7

Calming the beast!

"No, Matt! I don't want to go!" I said for the umpteenth time.

"Does it look like I am asking?" He gave me his famous 'I-am-not-leaving-you-any-option' look.

"You know how much I hate them, Mattie." I slumped down on my bed and buried myself under my covers.

"Enna, I just want you to come and accompany me. It's just a party and you don't have to drink, if you don't want to. I will be by your side all night. I just want you to have some fun. Last time you went into a party was before Sam was born and now that your parents are here, let the grandson and grandparents have some bonding time."

"Fine!"

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I really need to stop falling for Matt's innocent charms. If I wouldn't have agreed in the first place, I wouldn't be sitting in the couch, alone, in a party, in a short and by short I mean 'just enough to cover my butt short' navy blue dress with round diamond studded neck and almost no back. Let's just say, Matt has taken it upon him to get me laid tonight.

As soon as we entered, Matt dragged me to the dance floor and after dancing for almost an hour, he ditched me.

Atleast he was by my side for an hour.

My throat was getting dry, so I decided to grab a drink, non - alcoholic, ofcourse. A lot of pushing, yelling and ten minutes later, I found myself in the kitchen. The bartender gave me a wide smile and gave me a once overlook. He had sandy brown hairs and grey eyes.

"What can I get you, beautiful lady?" He winked and I laughed at his fail attempt of flirting. By the looks of him, he looked around my age.

"Anything, as long as it's not alcohol." I said, with a smile and he nodded. Few minutes later, he came back with a drink and placed it before me.

"I am Jack."

"Sienna."

Jack was a sweet guy. He was in a serious relationship with her girlfriend, Caroline. They both were sharing an apartment ten minutes away from where I live. I could see the glint of happiness in his eyes, whenever he talked about her. He truly loved her and I wish I could also find someone who would accept me with all my flaws.

Even after Matt's constant nagging, I couldn't bring myself to search for a good guy because as soon as they come to know about a child, there facial expressions show a big NO. I was happy with my life and I was not planning on changing it any time soon.

I talked with Jack for few more minutes and then decided to go outside to get some fresh air. The crowd was making it hard for me to breathe and I knew that few more minutes here and I was surely going to faint.

I didn't think I even made myself near the door when someone pulled me towards their body from behind. I turned and my body instantly relaxed on finding the familiar blue eyes of Matt.

"You scared me!"

"Sorry. Where were you going?"

"Outside. This place is making it hard for me to breathe." He nodded and interwined our fingers. We made it outside of the club together and I took a deep breath. I didn't know that I would miss oxygen this much.

"How can people like it? It's too crowded and smelly!" He just laughed at me and kiss my forehead.

"It's because you are one innocent girl who is so engrossed with her work that you forgot how to have fun."

"Then teach me how to have fun." I said and he grinned at me. I knew that look. He was planning something evil in his mind and I was going to be the victim.

"You see that guy?" He pointed his finger towards a guy and I nodded and then I realised what was going on in his mind.

"No! No, no, no, no, no! He is handsome and all, but I am not going to flirt, kiss or have sex with him!"

"Eww, Enna! Your mind is so corrupted! I just wanted you to go there and dump this cup of alcohol over his head." He said, motioning at the red cup in his hand, which I just noticed.

"Look at him! He is so build up! He is going to kill me!"

"Not if you pretend that you are drunk." I raised my eyebrows and gave him 'the' look.

"Oh comeon, babe. Nothing is going to happen and if he try to do anything, jusy flash him your body parts and he would be a goner. I swear I would have totally banged you, if I was straight. You look smokin' hot tonight!"

"Let's do this!" He told me the plan and I grinned. Even though I was a bit nervous, I let that nervousness slide.

I walked towards the guy and pour the entire liquid over his head. He looked straight in my eyes, giving me the death look. I diverted my eyes towards Matt, who gave me a thumbs up sign. I took a deep breath and spoke, "You jerk! How dare you sleep with Nancy!" His face turned from anger to confusion to a wicked grin.

"Do you want me to sleep with you instead?" He brought his body closer to me and my inside started churning in nervousness.

I swear to god, if he will touch me, then Matt is so gone!

Before his hands could touch my waist, Matt came from behind and pulled me towards his body.

"Sorry, buddy. She is, as you can see, a little tipsy. I am sorry for the shirt." Saying that, he grabbed my arm and we left that spot instantly.

"God, that was so much fun!" Matt squeaked.

"He could have killed me!"

"But, he didn't.

"He was about to touch me!"

"Once again, he didn't."

"He was eye raping me!"

He sighed in frustration. "What do you want me to do?"

