Part 8 (1/2)
”I do not understand why you can't just ring the boy and explain that your situation has changed.” Draven was now sulking like a spoilt child.
”Because Jack is a friend and I would like to keep it that way. Besides, it would be rude to do it any other way and you need to get used to me seeing my friends.” I said before reading his text message, informing me that we were now meeting at two o'clock.
”Fine, but you know I don't share.” He said but he couldn't keep the half smile from his lips for long, only it was short lived as he ruined it by saying, ”Well in that case I will go and let you get ready for your date.”
”Come on! It's not a date, I am just meeting a friend and besides you have your ex girlfriend sat at your table every night!” This made him frown and then roll his eyes at me.
”Keira, I have explained about Aurora. She means nothing.” He had me looking up into his eyes, when he came close enough to kiss me.
”And I have explained about Jack. And besides you didn't tell me about Aurora, Sophia did.” I reminded him but once again he just rolled his eyes.
”Anyway you don't have to go yet, it's not even twelve and I'm not meeting him until two.”
”Where are you meeting him?” He said as sourly as anyone could.
”At a diner on fifth, why?” I asked cautiously.
”Because I need to know where to send Ragnar.”
”Oh no, Draven please you really don't...” He cut me off by kissing me again and no will on earth could have me resisting.
”Keira do not fret, no one will see him but you.” Now I was the one frowning.
”And how is that going to work because I am pretty sure his stealth skills are limited thanks to his gigantic size?” He was laughing again and this was probably due to the idea of Ragnar hiding away in bushes or behind trees.
”He has been given a power that will encase the minds of humans around him to simply pa.s.s him as if he was not there. He will not be seen... I can promise you.” He nodded slightly at this promise and I found it an endearing quality to add to many others.
”You did that for me?”
”But of course, why not? You didn't exactly hide your displeasure in having a bodyguard.” I gave him a huge grin and hugged him but my small arms wouldn't go all the way around so I gripped onto his T s.h.i.+rt. He liked this and held the back of my neck, which always sent tingly sparks down my spine.
”Thank you but how will I see him?”
”The power he has won't work on you, like most of my talents.” He said as though he was both annoyed and proud that his powers hardly ever worked on my diverse mind.
”Ah well, that's good to know. So you don't have to go now.” I said but by the look on his face, he had other commitments today and had to go anyway, and I couldn't help thinking it was a kind of punishment because I was seeing Jack.
”I am afraid I do still have to go but I will have Ragnar bring you back to me once you have finished with the bo.......Jack.” He refrained from calling him 'Boy' as he saw my disproving look. I hated it when he called him this, it was degrading but I think that was reason enough.
”It's alright, I will see you after work later,” I said turning knowing this caused another conflict between us. Draven didn't want me working at the club anymore but I wasn't having any of it.
He let out a short laugh that sounded like a ”h.e.l.l No.”
”Keira, we have discussed this, you know my feelings on the matter.” He was putting on his smooth velvet voice to try and bring me round and normally it would work, making me do anything he asked but this time I remained strong. I sat down on my bed and folded my arms across my chest.
”Actually we haven't. But this is not up for discussion Draven. I am working at the club and downstairs, not the VIP. Don't look at me like that! Would you prefer I find another place to work, one you won't be able to keep an eye on me?”
”I would prefer you didn't work...period!” He was stood above me moving my top off my shoulder so he could feel my skin there. I shuddered under his warm hands, making me feel like he was creating sparks. This was a tactic to get what he wanted. He had learnt other ways to infiltrate my mind instead of using his powers.
”That isn't going to happen. So tell me now, do I still have a job at your club or should I start looking elsewhere?” He looked shocked that his power of persuasion wasn't working like he hoped. So he up'd his game. His hand moved up from my shoulder to my neck (A major weak spot of mine).
