Chapter 09
Back in her cozy apartment, Celeste kicked off her high heels and slumped
onto the couch.
The chat with Luke just now ruined her good moods. Though she repeatedly
told herself to stay optimistic and focus on her own life. They would sooner or
later learned her determination to leave.
But deep down, their mockery still hurt her feelings.
Luke’s words kept lingering on her mind
“I’ll report to Mr. Melville to increase your allowance.”
Celeste let out a scoff, but soon after, she couldn’t help burying her face in
arms.
Her muffled sobs brokenly sounded. Since when did her love for Kendric make her dwindle to such a humble state?
It’s like anyone could throw their mockery at her.
There was nothing wrong with loving someone. However, when your love was not responded, in the eyes of others, you would become the subject of mockery.
The one who fell in love first was usually the one stuck in the negative emotions.
Or perhaps it was because Kendric was ‘perfect‘, so in the end, she naturally became the one to blame. No matter what she did will be seen as schemes to force a marriage or milk money from Kendric.
Celeste’s voice quivered as she whispered to herself, “Celeste, be brave and
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be firm. Don’t turn back.
Even though she was feeling down, she didn’t wallow in self–pity. After lying
down for a while, she got up to cook the dinner.
Her phone buzzed twice, and she saw a text message from Sienna.
Sienna [Guess who just called me?]
Celeste [Who?]
Sienna [Smirking Face emoji. Melville’s watchdog, the butler!]
Kash?
Celeste [He called you for my information?]
Sienna [Sure thing.]
Celeste (What did he say?]
Sienna [Sly Grin emoji. You have no idea how polite and courteous he
sounded when he called me. OMG. It gave me goose bumps!]
Sienna [He even politely addressed me as Miss Vader and asked me to give him your phone number.]
Celeste paused. [Did you give him?]
Sienna seemed a bit annoyed by the question. [HEY! You think I’m the type of person who would betray my friend??]
Celeste breathed a sigh of relief. [BFF, great job.]
Sienna [But I did give him a number.]
Celeste [Whose number?]
Sienna [The number to the psychiatric hospital. I told him to take all
Melvilles there for a check–up.]
Sienna [lol. I bet he’s stamping with fury.]
Celeste burst into laughter. [Melvilles would never admit they were wrong,
and they believe the world revolves around them.]
Sienna [What if Kendric personally comes to you? Can you still stick to your decision?]
Celeste [He won’t.]
Celeste [We lived together for eight years. It’s always me who took the initiative to find him.]
girl.]
Sienna [Girl, you should be rewarded the name of the most–crazily–in–love
Celeste [Shit. I myself am surprised, too. How could I have fallen for a cold unfeeling rock for eight years.]
Sienna reassured her. [Congrats, girl. You were successfully helped ashore from the vast sea of love.] W
Celeste [As soon as he comes back, I’ll have an openly talk with him.]
Sienna. [Good. To celebrate you regaining freedom, how about we do something thrilling?]
Celeste [Thrilling?]
Sienna [There’s a show in a night club tonight, and it’s pretty damn exciting.]
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Sienna [C’mon. You’re just too repressed. Come out and let your hair down.]
Celeste [Don’t use me as an excuse.]
Sienna played her trump card. [Do you know the theme of this show?]
Celeste [??]
Sienna [Body painting!!]
Sienna [Based on Greek mythology.]
For art students like them, there’s nothing more mysterious and artistic than Greek mythology.
Sienna [Are you in or not?]
Celeste hesitated for two seconds. [come pick me up.]
The nightclub was quite a hike from Celeste’s apartment. When Sienna
came to pick her up, the clock had already struck ten.
Celeste hopped into the car. Sienna shot her a glance.
Celeste wore a black tight top with a denim jacket. She looked sexy and alluring. She’d also went for pretty smokey eyes and winged eyeliner. She was now a wild cat rather than the innocent rabbit as usual. She was a far cry from her usual gentle self.
Sienna’s eyes sparkled with surprise. “damn! Pretty beyond expectation.”
Celeste adjusted her cap, her long curls cascading down her shoulders. “What’s beyond expectation?”
Sienna broke into abrupt laughter. “hey, I’m dead curious about Kendric’s
reaction when he sees you all dressed up like this!”
How would he reacted?
Celeste gazed out the window. He would probably frown, then shoot at
couple of scoldings, and sternly ban on her ever dressing like this again. Just
thinking about it felt kinda boring.
“I don’t give a shit about his reaction,” Celeste gave her earring a little tap. “Let’s go.”
When they arrived at the nightclub, Celeste’s phone started ringing like crazy. But she ignored all the calls.
Only a few close friend and families knew her new number. When an unknown number came through, it was either some sales pitch or… someone she had been purposely avoided.
“Leave your phone in the car? It’s ringing annoyingly.”
Celeste nodded and casually threw it on the seat.
Redlight Nightclub, a well–known heaven to indulge in revelry, booze and debauchery. It was open 24/7. Men and women came and went. Everyone here wore an expression of fatigue after a night of unrestrained indulgence.
Celeste navigated through the crowd to a quiet corner. She laid down the rules with Sienna. “No drinks, and we’re outta here once the show’s done. We must leave before midnight.”
Sienna kept nodding. She was usually under her brother’s strict
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Everything in this club dazzled her eyes. She was already captivated by the
bartenders at the entrance.
She couldn’t help grumbling, “Cely, you sound just like my brother. Okay, I
got it. We’ll leave together before midnight.”
They followed inside and soon heard ear–splitting music. The fast–paced beats made hearts race, and the dance floor was crowded with people.
Celeste could even feel the marble floor vibrating beneath her feet.
Sienna ordered a glass of cocktail. Celeste grabbed her wrist. “You sure about that drink? How should you drive home if you got drunk?”
Sienna whispered, “I know. I’m not gonna drink it. Just put it in front of us, otherwise we’ll look like a couple of country bumpkins.”
Celeste raised an eyebrow. “What time is the show gonna start?”
“Supposed to kick off at eleven,” Sienna’s eyes were glued to those who were swaying their hips on the dancing floor, “It’s almost time.”
Celeste had no enthusiasm for nightclub. She watched the young girls dancing on the dance floor, and yawned.
“Can’t you at least show a bit of respect to nightclub?” Sienna rolled her eyes. “Let’s join them.”
Celeste propped her chin on her hand. “Count me out.”
“The dance floor is right at your feet! Step in and rock the world.”
sound boring.”
Sienna bounced to have fun, leaving Celeste alone on the seat. She sat the
sipping her drink, yet she didn’t know she had been locked as prey.
Gavin Bates was one of those who couldn’t take their eyes off Celeste. He
didn’t recognize Celeste at first because her cap hide her face.
Gavin played with his glass, smirking.
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