'A hooker?!'
Ashanti's hands crumpled and her face hardened. Alam niyang napakaseductive niya pero hindi siya pumapatol sa kung sino-sino, even on her past life. She can dance with men, but she will not let them touch her body with their filthy hands.
"Move," he told her.
She ignored what he said. He isn't her father so how dare him to give her an order? Does he don't know who she is? The heiress of the Rossault's family, Valerina Ashanti!
"Hey! what the-"
Ashanti snatched the shoot glass from a woman who passed by. She drank it whole, and only to found out it is one of the hardest beverage in this nightclub, the Sunset Rum. She's thankful that it has a mixer or else she will got totally blacked out right where she's standing.
But it made her dizzier than before.
"Stupid wench, let's get out of here."
He forcely pulled her out of the club. She didn't respond, as she is starting to have a headache and unable to control her senses again. She let him do what he's doing, until they got out from the Adlige Club.
"Does anyone recognized you, young master?"
"Almost." He gave a cold glare at the woman on his side, but it doesn't affect her, as she's not aware of what's going on. "To the Vercetti Hotel."
His chauffeur opened the Jesko Supercar he brought for tonight. He attempted to pull her again but she kept resisting.
"Don't test my temper, woman."
"You.." She pointed her finger on him. "Who the hell are you and why are you forcing me to go with you, huh?! I have my own car so I can go home by myself!'
"No you can't."
"I can! Mind your own business, jerk!"
The chauffeur and the men on the area augmented their eyes as they heard what she just said. Nobody set out to raised their voice and guide a finger toward their boss, additionally called him some bulgar names. Be that as it may, presently there's one.
They are anticipating for him to should slap her or requested one of the men to fire a weapon to her head, yet he conveyed and forcely put her inside the vehicle.
"You are my business tonight, now shut your mouth."
The car got into the hotel after a couple of minutes. A man on a black suit with a nametag on the right chest is standing outside, waiting for their arrival. He carried him again while entering inside. It's already 12 in the midnight but the staffs of the hotel pulled themselves up, lined up and lowered their heads on the entrance to greet their boss.
"Argh! You should know this is kidnapping you asshole! I'm gonna call my dad and make you pay for this!"
A few staffs consequently raised their heads however bowed down again when they saw their boss. The lady's voice was boisterous to such an extent that it can wake a few visitors yet they can't take care of business. She's with the proprietor, nobody can ignore a Vercetti.
Ashanti tried moved her body but she failed again. He's so strong that he can't even feel the punches she's giving to him. He ignored her rants and continued to walk, also not giving a glance to the people in their surroundings.
When they got inside the elevator, the staffs let out a deep sigh, sign for another success of survival with their boss. One mistake can make them fired. They felt relieved and wen't back to their working positions again.
"Nakita mo ba yun?" A staff asked to another while folding some sheets on the storage room.
"Yep, ngayon ko lang nakitang may kasama si boss dito sa hotel. Girlfriend kaya niya?"
"Nakita ko yung mukha kanina, sure akong si Ashanti Harnault yun! Yung may birthday ngayon," the other maid butt in.
"Pero diba si Ms Isabel yung girlfriend ni boss? Paano nangyari yun?"
The other maids shrugged, don't know what to say. But their curiosity was still in their minds as they continued their work.
He pressed the button P, which is the penthouse. He's still holding her on his arms. He felt relieved when she's not moving and kept resisting anymore. She's whispering some words he can't understand, and just think it is one of the effect of alcohol on her.
If this isn't because of what his father asked for then he would not even waste his precious time on this girl with him.
As expected to an Rossault, spoiled and wasting money their parent's give to them.
When the elevator opened, he immediately went out and put her down. She only moved for a bit but it is enough for her to fall down. He sighed and pulled her again towards him before it happens.
He put his hand on the scanner and the door immediately opened after recognizing his prints.
"Take a shower first or rinse before getting yourself on my bed, you stink."
"Ah wait, wait!"
She walked towards the side of the door, where the switches are. He coldly looked at her. What the hell did she think she's doing? His patience is running out, at kaunting kaunti nalang ay masasapak na niya ito.
"Wanna hear some dark humor?"
"No."
"It should be 'yes' you dimmwit!" Then she stomped her feet.
He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath before letting out a nonsense words from his mouth again. "Fine. Yes, I want to hear that joke of yours. Make it quick then get your shit in the bathroom."
She chuckled before turning off the lights. "Knock knock!"
"..."
His expression is still the same while looking at her in the dark. He walked towards her and turned on the light. "Not funny."
She pouted her lips and marched to the bathroom. Hindi manlang naappreciate yung joke niya! He should be atleast thankful because the one and only Ashanti Harnault gave him a joke!
Before she could even go inside, she already passed out. He let out a sigh and went to the woman whose now sleeping on the floor.
"Ah, shit. I knew it."
Ashanti woke up latter with a headache. Sanay na siyang ganoon ang nararamdaman matapos ang pagiinom sa gabi, yun nga lang ay mas masakit ngayon dahil siguro sa anim na basong Long Island Ice Tea at isang basong Sunset Rum na nainom niya.
The party was so wild but a jerk pull her away from her happiness. She can remember him forcing her to get to a hotel last night.
Yeah, that bastard!
She panicked and quickly looked at her body, just in case that man did something weird and innapropiate to her. She felt relieved she still has a clothes on, but not the dress she's wearing last night.
'And it is a fucking night gown!'
Ang lalaking iyon ba ang nagpalit ng damit niya?! No freaking way. Her body only belongs to her love, Kalen! Ngayon ay may nakakita na!
She looked on her surroundings. The place is a bit big for a hotel room. It also has a wide balcony and other things you can't see on a normal hotel room. She guessed it is a penthouse suite.
She slowly got up from the soft bed. Nanghinayang pa siya dahil gusto pa niyang matulog. But because of the sun that stood still through the large transparent windows, she forced herself to make out of the suite as soon as possible.
She's mesmerizing the style on her surroundings when she saw her purse on the table. Beside of it is a tray of fresh meal, water, and a medicine for her hang-over.
Woah, the food is still warm. That guy took me to this expensive hotel and even gave me a pill. Who is he, really?
She can't remember him saying his name to her last night. She can only recall him saying "You're my business tonight" and telling her that Jaxon allowed him to take her to a hotel. That's it.
She sat down and eat the food. Her left hand moved to get the phone to her purse. When she openned it, the first thing that got her eye is the missed calls from her parents and Maeann.
There's also a message from his dad, asking where she is and scolding her through text. She remembered herself promised to go home before midnight so they could talk in the morning about getting married to Kalen. She rubbed her forehead nervously.
'Now, looks like Dad will choose Calista over me. Argh! You're so stupid Ashanti!'
Even her hands are shaking, she dialed her father's number. She placed her phone near her ear while waiting for his response.
There's no way she could let Calista get her man again, it happened once, and it will not happen again in her present life.
"Dad."
[I'm in the middle of meeting. Take your words briefly.] It's cold, but she didn't give up.
"I'm sorry if I didn't go home last night. Would you reconsider having a meeting with me? I will prove my worth."
She heard him let out a sigh. [Fine. See me this evening. Make sure to be in the mansion when I get home.]
Ashanti thanked her dad before ending the call. Hindi dapat siya makapante kay Calista dahil may utak din ang babaeng iyon. She should finish her meal and get out of the penthouse so she can prepare for the question his father will give to her.
She then dialed Jaxon's number after. She waited three rings before he picked it up.
"Asshole, kung kani-kanino mo lang ako pinaubaya."
[Haha. It's Giovanni, my friend. Did he do something awful to you?]
"So many. He even called me a hooker. What the hell."
[As expected to him. Kenny went to the hotel you're staying after the party, she brought your clothes and purse, nakita mo ba? The others passed out last night, they are still sleeping here in the club.]
Her eyes caught the paper bags near the door of the bathroom, it is from an expensive store because she recognized the name brand engraved on it.
"Yeah. I will hang-up now, I should get away from this place first asap."
She finished her meal and took the medicine before going to the bathroom. It's already noon and the weather made her more sticky that's why she had no choice but to take a bath.
She frowned when she saw all bath essentials inside. Lahat iyon panlalaki. She harshly opened the shower and quickly cleaned herself. Now that she's done, she went outside the shower base and picked up the paperbag.
It is a white brallete top with a high-waisted white pants in faux leather that has a flap top pockets at sides. There is also a loose beige coat to cover her top and a pair of sandal heels.
She also took her purse inside and give herself a simple makeup. For sure, there's no blower in this penthouse that's why it took her longer to style her hair. When everything is settled, she went outside the bathroom and walked towards the main door.
I really hate my smell right now, baka isipin ni Mom I had a one night stand kaya hindi ako nakauwi kagabi.
Her lips parted when she saw a bunch of bodyguards outside, which will make any person think they are protecting an unique and expensive gem placed inside the suite.
Pero wala namang kakaibang gem sa loob, baka naman ako?
She ignored them and went to the elevator. A man walked to her while waiting for it to open. She raised her right eyebrow to him. And who is this man?
"I am one of the Young Master's assistants. He ordered us to take you to the Rossault's Mansion safetly."
'Aba dapat lang.'
"Young master who?"
The bodyguards secretly glanced to the woman talking to Noah. She's drunk last night so they are considerate when she called him a jerk, but now that she's already clear-headed, one mistake will make her get her own life in end.
Unfortunately, Noah secretly gave them a sign to lower their guards at her.
"The one who took you here in Vercetti Hotel, young master Giovanni."
Ah, yeah right. The one Jaxon's reffering to as his friend. At first she was surprised to see a lot of armored men but that actually made sense after hearing what the guy said.
Jaxon comes from a family who is devoted on serving in military. She will not be surprised if that Giovanni is also part of a troop or what.
The elevator finally opened and the two of them made their way inside. The man, who is called Noah, is the one who pressed the button for them.
They only let the silence reign until they got to the ground floor. Wala naman silang sasabihin sa isa't isa, at hindi naman niya gustong itanong sa lalaki kung nasaan ang boss nito dahil wala naman siyang pakialam.
As they walked, the people- mostly the staffs gazed at her. They were like, looking then whisper to their co-workers. She rolled her eyes and continued to walk to the exit.
Sanay na siyang pinagtitinginan ng mga tao lalo na sa past life niya. She's known to be a person with a good face and an evil personality, trying to sabotage her step- sister. Nagsimula iyon pagkatapos magtagpo nila Kalen at Calista na ikinagalit niya.
'Who would not be mad on that situation? People defending Cali even she is the root on that problem. She took what's originally mine so it's normal for me to take it back.'
Hindi pa naman sila magkakilala ngayon ni Kalen so she's wondering why people are taking glance at her like she did something wrong?
She breathed a sigh of relief when she got out of the hotel. So much toxicity inside of that place. She promised herself not to go there anymore. Para na rin hindi na niya makita ang lalaking iyon muli.
She was about to get her phone from her pouch to call the driver when a Bugatti La Voiture Noire stopped infront of them. She swallowed hard as her eyes wandered at the car.
'This is my first time to get a closer look on one of the exclusive car in the world, what the hell!'
The chauffeur went outside and opened the door. She blinked her eyes and looked on her sides. Sila lang nung assistant yung nandoon. She's sure it's not for her because as far as she knows, their family doesn't have that kind of car yet. Kung mayroon man ay hindi ipapagamit sa kaniya iyon ng dad niya.
"Ma'am, please get in the car."
She looked on him with a confused look. "Uhm, what?"
"The Young Master chose the car for you."
Giovanni ? That bastard who kidnapped him on the day of her birthday? He should just called on her residence to pick up one of the Harnault's cars.
Maybe he likes her?
She shrugged and went inside. Whatever, atleast he got a good taste.
After that, the chauffeur started to drive the car to the Rossault's residence. The assistant to got left behind took his phone and dialed a number.
"Sir, she's already in the car and on her way to the Harnault's residence."
He ended up the call as soon as he heard what Noah reported. Atleast one of his shitty business finished already. He doesn't know where he will see her again. Maybe never, like he hope so.