Temptation

Chapter 17

Charlotte P.O.V

A talk she says.

We head outside, the breeze hitting my skin as soon as we step foot in the chilli night. Pichy better make this quick.

"I don't want to waste both of our time." Thank you for that. "So I'll I won't be at around the bush."

"Go head then"

"It's about Engfa." Not a surprise. "Now I don't know why you two fell apart two years ago but I'm starting to miss those days." This is becoming interesting. Pichy looks around us like she can't believe the words coming out of her mouth. "Once the film production is over, I want you to distance yourself from her, I'm sorry this sounds rude but you are the reason she's become distant with me. Let me not give excuses, I don't like how close the two of you are becoming." Her lock with mine for a brief second before turning away and looking at the sky.

She must know something I don't,

I know that I want them to break-up, I even dream about it. However Engfa hasn't given me any indica that she's about to break-up with Pichy.

If what I'm gathering is not part of my delusion, then Engfa is starting to pull away from and is coming closer to me

"Pichy what are you saying?"

She scoffs. "I don't want you near her."

"So you are having problems..."

"I didn't say that...."

"That Engfa is cheating, your girlfriend and you're confronting me, the one you suspect to be the other woman."

""Am I crazy for thinking it?"

"Your thoughts are not my concern, I'm not the one who promised myself to you."

She watches me curiously. Taking in every word I've said.

"You still haven't denied."

Chuckling. It's not funny but I can't help the giggles wanting to slip out. "I like her."

She looked at with wild eyes, turned away and laughed. Not that she was amused. "Are you not ashamed?"

"Is there a reason for that?" Her mouth opened like  dying fishing. "Why are you surprised, you called me out here "

"I thought...."

"You thought wrong. If you are so worried about someone else liking your girlfriend then why are you out here instead of spending time with her. Better yet have the courage to confront her about your suspicions."

I didn't think I will actually run my mouth tonight but if she thought I would back off because she spoke to me nicely then she is more delusional than I am."

"I am not giving her up easily." Pichy said, ready to walk away. Hanging her head high like there is something to be proud for.

"Only a fool would give her up..." I walk towards her making sure I am in her personal space and can smell her perfume. "And I was a once, so now that she is back in my life...my advice to you is that you hold her right."

Seriously considering to say more, I decide to leave it at that and head back inside. To enjoy myself.

I find Engfa already at the table, she's being forced a glass of wine by boss and other ladies. Why can't they just leave her alone? I get it that she's fun when drunk but giving her more alcohol when we can all see that she's getting drunk by the minute is ridiculous.

"That's enough," I had her a glass of water as I take the glass of wine from her.

"Where did you go?" She asks leaning forward. Before I can respond we hear Pichy's voice from behind me. Frowning Engfa pulls away from me, stands up and heads in the other direction.

Ohh trouble in paradise.

I'm curious to know the reason for her reaction, she was alright minutes ago.

"You coming at the after party right, we barely see you there?" P'Sun asked Aoom. Who was happy to go and excited to hang out with the group.

She looked my way. Eyes sparkling, "Charlotte you're coming to right?" That doesn't sound like a friendly question. 

I chanse a glance at Engfa who is busy talking to P'Van and Pichy, and I also know that she is fully listening. "Yeah but I'll leave early." Trying to sound untreated.

"We can leave together then."

***

The party is amazing, I like these parties because crazy fans are not here. The people here just also want to enjoy their lives and let us enjoy ours.

Engfa didn't come with Pichy, not a shocker since I heard them talking and she mentioned something about meeting with Rebecca.

After our little chat I thought she was going to be glued to Engfa.

Now what are her priorities?

I feel a body behind me, her breath kissing my ear. We are on the dance floor, with chompu, Tina, Aoom, Meana, Heidi, Nudee and many others. Grooving to the beat so it's not strange that we are standing this close.

But with both of us drunk, I wrap my hand around her neck, pulling her closer has I whine my hips. She follows my rhythm, her hands on my waist controlling my pace. She wants a slow grind going low and moving back up.

"It's not fair that you still look beautiful in your drunk state."

Engfa pouts her lips. Turns me around so she can look me in the eyes. Her hands are dangerously low. 

"I'm not drunk."

Says the woman who is running her hand on my ass, spanking it when I least expect it. I'm telling you she is crazy.

"let's go sit." She looks at the booth to my right which is a little by the dark lights.

"Oh I see, you want to be naughty." Giving me her minimal smile.

"What?"

"Let's go before they take our space." She leads the way and my heart is beating so fast. I can feel eyes on us, and right now I won't be surprised if a rumor breaks out tonight. We get there and I slide in first and leaning my back against the wall.

Engfa takes my hand, running her fingers against mine. "Are you having fun?" She doesn't look like herself, it's like she somehow slobbered up.

"Being with you makes it fun, which makes me happy."

Her smile fades a little. "I want to apologize about Pichy, I am putting you in an awkward situation."

"I understand what I'm getting myself into, I'm starting to feel sorry for her though. She deserves better," I should feel more but I honestly don't, to me she's the one that took something from me and I want it back.

She pulls me closer, I'm almost sitting on her lap. And I'm eating every moment of this, It's rare that she's this affectionate so I am making the best of everything.

"I know."

"But it's okay, soon everything will be solved."

Engfa looks down  "yeah I guess so," now why did she just take long to respond? Maybe I'm just over thinking it.

Looking at her now doesn't give me that confidence. I slide off and create some distance. "Are you going to break up with her?" Don't know how that sounded but I need to know the truth.

"I can't."

My heart drops, shattering to the ground.

"So you won't." She finally looks at me, her face falls as she sees the tears I'm not even fighting. I don't care if someone sees me, I want her to see the pain I'm feeling. "You still don't trust me."

"That's not it...."

She tries reaching for me and I break into a mess, quickly excusing myself, thank goodness she just stands up allowing me to pass and run to my car. I need to cry in peace. Engfa doesn't run after me  which I'm kind of sad about and appreciate at the same time. I need to finger out what to do.