Locked in chains

Chapter 9

I woke up so tired this morning, that I decided to spend a good part of the day in bed. In a few hours, I must play the role of the asshole's girlfriend. I must prepare myself to face this evening, it's the first time that I'll do something like that. Usually, Cole goes with one of the girls that Marcus chose, but today it's my turn it seems. I can't make another mistake, and I especially don't want Marcus to make me pay for it, or worse send me away. Tonight's my chance to redeem myself and show that I can do what is asked of me. I've thought about it all day, and I must not let anything, or anyone distract me from the mission. I must stay focused. 

I go downstairs in the kitchen around 6:00 pm, to make myself something to eat before leaving. I can't go on a mission or a soirée without eating, that's impossible. As I finish eating Kyle comes into the kitchen and asks me: "Ready for tonight?"

"Like I have a choice" 

"Everything will be fine. I don't doubt that you'll kill it."

"I can't afford to disappoint Marcus again. Tonight's the night."

"Believe in yourself!" he tells me while hugging me before going outside to see the others. I finally go upstairs to get ready since the party starts at 9:00 pm. I know exactly what I want to wear. I take my long black silk dress and I take black heels from my shoe rack. I add some gold jewelry and do my hair and makeup. I have opted for simple makeup and straight hair. Part of me wanted to be subtle and not be the center of attention tonight, everything needs to go well. I look at myself one last time in the mirror before leaving my room, making sure I'm ready to "kill it" as Kyle says. Lucas is already in the hallway as if he was waiting for me to come out to talk. We didn't talk since the mission against the Devils and that breaks my heart. He's not himself right now, everyone in this house seems off. I can't put my finger on why, but the truth always comes out. One way or another I will know what it is all about.

"You look beautiful sis," he says.

"Thank you," I say shyly.

"I also wanted to tell you..."

"Yes?"

"Please be careful tonight."

"I'm just going to a party, Lucas. I'll be with Cole. Nothing will happen to me."

"I just want you to be careful and come back, okay?" He says almost sadly. I look at him perplexed, why is he telling me this? I could feel his worry in his voice, but why was he worried?

"Is everything okay?" I ask him.

"Yes it's okay, see you later sis," he says as he kisses me on the head. After this discussion, he goes into his room and I go downstairs to join the rest of the gang, now in the living room. I see Cole in the distance, close to the front door talking to Enzo, and their conversation's getting intense as it continues from what I see.

"You don't have to tell me what to do, Enzo. Know your place. I don't have time to think about it, so stop it," Cole says. Well, I see his attitude is on point as always. I hope tonight he'll be less on edge, I wouldn't hope too much though.

"Ready?" I ask Cole.

"Yes, we can go," he answers as he turns his gaze to me and takes the time to look me up and down. I'm not going to lie, I did not underdress tonight, this dress is fire. I feel powerful and sexy in it. I can see him watching me with a point of desire. I can feel it from here, and I kind of like it. He puts his eyes back on mine, and stares at me for a few seconds, a few seconds that seemed like forever. "You guys should go," Lucas says as he makes a clearing sound from his throat. Cole breaks away from my gaze and opens the door for me. Here we are on our way to the car, and soon we'll be on our way to the party.