âMiss Myers has asked for more drinks.â
Rafael frowned at the sight of alcohol and flowers.
Given Chrisâ condition, drinking was downright reckless.
âThis is too much,â Rafael muttered to himself, his expression hardening as he walked over and knocked on the door.
Chris answered, dressed only in shorts, his face lighting up with relief at the sight of Rafael. He thought Allie was crazy. Rafael barely glanced at Chrisâ slender figure; his attention was drawn to Allie, who jumped energetically onto the bed. Her dress spun around her, the hem puffing out like a flower in full bloom.
With a firm hand, Rafael turned off the music, restoring silence to the room.
Allie, jolted from her revelry, blinked in surprise.
âRafael, youâre here too? Want to join the fun?â
Ignoring her antics, Rafael grabbed some clothes draped over a chair and tossed them to Chris.
âYou need to leave.â Chris started to comply, but Allie blocked his way.
She took a defiant sip from her glass and challenged him.
âWho said you could leave? This is my house. It doesnât matter where you try to escape to. Youâre staying with me tonight.â Then she turned her gaze to Rafael, her eyes sharp.
âSome people just cannot appreciate what they have. If he doesnât want my attention, perhaps I should seek it elsewhere, donât you think?â Rafael kept his composure.
âYou really should go now, Chris.â Only then did Chris gather the courage to leave, quietly closing the door behind him.
Allie tiptoed over to Rafael with a graceful air.
âWhatâs the matter, Rafael? Do you miss me when Iâm not here?â Rafaelâs gaze turned icy as she approached.
âReally? That desperate, are you? Found someone else to fill the void?â With a smirk on her lips, Allie paused for a second. âAre you jealous? I find someone new and suddenly youâre here to spoil my fun?â
âIâm not jealous,â Rafael said, each word deliberate.
âIf Chris were to have sex with you, even once, it could be the end of him. As for the others, do as you please. I couldnât care less.â
Allie kept her gaze fixed on him as he began to walk away.
âYou said it!â
âThatâs right.â Rafaelâs grip tightened on the door handle, his expression darkening.
âBut remember, if you sleep with anyone else, you and I are done. I wonât be with someone whoâs betrayed me.â
A radiant smile lit up Allieâs face as she wrapped her arms tightly around him.
âIâm not going to sleep with anyone else. Iâll only be yours. You do have feelings for me, Rafael. You just wonât admit it.â
With a cold, twisted grin, Rafael tilted his head slightly and replied bluntly, âSure, I only want sex with you.â
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