[KHALI]
~Flashback~
My schedule has already ended and I was just walking around the casino. That has become a habit of mine since I have to observe everything that's going on here. That Jane Casanova— oh whatever her name is, really pissed me off. I felt humiliated, not only because she beat me on that round but also I was forced to be her property—the thing that no one had ever done before. Because I am nobody's property. I own myself, and I never ever want anyone to distract me, causing me to lose my track on my plans. I have planned everything in my life and I want everything organized. Doing something unplanned is not my thing.
I was roaming around when I saw a guy forcing a girl to get up from where she was sitting. I focused my attention to them while squinting my eyes. I immediately recognized the girl. Why do I always have to run into her? Of all people here in the casino.
"Hey, come on. Don't be so hard to get. Get up. Let's go to my place", the guy told her then pulled her waist but it was evident that the dumpling kitten was uncomfortable. She looked like she's not in her right consciousness. I am positive that she was drugged or something. I balled my hand into a fist and was about to get near them, but I stopped.
She humiliated me so I shouldn't care about her. I changed my mind and I turned around to walk away, but then I heard the brunette groaned and shouted. My conscience is telling me to help her but part of me says it's none of my business. Plus, she's the woman who humiliated me and she deserves to be humiliated as well. I bit my lip as I glanced at them. The guy was almost dragging the woman from her seat and she's now sitting on the floor. I closed my eyes and breathed out.
"Khali I swear to God. You're fucking crazy if you help that woman", I murmured to myself.
"Let go of me!", the woman shouted. I chewed my lip and still trying to refuse to help her.
"You fucking slut! Why don't you just get up. I know you want me too!", the guy told the kitten.
Okay. This is just one time. The first and last time that I'll help her. I instantly walked towards them and approached the jerk.
"Excuse me? Can you please let go of her?" I was trying to keep my calm because I don't want to cause some commotions here in the casino. The guy sneered at me and held the girl tightly in her arm. She slightly winced because of his grip, and I didn't like the sight of it. Although I am not so fond of this girl, I mean, I am totally not fond of her, I can't let it pass when someone is being disrespected like this.
"Who the fuck are you? Just mind your own business", he tried to pull her up again making her groan in pain.
"You're hurting me! I don't like you! You're so ugly! Who are you?" She shouted to the jerk. I almost laugh at how she retorted to the guy but I stopped myself, given the situation we're in. This time, I held her other arm so the guy would stop tugging her. She can't even utter her words properly, she's either so drunk or so high, and I think this ugly jerk was the one who did it.
"I saw her first! Just go find other sluts out there", he scorned at me. Did he really think this girl is a prostitute? His statement made me angrier this time.
"She's my girlfriend. Now, if you won't let go of her, I'll make sure you won't be able to get out of here without breaking your bones and trust me, the security won't even help you", I clenched my jaw as I pulled her closer to me, then I placed my hand on her waist. Luckily, no, I mean surprisingly, the girl just go with the flow, hugging me around my torso which gave me a weird warm feeling, but I just shoved those thoughts off of my mind. The guy just snorted but eventually let the girl go.
"Okay. Okay. Jeez!" He shook his head, holding his hands in the air while walking away.
"Ooh my savior~", I rolled my eyes, hearing her spoke. Her arms were still around my torso and her breath was tickling my skin on my neck. I felt a slight shiver but I immediately stopped her when she's about to hold my face. God! She's hot, yes, but she's such a pain in the ass.
"Jesus! Do you have anyone with you? You need to go home now, you can't stay here roaming around, looking drunk and wasted", I was getting irritated because she wasn't even listening to me. She was just staring at me as if she was so mesmerized by me, wearing a dumb stupid attractive smile of hers. I sighed frustratingly, and looked around to see if anyone's looking for her, but everyone's busy playing and having fun.
"Do you know where you live? I'll just drive you there. It's not safe here." I tried to ask her but as expected, she didn't give me a decent answer.
"I'm with a chipmunk. Where is that chipmunk?" She blabbered some words and tried to peek under the tables. She was just walking around unsteadily like a crazy, drunk girl.
"Holy fuck! What am I going to do with her? Pets are not allowed here. What chipmunk is she talking about?" I murmured to myself while observing her every action. She almost stumbled towards the waiter and I immediately snatched her arm to stop her from falling. Oh God! I just wish Jey is here to help me. I bet she can handle this woman.
"Okay. I've seen enough. I'll just take you home." I grabbed her arm and took her out of Casino. I signaled Steven that I'm already out and he just nodded at me.
"Yow! Khali, going home already?" Thomas, the valet asked me and teased me after seeing the girl I'm with.
"Ooooh! Who's that girl? Wow, Khali's going out with a girl? This is a news!" He exclaimed wearing an exaggerated expression.
"Oh! Just shut up, Thomas", I spoke and he just laughed. Thomas is my friend too, he's also fond of girls but unlike Steven, he never tried to flirt with them, because that's not his priority. According to him, he wants to work professionally. His feature is so manly and he has a tan complexion that makes him more attractive to girls.
He gave me my car key and I went to open the car at the shotgun seat to let the intoxicated human dumpling in.
