Because I Said So

Chapter Fifteen

We ended up spending the whole damn day at the club! I mean I understand its his birthday but come on! Not everything is gonna be perfect all the time. He's yelling at his employees to make sure the lighting is right; the liquor is stocked, and everything needs to be in place. I swear if I was working for him, I would've slapped him by now. The only thing he had me doing was blowing up the balloons. All this damn manual labor! Kandice owes me big time for this shit.

Later in the day, Charles called me into his office to discuss the remainder of the stuff he needs me to do before they open up. I knocked on his door once and walked in. Instantly he grabs my face and kisses me. I was shocked a little and I pushed him.

"Charles! What are you doing? The damn door is open!" I said.

He laughs at me, but I have a serious look on my face.

"Oh, you being serious" he said. He closes the door behind me. "Is that better for you?" he asked.

"Maybe" I said.

He leans in closer to me and kisses me. Gently this time.

"Charles we can't keep doing this" I said in between kisses. He ignores me and shoves his tongue in my mouth. A few minutes past and he puts me on top of his desk, and it starts to get a little rough.

I wrapped my legs around him and he bites my neck softly. I was about to call his name until he shushed me and returns to my lips.

And again, we had sex with each other.

"Charles what the hell is wrong with us?" I asked him.

He laughs.

"Are you not enjoying yourself? He asked.

"I mean I really am, but what about Kandice".

"What about her?" he asked.

I rolled my eyes.

"Do you not care about her feelings? What if she finds out Charles?"

He walks over to me and puts his hands on my hips and kisses me on the forehead.

"Victoria, I have been trying to get with you for years now. I wanted you before I even wanted your sister. Hell, I still want you! As long as we keep it between us, then we have nothing to worry about. She's not gonna know" he tried to convince me.

I was beginning to feel guilty because this is my sister we're talking about. She never did anything to hurt me. She's always there to help me in every situation.

And this is how I pay her back? By sleeping with her man? My heart was telling me that this is completely wrong, and I need to stop this before it gets to far. But my mind. It was telling me that what you don't know can't hurt you. I left from his office. I need to think about this entirely.

I waited in the lobby for Charles so we could go back home. The car ride was silent. 30 minutes later, we pulled into the yard. Charles shuts off the engine and turns to me.

"Victoria, I don't want to put you in an awkward situation. I'm being completely selfish and I'm acting on the wrong emotions. I just really find you to be a beautiful woman and I wanted to be with you before I got married. If I need to stop, please tell me now" he said.

I didn't look him in the eyes because I don't know how I felt about this. I love the feeling of being wanted but maybe this was a little too far. I got out the car without saying a word to him and went in the house. I stayed in my room until it was time for the party.

9:30pm came around and I got dressed. I put my hair in a bun, put on my red lipstick and my red sequin short dress to match. I wore my black heels and my pearl necklace. I didn't feel like being around Charles, so I drove my white Mercedes to the club.

I walked in and the place is packed with his family, friends and a few random's. Malcolm was even here. I went to the bar and got my usual, cranberry and vodka. Reggaeton music is blaring throughout the club. One guy try to ask me to dance but I told him no. I didn't feel like being bothered. I order a few more drinks and finally Charles walked in. He was wearing a dark blue suede suit and walked in alone. One woman was in his face and by the looks of his body language she must have asked him where Kandice was. He shrugged his shoulders and made his way through the crowd, shaking hands with whoever he knew.

I open my phone and texted my sister to see how long until she arrived. No response. I know damn well Ayanna does not have her ass out here that damn late. Its almost 11. I was about to call that dark skin bitch until I felt someone tapped me on the shoulder.

"Yanna? What the hell are you doing here?" I asked her.

"Obviously, I was invited Victoria" she said while rolling her eyes.

"Alright bitch don't get smart with me" I said.

She backs down.

"Where is Kandice" I asked her.

"I don't know I haven't seen her since I told her I didn't need her services anymore".

"What? I thought she was catering your event?"

"No ma'am. I went with another company that's gonna bring me elephants and camels to my wedding. We've haven't spoken in two weeks."

I rolled my eyes.

"Bitch you don't need them animals. Just get your cousins to dress up. It's practically realistic" I said.

"Don't talk about my family Vicki" she said about to cry.

This bitch cannot be for real right now.

I left her ass at the bar and went through the back door to smoke a cigarette. Why in the hell did Kandice lie about catering her event. I wonder what she's been doing for the past two weeks. I light my cigarette and heard two people giggling and kissing by the trash dumpster. I peeked around the corner to see who it was and to my surprise it was Kandice and.....JEREMY?!?!

What the fuck was he doing back in town?!

Jeremy Scott was Kandice's first boyfriend in high school. They were inseparable back then until it came their senior year and he got drafted into the pros. He moved out to California and we never saw him since. Kandice was so heart broken that he chose basketball over her. Now what he's doing back here with my sister is what I want to know. I waited a bit before going back in and they came from around the corner holding each other's hand. They stopped dead in their tracks when they saw me.

"Victoria! What are you doing outside" Kandice asked me nervously.

I just looked her up and down and took another puff of my cigarette.

"Obviously, smoking sis" I said.

I looked over to Jeremy. He look scared as hell.

"I think Charles is looking for you" I said to her throwing shade.

"Yeah I was about to go in there" she said.

"Mhmm".

I finished my cigarette and flicked it by his foot and went back inside leaving them there. For the rest of the night, I danced and drank my ass off. There is too much drama surrounded me right now.

A little while later I found Charles talking with his homeboys and I asked him could I have a word with him.

We moved into the hallway where the music wasn't as loud, and I said to him, "I'm about to go home. If you want a real birthday present later, come home a little early. I'll be waiting for you in my bedroom. With no clothes on".