Daughter of Hades

Chapter 3

The lights flashed every two seconds as we entered the night club and that is the moment I started having second thoughts about seducing the man named Rafael.

It almost gave me a headache. I briefly wondered how humans can enjoy such blinding glares given their poor eyesight compared to supernaturals.

I shook my head slightly and forced myself to stay focused on my mission.

Which was Rafael.

Rafael is apparently Ares's little pawn and one of his most trusted comrades. That's why my mother had chosen Rafael specifically for me to drain every little information that I can from him.

How very clever of her.

"Oh, I love this already" I heard my best friend scream over the music as she grooved to the beat while shuffling beside me. Several heads turned in our way in interest and I am blaming it on Fiona for being too loud.

And for being insanely beautiful.

Also, how am I friends with someone who is the opposite of me in every way?

Shaking my head to myself to clear off my thoughts from wandering and getting distracted, I let my eyes skim over the crowd, trying to spot the fact that I have memorized for the past few days.

I couldn't help but frown, "It seems like he is not here yet" I stated, disappointed that this is going to take more time than I had planned. I looked to my side when Fiona didn't reply but my frown deepened when I noticed I was walking alone now.

"Fiona?" I asked loudly, turning to my left and right to see if she was nearby but she wasn't. It seems like she ditched me again.

I knew bringing her was a bad idea. How do I keep letting this happen?

Cursing to myself, I slipped through the partygoers, trying my hardest not to accidentally touch anyone. This is not the part of this world that I liked. I don't understand why humans like such loud noises and again, these kinds of blinking lights. What are they thinking? How can be here while they have the best view to stargaze?

After what seemed like twenty minutes, I managed to get to the other end of the club where the dashingly lit bar was. Since Fiona wasn't here, I will look like a loner and people might approach me for a "conversation" but I didn't care.

I could give them a death glare and they will scramble away from me. Well, most of them that is.

I gave Fiona a cellphone before we came here so hopefully, I will be able to contact her easily through that once I find Rafael. I continued to look for Rafael, letting my eyes scan through the crowd leisurely.

Seeing he wasn't there yet, I headed to the bar to sit down on one of those tall bar stools."Are you here alone?" I heard someone ask me when I took a seat by the bar, "If you are, then I would like to buy a drink for you" The man offered, his voice sounding sensual.

Well, this is why I didn't like this place. People try to flirt with me all the time, "Sorry, I don't drink" I said without looking at the person, making sure to sound uninterested so that person would go away.

I will glare at him if he tries to keep the conversation going.

"Then what are you doing here?"

I let out a sigh and resisted the urge to bury my face in my hands to let out a scream. Then, I reluctantly looked up at the man who apparently doesn't understand English but the moment my eyes fell on his face, my jaw slightly dropped for a split second before I shut my mouth close.

There he was. Rafael. I was looking for him all over the nightclub and here he was, drinking without a care in the world. Well, of course, that's why anyone will come here in the first place. To not care about anything.

He was still waiting for my answer so I smiled softly at him and brushed my hair to the side to reveal my slender neck and just like I wanted, his eyes darkened when it fell to my neck, and then they traveled down to my breasts where a little amount of cleavage that was showing.

Disgusting.

"Just accompanying my friend. She ditched me" I shook my head, rolling my eyes dramatically before looking at him again with a coy smile, "I don't know where she is now," I said, raising my hand to my hair.

He pretended to be upset for me, "Ah she shouldn't have done that!" He shook his head, clicking his tongue a few times, "Poor girl, you must be so bored" He added, his eyes blatantly touching the places that he shouldn't be seeing.

Is this the man Ares trusted?

"You can't imagine" I sighed again, twisting a strand of my hair between my fingers. I was doing everything I can to be a seductress and it seems like it was going excellent up until now.

He chuckled softly before locking eyes with me, "I am Rafael by the way" He said, not offering his hand.

Just like I predicted, he wasn't the type of person who lets a stranger touch him.

"Paula" I smirked back at him. I have already picked a fake name when I left my home so I wouldn't look like a deer caught in headlights when he asks for one.

"Beautiful name for a beautiful lady" Rafael grinned at me, obviously flirting. His eyes remained attentive to me and I made a mental note to be as mysterious as I can so he wouldn't lose his interest, "Are you new around here, Paula? I am sure I never saw you around here before"

I nodded my head, "I am" I smiled, "I just moved to this place from Dallas. My roommate thought it will be fun if we go out tonight to see the nightlife of this city. Seems like she is the only one having fun tonight" I raised my shoulders to shrug, pretending to look disappointed.

Rafael laughed again, "Oh don't be like that sugar" He shook his head, "You don't have to spend the evening alone. It would be a sin to leave someone so beautiful to be bored without company" He continued, "I am alone here anyway so I would be with you until your friend decides to come back to you"

"Thank you, Rafael" I smiled seductively again, "I appreciate it but I don't think my friend is going to return anytime soon" I shook my head before leaning in to whisper, "She is planning to get laid tonight," I said, smirking to myself when I heard the sharp intake of his breath.

Seems like the perfume is working as well.

I straightened my back and let out a giggle while he sat, frozen in his seat, too stunned to speak.

"Uh, that is- well" He laughed, "Sorry, you got me a little tongue-tied there. Well, that is one of the reasons why huma- people come to the club anyway. They get to meet strangers and have a fun night with no strings attached" He slipped up just a little but managed to cover that.

