Saved by a Dark Billionaire

Let's Just Pretend It Never Happened

Lucas' P.O.V.

Last night was amazing. I had finally gotten my Rose in my bed again. She was just as beautiful as I remembered, if not more so. The sounds she made with the way she moved her body had me so wrapped up in her. My d*ck twitched just thinking about it again.

She'd gotten onto me last night for trying to dance with her when she thought I had a date, but it seemed she was in a relationship, or so I thought when I answered the phone. I wanted to ruin it, and make her solely mine. I wasn't expecting to hear that the asshole had cheated on her. Who would ever be stupid enough to do such a thing to a woman like her?

I didn't want to let her go. I didn't want her to leave already. I wanted to spend the morning with her, having her as my breakfast. Again, she left in a hurry as if spending any time with me was too much to ask of her. I was just here to please her and nothing more. I felt my stomach drop when she looked at me as she responded to Leo.

Let's just pretend it never happened.

Were those words directed at me too? How can I pretend it didn't happen if it's all I think about?

"Why'd you want me to stay away from her?" I asked Leo, needing to redirect my brain.

"I was hoping to get a chance." He shrugged. I could tell he was feeling down about it.

I know it was probably a d*ck move stealing Rose from him last night. I couldn't help it though, that woman drives me crazy. I really thought sleeping with her one more time would get her out of my system, but somehow it's gotten her further in.

"Sorry, Leo. Hate to sound like a child, but I saw her first." I winked at him, making him give me a small smile. I pushed his shoulder with mine, almost making him fall over.

"Let's go get some breakfast at that little cafe you like so much. Maybe your favorite barista is working." I wiggled my eyebrows at him.

He's always been shy when it comes to making a move on a girl, by the time he gathers his courage someone else has already claimed the girl. Leo's a great guy, just needs a little more confidence.

"Yeah, alright." He sighed. He's going to be insufferable today with the moping.

"Let me get changed, then we can take the car."

Maybe she's still outside.

I dressed quickly, rushing Leo out of the door in hopes of catching one last glimpse of my Rose. I was too late though, she was gone again. I wish I could have gotten her number, but maybe it's best I didn't. This girl is bad news for me.

“Good morning, what can I get for you two?” The barista greeted us as we approached the counter. I elbowed Leo, trying to get him to say something to the girl.

She flashed us a smile, her blue eyes looking over me. I don’t usually come up in line, normally I meet Leo here and he has my coffee already ordered. Leo leaned forward, dazzling her with his flashy smile.

“Hey, Calry. Can we get two black coffees please?”

Carly pried her eyes away from me, smiling back at Leo.

“Of course. Can I have your name?” She asked me as she wrote Leo’s name, already having him memorized.

“Luke.” I told her the name I prefer for people to call me.

“Got it, they’ll be ready soon.”

I let Leo pay, knowing he would feel that I was upstaging him if I paid. I sat at a table, letting Leo stay by the counter to grab our drinks when they were ready. I didn’t want to ruin Leo’s chances by hanging around. I hope he actually gets the courage to say something to her.

“Here.” He shoved the cup of coffee in my hands, almost making it splash on me. He looked pissed.

“What happened?” I asked, slightly annoyed at his outlast.

He just gruffed, sulking in his chair. I looked down at my cup seeing my name, but beside it was a phone number with a note.

Call me. -Carly

"Shi.t man. I am sorry. I swear I didn't do anything." I shook my head.

"I know you didn't. That's what's so annoying, you don't have to do anything to get a girl." He sighed, sinking even lower in his chair. He was in a bad mood now and I know it won't go away any time soon.

"Sorry, man. I can't do anything about that." I shrugged, thankful for the caffeine that was now coursing through my system.

"Yeah, whatever."

I saw a flash of red hair walk by us, instantly drawing my attention. The girl slowly turned, filling me with disappointment when it wasn't my Rose. I can't believe how badly I want to see her again already. It's been less than an hour but it feels more like days already.

"You've got it bad." Leo smirked.

"What?" I snapped my focus back on him.

