Chapter 100 - Our Fight

"Come on, Raine! It's just a fucking party! We wont force you to drink!" Jess and Sam are alternating to convince me going out tonight again.

We just came on a party last night and here they are again!

"Party again? I don't want!" I ignored them.

And besides, Noah's going to pick me up today. We're going to Shawn's company with our lawyer which is my friend's ex-crush!

"Why can't you just go out and have a good time for yourself? You're over doing it!" Jess is so tenacious.

I rolled my eyes and toast a bread to the kitchen. I don't have a plan to become a party girl, I only granted their request yesterday.

"I have some plans this afternoon girls.. We're going to file a warrant of arrest to the culprit so I needed to be there," I reached for a cup and brewed some black coffee..

"So they'll gonna pay for all the stupid acts now?" Jess's face looked hopeful.

I nodded, "I hope so.."

I smiled bitterly thinking that it's still up to them if they'll gonna apologize to me in public. Though, I'm still hoping even if it's impossible..

I should still be happy, right? We found the justice for this mess and Noah's reputation will be cleared out soon.

He promised me that he'll do everything to make me feel better again. I trust him but I don't trust those guys..

This is normal right? That convincing myself to be okay because I needed to.. It's normal to pretend like it doesn't affect me that much..but it feels terrible inside..

"If you need our help, we'll do our best to help you. Just don't keep everything on yourself, okay?" Sam seemed worried. She caressed my back while she leaned her head on my shoulder.

I know that they won't leave me. I just don't want to drag them down with me. It's better to face this alone than adding to their problems. They have their own problems too. I value my friends so much and I'll do everything just to protect them.

"I will.."

After that I went inside my room to get change. Noah texted me that he's on the way now so I really had to rush. I hope this day would be so good to us.

I applied some light make up and a pink check tint on my lips. I had to wear a formal attire since we're going to Shawn's company. I wore a black suit and fixed my hair in a ponytail and a black heels which actually looks good on me.

This is the first time that I wore a formal attire like this. Thank God that Jess and I had the same body size so I borrowed it from her. The white button down polo on my bottom emphasizes the collarbone on my chest. It looks good, especially when I put a necklace on it.

I smiled on the mirror before stepping outside. The girls are all seated on the living room while watching some movies. I pursed my lips as I watched the table which is now a mess. There are a lot of snacks and drinks and some of it are dropped on the floor.

They gave me a peace sign while tapping Gia's shoulder who's now busy eating on the other side. She even glared at Jess when she got disturbed but when she turn her eyes on me, she immediately took off the annoyance on her face.

"Oh. You're off now?" She asked while chewing.

I nodded and went on their back to pick up the pillow on the floor.

"I might be home late so just go to the party without me--"

"HELL NO!" Gia shouts which actually surprised me. "I would be left out if you don't come, Raine. I know these two will be having fun drinking there!"

"Wow. You're hurting our feelings, Gi." Jess's and Sam held their chest, trying to act like hurting.

Gia rolled her eyes and turn to me. She gave me a puppy eyes which makes me feel bad for her. I know I'm just using this as an excuse for not attending it and to all of us I was the one who doesn't go to those clubs and bars. I always refused going there because it's so crowded and noisy. There are also some crazy guys who would take the chance for granted to bed a woman who got drunk.

But since my friends are very persistent and stubborn, I had to break that principles and go hell with it. Damn. What should I break next?

"Please? Just for an hour, Raine. I just can't say no to these two.." She rolled her eyes at them which made them laughed together.

Sam giggled while pinching Gia's cheeks. I wanna laugh too but Gia seemed pissed now so I didn't want to add up.

"I'm going to meet our lawyer, Gi." I bit my lower lip to stop my smile.

Her face suddenly changed into a cold stare. Her brows furrowed, I know that she already knew who's that person.

"As if I care.." I heard her whisper.

I chuckled and patted her hair. "I'm going now. I'll just call you when I'm home so I could join you,"

I winked at her and her face suddenly enlightened. I didn't want her to feel lonely so I'll let this pass next time.

"You look good," Noah walked towards me and kissed my cheek.

He also wears a formal attire which actually suits him. He looked so expensive and he smells good!

Damn.

He guided me inside his car so I immediately took a sit inside. I reached for the seatbelt and so as him.

"Ready?" He asked so I nodded nervously.

He caressed my cheeks and smile before starting the engine. The whole drive feels quiet and my hands feels cold but I'm surprised that he held it so I turn my eyes at him.

"I would never let him get away with this, baby," He shook his head. "He'll pay for everything."

He kissed the back of my hand and held it tighter. I want to hug him but our situation is a bit complicated now. The feeling is very infuriating thinking that Shawn even go that far to destroy us and we didn't even know the reason.

Maybe, he tried to involve me to this to make it even worse for Noah's situation. No matter how I tried to convince myself that he has his own reasons but it will eventually fades especially when I remember how frustrated Noah was. And the thing that he put my name on the article made me angry.

And when we reached the high building which I think it's Shawn's company. It immediately gives me the thought of something again.. It's so unreasonable to do those dirty acts just to bring us down when he already had this successful company.

What the hell, Shawn?

Just by looking at the tall building in front of me makes me want to break all the glass inside it. The anger suddenly went up to my head and I was thinking of slapping his face with my bare hands now. I can feel the lust to hurt him.

We're still inside of Noah's car and I don't know what he's thinking now. I turn my eyes at him and I wasn't surprised when I saw his dark eyes. He looked like he's about to explode now. The gripped on the stirring wheel from his hand looked so tight that I could see the veins on his neck. His jaw moved aggressively while loosening his tie.

I know the feeling and I also feel it now.. I can't blame him if he would hurt Shawn. That's very unfair to his side. He was being attacked by a powerful person and was treated like a freakin' ant!

I got a little worried when his eyes went darker. I don't know how to calm him because I was near on my anger too..

I held his hand and move his chin towards my direction. His eyes were dangerous but it immediately replaced with a sadness when our eyes met.

He felt anger and at the same time sadness.. No one could ever justify his feelings now. He's heartbroken and at the same time resentful. It's so sad that they end up hurting each other like this..

"We can do this.." I smiled and hugged him tightly.

"I know baby.." He whispered but I can feel how much he's trying to control his feelings.

"We're going home after this and we'll gonna spend time together like you wanted,"

I knew somehow he's been struggling to all of this and he needs someone to lean on. He gave me his time and comfort to hold on to his arms when I needed him the most. He never left me in my ups and down, he gave me his everything and I'll do it the same for him. I'm not going to leave his side..

"I love you.." He whispered.

I can feel the beat of his heart racing very fast like mine. The warmth of his body were calming every inch of me which gives me an urge to move forward and face this.

I pulled away and kissed him with so much affection and love.

"I'm with you, baby.. I'll never leave your side.." I smiled at him sweetly.

His face softened and held my hand tighter. He nodded and smiles before going out of the car.

We intertwined our hands together before going inside the company..

This is our fight and we're going to end it according to our right.

To be continued..