Love, Lust And Lies | 18+ (REWRITING)

Chapter 3 ~ Oh boy!

After our little moment, I was left feeling astonished but curious. This man made me fell all sorts but was very guarded - I wanted to find out more about him and fast. Quickly, I slipped on my clothes and left the room in search of the stranger.

As soon as I stepped out of the room, I was met with a set of spiralling staircases, each one led to a floor, I seemed to be on the 3rd floor.

The view was beautiful as I looked down, finding people moving around quickly as if some sort of grand event was being prepared.

Not wanting to alert them of my presence, I looked to my right and left making sure no one was in sight and went down the corridor.

There was a few rooms, probably mainly guest rooms but there was a room with a golden plate that read: Boss.

Intrigued, I put my ear on the door listening for any movement, I couldn't hear anything so I entered. Carefully, I turned the handle to close the door. I was in, there was no going back, I would either escape free or get caught.

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The office consisted of glass walls, which allowed you to see people on the outside but people could not see you, on either side except for the back wall which was a huge window displaying the beautiful view of New York.

It screamed wealth and authority but it was also gorgeous, being able to relax and forget all your worries while gazing at the perfect landscape while the rest of the city sleeps. Which is ironic because New York is the city that never sleeps, but there would be a moment where everything is quiet and tranquil. Luxury. Pure luxury. Something I could never have.

As I walked around the vast space my eyes landed on a file that read: Mateo Garcia, that was my dad. I quickly opened the file to find pictures of my dad that seem to be have taken while he wasn't looking.

There was photos of some men that I was not familiar with as I thought how they could be connected to my dad. It was outrageous and kinda creepy. I wondered why my dad, he was dead? And what did he want?

As if on cue the door handle rattled snapping me out of my thoughts. I quickly rearranged the file neatly on the desk, placing it in its exact position and ran to the chair which sat opposite.

The man walked in looking amused, he walked all the way to the desk stopping on the side I was sitting on as he leaned his back toward it, giving me a side-glance.

"Found what you're looking for?"

"What do you mean?" I asked acting confused.

"Don't play with me Bella" he said clearly irritated.

"Stop calling me bella!" I shot back.

He smirked and let out a deep sarcastic laugh.

"Trying to change the subject are we." He said enjoying this game of his.

"What the hell were you doing in here." He snapped, his tone changing from playful to serious in a second.

"Um-um" I stuttered.

"Thought so." He laughed darkly.

He sensed my uneasiness with his sudden change in mood and finally spoke in the empty silence,

"I think that's enough for today, let's get you home."

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We walked in silence down the stairs, side by side, our footsteps clicking on the marble tiles in sync.

He opened the passenger side of the car and helped me in, then he walked over to his side, driving away into the darkness.

The whole car journey was silent, anticipation hanging in the air. The silence was deafening, so I interrupted,

"You don't even know the address"

"Oh of course, what's the address" he replied.

"5th ave. I said. Just there!" I say pointing as we pass all the houses.

"Here we are, I believe this is your stop" he said.

"Yes, thank you" I said.

I opened the door of the car and attempted to get out, but he grabbed my wrist. I turned toward him facing his deep gaze, he kissed my hand gently and whispered,

"We'll meet again bella"

I blushed as I closed the car door. All I remember was the faint sound of tyres squealing as he drove away into the night.

I walked up to my apartment as my head hit the pillows and I fell into a deep slumber - one of the best sleep's I had had in a while.

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A/N: Sadly the chapters are still short but the next one is longer with about 1,000 words. Yay! 🥳. Anyways what do you guys think of this mystery man, let me know! Will Celeste ever see him again? All will be revealed soon 🤫. Thank you for reading this book, your support is unconditional and for that I will be forever grateful. I know I always thank you guys but seriously I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Love you! 😘