BILLIONAIRE'S HIDDEN DESIRE

CHAPTER 3 - Bar Fight

Sophia POV

I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to do this, but Riley had successfully convinced me to came here tonight. This is the first time I ever go to a club, moreover with a fake ID. I was sweating in nervous as I handed the ID to the man in front of the club. I deliberately put on “heavier” makeup tonight to make me look a few years older than I actually was. The man looked at the ID, then comparing my face to the photo on the card. I held my breath unconsciously as he studied my face. And after a few excruciating seconds, he finally lets me in.

As soon as we came in, Riley pulled me into the bar, and we had a few drinks. My eyes automatically scanned around the club. The ambiance of the club slowly getting onto me as I saw people dancing on the dance floor. The beat of the songs played by the DJ successfully getting me in a high mood. I swayed my body from side to side, still sitting on the chair, following the music's upbeat rhythm. Riley looked at me and smiled, “Wanna dance?” he then pulled me to the dance floor without waiting for my reply.

It was fun and all to dance for a while. Until I felt that somebody had been watching me from afar. My eyes went to the man sitting at the bar, with both hands widespread on the bar table. He almost looked as if he was eye raping me with his intense stare. I used to get that sort of attention from another man, but his gaze was different. It leaves me feeling hot and bothered at the same time.

I then pulled Riley to dance in front of me, blocking that man's intense stare. As we turned our position, I throw another quick glance at him, and I notice that he was still staring at me with his searing eyes. What did he want from me? I even saw him clenching his fist when Riley put his hands onto my waist. What is wrong with him? I suddenly lost interest in dancing and decided to freshen up myself on the toilet. I put some powder on my nose and reapply my lipstick. Only after I was satisfied with my look, I went back to the bar.

When I got back, Riley was already seated in the bar waiting for me. I walked towards him and tapped his shoulder lightly, “Riley…” He looked so focused on his phone, even my simple touch startled him. “Soph, can we go back now?” He asked me, sweating in worried, “Huh? What’s wrong?” I asked him as I looked into his eyes. He then grabs my arms, “We need to leave!” he said again, and suddenly a woman came towards us.  

Her face was caked with thick makeup, even though she is naturally beautiful without it. My eyes went down to her exposing outfit. Even as a woman, I would feel embarrassed using those types of clothing. She stepped closer towards us confidently like a model in a catwalk.

“Riley, why aren’t you replying to my text?” she said as she pushes me away from Riley, I rolled back my eyes at her. She acted as if I wasn’t there. My hands itch to grabbed her perfectly styled hair. “Brittany, why are you here? How did you know I was here?” Riley asked in a cynical tone. He looked equally displeased by her presence.

“Oh Riley, babe, I was looking for you the whole day. Where have you been?” she said in a high pitch tone while grabbing Riley’s arm, causing me to gag. I can’t stand it anymore! I grabbed her hair from behind, and I was managed to pull a few strands of her blonde hair. She looked taken aback by my sudden attack, then I mercilessly threw her to the wall, “Who the hell are you?! Keep your hands off my boyfriend!” I warned her. Some people in the club started to notice our fight there.

“Soph... Please calm down! I can explain!” Riley tried to stop me and holding my hands from behind. The fake barbie took a glass from the table on her right side and threw the water on my face. I gasped then wiped the water from my face. This means war! I pounced on her like a lion, and we both rolled on the floor, fighting. Riley hurriedly called the security and tried to separate us.

“This isn’t over, b***h!” I yelled furiously while pointing my fingers at her. She smirks while wiping blood from the corner of her mouth. The top of her V-neck dress was slightly torn by me because I pulled them earlier. “You will never win against me! I’m the one that Riley’s parents chose! Hahaha,” she laughs evilly. I suddenly felt like I was getting a hard slap on my face. What did she just say? I looked back at Riley with a hurtful expression. This can’t be happening! He was at a loss for words. I saw him took a step closer towards me.

Riley was keeping their relationship from me this whole time! Tears threatened to fall from my eyes. But I won’t let them see me crying like a weak girl. I ran towards the front door, exiting the club. “Sophia.. wait!!” Riley ran after me. He stopped me by my elbow, but I swatted his hands away. “Don’t touch me! We’re over.” I warned him as I pointed my fingers at him. It never crosses my mind that I would end my relationship with him tonight. We were supposed to have some fun here instead of fighting.  

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I felt sick and dizzy. I puked at the club’s back door, vomiting all of the remaining food in my stomach out. The image of Riley and the fake barbie back there make me sick! I was a fool to let him play with my feelings. Riley never mentioned his parents before. He just told me that they were also busy, just like my parents, who never stayed at home for a long time.

Come to think of it, after six months of dating, I have never visited his house, not even once. The more I think about it, the more I felt as if I was about to pass out. My vision went blurry, and when I was limping on the side of the street, I saw a man came towards me. He is the man from earlier. I saw his manly figure stood in front of me. I quickly averted my eyes from him. How if he’s a pervert who only wants to take advantage of me?

“Hey, are you ok?” his voice was deep and alluring. My eyes went wide as I felt his hand on my shoulder. I was right. He’s a pervert! I stomped hard on his feet and ran as fast as I can from him. “Ouch!” I heard him yelped in pain, but he was quick to catch me. He grabbed my waist with his sturdy arms, then lifted me in his arms as if I weigh nothing. As I hazily looked up at his face, I noticed that he actually had attractive facial features.

Those deep grey eyes, perfect high nose, manly square jaw, and my eyes suddenly went down and stopped at his pink lips… it was so perfect. He slightly parted his lips as if it was some kind of invitation for a… kiss? I must be drunk and desperate for a man because I just lost my boyfriend tonight. “Miss, Don’t be afraid! I won’t hurt you.” I faintly heard him say those words before I finally gave in and darkness took over me.