move because one mistake will cause a big issue once I'm married.

"Adira! Simoun is a very good guy!" My Dad said.

That's it, Dad. He is a good guy. We don't fit." I'm tired explaning.

My father scratched his head. "When are you getting married?"

"I'm not getting married-"

"That can't be Adira! You have to couple! You need tohave children! Did you think about the business? Who will continue?" He asked, confused.

"I can adopt, Dad."

"But you know, Mama. She wants our own blood will inherit all Gotescos' business!"

I snorted. Mama is my father's mother. Charlotte Gotesco is famous for her name because she was recognized in different fields. Her husband Papa Marcus, is somewhat opposite to my grandmother. He is kinder and understandable.

When I noticed that I will never win this discussion, I stood up and went to Dad. I tried to fake my smile.

"You're getting old, Dad." I tenderly said. He was surprised and he held his cheeks and forehead. Of course he is not! I just want to get him out of my office!

I looked at my watch. "Look, Dad. It's already 6 in the evening. You need to rest yourself. I'll talk to Mama tomorrow." I said.

"Adira! I know what you're doing--"

"Go, Dad. You need to do your beauty rest. Mom might look for anoher man for that!"

I struggled to push him, while Dad is still nagging. I successfully drove him away of my office and closed the door to lock it.

I sighed. When will they stop scolding me? I returned to the table, I took my phone and looked at the notification bar message from Xerxes.

Xerxes wh0re:

HEY. I'M HERE AT UNIQUECORN. Where are you?!

Wow! This girl literally open the clun for her. I tapped in my reply.

Me: I just left Dad.

She replied back in less than a minute.

Xerxes wh0re:

HURRY UP GURL. There are a lot of men here! I already ordered hard drinks for us!

I touched the temple of my head when I read that. The last time that I drank, I lost something.

I went to the personal comfort room of my office, which includes my personal closet and other clothes because Xerxes and I loved to wander around before doing our office job.

I wore a black dress with a slit up near my left thigh and paired it with black boots. I let my natural curls danced.

Today, I don't want to put a lot of make up on my face. A little blush on is enough, red lipstick and my natural fluttering eyelashes.

I took my favorite pouch and even slapped my cheek a few times before going out.

I brought my car. A Camaro since I know that Xerxes did not bring her car due to our coding system.

The bar is just near here. Only two blocks away from my office.

I elegantly opened the door of my car,I feel like there are papparazzis that will take many photos so I keep my body in a very beautiful posture.

And I'm not wrong, I immediately felt some flashes of their camera. That's not new to me.

Why? Because I'm Adira Celestine Gotesco.

When I entered, I immediately saw Xerxes dancing with someone. I shook my head and approached her.

"Xe!" I called her but she is not looking back. Sht, how many glasses she already take this time?

"Xerxes!!"

The vein in my neck is almost severed due to my calls and I cannot get close to her because it's too crowded in the dancefloor.

I rolled my eyes. I don't seem to have any another way huh? I tried to come closer but one

I just took a step and I was swept away.

"Excuse me, please." I struggled. God why are there so many people here today?

I tried to get away from them. The music was suddenly stopped and the people complained why it stopped. I used the chance to get out from the crowd.

But when Ihaven't gone far yet a familiar tune rang out.

Bed, stay in bed

The feeling of your skin locked in my head

Smoke smoke me broke

I don't care, I'm down for what you want..

The people started to dance dirty. Okay, I really need to get out.

I suddenly felt a warm feeling of hand that held my waist.

I gasped with that feeling.

"What are you doing here?" His deep voice sent shivers down my spine. I wasn't able to move because of that!

"Hmm?"

Now if we're talking bodies

You got a perfect one, so put it on me

Swear it won't take you long

If you love me right

We fuck for life, on and on and on...

I swallowed hard. I don't need to look to know who is the man behind me.

"I'm... I'm with a friend." I startled, nervous.

"Uh-huh." He almost whispered. I can feel that he is slightly sniffing my hair.

His hand on my waist went down towards my upper thigh. I breathed more.

Shit! He is touching my bare legs! It seems like it was cold just a while ago, huh? Why it suddenly got hot when he touched me?!

I stopped his hand and then looked back. This is him! The great Lazarus Fortalejo!

He looked at me darkly. I cannot help but to feel small when I am around here. I get that he is tall, okay? But it's still different when we are close to each other. My height is just on his chest. I gulped.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

He titled his head. "Tm with a friend, too."

I nodded. Why are we having a conversation?!

"Alright, I need to go.. Xerxes is looking for me."

I was about to leave when he blocked me. I looked up at him again.

"I'm leaving, Lazarus."

"She's not looking for you." He said. I frowned. How did he know, then?

"Your friend is dancing with my friend, Adira."

I would like to be amazed at the way he said my name. It feels like he was used in pronouncing my name! It's like he has dome masteral to mention my name that perfectly!

"I don't care then, I'll just look for our table." I sneaked in again. I don't wanna be with you! "What?" I annoyingly asked when he tried to stop me again from leaving.

Lazarus held my hand. Still questioning his action, he gently put it on his shoulder. I almost shrieked when I felt his broad shoulder.

His big hands went on my waist. I closed my eyes for a moment when I felt his two hands there. It looks like he can squeeze my thin waist.

Suddenly a slow song played and Lazarus' eyes never left mine. I also stared at him.

"Y-You.. have a son." I whispered. It's enough for him to hear it.

"I have." He said.