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Chapter 17 | Sober party

"Mr. King, nice to see you again," I ignore Ava and start making conversation with Richard.

"Oh dear, it's Richard please."

"Impolite manner," Ava mutters.

"Mrs. King, beautiful as always," I forcefully greet.

"I would feel like that if my son would return my calls."

"Your son would return your calls if you understood him and respected that he's a full grown adult," Ace responds.

Some time in the argument, a friend of Ace pulls me out of it and starts introducing me to other business partners. It was horrifying, I couldn't tell him I can't interact with people cause he would laugh. So instead, i felt like I was on the verge of a panic attack but said nothing. Worth it.

In the distance, I saw Ava hugging Ace and looking happy so it felt like something was right. They all gathered up to cut a string after everyone made their speech and the party started.

It was already night time and freezing temperatures, plus I couldn't find Ace anywhere. I went to go find him, and everyone would offer me a drink. However, I'm a legal person. Even though my boyfriend is a mafia leader and a millionaire that can get me out of anything, I refused all drinks.

Although, when I see Ace talking and laughing with another girl when he is known for not speaking to anyone, it pains my heart. I was the one to have the way to his smile, and it hurts. But I also hate people that jump to conclusions so I go up to them.

"Hey," I direct it towards Ace but then nod and smile at the other girl.

"Ray, hi," he seems shocked.

"I'm guessing she doesn't know who I am?" The brunette asks and Ace shakes his head.

"I'm Emma, King's... friend," she hesitates.

"Ray, really nice to meet you," i give my best smile.

"She's my girlfriend," Ace puts a hand around my waist, but I somehow don't like that he's showing me off.

"Finally settled down huh?"

"Couldn't sleep around forever."

"We could've tried," she lowers her voice and looks up at him in a weird way.

"I don't mean to intrude so I'm just going to check on everyone since the host is busy," i politely say my goodbyes but dang, it still hurts.

"Darling, have a frin-trin-drink," a very drunk lady yells above the music.

"I'm really okay, you should probably sit down," she laughs me off and I go order a mango smoothie while watching people dance.

Hours later, still made it without one sip of alcohol which was an accomplishment. Now I see why peer pressure is a thing. But, I was getting tired and my head was starting to hurt from the smell that has developed in the area.

I go find Ace one more time hoping to just see him since he hasn't looked for me or even asked if I was okay since last time.

What I see breaks my heart to pieces, and you guessed it, him and the brunette were kissing. It hurt the bottom of my stomach, which i didn't even know was a thing.

I go up to them, still trying to think that it's fine and I shouldn't jump to conclusions. I tap Ace's shoulder and he pulls away from the kiss, his face goes pale.

"I-I just w-wanted to t-tell you I'm l-leaving. It's g-get..ting cold and l-lonely so," I stutter probably because my fingers are actual blue, and because I'm on the verge of crying.

"Ray-"

"I just w-wanna know," I cut him off. "I've n-never done this b-before, so I just wanna k-know if this is what's supposed t-to happen? Am I supposed to f-feel jealous and cry over y-you until you apologize so I m-magically o-open my arms wide for you?" I glare at him, still stuttering.

"I, Ray I'm-"

"It's okay, I'll stay out of your way tonight. Go be young and wild, have fun the way I can't let you have fun," before I leave, I look at brunette and smile with the fakest smile. "Really nice meeting you brunette."

I quickly pick up a taxi, my lips are blue, my hand is purple, I already know this isn't a good sign. I tell the taxi Rose's place, knowing Rose will pay him later and allow me to stay.

I look out the window, trying to stop the shivering of my teeth and my thoughts were

I could use a drink right now.