Chapter 26
the Fish returned, she found Aurora sitting alone on a park bench, head bowed, not saying a word.
When Little
Little Fish walked over and softly asked, “Miss Aurora, what’s wrong?”
Kicking a small stone at her feet, Aurora asked, “Little Fish, what do people usually do when they’re feeling down?”
Little Fish thought for a moment and said, “Drink, sing, eat, or go shopping. I guess.”
Shopping was out; she needed to save money for when Jasper Bennett and the others came over. Eating was also a no–go; she was on a diet. But drinking and singing? That could work.
Aurora stood up and said, “Little Fish, wanna go get a drink?”
“Huh?” Little Fish was caught off guard.
Grabbing her hand, Aurora said, “Come on, let’s go drink.”
They found a bar that was still pretty empty since it was early evening. Aurora led Little Fish to a secluded seat, ordered a crate of beer, and boldly placed it on the table. “Drink up, and then we’ll go home!”
Little Fish hesitated, not daring to drink.
Aurora had the waiter open all the beers and took a big gulp herself. “Ah, that hits the spot. It’s been a while!*
Little Fish h sat there, not moving. She didn’t dare drink; she’d have to take her boss home if she got drunk!
Aurora kept drinking, bottle after bottle, She had said they’d go home after finishing the crate, but before they could, she ordered another bottle of red wine and a few cocktails.
Colorful drinks cluttered the table. Aurora sampled each one, mixing alcohols. Soon enough, she was drunk,
Around 10 PM, the bar started filling up. Aurora was laughing and mumbling something, her face flushed. A few guys kept glancing their way.
Little Fish felt uneasy and said, “Miss Aurora, we should go.
The music was too loud; Aurora couldn’t hear.
“I said, lets go home! Little Fish shouted..
“Go home? Go where?” Aurora yelled back
She had nowhere to call home.
recognized the giggly, tipsy girl as none other than
Lysander Fane happened to pass by their secluded spot when he went to the restroom. He reco Miss Aurora. He and Heath had been in the city recently, and tonight he had finally managed to drag Heath out for drinks. He was curious about Heaths relationship with this interesting young lady.
Back in their private room, Lysander rubbed his hands together excitedly. “Heath, guess who I just
Holding a glass of red wine,
e, Heath moved away slightly. “Get to the point.”
Lysander sighed. “I saw Miss Auroral”
ath paused, took another sip of wine, and hummed in acknowledgment.
Lysander was intrigued. “You’re really not interested in her?”
“No, Heath Fairbank said coldly.
Well, if you’re not interested, I might give it a shot!” Lysander said, rubbing his hands together.
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“Get
lost.” Heath snapped.
Lysander chuckled. Im m serious! She’s gorgeous and she’s downstairs, drunk as a skunk. A lot of guys are eyeing her. I could play the hero!”
Heath
didn’t
respond, just took another sip of wine. The room fell silent.
Lysander sat back, legs crossed, curious about what Heath was really thinking.
Finally, Heath downed the rest of his wine, slammed the glass on the table, and walked out of the room.
Lysander grinned. This Miss Aurora was something else.
Heath looked down from the second floor and spotted Aurora, drunk and surrounded by a mess of bottles and glasses. Little Fish was trying to get her to leave, but she was having none of it.
Annoyed, Heath called out, “Kieran!”
Kieran quickly appeared. “Sir.”
“Get the car. Wait for me at the entrance, Heath ordered.
“Yes, sir,” Kieran promptly went to get the car.
“Heath, you’re leaving?” Lysander popped out of the room. “What about me?”
“Stay here. Some woman will pick you up,” Heath said, heading downstairs.
Lysander muttered angrily, “Do I look like someone who’s that easy?!”
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