Black and Blue

Chapter 5 [Flashback]

Genavive had stopped crying a few minutes ago, but his arms hadn't left her.

He stayed there for as long as she remembers.

From the moment she heard his voice, she knew it was none other than Andrew Slevensky.

How could she forget that voice?

When the crying had stopped and Genavive had seemed to gain her usual composure, Andrew let her go.

She got up and dusted her black pants.
When she finally gained the courage to look up, she smiled softly at him and murmured a "thank you" under her breath.

She was avoiding eye contact with him at all cost.

"No worries. It's Genavive right?"

How on Earth...

"Yeah, that's me, and you are the talk-of-the-town Andrew Slevensky."

He let out a small chuckle.

"Yes, that's me."

Genavive shuffled awkwardly. She didn't know where to take this conversation. She'd just cried in his arms for what felt like an eternity, so she didn't exactly know where they stood. 

But to her rescue, Andrew spoke up, "I'm heading back home. Come, let me drop you home Genavive."

Genavive shook her head, "No, no. It's absolutely alright. I'll manage it from here." She looked down at her phone, trying to book an Uber.

"Please Genavive, I insist." He held her arm. She felt shivers radiate from where he had touched her. It was the softest touch she had ever felt. 

Genavive's instincts were to look up and she knew that was a terrible mistake. When she looked up, she stared right into his eyes. They were a steel grey and they bore into hers like her was looking right through her soul; they were breathtaking. 

When she looked at his face, she saw a genuine sincerity in the way he was looking at her. 

He's just helping you out Genavive. There is no affection, no sparks from his side. He is just sympathizing with your situation. 

Situation. That brought Genavive to think: Had he seen the fight? Was he nearby? or Did he just walk out of CP and saw her crying on the side of the road? How many others had seen her like that?

She took a deep breath in. She just wanted to get out of here. 

"Yeah sure, okay." She fidgeted with her hands. 

Andrew smiled, "Great! My car is parked this way." He led her through the series of cars before they landed next to his black Audi. 

Genavive saw the car and her eyes lit up. She couldn't resist the excitement, "Is that a Q8?"

Andrew looked at Genavive with a smile playing his lips, "Yeah, it sure is."

Genavive was beaming with excitement, "Sexy, I'm glad I took you up on the offer to drop me back home."

They both let out small laughs.

"Do you want to drive it?" Andrew asked. 

Genavive was stoked! yes, stoked! She couldn't believe her ears. There was nothing more that she wanted in that moment but she also knew that a. she had had alcohol and b. it was his car and it looked brand new. 

Genavive tucked a strand of hair behind her ears. She was going to regret saying this, but it was the right thing to do. At least in the moment.  "Nope, it's alright. I'll take you up on the offer next time."