na's

ed to go shopping a little to unwind from my encounter with Eros. I got myself the new perfume by Cha

ties. "At Dubai Mall," I said, adjusting the bag on my shoulder. "You didn't even call me after the meeting! I've b

ter, I was standing in front of her door. As soon as I rang the bell, the door swung ope

pillow, and rug, yet nothing felt overwhelming. The pieces somehow complemented one another in a way

ke a sculpture. Evara tugged me toward it with urgency, making me si

that turned out to be ridiculously comfortable.

fter you tell me what m

er my breath. Her eyes sparkled. "Oooh,

down in the hallway of his building. I wasn't ready for her to start

all?" I nodded, leaning back into the couch. "Yes," I repeated, a little slower this time. "He offered

I'd just said her brother proposed. "He offered? And he lingere

ing. He flinches when I hug him. One time, I held his arm, and he wiped it off like I had leprosy

the moment in my head. The way his hand engulfed mine, warm and firm. The tension between

me. "OMG, he likes you." I choked

. If my brother hates someone, he doesn't even consider doing business with th

than I. This is a power play for him. Even if he did like me, which he doesn't-I wouldn't care. I don't ha

g side-eye I'd ever seen. "Mmh

ean

unaffected by the man who shook her hand and stared into her soul." I narrowed my eyes on her. "You are so

. "And you're in denia

hand like a ninja. "Anyway," she said, brushing he

made me mad

es

va

nking about investors or emotionally stunted billionaires. Jus

xcuses. I know the owner of this exclusive club. We'll have our own VIP suit

t was the exact reason I should go. I needed to shake off

ne night. No creepy

d, already dancing h

ding in front of my

tly? I lo

dipped so low it defied gravity. The bodice was connected with horizontal straps that teased just enough skin to make

t I couldn't risk another one getting destroyed

rop earrings sparkled under the soft light, and my makeup was bold-glossy lips, smoky eye

rve of my hips. Damn, mama really

ing to dance, drink, and forget all about mysterious gr

i

airs. Our chariot

gainst the floor. When I reached the car, Evara was already inside,

as I slid in, "you l

ening when she saw my dress. "Zolina! You'r

s friends, Zozo. So I think he'll be there, especially since he knows I'll be there. He's about to go all big protective broth

om him and those confusing thoughts about him, and let

hose puppy dog eyes that I can't resist. I sigh

ping through the doors as we stepped out. Velvet ropes were pushed aside, bouncers nodded in recognition, and within minutes, we were

h-young-and-wild energy. The shots arrived quic

swaying, head thrown back in laughter as I danced with Evara. The lights

. I fe

ga

eavy.

control. I glanced around the crowd, but no one nea

re he w

oticed them. All I saw were his dark grey eyes locked onto mine. Unblinking. Piercing.

heart thudded in my chest. I turned back to Evara, grounding myself in th

king up, too. But not at Eros. She was eyeing

Inter

. Just wait until we get back home. Queue

he thoughts of Eros h