Chapter 40: Chapter 40

Derek walked into the clubhouse, his heart was in so much pain, he was such a fool, he had badly wanted to believe that she was saying the truth, he wanted to believe anything that would make the pain in his heart go away, so he had chosen to follow her blindly, hoping that he sees proof that spells her Innocence, wasn't he laughable? She had deceived him, he had caught her red-handed with another man on their supposed matrimonial bed, had heard their plans on how they would swindle money from him and be together, what other proof of betrayal did he want? She killed their child in the process and he still found himself hoping there was an element of truth in her claim but as usual, all he got was lies, he stared at the Brandy that had been placed in front of him, not bothering to pour into a glass, he drank directly from the bottle and didn't stop until he drank at least half of it, he felt the drink hot his throat down his chest, he welcomed the heat, the scorching of the drink didn't go anywhere near the pain in his heart.

"Having a problem with wife?" Rosie walked to him sitting on his lap, he only stared at her and took another swipe from his drink, "take it easy on yourself handsome" a customer hollered her and she quickly went to attend to him.

Derek sat alone for a while, taking his drink and ordering more bottles, his head was beginning to feel light but he kept driving, drinks have always been a getaway for him from pain, unfortunately, the pain was always still there after the effect of the drink subside, but he welcomed that temporary relief.

"Hello handsome" a slim blond dressed in a skimpy skirt and sleeveless crop top approached him, her belly ring shone as it caught the light as she came close, running her hand over his jaw, she was beautiful and some other times, Derek wouldn't waste time in hooking up with her, but he wasn't in the mood today, he just wants to drink himself to stupor before going back, he suddenly lost interest in the clubhouse because he knew the bimbos won't stop approaching him, women are poisonous snakes and he wasn't in the mood to have anything with them, he finished the last drink in his seventh bottle and staggered to his feet, he paid for his drinks leaving a heavy tip that made Rosie smiled in appreciation, "that's why you're my favorite customer"

She quickly called a cab for him given his drunken nature.

Derek's head spun as he staggered to the door, he fell a few times before finding his way into the cab that Rosie had called with the help of the driver, the cab driver took him to the door and rang the doorbell for him before leaving him.

A few guards saw their master's state and helped him inside.

Kathleen was still in the living room alone when the door opened, she glanced up to see Derek, one glance at him and how the guards held him made her run towards him.

"Thank you, I'll handle it from here," she told the guards, dismissing them.

She finally succeeded in taking Derek to the room after much struggle, he fell on the bed dragging her with him, she fell on top of him, she stared at his face, his mouth was slightly opened and his breathing even, he was obviously unconscious.

He reeked of alcohol and Kathleen removed his shoes and shirt, leaving only his pants. She sat beside him, watching him for a while, she yawned and placed her head beside him, and promptly fell asleep.

Derek opened his eyes, it was dawn already, how did he get home? He had been so drunk last night, he felt a slight movement at his side as Kathleen opened her eyes and blinked at him, he frowned as the usual pain washed over him, "what the hell are you doing here?"

Kathleen licked her lips nervously, she hadn't planned on staying till dawn, she just wanted to watch over him for a while but had slept off.

"I...I.... you...were" she stammered and he cuts her off with a snarl, " are you that horny? You decided to launch on the available man since your lover had gone hiding?"

Kathleen blinked at his sudden attack, "no, Derek, I just...."

"Just what? Alright, let me compensate you for the night by fulfilling your wish"

Before she could utter any word, he hurled her to him and kissed her hard, as if to punish her, she struggled against him but he pinned her down, she tasted blood on her tongue and knew she was bleeding, of cause, she wanted to make love with him but not like this, she pushed against him but he didn't budge. Suddenly, his kisses grew soft, his hands roam her body and a moan escaped her mouth, she must be a wanton just as he rightly accused otherwise she wouldn't be finding pleasure in his touch given the situation but her body had other ideas, they reacted to his touch like a moth to a flame, she found herself returning his kisses like a sex-starved maid, he tore her clothes off from her body, her body was feverish for him, she wanted him so much and wished he would take her right now, her wish was soon granted as she felt him at her entrance, he was sleek as he moved in and out, he pounded into her heading for blessed release, soon he groaned as he emptied himself into her.

There was stillness as the realization of what just happened dawned on them, it was interrupted by the sudden buzz of her phone, she got up awkwardly and picked her call without looking at the caller ID, her blood ran cold as the voice on the other end said, "hello lover".

Derek rolled away from her like an impurity, his gaze cold.

She shivered and answered with a shaky voice to the all too familiar voice on the other end. "Stefan?"