Arrangement without return (Reader x Black hat)

20. What did she...

Not even a step back could get me out of this.

His wrist held my hand firm, pulling me into his chest with ease. With the other, I managed to keep a little distance from him, so at least we could look each other in the eyes. The music was in a steady rhythm that made this less uncomfortable while others began to join us on the dancefloor. His eye didn't leave mine, while I could see me in his monocle. It was uncomfortable remembering where I got the dress from, fearing that he might decide to make me nude at wish. That would be really humiliating, a perfect opportunity for him.

The bullies were close to have a fit, giving me the gesture that I am a dead woman soon. Flug on the other hand looked less impressed, more disappointed and keeps serving the guests. Abigail was also there, having the same expression on her face. Although disappointed would not be the last expression for her face...more of a sad and ashamed one.

Why should she be ashamed?

Black hat, however, didn't care for his surroundings, his eyes are focused on me. The last thing I would never expect is for us to be good dancing partners. Through three songs we have been glued to each other, whenever I tried to get away, he pulled me back. At some point I was dehydrated, desperately asking to get something to drink, he finally released me from my misery. Although not before whispering a warning into my ear, "leave the party and we will have a serious problem."

At the bar my hands kept slamming on to the counter for Flug's attention, "Hey bag boy, drink!"

"You could be a little bit nicer to me" he said getting an empty glass.

"You're right where are my manners. Hey, paper bag boy, drink! Now!"

"My boss seems to rub off on you"

That hit a vein "Don't. ever. Say. That.again"

He placed water before me, "Whatever, here is your drink."

"Got anything stronger?"

He leaned over, looking concerned, "Trust me, water is the best thing you can do right now. Getting drunk might kill you."

"I can hold it Flug"

"Not for what is coming for you"

Annoyed I pointed at his boss, "I know he is after me, that is why I need something strong to forget."

Flug refused to give me anything, he even fought the alcohol off my hands. I wanted to slap his head so badly, as Abigail held me back, "Y/N that is enough."

"Abs where have you been? I failed to get away from this creep"

"I know "she said, almost as she had known it from the very beginning. Something was off the way they stared at each other.

"Ok what is going on?" They both were trying to deny it, but I was dedicated to get the bottom of this. Enough is enough!

Abigail assured me that it is all okay, while Flug was uncomfortable with the conversation. When I mentioned Black hat, both got a little tense. It obviously has something to do with this creep. I clicked my tongue, not realizing this sooner, "Okay what is it with this guy?"

"Y/N, it is best if you find out later on"

"Fine. Abi...spill."

"Flug is right, it is for the best."

At this point my nerve have run thin, slamming my hands on the counter, "For crying out loud, what the hell is going on here?!" The contact to the counter was extremely loud, making all look in my direction. Once his boss looked at Flug, he began to sweat hard.

"No problem here my Lord. Everything is under control."

Flug grabbed my arm and pulled me behind the counter, "You really have a death wish, do you?"

"I want to know what you are hiding!"

"Okay, Okay, stop yelling." Before he did his head looked up to Abi. I could not hear his words from the music, but it sure made her uncomfortable. She waved at me before leaving. Once I asked him what this was all about, he shushed me, "Abi make a contract with Black hat."

"So? That is not my problem"

He looked away nervous, "It kind of is."

"Excuse me?"

"She signed one...for you."

"What? T-That's not possible!"

"Shhh...of course it is. Since this one is her way to get out of her debts."

"Okay you got to explain this to me."

He told me to sit down properly as he began, "...okay, so the contract is between Abigail and Black hat. Therefore, she signed it and gets all her debts removed in one go..."

"There has to be a catch in this" I added.

Flug nodded, "Obviously...she signed the debt to you."
"What?!"

"Shhh, I am not supposed to tell you yet. Yes, her entire debts are now yours to pay off."

"I cant pay her stuff and besides she makes it bigger"

"About that, she could only give you her previous debt. Any new things bought aren't your problem."

"And the deadline"

He smiled, "Are taken off by Black hat himself. Therefore, you got a lifetime to pay it off."

"That is no worth smiling for Flug. I can't pay for it. I have no place to stay afterwards, my job won't pay me enough and your boss is on my butt 24/7. And since when is she capable to sign it for me, I didn't give her my permission."

"Flug touched my head tenderly, "He doesn't need your permission, at least not in words..." he looked at my wound, "...blood does it as well."

I was close to have another fit, as he patted my shoulders, "Well you can go against the contract if you like"

"How?"

"Simple...by making another contract."

"Out of the question!"

"I don't think you have much choice there"

I waved my head at his concern, laughing it off, "I don't have to life with him, so I just have to pay it off."

"Not entirely" he said scared, as he sees me glare at him. There was no way out of this, he had to say it, "Well, you don't live with Abi, that we know...but your job..."

"What about it Flug?"

"...boss...uhm...fired you..."

At this point my heads reached out to strangle the doc, "You got to be kidding me Flug?!"

"...no..."

"What is I just refuse to pay?"
Flug could hardly breath under the pressure, "...then...you...property...boss...fo...ever....let...g..."