Saving his life

Chapter 5

I made my way through the crowded dance floor and headed out to the front. I stood there for a moment to gather myself. Tears were falling from my eyes, thinking about how frustrated I was with the way Austin reacted. He didn’t even come after me when he saw how upset I was. He just left me to leave by myself.

“Hermosa?” I heard Leonardo say from behind me. I turned to him and sighed.

“Not now Leonardo”I sniffed. He stepped closer to me and wiped the tears from my face.

“What’s happened?” He asked with concern on his face.

“Nothing, just leave me alone” I snapped but it didn’t seem to phase him. 

“I can’t leave a girl crying by herself” he replied calmly.

“Tell me what’s happened” he repeated and I continued to cry. I explained to him about Austin’s behaviour and the way he forced his hands on me. Leonardo seemed angry, but tried to hide it.

“Bastardo, do you want me to hit him?” He growled and I chuckled. 

“No, I don’t want you to him”. He took my hand and said “let me drive you home”. I shook my head and he stepped closer to me, our bodies nearly touching. I took in a deep breath and held it as I smelt the familiar cologne. 

“It’s either you come and join me or I take you home” he demanded and I looked up at him. His expression was serious but had a hint of playfulness. I thought about my options; let him take me home and dwell on tonight’s events, or join him and make it better.

“Fine, but I’m paying for my drinks” I tried to bargain but he laughed as he took my hand.

“Are you f**k”.

We entered the main vip area that was packed with rough looking Spanish men and strippers entertaining them. I giggled at the horny men who were fixated on the strippers private parts. Leonardo smirked at me and led me through to the sofa in the corner. He spoke to the waitress in Spanish who was eyeing him up and she headed towards the door. She later returned with a tray full of cocktails and handed me one. 

“Thanks... err... gracias” I said and she smiled at me. I could hear Leonardo giggling at my attempts to be polite. 

“Leon!” A voice called from across the room. I recognised the guy that was heading towards us. I met him in the hospital with Leonardo’s dad. 

“Leon?” I questioned and he smiled at me.

“Leonardo is a bit long to be saying constantly, people who know me call me Leon for short” he explained. 

“Ahh, it’s the chica preciosa” he greeted. I looked at Leon confused.

“Gorgeous girl” he translated and I smiled.

“Carlos, English please” he said the man. Carlos chuckled and apologised.

“Lovely to see you again” he continued and kissed my hand.

“You too... Carlos” I grinned. 

“Cheeky, I like it”. Leon kept his gaze on Carlos as a warning to keep himself calm. 

The evening had taken a turn for the best when I decided to stay with Leon. It was so exciting and everyone sat there laughing and joking. Leon had told everyone to speak in English whilst I was present and for some reason they listened to him, as if obeying orders. I found it quite strange if I’m honest. I ended up drinking far too much and could hardly see straight. I remember Leon telling everyone the fun was over and it was time to head off. 

The car came to a stop and Leon carried me out in a cradle. I wrapped my arms around his neck and giggled at him. 

“You’re very strong you know” I mumbled. He smirked at me and found my intoxication amusing. We got to the door and Carlos was holding it open for Leon.

“Gracias” Leon said and I looked at Carlos.

“You’re cute Carlos”. He sniggered at my drunk comment and Leon called out to him to open the next door.

“Hear that? She thinks I’m cute” he joked walking next to us. Leon rolled his eyes and said “just help me out would you”. Carlos opened the bedroom door, I gazed over at him and asked “what’s Spanish for cute?”. Carlos grinned with amusement and replied “depends who you’re saying it to. If you’re talking to a woman then it’s ‘linda’ for a male its ‘lindo’”.

“Well Carlos, you are extremely ‘lindo’” I giggled. 

“Okay, I think that’s enough flirting for one day” Leon interrupted. He didn’t says it in a jealous tone, it seemed more like he was saying it to not embarrass me further. 

“Buenas noches, chica” Carlos said and I mumbled it back as Leon laid me down gently. 

“Buenas noches!”. Leon looked at me fairly amused by the state I was in.

“Sleep now hermosa” he said stroking my head. My eyes relaxed from his touch and I slowly drifted off to sleep. 

When I opened my eyes, I noticed I wasn’t in my bedroom. I looked down at the sheets and moved them from my body. Oh thank god! I’m still wearing the same clothes from last night. I glanced at the clock on the side and jumped out of bed.

“s**t!” I yelled gathering my stuff together. I searched for my phone which was in my clutch bag and darted towards the door. Leon caught me as I was scurrying down the hall.

“Woah, what’s the rush?” He asked trying to calm me down. He placed his hands to my shoulders to stop me walking.

“I’m gonna be late for work!” I yelled.

“Hermosa, it’s Sunday...” he said in a questioning tone.

“Yes, and the store is open for half a day on Sundays. I’m on the Sunday shift this week!” I exclaimed. 

“Alright, I’ll drive you home” he said in a calm voice and I scanned his half naked body. He was wearing jogging bottoms and nothing else. I raised my brow at him.

“Like that?” I asked and he chuckled.

“Of course not... I’m obviously gonna put shoes on”. My mouth parted slightly.