chapter 7

Trish POV

Present Time

I woke up with a major hang over that I wanted to hit my head on the wall to end my misery. So where do I begin? Three months ago, I woke from a two year coma. Imagine waking up to a different life, like a complete stranger in your own life. It was as if I woke up to live someone else's life. They told me that I got into a car accident and almost died. Apparently, I sold Legacy after that my car got hit by a truck. I wish that is what my memory tells me. I don't remember selling our family business even though it was not in good shape. I had Stanley providing me money I needed to keep the business running. He even introduced me to some of his friends and acquaintances. The bizarre thing though, no one knew Stanley not even Mikel. He told me that he has no idea what I was talking about. I told him about the things I remembered about Stanley and he just listened with no clue on what I was talking about. I know Mikel, he wouldn't lie to me and he wouldn't keep anything from me. My brain tried to process what was going on but I was trapped in a memory of a guy that seems to have never existed. They said it might have been my subconscious that created the illusion in my mind during the time I was in coma. That would be reasonable but why would I imagine myself having an affair with a man twice my age for his money. Why would I have a memory of having hot steaming sex with him? To think that it was so vividly in detail. I don't have a very graphic or creative imagination about sex with another man. The man I only slept with if Stanley was indeed a pigment of my imagination was Scott. Speaking of that asshole, he left me for another girl after being in coma for two months. So much for love. Things weren't just making any sense. To top it up, there was a strange woman who claimed to be my guardian since my parents were murdered. Her name was Luna. Mikel, supported her claims but I had no memory of her what so ever. I tried to get rid of her since she was giving me the creeps but Mikel kept on taking her side. So I end up living with a stranger in a house -they kept telling me I own and bought before my accident. Things were really not making any sense for me. It was like they rip a page in my life off and replace it with a different story.  I have to figure things up on my own and not share my dilemma with anyone. I might end up in a Psych ward if I tell them my theory of some one erasing their memory and altering it. Just like my belief that my parents were murdered by a vampire. This would be another secret I would be keeping. So how did I end up in bed with a throbbing headache and a hunk walking out from the bathroom with merely a skimpy towel.

One week ago....

"Mikel, I really shouldn't be partying. I mean, I'll be broke by the end of the month if I don't get my self a job." I complained as he was helping me choose something to wear for the night.

"Trish, listen you need this. You've been stuck in the hospital for therapy and it's finally paid off. You've recovered from your coma and it's time to celebrate."

"I just don't feel like going out. I felt like I'm stuck living another person's life. And Luna is really getting into my nerves. She's so bossy and I'm getting suffocated by her."

"She just wants what is best for you. And besides you should be excited to get out and meet other people. You've been isolating yourself long enough. It's time you get some actions."

"What do you want me to do? Grab a stranger and get laid." I stated as I got the outfit he selected for me. "Excuse me." I stated and went in the bathroom to change.

"Well that would be a good idea." He smirked at me when I got out the bathroom. "I think it's about time you get some release. How long has it's been since you last have an O."

"Mikel, I was in a coma. How the fuck can I get laid. And besides, I've been having hot steaming sex in my dreams." I reasoned.

"Oh you poor thing, you can't be seriously contented  with wet dreams. You're vagina might run dry." He stated exaggeratedly. "And stop thinking of that Stanley guy whoever he is."

"Fine. But I have been having a different dream this last few days." I stated seriously as I was putting my make up. "I kept hearing a voice telling to forget everything that had happened."

"Well maybe it's your subconscious telling you to forget about the accident and everything that had happen in the past and start living your life again." He stated as he was selecting what shoe I should be wearing.

"No, it's not. His voice was very authoritative at the same time it was seductive and sexy. It sounded very hypnotic." I stated while putting my hair up in a loose bun. 

"Really?! Wow, I'm already drooling just hearing your description." He embraced me and kissed me on the cheeks. "But Trish, baby girl, you need an actual guy in front of you, not some guys in the crazy dreams you've been having."