"You thought that was Olive." He pointed to the redhead.

"Olive?" I curled a brow.

"Dude, the girl you were just with this morning."

Olive. I smiled, loving the fact that I now knew her real name.

"She's Rose to me." I smirked, taking another sip of my coffee. Leo just rolled his eyes, still in a crap mood.

My phone buzzed in my pocket, and even though I know she doesn't have my number I somehow hope to was her.

Lisa: Well?

Nope just the annoying sister.

Lucas: Well what?

Lisa: Uh, hello? Red head, feisty, beautiful, absolutely perfect for you. Any of this ringing a bell?

I rolled my eyes reading her text. I don't know what she is expecting.

Lucas: What about her?

Lisa: You're so annoying. What happened? Is she with you still?

Lucas: She left this morning. Leo came in.

Lisa: When will you see her again?

That's a question I'm asking myself. I want to see her again, but I don't know how I will. Last night the universe lined things up just right for her and I. I doubt it'll do it again. This was my one chance to get further than last time, but I'm in the exact same boat. Her in my mind, but not in my arms.

Lucas: No clue. Hopefully soon.

Lisa pestered me for a while longer, but eventually I just ignored her million and one questions, some of which I didn't even want to ask myself. Leo sat pouting a while until it dawned on me. Leo was the key to seeing my Rose again. Although, how do I get him to help when he's in a mood?

"I'm gonna go. I am meeting up with the guys to work on a stupid group project." Leo rolled his eyes.

"Want me to come help?" I offered, feeling bad for him, but also hoping for a run in with Ross.

"You just want to see her again." He shook his head.

"No, I want to help. I promise I won't leave your side. I'll even train my bladder to go when you go, if you want." I winked, causing him to smirk with a breath of air.

"Alright, man, but you better help."

"Aye, aye, capitan."

I hadn't been on campus since I graduated in the spring. I should have figured that she would be going to Columbia. She must be as intelligent as she is sexy. I wonder what she's studying.

My phone started to ring just as we were getting into the car. I answered through the car system, making the mistake of not looking at the collar ID before I did.

"Lucas?" Dad's voice boomed from all around me.

"Hey, Dad." I made a face at Lucas, making him smile and shake his head disapprovingly. "What do you need?"

Dad only ever calls when he needs something from me. It's never for a friendly chat or even a check in.

"I need you and your sister to come home for dinner tonight. I have a meeting with the Camilos. They are bringing their daughter that is around your age. I need you to keep her happy while I get her father to close on a deal."

There it is. The big favor.

"Seriously, Dad, I hate when you do this shi.t. I don't feel like entertaining some random snob." I rolled my eyes, turning onto the interstate.

"Don't give me that crap, Lucas Alexander!' He scolded me. "I know of the many girls you take back into the apartment I let you live in. I'm not asking you to sleep with her, just keep her out of our hair until I close the deal."

I gripped onto the steering wheel tightly, showing the whites of my knuckles.

"The deal is you come when I need you, and I don't go through with the arranged marriage I have set up for your sister." He reminded me, only causing my blood to boil.

"Yeah, I got it. I'll see you there." I hung up before he could say anything else. I punched the steering wheel, but it didn't feel like enough.

"Does Lisa know?" Leo asked, not knowing of the deal I have with my dad before that phone call.

"Of course not. Don't you dare tell her either." I seethed.

"I won't." He promised.

"I'm going to drop you off, and head to the gym instead. I need to punch something that isn't my car." I told him.

"Understandably. If you need me, let me know."

I was grateful to have Leo. We may have a 5 year age gap, but he was the closest friend I had. He knew me the best and he was the most loyal person I knew. I nodded my head at him. After I dropped him off I headed to the on campus gym. They have great punching bags in the back that no one really uses. I snatched Leo's student ID to get in.

There weren't too many people here so early on a Saturday, making it easy for me to spot her beautiful red hair in that top knot. She was punching and kicking away at a bag with nothing but a sports bra and yoga pants. She's damn sexy like that.