Chapter 197 - Stolen Kiss

Jack

"Oh, fancy meeting you two times in one day." Gill leans closer with his drink in his hand. I nod because I don't know what to say to him. this is awkward. He should feel the same way.

"actually, three times,'' I answer remembering that this is the third time we have met today.

He raises his glass up with a wide smile. I don't know why I just indulged in what seems like flirting. It can't be flirting because he is the head of HR, he should know that this is inappropriate.

I hear lance cough at my back and suddenly remember that he is here with me. I don't know why I am suddenly nervous around Gill. I get it, he is a very good-looking man. I mean, anyone would think that when they see him. his eyes are a bright green, the kind that makes you want to get lost in them—I don't want to get lost in them. I have a very beautiful man waiting for me at home. We are getting married and I am so excited about it.

"Oh, Lance, this is the head of HR in the job I just got.''

Gill laughs loudly in amusement "I do have a name, seems like you have forgotten,'' he stretches out his hand to Lance "You can skip the whole head of Hr. debacle. I am Gill.''

Lance's smile widens "Oh, I see. Hey Gill.''

"Nice to meet you. I take it this is a celebratory outing for the job,'' I look around the club. There are guys all over, grinding up on each other. If I agree with him, it will look creepy. I don't want him to take this the wrong way. I wanted to start this job professionally but now I am in a gay club with the head of HR.

"Yes, my man here got a job,'' Lance slings his arm over mine. he is already drunk. Now I will have to make sure he doesn't make a fool of himself. this is supposed to be a fun night out but I will have to watch him all night.

"Oh, you guys dating?'' Gill asks me and I sense the disappointment in his tone. I want to tell him yes, because maybe if he thinks Lance is my boyfriend, he would leave me alone.

Or I could just tell him that I am not interested.

"Hell no. this is my best friend of all time,'' Lance squeals loudly. He giggles as he downs the rest of his drink/.

I shake my head because I can't believe that he is acting like this "I am sorry about him. he is a mess,'' I tell Gill.

Lance removes his hand from my shoulder and grabs my hands, pulling me away from the bar "Come dance with me,'' he drags me. Gill waves his hands in a gesture, telling me that I am free to go. I walk over to the dance floor with Lance.

"He likes you. Why do all the guys like you?''

I raise a brow as he moves terribly to the music. Lance has never been a dancer; he has never been one to act like this. I was always the one that dragged him to parties. Why am I the one that is acting responsibly right now? I don't like this switch one bit.

"He works in the company. He cannot like me.'' I say it, maybe it will help me believe it. I don't like that there is this complication with my new job. I want things to go smoothly and it seems like this might be a problem.

"He didn't seem to care; you can't lead him on.'' He warns me with a glare.

"I never did that.''

He scoffs as the music even gets louder—if that is even possible "Did you tell him you have a boyfriend?''

I shake my head, raising my hand up and flaunting my ring "I have a ring on. It's not my fault that he hasn't noticed it."

"What if he just doesn't care?"

"Then I will tell him that I am not interested. I don't want to assume anything when nothing has happened. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt.''

That is the truth. Nothing is going to make me sway from Trick. He is the only one I want and I will not think about another guy—especially someone that I am going to start working with. I want to get rid of all the awkwardness because I want to do good work at this job.

My eyes somehow find their way back to the bar and he is still there. Our eyes meet and my heart stops for a second because I don't want him to think that I am checking him out.

"I need to go to the bathroom,'' I tell lance, detaching from him.

He nods "Let me get us another round,'' he runs away from me before I can tell him that I have had enough of the alcohol. I want to go home and wrap my arms around my baby. I miss him and it has just been an hour. I don't know how much longer I can last. I walk into the bathroom of the club and it is empty. Walking over to the sink, I check my reflection in the mirror. My eyes are tired. I haven't really had enough sleep all week. From the worrying to the excitement of finally getting the job. things are happening fast and I am here for it.

The door to the bathroom opens but I don't look up until the person walks over to me. the second I look; I see Gill and he doesn't even give me a chance as he pulls me into his arms and smashes his lips on mine. our lips touch for just a second before I push him off me, but that second is the slowest second ever. I want to scream and punch him.

"What the fuck,'' I scream in shock, trying to wipe his taste out of my mouth.

He furrows his brows in confusion "Fuck, what did I just do. I am so sorry." He tries to reach for me but I take a step away from him, still in shock. All I can't think about is Trick and explaining this to him.

I don't know how he would react to this.

I don't know if he will believe me.