ENGAGED TO MY EX'S BROTHER

Chapter 4: The Vacation

EMILY 

“Hurry up baby, you're going to be late!” mum calls out from the living room. I'm in my room upstairs preparing myself for the trip. Oh yes! Yesterday which was on a Tuesday, I accepted my father's offer to go on a vacation. He was excited so he made arrangements for everything and now here I am, all dressed up and ready to go to the airport!

“I'm coming mummy.” I say as I do final touches to my face then after confirming that I'm good looking, I pick my purse and my jacket then head downstairs to meet my mum who will be driving me to the airport. My things are already in the car all thanks to my beautiful nanny Grace.

“Wow!” Upon setting her eyes on me, mum exclaims taking in my appearance. “You look like a doll! You're so beautiful honey! Come let's go before you miss your flight!”

Dad is already in the office so he had to bid me goodbye before he left earlier this morning.

“Thank you mummy.” I say as I follow her outside. 

***

The drive to the airport isn't that long and immediately I arrive, mum bids me goodbye to go back to the office and I'm left there all alone to check myself in and show myself round the airport.

You see, every time we went for a vacation, mum and dad would be in the forefront, ensuring they do the checking in and everything else. Mine was just to follow them as they handled everything.

Now here I am, all alone and cruising through the crowds of people to the checking area. I think all my parents want to do is to ensure that I grow up and be responsible!

***

I can't imagine I've been on air for six good hours without my parents all beside me! The plane has just landed and I'm pulling my luggage heading to the cabs bay. I just need to be driven to my hotel, freshen up, have lunch then head to the room to relax. I'll start exploring this wonderful place tomorrow!

****

I can't believe I've slept for four hours straight! I've just woken up and I was shocked when I realised it is already dark. Fumbling with the bedside switch, light fills the whole room and I sit up, stretching my hand to pick my phone from the table beside the bed.

It's almost nine o'clock in the evening and right now I'm famished!

After arriving earlier today, I checked into my room and made a call to my parents informing them that I've landed safely and I've settled already. They all told me to enjoy my stay here.

Lazily, I stand up from the bed and head to the wardrobe to pick the clothes I'll be wearing as I head to the restaurant for dinner. I choose a red off shoulder knee-length skater dress and a matching scarf. It's warm over here so I don't need a blazer or a jacket.

I then choose some high heeled sandals and after placing them on the bed, I strip naked and head for the shower.

I turn on the faucet and I wince in delight when the warm nerve calming liquid hits my hair and cascades down my shoulders, giving me a calming feeling. Oh! Don't I already love this place?

After a few minutes, I'm done with the shower and I walk to the bedroom as I dry myself.

***

I've already dressed up and I'm all ready as I look myself in the mirror. After a few final touches here and there, I smile satisfactorily, assuring myself that I've indeed done a great job!

I pick my purse which contains my credit and debit cards then head outside then towards the elevator after ensuring that I've locked my door safely.

All I need to do is to have dinner, take a few drinks, dance to my satisfaction then head back to my room to sleep as I prepare for the real adventure tomorrow.

At the restaurant, I choose a seat at the middle and make myself comfortable. I didn't go through the procedure of booking for a table therefore I'm comfortable here as the tables at all the prime areas are already taken.

A waiter approaches me smiling and I smile back. My motto is to be friendly to any man who's harmless but any man who seems to take my kindness for weakness, I'll surely kick him in the groins!

“What can I bring you miss?” he asks and I'm quick to read his badge before I reply.

“Mark, how are you?” I ask, still smiling.

“I am fine miss.” he returns my smile.

“Eeer.. what's in the menu today?” I ask, still buying time. I just want to order for something I'm so sure of.

He hands me the menu and asks me to check it out and I gladly take it from his hands.

Upon perusing through it, I settle for marinated beef steak and a glass of red sweet wine and some other bitings.

“Okay miss. I'll bring the wine first.” he says as he leaves.

