My Mr. Perfect, Imperfect [Perfect Series, Book 1]

Chapter 57: Clarity

An awkward silence followed the introduction. Lucas know Chole very well, as they were also childhood friends in school. He knows what she's capable of and that she won't easily give up when it comes to getting what she wants.

"Um, do you want anything to drink?" Lucas cut in, trying to break the silence.

"I'm fine. I have to drive." Jade answered him and faced Sapphire. "Would you like to drink anything?"

"This has a really nice aroma, but it's a bit strong." Lucas held his cup at her. "Would you like some different, instead?"

"Oh, it's fine. I'll just hold my liquor." Sapphire said in style. Jade smiled at her while Chloe scoffed.

"Um, no. Never mind. Just water, please." She said to the bar man. I don't think I should get drunk today.

"Lucas. Let's chat for a sec." Chloe mouthed as he followed her to a corner, leaving Sapphire and Jade for a while.

Noticing she's left their presence, Sapphire let our an heavy breath. It suddenly looked as if an haven't weight was lifted off her shoulders.

A bit dad, yet anxious. Sapphire stared at the glass cup of water place in front of her. 'I could have preferred going to meet Gabbie but Jade dragged me up here to meet his girlfriend or whoever she is.' she pondered, still focused on the cup of water.

"You don't have to think about anything, dear. Just drink this." Jade muttered as poured an amount of Lucas's champagne into his cup. "Its fine if you confess to me again, like you did on that rainy night."

Sapphire turned to him, dumbfounded. She could help but to blush. Even though she tried not to. "What are you even talking about? I don't remember that at all. Which rainy night?"

Jade smiled at her, knowing she remembered.

"Aren't you drinking?" She asked him.

"No, I'm good." He replied. "I don't want Lucas to take you home when I get drunk."

"I haven't had a single sip yet, you know. I'm just sniffing it." Sapphire grabbed the big bottle of champagne, perceiving it's aroma.

Just then, a call came in. It was from Mr. Tim.

"Don't go anywhere until I'm back. You can only Mr drunk in front of me, okay?" He warned.

"I told you, I'm not drinking it. I'm only drinking water."Sapphire assured him.

"Whatever, I'll be back after this call." Jade replied her before walking away to receive the call.

Meanwhile, Sapphire took a glance to the corner of the room as her eyes met with Chloe's, again. Sapphire looked at the table in front of her, not wanting to attract unnecessary attention.

Immediately, she grabbed Jade's cup and gulped down all the campaign in it. Even though it tasted sour, she endured.

Well, it's no doubt that Sapphire has a thing for alcohol, even though she tries her best to abstain from it.

"That girl. Who is she?" Chloe started.

"She's Jade's girlfriend. And they're quite serious, too." He replied her.

Chloe turned to him with anger burning in her eyes. She looked scared a bit but she tried not to show it. Noticing the shimmer of hatred in her eyes, Lucas continued.

"They're both in love with each other, Chloe, so don't get in their way."

"Wait! Are you're telling me that those two are dating?" She faced their direction, realizing that they didn't even touching each other.