Chapter 131: Chapter 131

(Vivienne)

It was fun hanging out with Castro. Unlike Victor, Castro wasn't so grumpy. I wasn't trying to compare the two knowing Victor would always rise to the top but I would have loved it if Victor could let me do the things I wanted.

Like running wild and letting loose. Victor always treated me like a baby who needed protection. Always worried about my health like he was a brother or father figure talking of being a lover. But Castro was crazy

"I love this...you know if I ever got married then Paris would be my honeymoon destination," I said, twirling around and letting my hair fly around. I could hear Castro laughing as he watched me. Both of us were on top of a large tall building watching the city. It was mesmerizing at night, especially with the beautiful different colored lights which made the entire scenery breathtaking. The sky was dark blue blanketed with twinkling stars and a bright shining moon

"That's enough twirling for one night...or Vic will have my head if the baby is harmed, "Castro said in between laughter and he grabbed my arm stopping me from twirling I giggled when he pulled me back and I ended up crashing into him

"Haha that was fun," I said calming my heavy breathing as I tried to keep my hair off my face but some strands seemed to be stuck due to the sweat which was falling on my face making it wet

"You are beautiful," Castro muttered but I regained my senses when he held me by the waist and reached for my face. This was so serious that I didn't know what to say to him. He was holding me very close to him. The second man touched me in such a way and when I recalled the first man. I felt guilty as my smile dropped and I tried to move away from him

"Umm thanks"I mumbled and struggled to free myself from his grip. He didn't seem like he wanted to let go of me. I understood him since he made his intentions clear the first time we chatted but this was wrong, his gaze was wrong and making me feel even more guilty

"Vivie...I know this is sudden but...the first time I saw you...you stirred something in me" Castro murmured as he fixed his soft eyes on me. He held my face even more tight but gently. His hand on my waist was firm but I didn't want to be so close to him. I only spent half the day with him because he was a good guy. I respected him as Victor's friend and his guest in the house

"And I appreciate it but…"I started but I didn't know what to say to him. So far we went on a long drive. He said he knew the city like the back of his hand hence he showed me different places. We ate at a roadside fast food restaurant that had nothing but delicious food. I suggested watching a movie at the movie theater and he agreed. He was like a big brother

"I asked the last time...do you perhaps have someone.." he said as he rubbed my cheeks in circles. His touch wasn't as electrifying as Victor's touch. His was plain and stirred nothing in me. I felt fine but with Victor so many things happened to me altogether that I always lost with him "look here...I know you are Vic's Surrogate but what about when you give birth...do you have any plans?" he added and my eyes lifted to look at him more like surprised. He was right. In a matter of months, I'd give birth, and as I said. I was done with my services but something was eating me up. What was going to happen after that

"Well actually…"

"You don't have anyone in your life right now...you have a pure heart...and I want what is best for you," he said and I was surprised where this was coming from. I knew he was being sincere and looked like someone who didn't like holding anything back but this was sudden. He only met me for like a day or two. I don't think anyone would catch a feeling so easily

"Castro...this is making me feel uncomfortable...it's late now we should head back," I said and pried his hands off me and moved away. He averted his eyes from me and I saw sadness flicker in his eyes but I just wanted to be free and not make promises which would make things worse later

"Do you like Vic" the unexpected question was asked and I instantly looked up at him. The place was a little dark with dim lights but I could see his face. Why would he ask such a thing and seeing his expression, he didn't seem like he wanted to be left hanging

"That's not it...come we should go or Victor might send his men to find us"I replied with a faint smile and walked to where I threw my purse and phone and glanced back at him still glued in place when I headed back to the elevator which led down the building. I sighed silently as I waited for him to follow me. I hated such things, I failed to understand why I was so bad at lying. Did I like Victor of course I did and that was scaring me? Despite everything happening I was scared of confronting the truth and living reality, not a dream

"It's about time," he said more playfully as the elevator started moving down. I gripped my purse tight as my eyes closed for a while and waited to get out of the small confinement. My eyes opened and glanced at my phone, I put it on silent earlier hence I pressed the sides to power it on and immediately the screen lit up blinking my eyes at the bright lighting. A gasp left my throat when I found so many messages from Monica and Kyan, a lot of missed calls and I knew they were worried about me but it wasn't like I was with a stranger since Leo saw me. I guessed Victor didn't mind hence I smiled as the elevator came to a halt and we walked out. The movie theater was still loaded as more people were coming in. I spotted a couple. Our movie had ended a while ago and I insisted to see the city hence we had taken the elevator to the roof

