The Game Of Love

Chapter 25

I groaned when I felt a million pins and needles in my head. I hissed in pain and slowly opened my eyes to know why I was in such a state. I remember clearly that I didn't feel this way when I woke up from the office this morning.

I groaned out loud when something thudded inside my head. I twisted and turned in the bed and searched for my bolster only to find none. It made me frustrated, so I had to open my eyes to look for my favorite pillow.

I regretted opening my eyes almost instantly as it only made my headache worse, but when I realized I was not in my room, my headache dissipated into thin air for a moment.

Where the f**k I am right now?

The room that I was in right now was huge and furnished in a minimalistic way. It made me guess that the room belonged to a man. My jaw fell open and I quickly pulled myself into a sitting position. How did I get here? What was going on?

I wrecked my brain, trying to recall what happened earlier. I woke up like any other day and went to the office today. Then when I was at the office, I cleared a lot of files and sorted them. That was when Colton-

I froze when Colton's face flashed in my mind. I remembered everything after that. We went to the arcade and the cat cafe. He got allergic and took us to his apartment to have a shower. The last thing that I can remember right now was me drinking something.

After that, I can't recall anything.

I scratched the back of my neck, forcing my brain cells to remember at least a small fragment of what happened after that but I couldn't. I slumped my shoulders in defeat and gave up when my head started to hurt again.

I felt somewhat safe to know that I was in Colton's room.

I looked down at my watch and nearly screamed when it was almost seven in the evening. I quickly threw off the duvet from my body and scrambled to get on my feet.

How did I sleep for so long?!

The moment I stood up, I felt nauseous. My head started spinning and I felt my body swaying a little. I took deep breaths to make the situation better and it somewhat helped a little.

The room door opened and I heard a pair of footsteps making their way towards me, "Charlotte" I heard Colton say, his voice was like honey cutting through my chaotic head, "Are you okay?" He asked.

I felt his hands on either side of my shoulders, "Take deep breaths" He said, "I think I know what you'll need right now" I heard him leave me in the room and come back in after a few moments.

He placed something icy in my hands and I opened my eyes to look at it. It was a hangover recovery drink. I looked up at him in shock, "I was drunk?" I asked, flinching at my voice.

He was wearing a bathrobe. I strictly kept my eyes only on his face, not wanting to get distracted.

He flashed me a crooked smile, "You don't remember it? You chugged down the entire jug of whiskey while I was taking a shower. " He grinned, his eyes gleaming in amusement.

My eye went big and round, "A whole jug?" I whispered.

Colton nodded at me, "You drank to it to the last drop. I am offended that you didn't invite me, though. "

I knew that I was not myself when I consumed even a drop of alcohol. I wondered what I did after having a jug of it, "What did I do after that?" I asked, "I didn't do anything stupid, did I? Did I break or damage anything?"

"Can you slow down for a moment?" He raised both of his hands in the air, "You didn't do anything stupid or damage anything. The whiskey was so potent, so you just passed out after slurring something that I didn't understand. "

Oh God, how could I allow something like this to happen?

I did feel a little relieved to know I just passed out without making a fool of myself. I took a deep breath and unscrewed the little bottle in my hand before emptying its contents into my mouth.

It tasted horrible, but I knew it would help with my headache soon.

"I am sorry for behaving that way" I sighed, "I have to go now" I tried to walk past him but he grabbed my arm and at the same time, the room door opened again. I looked in that direction to see a beautiful woman stepping into the room.

I didn't know Colton lived here with another woman. I quickly put some distance between us while Colton glowered at that woman, "Helena. You said you were going to leave. "

I don't know why, but the thought of Colton living with another woman doesn't sit well with me.

"I was about to, but I heard you talking. I needed to know you were talking on the phone or you finally lost your sanity and gone mad" She said as if it was a necessary thing to do, "Then when I came in I saw you with this beautiful woman"

"Okay, can you leave now?"

It was crazy how she looked strikingly similar to Colton. I looked at her and then at Colton, "Are you guys siblings?" I asked, "You look like a male version of her, "

Colton grunted, "Actually, she looks like me,"

"No, we both look like our father,"

"Not something I am proud of." He shrugged, "Now get out."

"Oh, come on, it is the first time I found a woman in your room. Won't you introduce her to me?"

Colton continued to glower at his sister. I sighed and walked towards her, "Hi, I am Charlotte. Your brother and I dating at the moment. " I extended my hand towards her, and she took it without hesitating.

"Dating?" She repeated, "Isn't it too soon to live here then?" She asked, letting go of my hand.

I shook my head, "No, I don't live here. I just took a nap- Actually, you know what? I am going to leave now, " I said, "It was nice to meet you, but I am sorry I have to leave in a hurry. I look forward to meeting you again. "

"Charlotte, wait!" I heard Colton yell behind me as I walked out of the door, but I didn't stop walking. My cheeks flamed in embarrassment.

What an awkward situation to be in. Ugh!

I was about to get to the door when Colton grabbed my hand, fully dressed now. "I will send you home,"

I shook my head, "I can go by myself."

"You left your car at your office."

That's right, "I'll take a cab then,"

"What's the hurry?" He asked, "I made you -" He stopped himself from saying anything further when he heard his sister behind him, "Never mind. I'll send you home, " He said firmly, leaving no space for any arguments.

I glanced at his sister and smiled, "Okay" I said, knowing if I left abruptly now, she might think something was up.

"I am leaving as well," She said, "I guess I will see you around, Charlotte," She said, exiting the apartment.

We watched her until she vanished from our sight before looking at each other, "It's fine. I can get home on my own. I will call a cab or something"

Colton grabbed my hand and pulled me into his apartment again. "Have some food first." He dragged me to the kitchen and made me sit by the island table. He put a plate of noodles in front of me and gestured for me to eat.

"Colton -"

"I won't let you go home if you don't have it,"

I rolled my eyes at him but started eating it. It was surprisingly nice, "Did you make this yourself?" I asked, feeling his eyes on me as I ate. I almost finished the plate in less than five minutes.

"Yeah," He answered.

I nodded at him, "This is good," I said, "Okay, I am done. Can I leave now?" I asked, standing up.

He stood up as well, "Let's go then," He said, putting the plate in the sink.

It looks like no one can change his mind after he sets it on something.