He gripped the back of my neck with his full palm under my hair. He pulled upwards making me stand to face him and my heart rate doubled. He leant down to my ear but before he spoke, he kissed my neck, making me bite my bottom lip.
”Keira listen to me, you do not want to work for me. You want to work with me... don't you? Forget this idea and join me at my table, by my side where you belong.” His voice filled my mind like a white cloud of happy ideas and I knew I was losing the fight quickly. It was like getting lightheaded on a hot day and staring at the sun for too long. I couldn't focus and every time I came close to finding my way back, he would touch me down my sides making it harder to breathe.
But his confidence was his downfall because when he thought he had me completely under his will, he started to relax it, so I pushed as hard as I could making the fog fade and disperse into my clear mind once more. I opened my eyes and smiled up at him ”Nope, sorry, didn't work!” And I couldn't help but laugh when I saw his face drop. He growled under his breathe to show his displeasure at being beaten.
”Now stop that! You know you shouldn't be doing it anyway.” I chastised.
”You will not listen to me on this matter, will you?” He said getting aggravated at my defiance.
”No, but I will meet you half way, I will cut down my hours to three nights a week and work the hours you choose.” I said making his face change from a displeased one to one of intrigued.
”You are very clever at getting what you want, aren't you?” He said raising an eyebrow at me, making him look s.e.xy as holy h.e.l.l.
”I learned from the master.” I said winking at him and this had him showing his trademark bad boy grin adding greatly to the dark s.e.xiness.
”You do indeed. Right, while we are discussing compromise, I will allow you to work two nights a week downstairs, of your choice but Sat.u.r.day nights you will work upstairs in the VIP. And you will end each s.h.i.+ft by accompanying me at my table. Is this acceptable?” He said in the most business like manner I had ever heard from him. It made me realise how much of a ruthless business man he must actually be.
”Alright, that sounds reasonable enough, but I will be at the club with my friends once a week at least and you won't moan...right?”
”Me moan?” He said seriously and I almost laughed.
”Yes YOU. Let's face it Draven, when it comes to me spending time with other people, we don't actually see eye to eye.”
”And I suppose this little bargain means you will be spending time with friends that are also male?” G.o.d he was so old fas.h.i.+oned, like I was committing sin and adultery!
”Yes, I have male friends, just as you have female friends.”
”Female council members you mean. Keira although I find it utterly adorable that you get jealous over me, I also know that it is completely unnecessary. You are the only one my eyes see.” I couldn't help but blush when he said this.
I did get jealous but mainly over the amazing beauty Aurora. She was Draven's ex girlfriend and although when you're immortal and have been around for over one thousand years, those years are counted very differently. But twenty years for a couple to have been together is still a b.l.o.o.d.y long time in my book. Of course it didn't help that she was the most beautiful creature alive and made starry nights and sunsets over the ocean look drab!
”Anyway if I didn't know any better I would say you were stalling for time to keep me here.” He said before kissing me and I knew it was his way of a goodbye, so for the first time, I didn't enjoy it as much knowing this.
”Why do you have to go again?” I said after catching my breath. Ok so I kind of lied about the whole not enjoying it comment. He laughed to himself as he clearly loved it when I was being this needy.
”I don't want to go but I do have some business that needs my attention. But Ragnar will bring you back to me.” He said making me feel like a lost puppy being returned to his owner, that or a Frisbee.
”It's ok, I will just see you tonight after work. I should probably do some college work before I go back next week.” The idea didn't have me dancing about the room with joy that was for sure. I had got used to spending all my time with Draven, that the thought of being apart made me feel a bit lost inside.
”I think you are smart enough.” He playfully flicked my nose before continuing. ”So I take it you have decided you are working Friday nights.” I had chosen Fridays as it was always student night and very busy, which I liked because the hours went quicker and the bands were good.
”If that is alright by my boss, then yes.” He frowned when I called him boss but secretly I think he liked it.
I walked him downstairs and Libby was sat on the couch with Frank looking cosy.