"Whatever Mikel. I just hope that I still have my dance moves from years ago." I stated laughing. 

We headed to a club to meet Mikel's friend, Sam. It was the opening day of the club -Moonlight Delight and the line was so long. There is a separate entrance for VIP's which was guarded with two huge men. We headed at the end of the line as Mikel tried to call his friend. We waited in line for 10 minutes and the number of people in line almost doubled but they were letting only a few people inside.

"Mikel, I think we should just go to another place. This is hopeless." I stated as I saw three person get in to the VIP entrance. "They are not letting people in. 

"They will be. Sam will be here any minute and told me to wait."

"Oh really? He better be capable of getting us in or I swear I'll never go out with you two again." 

"Trish, he's really nice. Don't be such a baby. Come on, remember when we used to wait in lines for hours just to get in a bar." He reasoned.

"No, I remember cutting the line and heading straight to the bar." I laughed.

"Right. Those were the days when you were fun. Now, I doubt you can still work your magic." He stated looking at me from head to foot the back up my face.

"Yeah. I know." I smiled and looked away from him.

"You know, I'm just kidding right?" He hugged me. "Besides, I bet the you can get in and I'll be left out here in the cold."

"You're crazy." I stated laughing at him.

"Hey, I'm sorry to keep you waiting." A gorgeous man smiled at Mikel."

"Sam, no worries." In a matter of seconds, the two of them were lip locked.

"Wow, great. You know I hated being the third wheel." I stated annoyed.

"Don't be silly, Trish. By the way Sam, this is Trish my best friend. And Trish meet Sam." 

"Pleasure to meet you." He smiled at me sweetly and I checked him out. "Like what you see?"

"Kinda!" I shook his hand and smiled back. 

"Oh, come on. Don't tell me you got hots for my man." Mikel glared at me.

"Are you threatened?" I teased him as I wrap my hands around Sam's arm.

"No, never." He embraced Sam tightly and I laughed at him. 

"Well, let's go inside. Come on." He escorted us going to the VIP entrance.

"Don't tell me you own this club?" Mikel stated surprised.

"Would you be disappointed if I said no." Sam replied. "I'm friends with the owner. And no friend of mine is waiting on that queue."

We got in the club and I got give it a hands down. It was different from any other clubs we've been to. No wonder people are lining up for the opening. It was like entering a completely different world. The place was elegant and at the same time creepy specially with the dark theme it has. The most prominent color was black and red in the interior and fangs seemed to be the design on most furniture. Loud music from the live band performing and people dancing on the dance floor. The place was huge it was three story and can really accommodate all the people lining up outside. Maybe they'll let more people later.

"This place is lit!" Mikel stated as we head to the bar to get some drinks.

"I'm glad you like it." Sam replied. "You two enjoy. I'll just check something. I'll be back."

"I'm having a beer, what are you having?" I ask Mikel.

"I'll order for us. Why don't you just grab that table over there?" 

"Sounds good." I took a sit and check out the place. 

"Hi, beautiful." A man holding two glasses of wine greeted me. "For you." He offered.

"Thanks but no thanks. My friend is already getting our drinks. And he should be back soon." I stated since I didn't like his aura.  

"Oh come on, I come in peace." He sat next to me and put the glasses in the table. "You are the most stunning thing I've laid my eyes on to tonight." His hands suddenly grab my exposed legs so I grab the wine and splash it on his face.

"What the hell?!" I screamed at him and stood up but I was trapped in the corner.

"That was not so nice." He stated wiping his face. "You're going to pay for it." He warned as he stood up towering me which scared the shit out of me and he grip my arms.

"What's going on here?" Sam stated and pulled the guy away from me.

"Oh, I didn't realize she was with you. I wouldn't leave my guest unattended in a place like this." He exclaimed. "My apologies, Samuel. I didn't realize you go both ways."

 "You idiot." Sam punched him in the face and he was sent to the ground. "Take him out of here." Sam ordered when the bouncer came close.

"What happened?" