Bittersweet Gift

Chapter 3

I sat in my cozy living room nearby the windows from which i was watching the rain falling with a hot chocolate in hand.I had read that contract over and over again for hours.The latter seem fine and reasonable but i have a gut feeling that it would be my downfall.

I still have not figured out what to do.Working with Mr Kace would be an incredible opportunity for me to finally breakthrough as an architect but i do not know if i will be able to bear his arrogance.

Ring....Ring....Ring

That was my phone ringing which interrupted the mess going on in my head.

"Hello"i said forlornly.

"Hey why this sad tone Clairy."my best friend Sophia replied.

"It's nothing.Just work."

"Ah i know how to boost your mood.Get dressed we are going to the club."Sophia exclaimed enthusiastically.

 "But...."I did not even have the time to retort that she already cut the call.

Sophia is something else and without her my life would be monotonous. She has been through thick and thin with me.She is the only permanent thing in my life since that awful accident that took my parents away making me an orphan when i was eight.

Knowing Sophia she should be here in a few minutes already decked up so i decided to get ready.

I put on my little black dress with a plunging v neck and the dress ended just above my knees.I did a light make up as i do not really like wearing too much make up.I let down my hair from my classic bun that i wear everyday and put on my heels.Then i heard the door unlocking and Sophia called for me.

"Are you ready Claire?"

"Yeah,just a second"

I took my bag putting my purse and phone in it.

"I am ready"i said and we set off to the club.

There we successfully got in as Sophia got free passes.The club was crowded with people losing themselves to the beat and the blasting music thumping in their ribcage. Bodies grinding with each other and eyes filled with ecstasy. Some were drowning themselves with alcohol to forget their worries for a lapse of time  and others dancing or making out on the dance floor.

I would never get use to this atmosphere.I would prefer to snuggled down in my bed reading the latest novel that caught my mind.

"Come on let us order something."Sophia said while dragging me towards the bartender.

Ah the night is going be long.

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Ezra Kace rarely go out as he is usually caught up with work.But tonight was an exception.It was Zachary's birthday party and he dare not to miss his childhood best friend party.It was nothing grand just a gathering with close friends in Zachary's club.They were lounging  in the VIP area upstairs having a nice chat whilst having a drink.

Overlooking the dance floor,Ezra caught sight of the spitfire with her friend ordering drinks.She was beautiful with her hair down and the latter was making the spitfire look less uptight. He was staring at her all night long but was interrupted when Zachary came to talk to him.

"Hey man why are you so in the clouds?"

Zachary followed the sight of his friend and saw two gorgeous girls taking with themselves.

"Oh i know that look Ezra."Zachary said reproachingly.

"What"Ezra replied and continued.

"You more especially should know i would never hurt a girl intentionally."

"I know and i also know that you have something going on in that mind of yours."replied Zachary.

Casting a glance to the girls, they both saw a guy mixing something in the girls drink without them knowing.

Ezra and Zachary both looked at each other and immediately rushed to help the girls.In so doing Zac signaled the security to get that man out of the club.

Unfortunately the girls were already intoxicated.

Ezra tried taking the glass out of Claire's hand but in vain.

"Claire let go of that glass"Ezra demanded.

"No way Mr conceited and leave me alone with your mind games."Claire retorted.

Hearing that Ezra got furious and forcefully removed the glass from Claire's hand.Then he gathers her in his arms and found her already asleep.That insufferable woman Ezra thought.Ezra searched for Zac and saw him arguing with Claire's friend.Suddenly Zac kissed her to stop her from struggling. The girl stood frozen and Zac pulled her over his shoulders. Zac nodded at me telling me he will take care of Claire's friend who was banging his back.

I looked at the sleeping body limp in my arms and mumbled.

"She is so going apeshit on me when she wakes up."