The Tycoon's Desire

Chapter Four

Sooo I was giving you a bit of background info on how Sylvia and Alice met. It also ties in with how Sylvia and Travis met when Sylvia was 19 and Terrence was 26. In this chapter I will be continuing the flashback.

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FLASHBACK

I went and picked up my chinese feeling more excited than I'd felt in a really long time. I felt like a had a spring in my step. I had a distraction from all the depressing thoughts that were running through my mind ever since my parents died. I got back home and had my food. I was so excited I started thinking about what I would wear. I hadn't been shopping in a while. I had a bit of money saved up so I decided to go shopping. Why not? "Retail therapy is the best form of therapy" I always used to say. A few hours later I got back home feeling completely exhausted but happy with my little shopping spree. I couldn't wait to dress up for tonight. With a gasp I realised in my excitement I had forgotten to call Alice to let her know I would be coming after all. I pulled my phone out and rang the number she gave me. A woman answered and I wasn't sure if it was Alice so I asked if I could speak to Alice Cromwell. Shortly after I asked, she replied "I guess you decided to come out with me after all Sylvia. Great! I'll text you the address of where to meet me. I get off work in an hour so I can meet you at the bar at lets say 9:30pm?" she asked.

"Sure Alice. How did you know it was me?" I asked.
"Because I knew you would call. Besides I don't give my personal number out to just anyone" she said.

"Oh. Alright then. I suppose I should let you finish work then. See you soon Alice!" with that I hung up.

Well with the plan for tonight set, I poured myself a glass and ran myself a bath. Might as well clean up and make an effort to look pretty. I must look a mess right now. I relaxed with my wine whilst playing some music to get me into the party mood. When I finished my bath I had a bath and pampered myself. The dress I picked tonight was a sexy red dress which clung to my body like a second skin. It was snug in all the right places and it made me feel beautiful. I haven't looked this good in months! I decided to wear silver jewellery and accessories along with some cute red heels. Next was hair and make up. I don't know why I was feeling so excited. I was putting extra effort into everything in anticipation for...

I didn't know what I was hoping would happen but all I knew was I sure was glad Alice bumped into me today. I called for a cab and gave the driver the address to the bar. In the text, Alice had said it was called Mist Bar. I'd never been there before so I hoped it was good. I arrived there and it seemed to be very much a hole in the wall. It was very inconspicuous. I only realised I was in the right place when I saw Alice standing outside. She waved me over and I paid the driver and walked over to her.

"Wow, you look amazing! You don't even look like the same woman I bumped into earlier" she said.

"Thanks. You look great too!" I replied. Alice was wearing a backless LBD that went just above her knees with some black stilettos and silver jewellery and a black clutch purse. After we finished talking we went into the bar. The inside was a complete contrast from its outside. The walls were painted black and decorated with lots of different pieces of broken mirrors and glittering chandeliers hung from the ceiling. The bar was long, black and sleek and it just screamed money. In fact the whole bar screamed extravagance and wealth. I bet one drink here would put my bank account into overdraft. Suddenly I was feeling very unsure of myself. Was it a good idea to come here? Maybe its too soon. I think Alice could see the doubts and hesitation on my face because next thing I know she pulled me to the bar and a second later there were ten shots of tequila lined up for us to have.

"I did say I was taking you out for drinks didn't I?" and with that she took the first of her five shots and I followed in suit. 10 shots later we found ourselves on the dance floor singing our hearts out and having a really great time. I couldn't believe I almost didn't come out. I would have definitely missed out. People around us must have thought we were really drunk but honestly we were just having a really great time. I think we both needed a good night out. I don't know what Alice's story is but whatever it is I hope that one day she trusts me enough to talk to me about it. All of a sudden I felt an intense sensation coming from behind like somebody was staring at me really hard. I turned around still dancing looking for this intense gaze. I found my gaze crashing into a well of chocolate brown eyes. It was a hot, burning gaze. The kind that left you feeling parched for days. He smiled in my direction and I looked around wondering if maybe he was smiling at anyone else but when I looked back at him he looked very amused. Was he laughing at me? That jerk. I immediately turned back around to dance with Alice and then a couple of guys came over and started dancing with us. We carried on dancing with no cares and no worries. I still felt that burning gaze and no matter how tempted I was to give in to the desire to turn around and look at him I refused to turn.