What if?…..what if our actions are never judged , what if there were no morals or lines to hold us back. What then? What then will be our biggest fantasy to fulfill ?
CHAPTER ONE
Haven
The pounding music, flashing lights, haze of smoke, and press of sweaty bodies warn me of a headache creeping in. I'm not used to this—no, scratch that—this is my very first time in a place like this. I lift my cup and take a sip of what they call "punch." It's sweet, almost deceivingly so, but the burn beneath tells me there's definitely alcohol in it.
Anna glares at me from where she is grinding her ass on
her boyfriend's crotch. His hand grips her waist ,squeezing her upper butt and bringing her tighter to him. The whole scene makes me feel nauseaus. I didn't like the guy but I am the last person to judge someone considering my past actions.
I rolled my eyes, already knowing what she wanted—to let loose up and dance with one of her boyfriend's friends. This whole outing was supposed to be about pushing me out of my shell, especially after everything that happened in third year. School was behind us now. For her, it was one last hurrah before heading home. We finished with our last paper this morning. For me, it was the first chance to start crossing things off my bucket list.
I didn't even notice Anna coming over until her hand clamped around mine and yanked me off the couch.
"Haven, don't test me!" she shouted over the pounding music.
"Dance!" She shoved me toward one of the guys, gesturing insistently before spinning back to her boyfriend, leaving me standing there, caught between annoyance and awkwardness.
I forced a smile as the guy tugged me closer, pressing his crotch against me in a clumsy attempt to grind. My body went stiff, but I tried to sway to the music anyway, hoping to make the best of it.
He leaned in, his breath hot against my ear. "Why so rigid? You're no fun," he scoffed, then peeled away to fetch himself another drink.
Heat flooded my cheeks as I slipped back to my seat, humiliated. I downed the rest of my punch in one gulp, the sweetness doing little to wash away the bitter taste of embarrassment.
I needed the bathroom badly but Anna is busy grinding her boyfriend in awkward positions. That girl was crazy—but she'd stood by me through everything, and I loved her for it.
Finally, I gathered enough courage to go alone. After flagging down a waitress for directions, I slipped off toward the bathroom, grateful for the temporary escape.
I do my business quickly and leave. My phone vibrates in my hand signaling a message from Anna asking where I was.
I was mid-reply when I crashed into someone, stumbling back. Strong hands closed around my arm, steadying me. "Whoa, easy there," a deep voice with an unfamiliar accent says—the voice of the man holding me.You know that saying, the deeper the voice, the sexier the man? He was the living proof of it. Dark-skinned, tall, with lips the color of ripe wine—like he'd just drunk something forbidden. And his scent… God, his cologne wrapped around me, rich and intoxicating.
My heart was slamming in my chest so hard I didn't realize he was still talking.
"Are you okay?" he repeated, and that voice… it clenched something deep inside me, even though I wasn't anywhere near ovulating. This was instant attraction, wild and reckless.
I nodded quickly, slipping my arm free from his grasp. He smiled, stepping aside to let me pass. But after a few steps, curiosity tugged at me—I turned back to steal another glance.He was still watching… not me, exactly, but my ass.
And when our eyes met again, his smile deepened, like he knew something I didn't.Well I know something he doesn't,before the night was over, I'd have him.He is going to tick number 10 off my bucket list. The only problem is courage to go through it.
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It doesn't take long before my eyes find mystery hot guy again. He is seated three tables from us in the club. How did I not notice him before?. There are three guys including him and three girls on that table. One of the said girls has a hand on his thigh. The sight makes me want to walk over and slap her hand away.
I look away sipping on my third cup of 'punch 'as I try to formulate a plan to get his attention. I pull Anna to my side much to her boyfriends displeasure. Whatever , she is gonna block you after today anyways.
" Anna, I need help" i start " three tables from us , tall, dark with that blonde bitch" . I pause " I want him, what do I need to do?" Anna was the experienced , fearless outgoing one. If anyone could help me. It'll be her.
She turned to look—and unlucky for us, his gaze caught ours. My eyes darted away immediately, but Anna wasn't so quick. Instead, she burst out laughing, pointing shamelessly.
"That guy? You don't need to do a thing. He's been staring at you since the moment they walked in," she shouted over the music.
Mortified, I yanked her hand down, but it was too late. The mystery man had already seen it, a smirk curving his lips as he watched us.
"Well? What if he doesn't make a move? It's already midnight—I don't have time," I said, exasperated. If he'd been staring all night without approaching, what guarantee was there that he ever would?. I was doing this by hook or crook.
"Then walk over and spill your drink on him," Anna replied, like it was the simplest thing in the world.
"Anna! I'm serious. Give me a better idea," I snapped, irritated.
"Girl, I am serious." Her face sobered, her tone sharp. "Remember that scene from The One?"
