Angel of Light (A Zak Bagans Story)

Chapter 62: From Douchebag to Hero

Chapter 62: From Douchebag to Hero

Since I had some bit of time to myself, I decided to go to the restroom to freshen up. I picked up my clutch from the table and stood up, and started walking in the same direction Zak had gone, as the restrooms were also in the same direction. But as I neared the spot where I would turn away to head to the restrooms, I saw Zak standing just inside the rope barrier separating the VIP section from the rest of the club. He was standing with Ceci, the two of them close together, and talking rather intensely.

What was she doing here...?

Seeing the two of them together again reminded me of how I reacted earlier during the photoshoot, when they were talking privately together, and then had quickly broke it off when I had come into the room.

Were they dating? And was Zak just trying to have me "on the side"?

I hated thinking that way about him, but his past reputation and dating history started haunting my thoughts. And all of my insecurities.

She's his assistant, it's probably just work related...

Suddenly, I saw Zak kiss Ceci's cheek, looking absolutely thrilled, and I completely lost it emotionally.

Douchebag!

In ten seconds flat, my insecurities, low self esteem, and self doubt had convinced me that I was right. Zak and Ceci were dating, I was just the icing on the cake for him, although I didn't understand why he'd picked me of all people.

But after everything we've been through...

I felt like my heart was breaking into a million pieces. I quickly turned away and headed back in the opposite direction, forgetting about the restrooms.

I just wanted to get away from Zak and Ceci.

~*~*~*~*~

A few minutes later, I found myself at the bar, and for the first time in my life, was tempted to have a drink.

I had never had alcohol in my life, not after losing my parents to a drunk driver.

But if drinking could end this pain...

"What can I get you?" I suddenly heard a bartender ask.

My courage instantly left me.

"Just some water, with lemon, if it's possible," I replied politely.

The bartender smiled.

"Sure thing," he replied, then moved further down the bar to get a glass, and a bottle of water, from the fridge.

~*~*~*~*~

Meanwhile...

Zak's Point of View

I thanked Ceci for all the trouble I had caused her, and spontaneously gave her a friendly kiss on the cheek.

I had gotten Alicia a special gift made and ordered for her birthday, something I had planned from the day Cheryl had announced it two weeks ago. But when my order had come in, the order was wrong. And I had only a few days left before her birthday.

I had been in a panic.

Between preparing and getting details settled for the Romanian trip and investigations, and the photoshoot with Alicia today, I didn't have much time to be running around town trying to get my gift fixed before tonight. But Ceci had managed, somehow, to get it done for me. She was a miracle worker.

She laughed shyly and in shock after I had kissed her on the cheek.

"You're un, you're welcome," she said, fumbling over her words.