Chapter 15: Failing Attempts

"Sorry, but she's not available" Seth's lips tugged into a tight smile as he tried to take her away from Adam's grip.

"My apologies but it's really important" Adam's jaw tightened and he tucked her away in the middle of the dance floor. Seth clutched his fists and tried to make a move but Angela motioned him to stay silent. She could not afford to create a scene at the middle of the gala.

She tried to look everywhere but in his eyes as he reluctantly made her to dance with him. She could feel him burning holes through her head, which annoyed her to the core. Why can't he let me live in peace? At this moment, she preferred Seth's company than him.

"What is that you want to talk about?" she asked in hope to get rid of him as soon as possible.

"Who is the man that came with you?" he asked completely ignoring her question.

"That's none of your concern Adam. And I am done dancing, so excuse me" she tried to come out of his grip but he refused to let go.

"What's so hurry, Angela? Let us have a little catch up, shall we? Now tell me what's going on between you and Max," he hissed, his voice menacingly low.

"I don't know what you're talking about" she played innocent. God, why is he so difficult?

"Your pretty and innocent looks can deceive Max but not me. I won't fall for your cheap games. I don't what do you want from Max but let me get this straight; you are playing a dangerous game and I'm pretty sure that the results won't be good for you."

She tried to speak but cut her in middle." He is not the Max I used to know. He is completely different person. His world revolves around you. His day starts from your name and ends with your name. He has turned into a pathetic men. You have him wrapped around your fingers . It sickens me. You better fix him" he whispered, his mouth dangerously close to her ears. Her heart drummed rapidly beneath her chest and she was furious beyond words. How dare he talk to me like that?

"You know what Max's actual problem is? It's you! You are the one constantly nagging him. It's you, who sickens him. It will be better if you leave Max with his problems and mind your own business!" she snapped at him, her face flushed with anger. But her words seemed to have no affect on Adam. He maintained his poker face but his grip on her loosened unconsciously. And it was enough for her to get the cue. He was taken aback by her retort, in fact.

"Don't you dare to tell me what I should do!"

"I'm done talking with you" she shrugged him off and stormed out of the dance floor. Oh my god, he cannot be ignored. He is definitely suspicious of me. I have to be more careful around him. I better find Max before things go worse. Where are you Max? I need you!

Her eyes searched around the hall but there was no sight of max. Her mind thought of all possible places where he could be. It was when she noticed the stairs, which led to the upper floor. Surprisingly no one was lingering near the stairs. Maybe Max is upstairs. Her eyes glittered with hope and she made her way to upstairs. The voice coming from the gala muffled as she went up, followed by chilling silence. The floor was dimly lighted and she could not see anything clearly. She sensed some movement behind her.

"Max... is that you? Max...." her voice echoed through the floor, which made the goosebumps, erect on her skin. Suddenly she was pinned to the wall and she felt heavy weight pressed lazily against her. Her mouth parted in a surprised gasp. She squinted her eyes to see her captor and sighed in relief to find Seth with a smirk plastered on his face.

"Seth, what are you doing here?" she tried to push him but the more she pushed the more he leaned on her.

"Why? Were you expecting someone else?" his voice slurred and his breath reeked of alcohol as he spoke.

"Oh my god, Seth. You are wasted. "

"Nope, I'm not" he said while his hands rested on her waist.

"Who drinks so much on a gala, you idiot! Now let me go! I have more important things to do," she said in irritation.

He slowly trailed his index finger through her cheek and tipped up her chin "like seducing Maxwell Harrison?"

"Mind your words" she warned him and swatted away his finger.

"I am always out of words when I am around you, baby" he buried his head in her hairs, inhaling her scent. She shivered in disgust. She knew she couldn't handle him with force when he is drunk. She had to try more subtle approach.

"Seth, please leave me," she requested carefully.

"How can you expect me to leave you when you look" he pointed to her "like this? Especially when that son of a bitch is lurking behind you" his hands roamed around her body.

She clutched his hands and slowly tried to shove him aside "listen Seth, it's not like you think__"

He shushed her in middle. "your sweet talks won't get you anywhere, darling" he snickered at her baffled expression "do you really think that you can fool me by saying some lovey dovey words, huh? And do you really think that I fell in your trap and came here just to help you?" he chuckled mockingly, his thumb brushing her cheek "always remember that I'm one step ahead of you. There is no way I will let you go to that bastard. No, matter what you say. You are too precious to lose," he whispered.

Angela lost the last string of patience she had. She had enough of him, enough of Adam. Now everything went beyond her tolerance. She had not seen a man as stubborn as Seth. He won't listen to anything. She raised her hand to give him a tight slap when he caught it in middle. Instead of getting angry, he smirked at her.

"Feisty, huh. You know how much I love it. Today I will show you how much I love you. How much you mean to me." He started leaning near her lips. Her eyes widened in panic. Images of the night flashed in her mind when he tried to force himself on her. It was like déjà vu. She writhed under him but he held her tenaciously.

"No! No, no, no.... Seth, you are out of your mind. Don't do it! Please Se___"

"Shshsh... trust me"

Trust? Is he for real?

She struggled to free herself but drunken Seth was even more powerful and obstinate than the sober Seth. Unfortunately, this time Romeo was also not there to protect her. She tried to kick him with her knees but he pressed her more roughly.

"Don't struggle!" he growled. All her attempts went in vain and she felt exhausted. When he was about to crash his lips against hers, someone yanked him away and a punched landed on his stomach. A punch, strong enough to knock him unconscious.

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