Chapter 9: the party

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To ease my mind I decide to go out. Wearing simple clothes I head outside town, park in front of the familiar forest and start to walk on the path between the huge trees.

Every time I come here it's a trip back in time, memories of coming with my parents clashing with the present. It's not sad though, on the contrary it always appease me and help me to clear my thought. The wonderfull landscape has a calming effect and allows me to think more peacefully at the situation.

On one hand there's Kitty who would have probably already killed me if he knew I made a deal with the devil, as he likes to call my grandfather. He supported me before when I didn't follow the choice of studies my grandfather decided for me and I know he would do the same now. And on the other hand the company is about to go bankrupt. The problem is that I'm not sure this plan is a solution.

Forth seems to be a rational business man and he was ready to give his help. If we tell him the truth soon enough and apologize he'll still help. Yeah, it might be worth trying.

I go back at the end of the afternoon, relax. I may have found a way to fix this. I stop to grab a bite before heading to the appartment. I take a shower, watch some cooking show and wait...

8 pm I check my phone in case it's in silent mode.

9 pm still nothing, maybe he's busy.

10.30 pm my foot taps on the floor. Can't he warn if he won't call? It's not me who calls every single night.

10.45, pm a doubt settles in me, what if something had happened to him?

10.51 pm, I hesitate, maybe I should call him.

10.57 pm, my thumb is hanging over the call button for a while when my phone indicates an incoming call.

- Hello? I answer in a voice slightly higher than usual.
- I thought you might be sleeping already. How are you?
- Fine, I was about to go to sleep.
I'm such huge liar...
- I won't be long then. For thursday's party I thought i'll pick you at 8 pm.
- Which party ?
- My business partner's.
I frown, not understanding what he's talking about.

- I'm supposed to go?
- Yes, I asked you yesterday after we went to see Ann.
I try to remember but my mind is blank. I wasn't in a good shape at that moment.

- It's an American partner who throws VIP party every year before Christmas, he explains.
- Ah okay. I'll be ready by 8 pm then.
We end the call and I press my nape with my hand. Why did I say yes ?
When should I tell him, before? After? After it's better, it won't ruin his social gathering.

On thursday night we arrive in a huge mansion lightened by Christmas light everywhere in the garden. Then we enter a huge room, filled with people wearing classy clothes.

Almost as soon as we go inside Forth is taken hostage and start talking numbers and economy with strangers, the cold and distant robot back in the game.

A waiter offers us cups of champagne, I take one gratefully. From time to time Forth looks at me with hunting eyes, as if I was going to run away any minute.

I drink another sip to soothe my dry mouth. Music fills the room, soft notes echoing. Couples form on the dance floor in the middle of the room, I watch them evolve slowly while drinking.

- Want to dance? He whispers near my ear.

I jump and stroke my ear to suppress the tickling sensation. He presents is hand in front of me. I look at it without understanding.

- Afraid? He asks me in a challenging tone.

I slide my hand in his without thinking.

Our bodies are slowly getting closer and move at the sound of the music. Both of us try to lead, making our feet stomp on each other. I feel the heat of embarrassment rising every time my foot walks on his.

- You're too tense love, let yourself go, he advices me his thumb drawing circles on the back of my hand.

- Not my fault if you don't know how to guide! I declare with a tone a little deeper than usual.

He brings me closer to him and slowly I let myself be led, warned up by physical activity.

The music is perfectly mixing with our moves. I'm surrounded by his scent, I feel the heat emaning from his tanned hands, his deep voice, his broad shoulders and he's hunting eyes. Damn he's hot.

His gaze is fixed on me. We are so close that our bodies brush against each other, each touch raises my body temperature and makes me lose my concentration. I walk on his foot again.

- See, you're a bad leader! I exclaim to hide my trouble.

- Really?

He takes me turn, my back is against his chest, making me even hotter.

- Yes, my voice his barely audible.

He bites my ear.

- Ahh!

I bounce under the surprise, my heart completely panicked. Did I just moan? I push back the thought I was surprised that's all.

When he looks back at me I see a grin on his face. He wants to play ? He doesn't know who he is dealing with. My hands still in his, I move sensually while going done his body, my eyes plonged in his. I see his eyes darken. I go up just as slowly and give him a wicked wink.

He makes me turn and pinned our bodies, my back against his abs. I feel his erection against my butt. I'm getting hotter, I feel like I'm burning. I'm starting to wonder if getting into his game was a good idea.

I find myself face to face with him again, our mouths almost touching, my lips seem dangerously close but also terribly far from him. My while being tingles to break the distance that separate us.

When his mouth finally goes down to taste mine my lips are half open, ready to receive his tongue. As our mouths mingle I'm electrified.

His hands resting on my waist grip my lower back and my hands slide down his neck.

I feel overwhelmed by sensations, urge rises in me, I end up being guided. Forth intensify the kiss by thrusting slowly but deeply my mouth. I moan and break our make out session, panting hard. I need air.
I hear vaguely someone calling Forth and him telling me "I'll be back love".
I go outside, my left hand pressed against my lips.

I was kissed by a man. No, we kissed each other in reality and it was... I blink trying to put a word on what just happened. It was... I blink again. It was... Amazing, I'm don't think I ever felt so much passion from a kiss before.

The evening breeze comes to lift my long hair that caresses my face. I take a wick in my hand and stare at it. My long hair...

I blink.
I nearly forgot the most important thing. I may have kissed a boy but Forth kissed à girl...

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I finally did it ! I'm sorry for the delay I had to start again since my notes died along with my computer.
So I'm doing it the old way with papers and a pen, as the first draft is never the good enough. Plus it took me forever to type it on my phone.  Yeah i'm quite slow ^^

I want to thank all of you who read my story.
I'm even more touched that some of you like and comment it. At first I thought that nobody will read this, so a huge thank you !!
I hope you're spending a good time reading this.

I'll try to updated this week-end but I can't be sure since I'm worse than a turtle without a computer.
See you soon...

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