"You have a nice car! Wow! How can you afford this baby?" She asked but I didn't mind her. I bet, she won't even remember anything tomorrow. Also I'm still not forgetting what she did to me. I went to the driver's seat after, then waved goodbye to Thomas, who's still wearing a teasing smile while mouthing words that I couldn't comprehend, but I know it's still part of the tease. I just shook my head and drove away.
We arrived to my apartment building and she's already knocked out. Oh great, now I have to carry her. I breathed out before I went out of the car, then went to her side.
"The hell! She's..so..fucking..heavy!" I lifted her up and closed the door of my car before I walked inside the building. The receptionist just nodded at me and I just smiled sheepishly at her. She even helped me to push the elevator button, which I really appreciate.
"Thank you", I told the receptionist and she muttered, "You're welcome"
I waited for the elevator to reach my floor and as soon as the elevator door dinged open, I carefully stepped out, not wanting for the brunette to hit her head.
Khali, you're so genius! How the hell I could punch the code to my door? I stopped in front of my door and thankfully, someone opened it from the inside.
"Khali? Oh who's that girl?" Jey asked curiously. I can clearly see the twinkle in her eyes, which I know, not a good sign.
"Thank god! You're here. She's so freaking heavy! And please don't ask anything", I told her as I went in.
"Why? Oh wait, is this when the best friend was supposed to go out because you're going to have sex with this girl?" She weirdly asked and I just glared at her. Unbelievable.
"Just shut up Jey. I'm not going to have sex with her. I just helped her because she's so drunk or so high—whatever. She's a customer in our casino and so, she's my responsibility.
"Not, when she's 'outside' the casino", Jey emphasized the word 'outside'.
Oh good lord! Please just spare me with this conversation. I'm so fucking tired.
I laid her down on the bed and put her under the covers before I faced my best friend who is by the way, just looking at the girl.
"Stop your perverted mind Jey." I told her.
"Ooh jealous much? HAHA. If you don't like her, then I'll make a move on her", she said then started walking towards the bed. But I pulled Jey on the back of her shirt, pulling her out of the room. I can easily do that since I'm much stronger and taller than her. She's a midget.
"Hey! Hey!" She whined but I already closed the door, shutting her off.
"Khali! Just don't be too rough okay? And don't make noises!" She muttered behind the door. Next time, I'm going to lock her out of my apartment. I sighed and didn't mind my best friend who was still talking nonsense. I changed my clothes first, and took some pillow and a blanket. I guess, it's me and the couch tonight. But before I could exit the room, I heard the brunette's phone ringing. I thought that maybe someone might be looking for her, and it's better to let them know that she's safe. I fished her phone out of her bag. I can smell her strawberry scent on it. Yes, she smells nice and sexy and it gives me a weird feeling, but it doesn't matter. I'm still annoyed that she humiliated me. I can get back at her after this.
I looked at the caller ID and it says "Dad". Mostly, in this situation, people would panic because it's the parents whom they're going to talk with. But why would I be afraid? I didn't do anything bad to her. I even helped her. It's his daughter who did something to me. I tapped the answer button and the next thing I heard was totally unexpected.
"Jane! Where are you! I can't believe you ditched Nicholas! Your actions are not acceptable! You humiliated me! I gave my word to them, and you're just going to do this?" The old man shouted over the phone. I slightly felt sympathy for this girl. I didn't know she has this kind of parent.
I silently cleared my throat before I spoke, "Hello sir? This is Khali Luciano, I believe Miss Terranova had forgotten her phone on where we met earlier. I insisted to meet her to talk about her business proposal." I spoke calmly and politely.
"Oh!" he cleared his throat and spoke after a few seconds.
"My apologies. She didn't inform me about that meeting. Luciano? Sounds familiar to me. Are you perhaps related to Vincent Luciano, the owner of L Hotels and Casino?" This time his voice is calm, as if he's not the old man who was fuming mad at his daughter. I smiled a bit and looked at the brunette who is sleeping peacefully on my bed.
"Yes sir, I'm his daughter. I hope you won't get mad to Miss Terranova. It was my fault".
"Oh no. No. It was just a misunderstanding. Pardon my actions earlier. Do you know where she is right now?" He asked.
"She just left a few minutes ago. I think she'll be back here, she might remember where she have left her phone. If not, then I'll just come by to her office tomorrow"
"That's alright. Sorry for her being neglectful, and nice to know you. I hope you find an interest in our proposal." The old man said.
I glanced at her again. I squinted my eyes when I suddenly thought of something to get back at her. This time I can have my reverse UNO card. Hell yeah! Khali you're so fucking genius!
"Yes, I find it interesting, and I would like to have a further discussion about it", I told him.
"That's great! Thank you and I'm looking forward to meet you some other time", he chuckled.
"Of course, I'm looking forward to that" He ended the call and I put her phone on the bedside table. I stared at her as I sat on the edge of the bed. She looks like a cute kitten. Hah! I shouldn't let this kitten deceive me. She's a monster and she needs to learn some lesson. I smirked and decided to proceed to the couch outside the room.