Badboy's Venom

chapter 26

ZOE'S POV

A message pops up from Mike saying he's taking me out on a date later on today as an apology for his late arrival at dinner yesterday. *Bring a plus one, I'm tagging Trigger along.* It reads. I don't have a good feeling about Carl being around. Him and I have something for each other. I decide to bring my best friend Sammy. I know her, she'll be mad at me if I bring Linda instead.

LATER ON THE DAY

"There. You look glamorous." Sammy compliments. I'm wearing her long tight black dress which has an opening, exposing my one leg up to the thigh. "And so are you." She's wearing a short dress with sparkles; one you'd wear in a club, allowing the dress to show her big breast. We're both wearing makeup done by her. I decided against it not to tie up my hair, allowing my long natural inches to be free.

A loud horn sound comes from outside. "That must be Mike." I say, already leaving the room with Sammy. "Mom we're out now." I offer mom a kiss on her cheek as l pass by her. "You girls look great. Enjoy yourselves." She says with a grin on her face. "Thank you Miss Ferris." Sammy replies, I simply smile at mom as we step out of the house.

As soon as we appear outside, a huge smile spread over Mike's face. He offers his hand to me; I bring my hand to his as he opens the front door for me. "You look stunning, no words can describe your beauty." Mike says as he glance his eyes over me from head to toes. He begins to whistle while circling around me. "Stop it" the words come out of my mouth with laughter. "I can't resist your hotness." Mike says with a smirk. I get inside the car and he moves over to the driver's seat.

"Hi Samantha, I see you wasted no time into opening your door I was intending to do the same to you." Mike jokes as he gives Sammy a funny look. "Whatever mother fucker, just turn on the car" Sammy rolls her eyes at Mike. "You look good too." Mike says to Sammy. "Thank you" with no words wasted, we get on the road heading to the restaurant. Sammy sings her lungs out to every hip hop song that Mike is playing in the car while I on the other hand I'm gazing outside the window until our destination is reached.

Arriving at the restaurant, it's not that much full. There are couples here and there enjoying their meals and a group of young ladies seated at a table. My eyes dart around, examining the fancy restaurant with dim lights and nice decorated tables. The three of us move towards a table with four chairs and take our seats. "I thought you said you were tagging Carl along. Where is he?" I question Mike; he gives me a suspicious look. "He'll be here any minute from now." Mike replies nonchalantly.

He orders for us all including Carl who's not yet here, our big expensive plates with wine. Carl appears by the entrance wearing his black suit. He looks as decent as he is. I can't control the excitement I feel inside of me, I smile. There's something about Carl that makes me happy always, even by just looking at him. He notices as he approaches us. He returns a smile too, taking his seat while still staring at each other. Mike clears his throat, I quickly end my smile. When I tilt my head to face him, he's glaring at me.

"Did you two discuss on your outfits because wow you look like Beyoncè and Jay Z best couple of the year." Sammy compliments at Carl and I with our black outfits. Carl chuckles at Sammy's comment. "Obviously no, it's a coincidence." I say with a smile covering my features. "What a fucking coincidence!" Mike rudely comments.

"You're mad? It's no big deal." I say, facing him and he sucks his teeth. I look at Carl who's staring at me and Sammy who's holding her laughter in. "You guys must be kidding me! Convince him please." I shout at them. "He's old enough to get mad over small things." Carl says. Okay I never expected that from him.

Our food arrives and we indulge, with Carl and Mike having arguements on soccer. Mr Anderson was telling the truth when he said they always fight like cat and mouse. I mean not long they were mad at each other because of Carl's outfit and now they're arguing about soccer as they eat their meals.

Sammy and I don't pay attention to their boring and loud arguments; we discuss our own stuff too. I laugh at Sammy's jokes; I can feel Carl's eyes on me all this time during dinner. We're seated opposite each other. "Babe I'll be back, I need to use the bathroom." Mike says, offering me a baby kiss on my lips. "Okay don't be long." I reply to him. I see Carl moving slightly uncomfortable with Mike and I kissing, he looks unhappy. Mike heads to the bathroom.

Sammy continues sharing her hilarious jokes until Carl interjects. "Sammy, can I have a moment with Zoe?" He requests, Sammy nods and continues eating her food as we move away from the table. "Carl what was all that about?" I ask him with my head facing up to look at him. "Before you continue, allow me to compliment your pretty face and wow that dress looks good on you." Carl says smiling at me. I end up returning the smile.

"Thank you, yourself you look like the former president of America Barack Obama, very decent." I tell him and watch as a broad smile take over his face. "So you wanted to talk about?" "Look you might think I'm jealous but I'm not. I know Mike was having dinner at your place yesterday but before the dinner he and Natasha were fucking." Carl tells me. "No, now that's a lie. He can't do that again." I say with my heart beginning to race.

"Zoe cut ties with him; he's not good for you. Ask yourself why he arrived late." I don't want to believe what Carl just said, Mike admitted to kissing not sleeping with her. We carry on debating until he tells me to go and interrogate him. I know he went to the bathroom but the suspicions are killing me, so I head to the bathroom.

MIKE'S POV

I'm shocked bumping into Natasha by the men's bathroom, at the exit.

"Are you spying on me now?"

"Why would I? I came to dinner too with my friends, we're seated at the back table." She says getting closer to I.

"I'm not up for your games, move on the way my girlfriend is waiting for me." I snap at her.

"Is it? We've got unfinished business." She says while touching my tie, her hands brushing my chest.

"Mike how could you!" Zoe's voice is low and cracking, coming from the exit. She quickly runs away. I push Natasha and run after her. I found her taking her purse. "Carl please take me home." She requests Trigger, tears falling off of her face.

"What have you done to her you bastard?" Trigger asks. "Mike don't mess with my friend" Sammy threatens as the fake friend she is. Natasha then appears. "Oh now I see, let's leave Zoe." Trigger angrily says. I try to grab Zoe's hand but Trigger pushes me away. She's leaving with him for the second time.

Fuck!!!