Hidden Lover

What have you done to me?

“You should wear this,” she handed me a black sexy tube dress which I think was way too short for me.

“Audrey, You know I don’t wear this kind of dress,” I defied her. I was certain I will look like a w***e in that kind of clothing.

“Oh c’mon Lauren! You are 5’7 tall and blessed with a curve that I wished I too have. Show what you've got!" she persuaded. I know she didn't want to let it go but I stood firm that I won’t.

“Woman, please give it a try. This dress will fit you perfectly," she pushed me to change. I have known her for being so talkative and she didn't forget to let out a lot of litanies just to convince me.

"Remember you’ve already graduated from college and sooner will enter the life of an adult to work their ass off to earn money just to pay bills. Life is too short!" I bit my lip because her words were influencing me.

“I already submitted copies of your credentials to my trusted friends and I’m certain you can have a job in the coming days not mentioning how good your GPA,” she winked and I rolled my eyes in return.

“So have this opportunity to enjoy before companies will call to schedule an interview with you. Let loose even for a night!” and that was it! She won again!

I was hesitant but in the end, I followed her because I know she won’t back down until she’s satisfied with what she wanted to do with me. After I changed, I looked at the mirror and got frightened because of her.

“Woman, you're alluring!!! Every man in the club will be captivated by your seductive look!” her exaggerated reaction. She pulled me to sit on the chair in front of the vanity and started fixing my hair and makeup.

“Okay, we’re done!” she clapped her hands and when I opened my eyes, I couldn’t believe it was me I’m seeing in the mirror.

“Holy cow, Audrey! What have you done to me?” I kept looking in the mirror in disbelief.

“Come here, put these heels on,” she demanded and I right away obliged. It was a five-inch Jimmy choo black strip which I’m afraid I could strip if I wouldn't be careful.

“You are tempting, Lauren. I told you you’re beautiful if only you know how to doll yourself properly,” she smiled and excitement was clearly evident on her face.

I’m not really fond of dressing or dolling myself because I’m just comfortable being simple. I used to wear shirts and pants even before. Sneakers are my favorite and for me they're cool.

"I think we are good to go," she announced and I reached for my pouch to put my phone and cards. We did not use her car, instead, we hailed a cab because she really knows she will get drunk tonight. That would be better too because I'm afraid we could meet an accident on the road and I don't want it to happen.

She instructed the driver to drop us at JW club, a luxury one known in the city. It's kind of expensive but with Audrey, it's a piece of cake.  It was already 9 in the evening and the place started to get congested because a lot of party-goers packed to enjoy the night. 

We sat down on a couch and she ordered a drink for us. She was aware that I'm not into alcoholic drinks but a usual negroni will do for me. 

"Lauren, it will be a happy night. I noticed a lot of hot and good-looking men around," she beamed and I couldn't believe her naughtiness.

Thirty minutes passed, her friends Clarisse and Drake arrived in high spirits. I had known that they really enjoy clubbing because Audrey was very vocal about it. I met them a couple of times already because Audrey used to carry me along to their meet-ups, dinner, and more. They're really her trusted friends and I wish I could find the same level of friendship in the near future. I had friends in the university before but they were only normal friends around the campus.

We were talking about different things while enjoying the groove of trap music. We spent few hours gossiping but Audrey's eyes were wandering around. After drinking quite a number of a negroni, I felt tipsy. Actually, it wasn't the negroni alone but she ordered different cocktails for me that was why I got tipsy before midnight.

"C'mon guys, let's dance!" she sat up from the couch and pulled me to the center. We joined a lot of people who were dancing freely in their own worlds.

The music was blasting so loud and I started to sway my hips on my own. Audrey really was in the mood to party and booze. We kept on dancing in the loudest speaker that I've ever heard in my entire life and people were getting wasted.

I noticed Audrey was already dancing with a hot guy. Their bodies were so close and swaying sensually with each other.  Damn that woman!

"Nice dress," I heard someone from my back. When I turned my head, he was looking at me with a smile. I couldn't see him clearly because it was kind of dark. I smiled back at him and continued dancing in the sea of people.

It was the time I realized why people get wasted when they are in pain. Surely because they are trying to forget the awful feeling even for a night. 

I felt someone's hands wrapped around my waist but I shrugged it off because Audrey said to let loose sometimes. I even swayed my hips with him behind me and I guess it was the effect of all the drinks I consumed. His body ground and clashed against mine and I felt like I was free.

He pulled me closer to him and our body collided. I could feel his lips behind my ear with a minty breath. Even in a crowded place which people were sweating, I could still smell him, so good and I felt like I was put under a spell.

"You're exquisite," he whispered and I shivered to hear his playful tone. His voice was hypnotizing that I couldn't help but close my eyes.

I didn't know what was happening to me because I leaned my head on his shoulder. That made my neck more accessible to him. He planted kisses and I couldn't do anything but succumb to him.

We kept on dancing and grinding until he turned me to face him. My eyes flickered a few times because I couldn't believe what I was seeing. A tall, broad shoulders, and drop-dead gorgeous man. He could pass to be a model on the cover of a magazine and I believe he is the most handsome that I've ever met in my life. Though Scott is a good-looking man, the person is beyond. I may be biased because I hated Scott for cheating on me but I was telling the truth, this person is more domineering.

We kept on looking in the eyes and I felt like something between us was different. He pulled me closer and in a second, he crashed his lips into mine. He was cupping my face while exploring my small cavern.

I right away wrapped my arms around his waist and did not hesitate to kiss him back. I've never been kissed the same way he was doing to me. I never felt the kind of feeling when Scott was kissing me before. The man with a perfectly carved jaw triggered something that allowed me to free all the demons that I have. 

My heart was pounding fast and my world was spinning because it felt so good. I moaned against his kisses and suddenly, he broke off the kiss. We stared at each other with lust and admiration visible in his eyes. When I got back from my reverie, I pushed him quickly and ran towards the door exit. s**t!