Slowly, while shaking in fear, I turned my body around on the stool so that I was facing him.
I gulped as I stared into his intense eyes, they looked darker than usual.
But they weren't like that out of lust, he looked furious. Why? I wasn't sure, but I know it has something to do with me.
" lord have mercy," Alex breathes out from behind me. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms in front of me.
vince answered with a simple smirk keeping his cold eyes glued to me. I found myself starring down at my lap, our stare off became too much.
" I honestly forgot how intimidating you are in person. i mean don't get me wrong i've heard the stories of you going all christian grey on her but- " I slapped my hand over his mouth before he could finish.
The other mans smirk widened, no doubt patting himself in the back for being so damn sexy.
" been awhile alex. " Vince said, walking closer to the both of us. Sadly, I was sitting down so I couldn't move away from his approaching figure.
" that's me." Alex giggled, no doubt having a small panic attack inside. He was just good at hiding it from the outside.
I still couldn't find the balls to look up and face my nightmare. Thankfully, the bartender interrupted just in time, placing the 6 shots we asked for between Alex and I.
Yes!
Without thinking, I swapped a glass and gulped it down in one go, I ignored the burning sensation in my throat.
Beside me, Alex also took a shot and like me, he gulped that bitch down.
I reached for another one, but my wrist was grasped My someone's hand before I could even touch it.
" I think you're good," Vince said,too too close to my ears.
I shivered and slowly retrieved my hand from his cold ones.
" well. I'll leave you two... alone i guess. Also, are any of your friends gay? Cause they're looking mighty fine right now." Alex spoke up, eyeing our weird encounter.
I looked at him, pleading that he stays to keep my company. Right now would be the only time that I'd appreciate Alex's dirty jokes.
He ignored me and looked at Vince, fucking traitor.
" well... my friend Bryce is pretty gay, yeah. He's the one with a pink tie up there. Use '8732' to get into the room." Vince responded, pointing to the room full of good looking men.
" okay! Bye bye Ayla!" He giggled and zoomed away from us. Should I start questioning his loyalty? Did he know Vince would be here? Is this why he's leaving me?
I think there's 2 reasons why he would leave me all alone- the first half is because of extremely cute muscular guys In suits and the other half, he's working with Vince. The first option sounds more like him, but the second option is very much possible since he's hell bent on us being together.
I scowled and turned back towards the bar. This is just great, Vince is here, Alex left me, Oliver and Tara are nowhere to be found. Probably fucking in my car, though... I'd hope not.
" come." He says grabbing my hands and there it is The odd feeling I get by a single touch from him. I flinched and took my hand out of his grasp.
He raised an eyebrow while looking at me questionably. He extended his hand out, expecting me to put my hand in his.
And that's what I did, my nerves calmed down when I touched him, I no longer felt cold or shivers.
It's scary, how he's the only one that's ever made me feel this way. As much as I would like to forget about him- ignore him, it's impossible.
I always run into him, or he always finds a way to talk to me, or I always end up having amazing sex with him.
What are we? I can't even tell you, it's a big blob of mess right now. The company has been so stressful the past few days, so many brand deals and meetings, my life is hectic.
I was hoping to forget about everything tonight, but no, Vince always shows up and ruins my plans. It's like he had a tracker on me so he knows every single place I'm at.
" No." I said, a bit more sternly. I knew I was stirring trouble, but I won't give in. He already cheated on his girlfriend once, I won't let him do it again.
He clenched his jaw and bit his hand that was in a fist in anger. He was trying to control it, he didn't want to make a scene in front of all these people.
Plus, it would've come off as a crime or something.
" Ayla. You will either come by choice, or I will drag you out of here. You choose." His nose flared while he clenched and unclenched his hands.
I gulped but stood my ground. I pressed myself further down on the stool and bit my lip stubbornly.
I came here to have a good time and I refuse to let him ruin it even more, he will have to drag me out fo here.
" alright," he spoke up, and in a flash, he was in front of me. Dangerously close. He grabbed me by the waist and lifted me up with no problem.
I screeched and tried to wriggle out of his sturdy hold on me and as much as I kicked him everywhere I could very Hard, he wouldn't budge.
" stop it. You're making things worse for you." He snapped. And Out of instinct, I wrapped my legs around his hips and wrapped my arms around his neck.
Fuck. Shit. Damn it.
He smirked, content with my sudden behavior. I wanted to scold myself for giving in so easily, but I did it without thinking. It meant nothing.
This still didn't change my plan, I won't give into his flirting again. I don't like being the reason a couple breaks up, maybe I should scream for help. Maybe I should...
No. I can't show him that I'm intimidated by him, that will just add more to the fuel. Yeah, deep down I want to leave with him but I know I'm better than that. I don't need a man, nor do I need his crazy girlfriend breathing down my back like my father.
" Vince, please just let me go," I sigh and stopped fighting, it was no use. He's way stronger than me, not just physically.
" and why should I? I don't take orders from you." He smirks, glancing down at me. I wanted to cuss him out and yell, but that's just making things worse.
It will give him a bigger reason as to why he should punish and then fuck me.
" because..." I dragged out, trying to form words. How do I tell him about his girlfriend without sounding jealous? How do I even mention her?