"Mhmm" I hummed, "What about you? Why are you here?"

To be honest, I didn't give a damn about why he is here. I just want to keep the conversation going for a few more minutes so he will start being comfortable around me.

"That is an excellent question," He said, "I am here to unwind after a long ass day. If someone catches my eyes and is willing to have a great night together, then I will get laid with her. Just like your friend" He said, hinting at his intention with me.

I shook my head, "I still don't understand how people sleep with someone they just met. I mean, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. What if someone has sexually transmitted diseases or gets pregnant accidentally?"

"That's why condoms have been invented, beautiful," He said before laughing at his own retort.

How pathetic.

I watched him for a few seconds before forcing myself to chuckle at his response, "Yeah, I guess you are right" I said, nodding my head and biting down my lower lip when his eyes fell on my red lips.

Again, his eyes darkened in lust but he quickly looked away, clearing his throat softly before looking at me again, "So can I buy you a drink now?" He asked, the lust was gone now.

Why he is resisting himself now?

Nonetheless, I stayed in my character, "I wasn't lying when I said I don't drink alcohol, Rafael" I shook my head, saying his name sensually.

This time, he stopped breathing for a second and his jaw slacked for a few moments, "God, the way you say my name" He groaned, closing his eyes and making a face in delight, "It gives me goosebumps. I swear, no one has ever made my name sound as good as you did" He said opening his eyes to look at me again.

I chuckled softly not knowing what to say to that."So if you don't want alcohol, what do you want?" He asked me when I remained silent.

I pretended to think for a few seconds before asking for a drink that I loved in the human world, "I'll have a coke" I said.

Rafael looked taken aback for a second but he quickly masked his expressions before raising his hand to order our drinks. Once the bartender jotted down our drinks and went to prepare them, Rafael looked at me again, "You know, some woman here will jump at this opportunity and choose the most expensive drink on the menu because someone else is paying for her"

I smiled, "Well, I am not some woman," I said. I have to let him think that I am special.

"I can see that" He nodded in agreement.

We had a little chat about ourselves as we had our drinks. It was fun to watch him lie to my questions like the time I asked him where he worked, he said he has a company here. I suppose that's what he says to all the women he meets here because he didn't even pause to think of that lie.

He asked a few questions that I wasn't prepared to answer but thankfully, I managed to answer them without looking suspicious.

While we were talking, the beat started to drop in the club and everyone started to cheer and dance like there was no one else watching, "Perhaps we should take this conversation to somewhere a little more private?" I heard him say over the noise of the crowd.

Seems like it was time to put on the plan into place.

I nodded my head, "Yeah, that would be nice" I said, "All these loud noises are giving me a headache. I should probably text my friend though. I don't want her looking around for me" I said, taking out my cellphone.

"Come on, you can do that on our way out of here," He said, putting his hand on the small of my back and guiding me away from the crowd.

I sighed and put my phone into my purse again as I let him guide me. I don't know how this is going to unfold now but I hoped it will be in my favor, "Where are we going?" I asked when we were almost at the exit of the club.

He leaned down to whisper into my ear, "My place is not far away from here. I hope you don't mind coming with me to spend the night" He said, his hand traveling down from the small of my back to my right buttcheek, "If you want that is" He added, resting his hand there.

How dare he touch me like that?

But to remain in my character, I let that slide, "Yeah, that would be nice" I agreed.

We finally exited the building and walked down the sidewalk, "I thought you don't sleep with the person you just met" He laughed, his hand was now squeezing my buttcheek. He must have been thinking it felt nice for me but it didn't.

I had to stop myself from ripping his hand out of his body.

"I get good vibes from you, Rafael," I said, "I don't think there is any harm in sleeping with someone as good-looking as you are" I smirked, "I mean, look at yourself, you are the definition of perfection" I lied.

I admit that he did look good and human girls would be attracted to him the moment their eyes fall on him but I wasn't attracted to him. Maybe because I have already set in my mind that he is the enemy.

A project for me.

"Oh, I am flattered" Rafael laughed, "You should probably text your friend before you forget yourself because I am going to take you to the heights that you have never reached before" He added making me cringe internally.

Ugh, the things I do for my mother to prove I loved my father more than anything else in the universe.

I laughed and nodded my head, taking out my cellphone and sending a quick text to Fiona to let her know the change in our plans. I hoped she was okay wherever she was. Even though she can handle any situation, I couldn't help but worry about her.

"Done," I said, putting my phone into my purse and looking up at him.

"Then we should go now so we wouldn't waste any time," He said, shoving his free hand into his pocket and pulling out a car key from it. He pressed a button on it the car beeped.

I looked at the car and let out an internal sigh. He was boasting now, "Oh my god, you have a Ferrari!" I said, trying to sound as surprised as I can.

I could win an oscar right now.

Ugh, do these men think driving a supercar and paying for expensive drinks will make a girl feel attracted to them?

"Have you ever been in one?" He asked and I shook my head at him, "Then be prepared to be amazed" He said, opening the car door for me and waiting for me to get in, "Let's go, beautiful" He smirked.

I smiled at him but on the inside, I hoped everything goes well as I stepped into the car. Rafael shut the door and came to sit in the passenger side before starting the drive.

I wonder how all of this is going to end.