My Guilty Pleasure

24. The First Battle Won

"Fear is the brain's way of saying that there is something important for you to overcome"

I wish I can say that at the moment when my worst fear was in front of me I just looked it in the eyes and smiled bravely, but that's not the case. The reality is that when he stood in front of me my body became paralyzed. I feared from this moment for so long that now I just can't believe it's really. It's like some terror, some nightmare, it's not possible. I'm in Mexico, it's like he is a shadow, ready to find me whenever I am.  For a moment I began to question whether this is a dream or reality. It's like fate's cruel way of messing with me. I shivered when his eyes travelled down my body. He's daring me, he's not missing a spot on my body and suddenly I feel dirty and scared. My heart began to pound fast and loud. 

-Mmm sister... You were expecting someone? Who's the lucky guy?- he asked with mischief in his eyes and voice. He's teasing me, testing me like always. I don't know whether to lie or just get it over with. Does he know about me and Damien? How could he? Maybe he knows Damien... Suddenly everything is in its place. They were at the club together, they know each other. What is this? Is this some trap? Why was Damien so persistent about my past? No... He can't know... Alexander wouldn't say anything... I started to walk backwards, away from him but he caught my hand not letting me move. 

-Listen to me you little bitch, you better... - He didn't get to finish a thought because we were interrupted by Damien's voice. I have never been happier to see Damien.

-Hey! Looks like you two have met? - He said more to himself but with obvious uneasiness in his voice. Alexander let go of my hand but stayed close to me.  

-Hey, Damien. - He said with a slight smile, and If I don't know him well I would have replaced him for a nice young man. Damien came to him and they both shook hands like old acquaintances. I already figured out that they know each other but that didn't ease my worries. How do they know each other? Why are they both here?

-It seems that you know my companion, may I know how? - Damien asked with a warning voice, and I looked at Alexander intimidated by what his response would be. Should I tell the truth? Should I tell him he's my brother? I left that decision to Alexander, knowing that he can hurt me if I don't say what he wants me to say.

-Ah yes... Actually, this is my sister. And may I ask what are you two doing together? -Alexander asked in a hard voice, more like demanding an answer. Damien looked at me baffled for a second and cleared his throat. 

-Am... Brother? I didn't know you have a sister... And you Desiree, you didn't tell me you have a brother? - Damien asked totally confused and I'm still just standing still afraid to say something. Alexander came up to me and hugged me and I suddenly began to shake. I hate his touch! I hate him! I don't want him to ever touch me again! I did my best not to run away from him.

-Yeah, this is my little sister! Would you answer my question?! - He's kind of bossy and I saw that Damien winced at the moment.

-Yes, of course. This... You see, Desiree here... - I interrupted him not letting him says Alexander about us. I have a feeling that he wouldn't like that situation.

-I'm actually here to help Damien with a job! YES! I'm helping him with work. You know we're business partners, my company and his. - I'm happy because I came up with such a good lie but when I looked at Damien, he's nibbled his lip, looking annoyed. Then I looked at Alexander who is smiling as if he knows more then he's letting on.

-Oh, really? So you're here helping Damien with some job... Well, that's nice. - He said in some mocking voice, and then I froze. Did I say something wrong?

-Actually not just with business. When you asked me for help, I knew I wouldn't be able to do that alone, and then I decided to ask someone to help me. Miraculously, no one else was free except Desiree these days, can you imagine? - Damien said humorously and at this moment I am so grateful, more than ever that he's not blowing this. Alexander finally takes his arm off me and I feel relieved to no longer have to put up with his touch. Seamlessly I moved one step further from him, wanting to be as far as possible.