Chapter 22: Chapter 22
BE WARNED!
As soon as Jason and Ariana's eyes met, there was a rush of energy within both of them. Something about her strongly reminded him of his recurring dreams about Jemimah!
But there was something really different this time. His eyes were wide open. Nonetheless, he saw an ancient priestess and her virgins in a quick flash! They seemed to be making an incantation that provoked an immensely powerful force within him.
The strong force compelled Jason to just keep staring at Ariana's face in order to recognize everything beautiful about her.
He saw the softness of her hair, the smoothness of her forehead and the grace with which her neck carried her head. Then, his gaze fell on her round breasts, covered crotch, curvy hips and long, feminine legs.
On the other hand, Ariana was so drawn to Jason, she could hardly catch her breath. To her, he was so subtle and alluring. His voiceless words talked to her body. They invigorated her lust! 'What kind of power does this man have over me?' she thought to herself.
Ariana had never been so fascinated by someone. It was so intense that it almost felt unreal. Her legs were weakening very quickly. Suddenly, she could feel sparks in the air. The atmosphere became electric! Robbo was a good man. But he didn't have such effortless influence over her.
"Sorry for being this tardy." Roberto pleaded. After that, he began to shake hands with everybody seated one after the other. When he got to Jason, a smile appeared on his face. "How are you enjoying the night, Mr. Sam?"
Robbo's unexpectedly friendly voice jolted Jason back to reality. It took a few seconds for him to fully regain his composure.
"It's been fine so far. I just haven't seen the birthday boy yet." They finally shook hands. In addition to that, Robbo patted his shoulder. Jason didn't want any trouble. He wanted to get up and sneak out of the party with Jemimah as quietly and quickly as possible.
"Don't be ridiculous! The lad is in a different room with his friends. They are having fun their own way." Matteo joined in the conversation. For some bizarre reason, Jason's mind drifted back to focusing on Ariana's figure despite the deep voices of two hefty men talking to him. 'She is the quintessence of gorgeousness!'
He yearned for an intimate moment with her. Jason wanted nothing more but to take off the coat she had on. 'Why is this even over her lovely dress?' Her hips were perfectly gliding against the fabric from the inside. Each movement she made had a reaction on him. He was getting aroused.
'What in God's name is wrong with me?' He fought against the sudden lustful idea of cheating on Jemmy. His conscience pricked him. 'If only I was opportune to meet this woman in person prior to this moment. I would have asked her forgiveness appropriately.' But that couldn't be, given the violence that followed the accident during the match.
Ariana's lower arm was still wrapped in a bandage. That was why she had a coat on. Apart from that, she still tried to cover the injury with her right hand and a purse. So, it was difficult for her to offer a handshake.
Every now and then, Jason's mind returned to Jemimah and he would go back to spinning an escape plan in his mind. 'I just hope the people present here aren't crazy enough to want to murder me and her?' He remembered telling Selena and Jack about the party.
"Ma'am, I feel really terrible right now seeing how much discomfort you're experiencing." It was as if his mouth controlled itself. One second ago, he wanted to save his life and Jemimah's. But, somehow he had been overwhelmed by an inordinate desire to please Ariana! It was like a serious tussle within him. He wanted to stop talking but he couldn't restrain himself. "Suffice to say that neither the shot that led to the accident nor my not coming to apologize personally is intentional. Circumstances were just beyond me. And I am deeply sorry."
In response to what he said, Ariana smiled at him. She didn't utter a word. There was a way she looked at him. Both of them didn't blink for close to a minute. They just smiled at each other sheepishly. This displeased Jemimah. "I'd like to see the children." She feigned a smile.
"In due time," Matteo replied. "There is no smoke without fire. If we are gathered here tonight, then it's for an important reason, don't you think so?"
"Are we safe?" Jason was unsettled. "I didn't come here for any other reason besides celebrating my colleague's little boy." But, nobody gave him a reply.
It wasn't long before the coach of Lordham FC entered the room. He was greeted with great reverence. They even offered him a special seat despite the fact that he didn't exchange pleasantries with anyone.
Coach Sergio sat down and spoke while everybody listened with rapt attention. "I haven't got much time to spare. So let's just go straight to the point. We are aware of the fact that four individuals among us see visions and flashes. Three of them have nothing to fear. But the fourth person is a plague!"
The man looked at Jason fiercely. Then he shifted his gaze. "Power exists beyond the physical and there are consequences for every action we take. But, I have come to tell you about the cause of the visions and the actions that ought to be taken."
The coach stood up suddenly and paced back and forth for about a minute. "To whom much is given, much is expected. There is a traitor in our midst."
He stopped in front of Jason and grinned sinistery. "Poor decisions must lead to very dire consequences capable of taking your life and that of those you love. Therefore, be warned!"