Sitting straight, I look around me and my eyes land on a gentleman who's studying me keenly. He's sitting all alone on a table at the corner and even after his eyes meet mine, he doesn't look away! He keeps on looking my way!

Trying so hard not to blush, I stare back into his eyes and my always smiley stare turns into a hard one.

He doesn't seem moved by my hard stare.

Giving up, I look away and concentrate on the waiter who's already placing the glass of wine on my table. I thank him as he leaves and pick my glass, sipping onto my wine thoughtfully.

When I look up about thirty minutes later, the staring gentleman is still looking at me! I only looked around as I gave the waiter time to serve my food which is already on my table in front of me.

Rolling my eyes, I concentrate back on my food and start eating, only concentrating on getting a full stomach. Mr staring stranger can suit himself for all I care!

The food is delicious and after some minutes, I'm done and I'm full to the brim. All I need right now is to take a bottle of wine then dance a little bit then head back to my room.

I request Mark the waiter to bring me a full bottle of red wine after he clears my table. In the past, I've taken wine severally and I can count the days I've been drink. I rarely get drunk and I guess tonight will be one of those days I'll end up drunk as a shark!

Mark makes me snap from my reverie as he sets the bottle of wine on the table. I thank him and after leaving, I pour some wine on my glass and start sipping slowly as I listen to the music, occasionally nodding and moving my head with the tune. Wow! I've never been here before but loving it already!

“There you go miss!” Mark yet again snaps me from my reverie as he places another bottle of the same brand of wine I'm just sipping.

“Mark?” I raise my brows questioningly. “I didn't order for this, did I?” I ask him. I mean, I've barely drawn a glass from the first wine and now he's bringing to me another bottle? What is he up to? Does he want me to drown in drunkenness? I know I can afford as many bottles of wine as I want but can't he just wait for me to other another one after I finish this one?

“Miss, I'm sorry but the gentleman over there has send me to bring you this one.”

I turn slowly to face Mr staring stranger and with my eyes meet his, he winks and gives me a thumbs up then concentrates back on his drink!

Weird, don't you think?

“Mark!” I call out softly but warningly, careful not to sound rude. “Tell him that I can afford my own s**t! Tell him I'm not interested in his wine and warn him to stop staring at me! Jeez! He's so creepy!”

“I'm sorry miss but I can't take it back. He has already paid for it.” he says and I can see the fear in his face. Who does that man think he is?

“In that case, I'm left with no choice but to face him and tell him what's in my mind!”

Standing up, I straighten my dress and pick the bottle of wine, leaving mine unattended on the table and I walk towards the creepy man.

“What the f—”

“I've been expecting you. What took you so long?”

He doesn't let me finish my sentence.

Oh! What sense of entitlement? So he's so proud to face me? All he can do is to stare at me, wink and send a submissive waiter? Is he nuts?

“Let me set the record straight Mr man!” I say as I place the wine on his table. “I'm not interested in your f*****g wine. I can afford my own s**t and I don't depend on handouts!”

“Easy lady, easy!” he smirks as he raises up his hand to stop his bodyguard who's approaching, shooting daggers at me and ready to protect his master.

Wow! So he's this mighty? Who on earth does he think he is?

“I mean no harm. I just thought you could do with some friends over here. I mean, I'm also new here and I can tell you're not from this part of the state. I just want to know you and probably be friends.”

“I.am.not.interested!” I say amid clenched teeth. Giving him one last look, I turn and bump into a hard body standing behind me, keeping me off balance and making me reel back, luckily falling into someone's hands.

The guy I've just bumped into apologises profusely as he tries to pick me up from the comfortable arms which are encircling me but the bass voice tells him to just leave.

I free myself from my saviour and after giving him one last look, I walk away to my table. I call Mark and pay my bill, asking him if I can carry my drink to my room and he assures me that there's no problem.

I thank him then stand up without looking around and I walk to the elevator, jumping into it after it opens and I punch the button to the floor where my room is. Oh God! I can't believe I'm no longer going to dance and shake my tiny ass this night, all thanks to one creepy stranger who couldn't keep his eyes where they belong!