Chapter 97: Not Again

MIA

NIGHT HOURS....

"You look gorgeous, Mia," Coco said as we walked along the hallway all dolled up.

"You too, Coco."

"Why thank you," she said dramatically, making me chuckle as we headed for the stairs.

I am dressed in a short but slightly loose shiny red dress. My back is exposed and so is my cleavage.

My hair is tied up in a neat pony and I have a red rose-designed hair clip on my hair.

I have slight makeup on but a pretty sharp red lipstick.

Coco was actually the one who dolled me up.

She is dressed in a similar dress style to mine but hers is green. Her head is also tied up in a neat pony and she has a green clip in her hair.

Our black heels clicked on the floor as we walked.

A stranger could mistake us for twins if they see us right now.

We descended the stairs but the house is pretty quiet.

"Who is taking us?"

"Oh, Caleb is outside waiting for us with a ride," she said as we headed towards the entrance door.

"What about um....the boss?"

"He is one of the VIPs. No scratch that. He is the VIP. So he must be there already. Come on let's hurry." she took my hand and we headed out the door.

As she said, Caleb is standing close to a car, waiting. He is dressed in a black leather jacket, black turtleneck, and black trousers.

Geez.

I have known him mostly in suits.

This attire is a new look.

"Hello, ladies," he said as we approached him.

"Hey," Coco sang as he extended his hand to her. She placed her hand on his as he checked her out.

Coco gave him a spin.

"How do I look?" she asked.

"Stunning," he said, smiling.

She chuckled shyly.

I smiled as well as I stared at them.

Caleb moved his eyes to me.

"You don't look bad either, Mia."

"Thanks,"

"Let's go. The party has already started," he said, opening the back door for us.

Coco entered first and I followed. He closed the door and entered the passenger seat.

The driver started the car and we drove off.

I let a breath as my nerves picked up a bit.

The thought of Big Kai at the club is giving me a little excitement.

I hope he likes how I look.

God, I think I have really fallen for him.

He has been in my head ever since he brought me back.

I regret telling him I hate him.

I don't think I hate him.

I was angry at the fact that he.....

I can't ruin my mood right now.

I am going to a club to have fun.

Perhaps I could tell him I didn't mean what I said before.

I think that is going to be a good idea.

We pulled up in front of a huge building with purple lights all over it.

The name, "KHALIFA" is displayed at the top of the building and there are people standing in a queue and waiting to enter.

Coco and I got out of the car after Caleb opened the door for us.

He gave us each his arm and we held it as he led the way into the building.

The hefty security guard didn't blink twice before letting us pass through and I can't help but imagine how frustrated those in the queue are right now.

We got inside and the place is blasting with loud music, people dancing wildly, different colors of lights igniting the place, and strippers dancing on different stages and cages.

The place is very huge and fancy.

Caleb took us around the dance floor which I am glad he did.

I can't imagine passing through the wild dancing floor filled with people.

He took us to a less crowded area. We got closer to a special-looking place.

Must be the VIP area.

My heart raced instantly at the sight of Big seated in a huge black club chair dressed in a black shirt that had three of his buttons open and exposing his chest.

He has black pants on and his legs are crossed as he stares at something on his iPad.

I swallowed as I stared at him.

"Take a seat, girls," Caleb said, taking my attention. Coco took us to a seat at the outer part of the VIP area.

We sat down but I rested my eyes on Big Kai.

He is fully focused on his iPad.

There are a few men dressed in expensive attire like him, seated on other sofas close to him on both sides.

I wonder what he is reading on his iPad.

Is this place for partying?

I watched as Caleb moved towards him. He stood next to the huge chair and leaned closer to Big Kai.

He began saying something to Big Kai and.....

"Have a drink, Mia," Coco said, taking my attention.

I saw a waitress in front of us, moving the tray filled with glasses of a golden drink to us.

Coco has already picked one.

I took one as well.

"Thank you," I said to the waitress who nodded and moved to other people.

I was about to take a sip when two people walked past us, taking my attention.

It was Brenda and Imani.

My heart tightened as I took in their dresses as they walked towards Big Kai.

Imani is dressed in a short white shiny dress while Brenda is dressed in a long wine-colored sequin dress that has her back exposed.

Big Kai got on his feet and they exchanged pleasantries.

I watched his hand around her waist as she kissed his cheek.

My heart tightened instantly.

He exchanged the same pleasantries with Imani and they took their seats on the sofa on his right.

Brenda is closer to him and Imani is seated next to Brenda.

I averted my eyes from them as I gulped my drink, earning a sharpness in my taste buds.

Oh gosh.

Coco leaned closer to me.

"You just gulped the entire drink," she said aloud because of the music.

I looked at her as she moved again.

She leaned closer again to my ear.

"You wanna get drunk so fast? We just got here."