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After an awkward conversation with Castro who I thought would make things hard. He surprised me when he played a familiar hit song and I ended up singing along. He too did the same and I was again Bewitched by his charisma. He was different despite being a great businessman man and once we reached the Ellison mansion, it was 8:15 PM

"Wow...did this place always look so glorious" Castro made remarks as soon as he helped me out of his sports car and I chuckled and balanced on my feet

"Yeah, it looked polished as if it was something…."I added to his comment but stopped when something hit my mind. I glanced around and felt like banging my head against the wall and beating myself to death

"No no...this can't be happening," I said as I made a small run for it to the entrance of the mansion recalling the lunch thingy Monica told me Victor was having earlier

"Hey wait up...don't run so much!"I heard Castro shout after me but I was already inside just as I came into view. I was greeted by a furious looking Monica standing there as if she was the angry lady of the house

"Hey, Moni...I'm sorry "I started saying but she cut me off with her hand and I shut my mouth

"It's nothing...at least you should have answered our calls...you disappeared and if not for Leo telling me you are with that goofer...I wouldn't have known" she said and pulled me in a hug, surprising me. I was shocked even when she moved back and inspected me as if to see if I was in one piece

"Umm...I'm sorry I got carried away...how was lunch?"I said hesitantly when she finished scanning me

"Good.. "she said as we walked to the living room but my eyes were wandering around searching for someone or if Victor was around. I spotted Julia walking down the stairs with a tray and I quickly averted my eyes from her

"Is Vic"I started and Monica glanced back at me

"Yeah...and just pray he isn't upset.. he's down there in the game room...he was angry and yelling at everyone since lunch ended," she said with a long sigh and I guessed what they went through if Victor was in a bad mood

"Okay I'll freshen up" I said and walked away just as Castro walked in. I didn't say anything to him as he went to the living room and I made my way to the stairs but stopped when I glanced at my phone then recalled how I didn't reply to his messages

"I better see the man," I remarked, exhaling and changing direction.

The game room was a little hidden away from other rooms. If it was the one on the left side then no one even came here, Kyan told me it was where Victor did most of his serious work since it was far away from the noise. According to Kyan, there was a door that led to a small garden.

In the past, I wanted to see the place but I forgot, therefore I was going to see it now. I walked down the well-lighted passageway way counting my stars knowing Victor might be angry however I'd just say sorry and leave

"Hello?"I said as soon as I reached the black and gold door tugging g at the gold-made doorknob not sure if it was a good idea to go in. There was no answer hence I slowly turned the knob and pushed it open. I didn't open it wide but slightly and peeked in to see if there was anyone there and upon seeing what was in.

I pushed the door open and rushed in throwing whatever I had in my hands and running to the man sitting on the floor surrounded by several bottles of beer. Some were empty and lying around and others were still sealed

"W...what are you doing...stop it...you promised me!"I dropped to my knees and tried to snatch the bottle of liquor from him but he pushed me away so much that I fell to the side nearly hurting my arm I ignored the pain and pushed my hair off my face and fought to get it from him

"D...don't...t...touch me" he mumbled as he struggled to keep me away. I didn't let go of the bottle but was adamant about getting it

"Let go now!"I shouted with heavy breaths and managed to snatch the bottle from him and it ended up flying to the sides and shattered on the floor as the liquid spilled all over

"What are you doing, stop it"I climbed on his lap and struggled to keep his hands from reaching the bottles on the table next to where he was sitting.

"Victor!"I yelled his name angrily and he stopped immediately, I was surprised how I yelled so much that he stopped and gripped the back of my neck suddenly

"Let...go...you are hurting me, "I said struggling to get away but he gripped me firmly and pulled me to him. I didn't realize I was sitting in his lap while he held my neck and back area

"Are you playing games with me?" he muttered as he fixed his blurry eyes on me. I didn't look away but held our gaze. His breath smelled like liquor and his heart was beating rapidly. His lips were in a thin line and I knew he had been drinking for a while

"You are drunk...come let's get you to your room," I said and averted my eyes from him but he gripped me even tighter. I was trapped when he tilted my head back and forced me to look at him

"Is this one of your tricks to make me miserable?" he mumbled again and I sensed sadness in his voice not sure why but I looked at him

"Sir it's best…"I started saying knowing he was intoxicated and needed to go to bed but the words died in my mouth when smashed his lips on mine. I hated the smell of liquor but the tang of champagne or whatever he was drinking melting into the intimate taste of him numbed me completely that I found myself failing to resist him. It was like the sharing of the liquor had me drunk as I slipped my hands around his neck and pushed myself to him as he deepened the kiss.

"Tonight I want to take all" I heard him murmur in between kisses but I was completely out of it as I fought to pry his shirt off not caring what he was saying.