I groaned but nodded, already knowing where this was going. Together, we formulated a simple plan, and as ridiculous as it was, I found myself clinging to it. All I could do now was pray for courage—and luck. The last thing I needed tonight was another humiliation I couldn't survive.
Anna says something to her boyfriend and we walk over to their direction. We pretend to be in an argument and I resist the urge to laugh. We pause near their table with Anna gesturing angrily at me . I shake my head and try to walk away from her.
One second I am standing , the next -Anna shoves me and I tumble straight into his lap….sprawled awkwardly across him, my chest pressed against his thighs as though I'd landed in the perfect position to be spanked. My drink slipped from my grip, spilling across him in a clumsy, humiliating mess.
Gasps and laughter rippled from the people gathered around his table, their surprise sharp enough to make my cheeks burn hotter but luvkilg im not whit else I would be red. His hand comes up to my butt covering the exposure . My red wrap dress was short and had ridden dangerously close to my panties. The contact makes me shiver and I quickly push myself up.
He grabs me back unto his lap, this time in a sitting position and whispers in my ear " are you okay?" I nod and turn to glare at Anna. What the hell Anna? It was suppose to be a small shove . I say with my eyes and she looks at me contrite before walking away in pretend anger.
Mystery guy brings his finger to my chin turning my face towards him. " We meet again" he says simply and I smell his minty breath . Everything about this guy is an absolute turn on. His face, his body ... .His smell" I take a deep breath acutely aware of his hand on my right thigh and the other hand on my lower back. My body was on fire .What is wrong with me?
" Relax red lady" he whispers in my ear, referencing the red dress I was wearing but the brush of his lips on my ear makes my nipple tighten. I attempt to rise up but he tightens his hold on me bringing me down again. This time my butt collides with his crotch where I feel a….hard-on.
Oh my God , he is hard. I am sure it's a hard-on.
His gaze caught mine, so close I could feel the heat of it on my skin.
I'm aware his friends are watching us, the lady seated beside him glaring at me but I couldn't care less.
I swear I am not usually like this but tonight ….. I will have this stranger.
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" Please let me go" I say to him finally, take my phone out of my purse and open the bolt app. Please say you'll take me home….please.
He smiles that secretive smile again and shakes his head. He says something to the guy closest to him and lifts me up, standing in the process. He doesn't let go , with his hand on my elbow he steers me towards the entrance.
I shrug out of the grip. " Where are you taking me?" I ask loudly over the music.
He looks at me perplexed like I am asking the obvious.
" wherever you want to go ?" He replies" you wanted to leave right?" He asks when I don't move. " I will take you home"
We got to the car park and walked over to a blue BMW suv. I didn't know much about cars but even his car was sexy.
I pray again, but this time , I pray this sexy man isn't a serial killer or has any contagious infectious disease. I want him to do dirty dirty things to me.
He opens the passenger door for me before getting into the driver's seat. Such a gentle Man.
There was traffic in front of the club due to people pulling in and out of the place. Raven club was a very popular club in Accra
" seat belt please" he says without looking at me as we wait for security to give us the go ahead to pull out of the club.
"Sorry about your friend. Care to share what happened between you two?" He asked
" It's nothing important. Anna just has a hot temper . She'll come around"
" Well, you can thank Anna for me when you reconcile" he says
I turned to him and asked, " and why is that?"
" Because she brought my crush straight onto my lap" he responds, staring straight into my soul. I looked away because I was feeling too much. I don't respond to him but shake my head.
" So where am I taking you?" He asks as we finally get the chance to pull out onto the road.
" well ….." I clear my throat. Despite the alcohol I don't know how to say what I'm about to say next.
" Well?…" he presses.
" I don't know, " I responded.
He smiles and brings his hand to my lap and I jump a little in shock .
" My name is Zadok, " he says, squeezing my thigh a little. I shove his hand away despite liking the contact. I won't make this easy for you Zadok.
" I am so sorry. Please relax, I promise I won't bite , at least ….yet" He takes his eyes off the road for a moment to apologize.
I nod with a smile. My nipples were so hard. His smell was engulfing the car, the AC in the car making things worse. This moment right here …..was unexplainable. Not even Jason could make me feel this way.
" Miss red…..I will only give you ten minutes to tell me where you are going. If not…." He starts
" if not?…." I dare take my eyes off the road to stare at him.
" if not I will take you to my hotel and fulfill all the fantasies I've had since setting my eyes on you in the club" he completes with a naughty smirk
I squeeze my thigh together and he meets my gaze promising me all the dirty things he wants to do to me.
I close my eyes and take a deep breath.
Haven, think about it. What if you meet him later somewhere? How awkward will it be? What if he is a serial killer! Think about this.
I shut down all rational thoughts and finally say in low breaking voice
" convince me"