Labyrinth of Desire

15 - Salotto Rosso

Angelina's POV

Rory and I walk past the crowd of dancing, sweaty and drunk people, heading straight for the bar.

Once we find our seats Rory orders a drink

"I'll have a bottle of  sparkling water, thanks," She says "Yeah, I'll have the same, please," I say when he looks at me.

"Okay game plan, divide and conquer, you look for your guy and I'll look for mine, meet back here at midnight at the latest." I explain

"Okay, if either one of us is not back without saying why, wait 10 minutes then start looking. It's just... I have a bad feeling about tonight, Lina, I don't know why. I don't know if I'm off about my situation or yours,it's both really dangerous. " Rory starts rambling.

"Listen, Rory if something happens to either of us, we will find each other, we always do okay? So get out of your head, or else you won't be able to execute the plan properly," I look at her glossed over eyes.

"When you're done, let Caleb know, he will get rid of both the bodies for us, and he'll make sure we make it out," I tell her.

"Okay, okay we'll be fine," She lets out a shaky breath. This isn't like her, but I know she has to do this, and so do I.

I give her a tight hug and I pick my water off the bar. "I'll see you on the other side, Rory." "I'll see you, Lina." she gives me a sad smile and we go our separate ways.

I head to the bathroom which is though a dimply lit hall. Once I'm inside, I go to the mirror and ruffle up my hair, smudge my lipstick ever so slightly, and re-adjust my boobs.

Once I am done, I walk out and head upstairs toward the VIP section where I am met by Caleb again. He recently switched shifts and knew exactly what was going on, which allows him to give me access to the lounge.

I nod at him and find an empty booth. I sit down at a booth and take in my surroundings while locating my nearest exit if things go south.

“Hello ma’am, can I get anything started for you,” I look up at the waiter and smile.“No thank you, but I can't seem to find my date, he told me to meet him here after…” I gesture to my ruffled hair and slightly messed up makeup, smirking.

He goes a little red in the cheeks but replies nonetheless “I am sorry signora I cannot help you but if you would like anything please don’t hesitate to call me over,” he turns on his heel and speeds away flustered.

I let out a light laugh and open my bottle of water. I hear a loud deep laugh erupt from the other side of the VIP section. I turn my head and there he is.

My target. Bingo!

There is another man who has his back faced to me, he makes the large booth look so small, making the room darken around him, showing off the power radiating from him.

He looks important.

This unknown man looks like he has the body of a Greek god. I can only imagine what he has hidden under his shirt.

He has a white dress shirt on straining against his muscles and from what I can see, his body language screams ‘Get me out of here’, with the loud obnoxious fake laughs he lets out and the tension he hold in his shoulders.

I decide to make my first move of the night, I go up to the bar and get a cherry vodka and Redbull, I take a big sip, and walk in the direction of the Amrad.

This will stain.

I fix my hair and as soon as I'm in front of him, I mistakenly trip on my heels and go flying onto his arms, spilling my drink on his Gucci blazer.