There was silence. I didn't know what to say anymore. He slipped a card in front of me and mumbled, "Come find me at this place tomorrow, I'm opening a new hotel and I'm sending an invitation."
I took the card and looked into it, "I'll come if I'm able to. I'm not promising that."
I knew if Mr. Covillie aka my busy mafia husband makes it back tomorrow, there won't be any room for visitation, or fun whatever.
He gave me a small smile and walked away.
***
"I don't feel good about you attending this Sean's party."
I roll my eyes at William, "You always don't feel good when I plan to go out."
"I know why I'm saying this, if Zavi comes back and finds out you're not home, he's going to be mad."
I turned to him, "Come on, Will. It's just today, after today, I'll take heed to your words."
"Hey, you ready?." A very charming Irene asked from the threshold.
I grabbed my purse and stepped out of the room to her.
"I'm always ready for parties," I told her as we walked down the stairs together, with the both of us grinning from ear to ear.
I got into my car and put my seatbelt around me, I looked at Irene, "Uhm…isn't he coming?." I asked, surprised that William wasn't coming after us.
She shrugged, "He said he wasn't interested. I guess it's bcos of Sean."
I started the car engine and drove out of the compound.
"I don't know why they hate that guy, I mean he's nice," I stated, keeping my eye on the road.
"If your husband hates Sean, and my boyfriend does not like him too, I bet Alec wouldn't like him, then there's something wrong somewhere. You just have to be careful."
I shook my head, "You got a point tho."
***
I stopped at the car park and exited the car. I and Irene walked toward the tall building, my eyes looking over the place for any intruder, and yeah. I saw my bodyguard just drive in after me.
We made our way into the luxurious hotel building, the whole place was filled to the brim, with women and men clothed in expensive wears.
"I'm glad you came." I turned to find Sean walking toward us. He had on a black sleek suit, his lips curved into a smile as he kissed my cheek.
I turned to Irene, "Irene, this is Sean, and Sean, this is Irene, my best friend." I introduced both of them.
They hugged.
"Come on, I'll introduce you to my
people." He said and began leading the way.
We stopped in front of a lady and a guy. They stopped talking when they saw us.
"Here is Melissa, my sister, and Kelvin, my boyfriend."
I shook Melissa's hand, "It's nice to meet you, Melissa. I'm…"
She cut me off, "Vanora, the wife of Zavi Romano."
I shook my head, "Yeah."
She looked like Sean, same hair, beautiful blue eyes, and a beautiful smile.
I looked at the gay man beside Sean.
My eyes rose as I thought of Zavi telling me he was bisexual. I didn't give a thought to that.
I waved, "Hi."
"You have a beautiful place, Sean," I commented.
"Thank you. Uhm..I'll be right back." He excused himself as he walked away.
"Ms. Buchanan?." A female voice calls behind us and we both turn.
"Carly? Oh my god, what are you doing here?." Irene asked looking surprised.
I watched the two ladies hug each other.
"My brother is over there, come on." The lady squealed, Irene turned to me with pleading eyes as the lady took her away.
I shook my head, "What a best friend."
Melissa laughed beside me. She took a champagne glass from a waiter and offered it to me.
I shook my head, trying to turn down the wine. I wasn't in a mood to taste anything, I was missing someone, I was missing my husband. If I call him now, he'll know I wasn't at home as he put a tracker on my phone, I didn't want to make him restless wherever he was, yet I missed them. The house had become dry since he and Alec went on this trip.
He didn't tell me what it was but I knew it was very important.
Melissa persisted, "When my brother said he invited you, I had this wine specially made for you."
She was smiling sweetly and I find it hard to turn it down.
I grabbed the glass and mumbled, "Okay."
I found my bodyguard looking at me from a few steps away when I turned and sipped the wine slowly.
"How did you meet Zavi?." She asked, suddenly.
I cleared my throat, "Well…" I paused.
"Does it matter? We're already together." I told her.
She nods her head at me and rubbed her hands together.
"I'm sorry if I sounded rude." She stated.
I shook my head disapprovingly immediately, "It's fine. Sometimes, we are not in a mood to entertain personal questions."
There was silence.
A few moments passed.
I began to feel a little drowsy or light-headed, it was strange because I didn't drink much of that champagne to get drunk. Melissa was talking and I wasn't making anything out of what she was saying.
I sighed and lifted my head to see Irene with her friend, she was lost in what she was saying and I couldn't call her.
"Are you okay, Mrs. Romano?." I heard my bodyguard ask behind me.
"I don't feel too good. I just..want to go home." I answered him.
I stood up but lost my balance, my bodyguard held me before I reached the floor.
I tried not to sleep on anyone.
Melissa held my right hand, "Get the car ready, I'll take care of her."
My bodyguard nodded and left.
Melissa led me through the crowd, to an unfamiliar hallway.
I didn't know where we were heading so I was forced to ask.
"I'll lead you through the back door so people wouldn't start talking."
I was beginning to feel more disoriented, my vision blurred, and my head became heavier.
"Come, Nora, let's get out of here." She said to me and opened a door.
Looking at this place, there were many chefs and it looked like a kitchen.
I placed my hand on a counter, stopping myself from walking further.
"You can do this." She said, dragging me with her as we both made it outside the kitchen.
It was outside the building, I could feel the evening air as we walked behind a corner.
A black car stopped in front of us, and a man I didn't know came out of the car.
"Who…who a..re..you?." I stuttered.
The man didn't speak, he opened the back door and pushed me in.
My head pounded, and my body felt too weak to react.
I turned to see Alice.
"We meet again, Nora." She told me smiling devilishly.
I panicked.
"Relax, you not gonna die now." She whispered into my ear as I finally succumbed to the darkness.