Taming the Big Bad Wolf

Chapter Four

While Emelia's reaction towards me staying with her and Drake was odd, I really couldn't blame her for my upcoming being a spur of a moment and having no time to prepare for company. As I explore parts of Seattle in this mid-winter season, the fallen snow made the city so white and crisp.

I was even more curious about this Drake person that Emelia been seeing, what made him different from the last guy who had once made her happy and then suddenly snatch it away. I could tell that she's never been happier until she was with Drake, it had to been a least an hour before Emelia had texted me with a hotel setup. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, sounds pretty fancy then Emelia send me the confirmation then confirms if I wanted to get dinner with her later.

As I headed back to my car and put in the Fairmont Olympic Hotel into the GPS, it routed me as I drive downtown I see this giant hotel and as I pulled up to the entrance it was very extravaganzas. Did Emelia really pick this place for me to stay at? I can't imagine how much it cost per night!

I walk in as the manger welcome me to Fairmont Olympic, as she check me quick she also handed me some brochures of Seattle. Even though it's Winter there were still some things I could explore while I'm here, she hand me my room key as I walked back out to go park my car. Which also cost me money to park but the manager said that my costs were being covered. How could she afford this place? As I made my way to my room, everything about this hotel was filled with history even the interior showed the history of this building.

The view from my room was stunning, as I relax for a while until Emelia called me about having dinner here at the hotel and of course I said sure and I asked her if her mysterious Drake would be coming,. She said it wasn't for sure because of his work meeting. Huh it occurs to me that I didn't even know what kind of job he has. When six o'clock came around, I grab my purse and room key to head down to the restaurant, the waitress had asked if I had a reservations and I didn't know for sure but I told her that my cousin was coming to meet me here.

"Last name?" she asked as I said Hudson.

"Okay right this way please" she lead me to a table as another waitress asked if I was waiting for someone, I shook my head yes then she asked if I would like something to drink.

"Um I'll have a beer. A draft" I said as she nodded leaving me with the menus,

I felt completely under dress for this restaurant, as I ordered some wine trying to calm my awkwardness around this place. Emelia walks in still as glowing as she was earlier but she must have had time to change before coming here. She was more laid back than she was earlier, we exchange hugs as the waiter offered some refreshment.

"Oh yes I'll have water please" Emelia said as she sat down, shrugging off her coat to the chair.

"So what's new in Portland?" she asked as I told her not much, and I let it slipped that I broke off with my previous boyfriend and Emelia knew how that felt like. So of course naturally she said sorry as everyone does,

"Fancy place you picked Emelia, I didn't think it was your style" I said as she sipped on her water goblet,

"Well it's a great hotel and I even asked the manager to give you a great view of Seattle so you can't ask for much more than that." She smiles as I nodded with her.

"But still it can't have been cheap, even to park here costs extra, so how is it that you can afford it?" I asked as Emelia told me that it was her treat and not to worry about the costs. Huh for someone who was in the same position as me a few years back, and how suddenly her business grew, we went on chatting more before Emelia's phone goes off and once again her face brighten.

"Yeah we're in the center of the restaurant . . . I love you too" she hung up her eyes also showcase just how happy she is, as a few moments passed she see who I assume is Drake. Emelia quickly stood up as a tall man dressed in a very fancy suit walked towards our table. Emelia hugged Drake tightly not seeing the full profile of him as she steps down from her toes and both stood by the table facing me. The mysterious Drake, his hair was dark but I caught a glimpse of his deep brown eyes and the first thing that came across my head was "how was this guy Emelia's type?"

"Chloe meet Drake, Drake meet my cousin Chloe" she had her arm around his waist as he did the same, he held out his hand like a typical business guy would do when meeting new people. I shook it as he sat down next to Emelia holding hands, the waiter asked if he would like something as he quickly said a chateau Laffite.

The waiter asked if all the party was present as Drake quickly said yes and that we were ready to order, after noting all of our orders down. I didn't know what to say

"So how did you two meet?" I asked stupidly, Emelia blushed

"We met at a Halloween party, where my business was hosting it. Then it turns out that Emelia was tempting across the offices so I pulled a few strings to have her where I work and that was the story."

Emelia laughed

"Oh that's only parts of the story, but yes I worked for him as an assistant but we're decided that it wasn't a good idea since our relationship grew to be much more." Emelia beams as I thought to myself that Drake really isn't Emelia type but who am I to judge?

"I see" I said as the waiter along with another waiter brought our food to the table.

As the dinner went on I took notice in Emelia's plate which was sparse with food,

"Not hungry cuz?" I asked as she played around with her food she looked up at me with apologetic look and said that she wasn't feeling well. Drake quickly comfort her and asked if she was ready to go home as she shook her head yes, we exchange hugs again I wish her to feel better soon. As I watch the two of them head out, Drake had his car parked in front of the hotel which was pretty fancy which now explains how Emelia could afford for me to stay here.

The two exchanged glances at one another and clearly were speaking in whispers voices, Emelia held her jacket tightly around her which I'm sure the wind had picked up, Drake had said something but Emelia shook her head as Drake opened up her door and closing it when she was in the car.

I headed back to my hotel room, pacing and pacing around and flipping channels there really wasn't anything on so I decided that I didn't really want to stay at the hotel for the rest of the night, I wanted to see what Seattle was like at night.

I quickly changed my clothes into something more club apparel then headed down to the lobby to go hailed a taxi one came up right away as I stepped in and told him to take me to one of the best night club around; he chuckled asking if I was a tourist.

"Kind of I'm visiting my cousin and I've never been to Seattle before"

"Alright little lady, I'll take you to the best one around" he started the meter as we head down the street when he pulled up to the Aqua Lounge he tells me to have a wonderful night as I paid him.

When I stepped into the Aqua Lounge the music match the glowing blue lights in the room, I ordered one of their signature drink I'm not worry about being tipsy. I can hold my hold liquor as guys and girls sat, dance and did a whole lot of close body contact, I was ready to move on from my ex-boyfriend after all he dumped me just before Christmas came around and he didn't even have the balls to tell me something I already knew.

As my body grow attune to the music, more people started walking in as I catch a glimpse of a very tall and muscular guy strolling in. All the sudden I'm attracted to him, his face read a forced but slightly relaxed face. Wait NO I'm not looking for anyone nor do I want to. This was the New Year and I was going to start my new off fresh although I wouldn't mind a one night, no strings attaches.

Oh what the hell? I ordered another draft beer and secretly watch the sexy beast that walked through those doors; he ordered a draft just like I did. When I read his face, it read some sort of torture that I couldn't understand and he almost seem defeated in some way but GAH why am I still ogling him? I tried to think of something else but then he sat down on one of the couches alone and I wanted to get there before one of the others women in this bar took that spot.

Working up the courage and strolled towards him,