Chapter 7 Bridal Shower

• I JUST CLOSED my eyes and continued dancing but was immediately dilated when someone held me. “What are you doing here?”
• Instead of answering, he took off his coat and covered my body.
• “You're drunk!” he shouted because the music is too loud.
• “No, I'm not!” I felt his hand on my wrist, and I was stunned. My heart was pounding.
• “Bestie, we have a problem. Carrick is here!” I heard Cindy say, and I succumbed to her tow as we saw Carrick approaching.
• "Hello, love! What are you doing here?" Cindy asked with wide eyes.
• "The group decided to continue the bachelor's party here," he replied and kissed his fiancée on the cheek.
• "You should not be here!" Cindy muttered.
• “It's alright, love. They seem happy to see us,” Carrick replied before glancing at some of his companions.
• I looked to his companions. I think they are at ten. Some of them are familiar.
• “Okay, love,” Cindy agreed before hugging her groom and giving him a kiss on the lips.
• Suddenly people shouted as the host introduced the newcomers.
• Then I look for Lawrence. I saw him sitting at the high stool in front of the bar while drinking a glass of vodka.
• My heart almost stopped. I was overwhelmed when his dark eyes and authoritative aura hit me. I couldn't stand his hot stare, so I quickly cut my gaze to it and looked for the way to the comfort room.
• ***
• WHEN I RETURNED, I sat right next to Cindy in front of Carrick's guests. I stared at them. I was familiar with Jocko, the son of one of our business partners, and Lawrence, right in front of me.
• I shifted on my seat uncomfortably. Until now, I can still feel the heat of his stares at me.
• "Bro, introduce us to your partner."
• I glanced at Carrick, who turned his face at me.
• "Guys, I'd like you to meet Margaux Collins, my fiancée's best friend," said Carrick.
• Then they started introducing one by one until someone extended a hand to me.
• "Hi! I'm Peter Monteverde. Nice to meet you, Margaux."
• "Nice to meet you too, Peter," I replied. I couldn't help but gasp because of the tightness of his grip on my hand.
• I looked at him. He is handsome. His eyes were pale with his white color, his lips were redder—and I think absolutely soft—and his nose seemed to be perfect. His haircut gave him a stronger appeal.
• I slowly pulled my hands from his grip and smiled.
• The night deepened. Almost everyone in the room was already dancing. Carrick and Cindy were also there, and they were in charge of the dance floor.
• Peter approached me again. "Hi! Will you dance with me? ”He asked in a resonant voice.
• For a moment, my gaze flew to Lawrence. He had been quiet the whole night. I did not have a chance to talk to him and return the coat I'm still wearing tonight.
• I finally turned to Peter, who had already held out his hand to me.
• "Sure," I answered.
• We quickly reached the dance floor and danced to the melodious music.
• “You're so beautiful, Margaux,” Peter whispered to my ear.
• I shut my eyes when he wrapped his arms around my waist.
• “Can I ask you something?” he whispered again.
• "Hmm, what is it?"
• I met his gaze. He bowed slightly to me.
• "Can I court you?" he asked sweetly.
• I was about to answer when Peter's grip tightened on my waist. He slowly lowered his face and looked at my plump lips. He was about to kiss me, but I was surprised at what happened next.
• Lawrence grabbed Peter's arm and pulled me away. Then he quickly punched him that caught the attention of some people at the party.
• I was about to answer when Peter's grip tightened on my waist. He slowly lowered his face and looked at my plump lips. He was about to kiss me, but I was surprised at what happened next.
• Lawrence grabbed Peter's arm and pulled me away. Then he quickly punched him that caught the attention of some people at the party.
• "What's wrong with you?!" Peter tried to stand up, but Lawrence kicked him again.
• That's where I intervened. "What is your problem?" I glared at him.
• Lawrence did not hesitate to answer. Instead, he pulled me out of the room. The next thing I knew, I was already in his car and shouting because of the speed of his car.
• “Stop this car, Lawrence! Where are you taking me?! I will call the police!"
• "Shut up, or I will f*cking kiss your lips!" he said in a serious voice.
• "D*mn it!" Who is he to do that?!
• I leaned my head against the backrest and did not realize that I had fallen asleep due to the extreme dizziness. When I opened my eyes again, Lawrence greeted me.
• “Here we are,” he said in a low voice.
• I quickly sat up and rolled my eyes at him. The air I took was not enough to relieve the nervousness rising in my heart.
• “Where are we? Why did you bring me here?” I asked alertly. He did not answer, but he got out of the car and went to my side to open the door for me .
• I still wanted to protest, but I was amazed by the beauty in front of me when I turned around.
• I'm at the Saavedra Resort. This is the place where Cindy and Carrick's wedding will be held tomorrow.
• "Let's go inside. It's too cold here," Lawrence told me.
• He headed to the front desk to ask for a key. I followed quietly until my feet stop on their presidential suite. After he opened the door, I was immediately amazed at what I saw.
• The room is very large with white and gray walls. The couch matches the color of the wall. The patchwork carpet in front of the flat-screen TV is wonderful. There is an open bookcase near the mahogany table and blue armchair. Everything is perfect. I couldn't help but admire some of the more expensive items, such as the chandelier and plant pots. I was already enjoying the sight when I noticed Lawrence was no longer beside me.
• I glanced at the open door in the distance. I slowly walked to the door and touched the handle to open it.
• I wandered around the room carefully. I was even more amazed to see the king-size bed. I lay down slowly. I closed my eyes and felt the warmth and softness of the bed.
• But I suddenly woke up when I heard the rush of water from the shower. The nervousness immediately rose to my heart. But I just chose to lie down and turn a blind eye. I was so shocked when I heard the shower was turned off. My heart almost stopped.
• I heard the door open and its soft closing. But after a while, I didn't hear anything, so I slowly open my eyes. But I was shocked to see Lawrence standing in front of me—half-naked.