"Apologize." I grinned.

"Fine, but only if you agree to dance on this slow song with me." We were standing outside the club and the music was blaring so loud, I bet the entire area could hear it.

Matt placed his hands on my waist, as I put my hands around his neck and we swayed slightly with the music. Even though we were near the club, it felt peaceful.

"Matt?" He looked straight in my eyes, and smiled.

"Yes?"

"Thank you." His eyebrows twisted in confusion. "For what?"

"For not leaving me and for always being there for me. For babysitting Sam, so that I could sleep and for motivating me to never give up. Thank you for not letting Sam feel the absence of his dad. I don't know what would have happen, if you weren't be there to support me. Thank you for convincing my parents to let me live seperately and making me feel independent. Thank you for being my friend." I could see the faint tears in the corner of his eyes. He was always the sensitive one. I remember, how he cried for the entire night after watching A walk to remember. A smile appear on my lips, recalling that memory.

"Why are you smiling like that?"

"Remembered something." I said, shrugging my shoulders.

"A walk to remember?" I grinned and a frown appeared on his face.

"You are never going to let me live that down, are you?"

"That was fun!"

"Yeah, I was crying and you were laughing so hard." The song ended and he kissed my forehead.

"I will always be there for you, Enna. Always." Before I could say anything, someone cleared their throat from behind and I jumped in fear.

There he was, standing right in front me with black button up shirt and denim jeans. His hairs were spiked to perfection with a hint of messiness as always. His eyes turned dark on spotting Matt's hands around my waist.

Must be my imagination. Again.

"Mr. Steele." Finally, I spoke breaking the awkward tension. He didn't say anything, just kept looking at Matt.

"Uh, Matt, this is Mr. Steele, my boss and Mr. Steele, this is Matt, my best friend." Matt brought his hand forward and shake hands with Mr. Steele.

"It's nice to meet you." Matt spoke, while he just looked at him angrily.

Okaayy?

"Ms. Collins." He called my name angrily and I shivered. I have never experienced anyone's wrath before. No one has ever been angry with me before and that was the reason why I was so afraid to reply him or even look in his eyes.

"Follow me." He ordered and my eyebrows knitted in confusion. I glanced at Matt, who gave me a reassuring smile and squeezed me hand lightly.

"But-"

"Right now!" I could feel the tears prickle on the corner of my eyes. Isn't it ironic, how I was talking about Matt's tears a moment ago and now they are forming in my eyes.

I gave him a slight nod and looked at Matt for the last time. Before I left, he whispered in my ear, "He is so fucking hot! Don't stop him, if he start something." I understood the meaning behind his sentence and a blush instantly formed on my cheeks.

"Shut up." I hissed and left with Mr. Steele.

He stopped near a black Lamborghini and opened the door for me to get inside.

Chivalry still exists, I see.

"Urm, Mr. Steele, where are we going?" I asked him, once he sat on the driver seat. He started the engine and the car roared to life.

"My apartment." My eyebrows rose and I looked at him in confusion and surprise.

"Why?" My question seemed to anger him more because he tightened his grip on the stearing wheel, till his knuckles turned white.

"Quit talking."

I zipped my mouth instantly. I don't know what I did to make him angry, but one thing was sure that I don't want him to get more angry.

After fifteen minutes of awkward silence and a small walk to the elevator, we reached his apartment. He unlocked the door and head inside. I followed him to his apartment and closed the door behind. With every second passing, my nervousness kept on increasing and an uneasy feeling arised in the pit of my stomach. Maybe, it's because I have never been to a male's house before.

"Urm, Mr. Steele?" He didn't say anything, just keep on walking towards me. With every step he took forward, I took a step backward. Suddenly, I felt dejávu. The scene from today in his office appeared in my mind and my cheeks instantly turned red. I was saved by a knock in his office, but now, I have nowhere to go. I don't know why he makes me feel like this. Butterflies started erupting in my stomach and my brain stopped thinking.

Just as I was about to take a step backward, I realised that there was a wall behind and once again, I was trapped between him and a wall.

First desk and now, a wall!

He placed one of his hand on the wall and with the other, he pulled me towards his body. "Who was he?" He asked, anger dropping with each word. His hand on my waist was making it hard for me to think or speak.

"I t-told you. H-He is m-my best fr-friend." He chuckled, humourless and brought me even closer. There was not even an inch of distance between us. My body was completely flushed against his and I could feel his abs.

"Don't lie to me, Sienna." With that, he brought his face to the crook of my neck.

It was when I realised that it was going to be a tough task, calming his inner beast.

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Cliffhangers? I just love 'em!