𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶

five

Ran locked his gaze on his brother's arms, which were tightly wrapped around her waist. "She's lost on her way back here, I believe she was looking for you," he explained with a good chuckle.

Rindou cocked his brow and questioned, "Is that so?"

"Please accept my apologies, thank you for accommodating her, brother," he said, feigning a grin.

Ran nodded as he took a cigarette from his pocket and placed it between his lips.

A brunette woman in a crimson skin-tight dress loomed in their direction. She swung her hips while walking towards them with a grin pasted across her face

"Hello there, Haitani's! What's up?"

Her gaze was then drawn to the blonde girl standing next to Rindou. "Let me guess, Riya Elise, right?" she asked, swirling the glass of wine in her palm with delight.

She smile and responded with a nod.

"My name's Margareth, I'm Bonten's secretary." She extends her hand, which Riya gladly shakes.

"Wanna have some fun with me? The boys are off doing their own thing, and you're going to feel left out." she insisted.

Rindou caught a sight of his brother, who was smirking at Riya in a teasing manner. "Just don't include her in any of your stupidity, Margareth. I'm warning you," he said, exhaling through his nose.

"I'll be there at the table, if you need anything, you know where to find me alright?" he said, tilting Riya's head to meet his gaze.

She responded with a nod, and he eased his arms around her, kissing her on the forehead while glaring at Ran.

Margareth tugged her towards the dancefloor, flashing a mischievous wink from Rindou through her shoulder.

Ran walked passed him, both hands stuffed into his pockets. He stopped in his tracks when he felt Rindou clutched his right arm.

"What kind of game are you trying to play, brother?" he asked

"What game? I have no idea of what you're talking about," Ran chuckled, attempting to yank his arm away.

"Oh, don't act as if you have no clue of what I'm talking about. Thought I didn't know what you're up to huh?"

"Very well," Ran chuckled "it's too low of you to become possessive with that harlot."

Rindou's grip became stern, shooting his brother a death glare "I don't care of what you think of her, but if you touch her again- "

"I wouldn't be able to hold back and break every single bone in your goddamn body."

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"Here!" Margareth handed her a glass of firewater. Her eyes dilated and instantly raised her hands in refuse.

"I- no drinks. Rindou didn't- "

"Oh c'mon, it's only for tonight. You probably tried some before, have you?" She asked

"No- I umm... I don't drink, to be honest."

"It wouldn't hurt to try. Here take a sip." She encouraged, nudging the glass towards her.

Riya took it in her palm gently and looked at her before swallowing it. She shut her eyes after feeling the scorching sensation of alcohol on her throat,

"So, is it good?" She asked

"Y-Yeah." She replied, feeling a little warm on her body.

"Told ya." Margareth grinned, swinging her hips along the beat