" because, you have a crazy ass girlfriend, or did you forget about her like you did me?"I blurred out, only realizing what I said when I was through. Shit.
He stopped in front of a car and put me down on the floor. Is this a trap? I eye him warily, he seemed calm- almost sad even.
His lips were pursed together and he removed his hands from my body and slipped them into the front pocket of his trousers.
He looked as if he was battling something in his mind, I could tell he wanted to speak but I didn't push him.
I stayed where I was, wrapping my arms around myself. It was sort of cold tonight, which is strange for summer, but not strange for New York.
Finally, after a while of silence he said something.
" I didn't forget about you, I was scared." He confessed and finally looked at me.
He wanted to say more, I furrowed my eyebrows and bit my bottom lip. What was he scared of? Was he scared of me? That would be weird, it's the complete opposite actually. I'm scared of him.
I'm not afraid that he will hurt me- well sort of in a way. Emotionally, yes but not physically. I'm afraid of how he controls me, of how he makes me do things without even trying.
I'm terrified of falling for him, he didn't seem like one for commitment and that's what scares me. If he can't even be in a relationship, how can he feel for me what I feel for him?
And even if he could do relationships, would get get tired of me? Of my body? Will he cheat?
There are so many possibilities when it comes to him, bad and good ones. Can I trust him with my heart?
That's a question that I and not even him can answer. " scared of what?" I ask, my curiosity was growing by the second. My voice sounded raspy, probably from the lack of hydration. Or maybe him.
He kept silent, starring into my eyes with such strong emotions in his eyes.
" I'm scared of what you're making me feel, god dammit." He answered, running a heavy hand over his face.
Of what I make him feel? There was a familiar feeling in the pit of my stomach, do I make him feel the same way he makes me feel?
Does he have feelings for me? Or is he talking sexually? Maybe I make him aroused or something?
I frown, furring my eyebrows together as I bite the inside of my cheeks.
" and what do I make you feel Vince?" I gulp and look down at the floor.
I couldn't bare his eyes on me. They made me feel something, something that I don't want to feel.
"Like a pussy.." he half heartedly laughed into the cool everting air. "you make me want to take you out on dates and make love to you every night that I can. You make me want to be better." He admitted with hesitation.
" what?" I whisper in disbelief. That didn't sound like him at all but all i could do was stand in shock as the wheels in my head started spinning.
That warm feeling at the pit of my stomach grew more intense as his words repeated in my head.
Just moments ago, I could've sworn he didn't have any romantic feelings for me.
Just moments ago, I was refusing to fall for him, Just moments ago I wanted to forget all about him.
But now it's impossible, I can't deny that I've fallen for him.
I can't make up excuses and pretend that all dates and sex didn't mean anything to me, because they did.
" I can't even believe these feelings myself. I've never felt this way about any girl before, they were all just a piece of ass to me and for awhile, you were too but I was hiding the truth, hiding the fact that I want you for more than just sex, I want you Ayla. In every way possible, as my girlfriend, as the girl of my dreams," he took a deep breath and glanced down at the floor.
I listened to every word he spoke as happy tears escaped and ran down my cheeks.
No one has even spoken like this to me, not even my dad.
I wanted to say something, to tell him that I felt the same way but I couldn't. My mind was at a blank.
He cleared his throat and nervously laughed once again. He was shifting in his spot and I could tell he wasn't used to this. He showed actual feelings, sweet ones at that.
He took my hands in his and ran his thumb over the back of my hands in a soothing manner.
" Vince..." I croaked, trying to think of something to say. I had so many things, so many questions and I didn't know where to start.
" I know that... I haven't been the best person in the world but that's just who I am. I'm not used to caring about anything except for my company and money." He interfered, noticing that I was unable to do anything.
A sheepish smile appeared on my face and I can tell his mood brightened at that. I was hoping that this smile would give him encouragement, to show him that I felt the same way as strange and stupid as that sounds.
" but I'm willing to change for you, I want to care for you and I'll prove that. If you'll let me. God I sound like a pussy right now." He groaned and took a skeptical step towards me.
He removed his hands from mine, I frown and pout as I suddenly felt cold. But my disappointment is soon forgotten when he grabs me by the waist and pulls my body flush with his.
I could tell he was itching to touch me, more than he already is and that's when I get some courage and grab his face with both of my hands.
I nibble on my lip as I stare into his eyes. I smile at him and sniffle.
" Vince... I'm falling for you too, and I think I may have already fallen." I confess, taking a deep breath and then exhaling.
A toothy grin appears on his mouth, and the sight was adorable. I loved this new side of him. Don't get me wrong, I love the possessive and dominant him but this side of him.... it was amazing and I will cherish it because it's rare.
I don't think many people have seen him genuinely smile and express such nice feelings towards anyone. I feel special, that I'm ( probably) the only person he's truly opened up to.
" and I don't need you to completely change. I like the bad scary Vince, but I also absolutely adore this sweet side of you. don't keep me in the dark just...don't hurt me." I mumbled with a small sniffle.
In front of me he nodded while biting his lips. " I won't, I promise."
A/ N:
My heart omg, who would've expected Vince go confess his feelings? 👀
Anyways, there's 1 or 2 chapters left of this book. This story isn't going to be like your typical romance story, and you'll see once I finish it