I leaned toward her. "I am a little thirsty."

"Oh," she nodded, sipping her drink.

I looked towards Big Kai.

He is explaining something on the iPad to Brenda. She is nodding at him. I shook my head, turning my attention to the dance floor.

There are a lot of people dancing.

I feel like I could get lost in the crowd if I walk into it.

I sensed Coco leaning closer to my ear again.

"Let's go dance,"

I looked at her.

She nodded, placing her hand on the small glass table in front of us and getting to her feet.

Geez, she is bolder than I thought.

I doubt if this is the first time she has come to a place like this.

She moved her hand toward me.

I placed my glass on the table as well, placed my hand on Coco's, and got to my feet.

The feeling of having eyes on me urged me to look back but I fought it as Coco led us deep into the dancing crowd.

They changed the music, making everyone squeal happily as I perceived sweat, alcohol, and perfumes. We got to a spot with a little space and Coco began dancing.

She raised her hands and twirled, chuckling happily.

I smiled and nodded as I stared at her.

"You having fun?!"  she asked loudly.

"Kinda!"

"What?!"

"Yes!"

"Cool!" she said, moving her waist to the left and to the right.

I moved however I could.

I am a horrible dancer.

She twirled again and I did the same.

Time went by and Caleb stole her away by wrapping his hand around her waist from behind, making her flinch a bit but chuckling instantly the minute she knew it was him.

Caleb looked my way.

I smiled.

He smiled as well. He twirled Coco around and they continued dancing.

"I am going back to my seat!" I said loudly.

They are too busy to hear me.

I walked away, not wanting to bother them.

I walked through more dancing bodies till I got to the VIP.

I froze momentarily at the sight of Brenda no longer sitting on her seat but on the arm of Big Kai's club chair having their not-so-little chit chat.

I got a hold of myself as I sat in my seat. Another waitress approached with glasses of wine.

I picked up one and thanked her before she walked away.

I took a sip, staring at the bar which is a few steps away from here.

Brenda's laughter took my attention again.

Big Kai is laughing as well.

I averted my eyes from them as I sipped my drink.

Her laughter came again.

I didn't bother to look but gulped my drink.

I put down my glass, got on my feet, and was about to walk away to nowhere in mind.

Anywhere but here.

But I bumped into a waitress, making the drinks on her tray spill on me and the glasses shatter on the floor.

Gasps filled the place as I froze, feeling the cold liquid hitting my skin.

"I am so sorry, ma'am." The waitress said worriedly, wiping my drink with her napkin nervously.

I heard a familiar laughter from Imani, making my heart tighten as my cheeks heated up in absolute embarrassment.

"Some people can be blind even with their fucking eyes functioning well," Imani said, making everyone laugh.

I didn't dare turn around but felt tears coming as I stopped the waitress who was still wiping my body.

"I am sorry, please."

"It's okay," I said, nodding slightly and giving her a tiny comforting smile to ease her nerves.

I walked past her and headed towards the bar.

The cold liquid on my body is making me very uncomfortable.

I just need to use the restroom and then ask Caleb if I could stay in the car till they are ready to go back.

Coming here was a freaking mistake.

I got to the bar and the bartender looked my way.

"Um, excuse me, where can I find the rest....." Someone grabbed my hand instantly and began leading me away.

What the......

I looked at who it was.

My heart raced.

It was Big Kai.

He kept walking ahead while holding my hand.

I reached to get his hand off my hand but it is super tight.

"Let me go,"

He kept walking.

What is with him?

"Let me go, I say."

He didn't respond as he led us out of the building, heading towards the cars.

"Where are you taking me?"

No response.

He kept taking us past a lot of cars parked in the club compound.

I looked around as we walked.

I looked at him.

He is focused on the way.

"Let me, go. Big Kai. What is wrong with you?"

Next, he pulled me ahead of me and released me, making me hit the backside of a black car.

What the....

I turned to smack his face but that was a wrong move.

He held my wrist, twirled me around swiftly without letting go of my hand. Placed my hand behind me and pinned me against the car.

My heart raced.

My breathing was heavy.

And my core throbbed at this one move.

He leaned closer to me. His breathing hit my neck as his expensive perfume attacked my nose.

"You don't hit your man, shawty." he snarled, sending chills down my spine.

"Don't try that again, girl. You feel me?"

I released myself from him instantly with an unfamiliar strength, making him take a step back as he stared at me with a smirk.

"Did you just say, my man?"

He didn't respond but stared at me.

I scoffed. "I'm sorry. Are you mistaking me for Brenda?"

He raised his brows.

"Why don't you go back to her and leave me the hell alone?" I attempted to walk past him but he grabbed my arm and pinned me back against the car.

This time, my back is not facing him.

He stared down at me blankly. His icy blue eyes roamed my face and then my body.

Back to my eyes.

My heart raced violently.