Beautifully Damned

nine: heat

                                you right by doja cat

Imogen.

I have to admit, the party 'playboy' wasn't as bad as they say. Sure he made sex jokes every now and then, but I found it charming. He's making my time here memorable. I was bummed that I couldn't hang out with him today because Charlie was coming. For some odd reason Charlie coming only dimmed my mood.

My phone rang, grabbing my attention. 'Charlie' it read.

"Hey are you here yet?" I asked "You really should've let me pick you up from the airport"

"I'm here and this douche who claims to be the owner had me kicked out the building" he spat.

My eyes widened at the sudden realization, "Uh oh, hold on I'm coming"

I quickly ran down to see Charlie sitting on the curb while Max was inaudibly giving orders to his guards.

"There she is, hello mon chérie" he picked my hand to deliver a kiss

I blushed and pulled my hand down when I remembered why I was here, "Hey, I'm looking for Charlie. He says you kicked him out?" I asked

"Oh so he was telling the truth, well i'll have you know that salaud can't come into my hotel with such discourtesy" he folded his arms
[Translation: Bastard]

"Oh God, please Maxime just make an acceptation" I pleaded

"That man isn't allowed within 100 ft of this building or he will be arrested" He said, not showing any remorse

I scoffed and walked out to meet Charlie, "What the hell is wrong with you?" I started

"You know that prick?" He asked

"Yes, he is my friend and you were out of line" I folded my arms

"Look—let's not fight. I'm here, and I missed you" He held my shoulders, I looked into his eyes, knowing all he does is lie to 'reassure' me.

"Okay you'll have to check into another hotel, but after that I'm all yours for the day" I told him.

"Actually I had some friends down here that I promised to visit, but tonight you and I are going clubbing" He swayed my hands

I rolled my eyes, what friends does this idiot have down here, "and Yasmin too?" I smiled anticipating his response

"Fine, bring the witch along" he said letting out a sigh.

"Watch it, that's my best friend" I elbowed him
——

I missed Max, but I mushed the feeling down. I convinced myself that I didn't miss Max, I missed the effect he had on me, not to mention he was nice to look at. I spent the day in with Yasmin. Let me tell you she was not too pleased to know that Charlie ditched me.

"Gen can't we go alone? For heavens sake why does Ass Mcgee have to go?" She asked as she curled her hair

"Charlie's only here for 3 days, lighten up Yas" I said, applying my lipstick

She scoffed as I heard the hotel phone. I went to go answer to find out it was the front desk calling.

"Salut, Mademoiselle Louis, there's a man outside for you" I heard the receptionist say
[Translation: Hello, Miss Louis]

"Merci Monsieur, I'll be there shortly"
[Translation: Thank you mister]

We started to head out, I ran my hands down my backless velvet dress. I looked over at Yasmin who was tying vigorously on her phone.