How to Date the Gangster

Chapter 6

Alexander Arrington

"Happy 19th Birthday Alexander" I'm too occupied with my thoughts that I almost didn't notice the middle-aged woman in front me. I think she is one of my mom's associates.

I forced a smile and excused myself from the crowd. There are numerous people inside our Mansion right now, mostly my parent's business partners with their heirs. For them, this is also a social event where they can broaden their connections.

I looked around and I could see familiar faces but there's someone missing. She told me that she would be late but it's already quarter to midnight.

"Stella, where are you?" I'm starting to get worried as well, I know that she wouldn't miss my birthday so something must've gone wrong. I took my phone and saw various messages from people wishing me a happy birthday. I scrolled to look for her name, but there was none.

"Hi, this is Stella! I can't come to the phone right now, leave a message and I'll get back to you---" I tried to call her but I was sent straight to voicemail. I'm starting to get worried. Damn it, I'll just pick her up at her house.

I took my car key and head towards the gate. It's almost midnight but some people are just arriving. I was about to open my car when I bumped into Asher, with his arm wrapped around his date's waist. This is the first time that I saw this girl, and I'm sure this will also be the last one.

"Hey bro, Happy birthday to us" He boredly said. I'm sure he wants to get out of here more than I. He never liked these social gatherings, he always felt like he was being auctioned by my parents on their business partners' daughters.

"I'll be going to Stella's" I stated while showing the car key in my hand. As soon as I said her name, his mood changed. He looks uneasy.

I wanted to ask why but I just shrugged it off. We can talk about it later. I need to make sure that Stella is okay first. She's always been my number one priority.

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I arrived at Stella's condominium. Throughout the ride I have this sinking feeling in my chest that I can't seem to get rid off.

I'm now in front of her door, it's locked. I called for her three times but there was no response so I decided to go inside.

"01-18-99" I entered the passcode, it's her birth date. I walked inside and the lights were dimmed, she's not in the sala. Maybe she's in her room.

I walked towards her room, I could hear noises coming out of it.

As I grew closer, the sound became clearer. It's two voices. A man and a woman's.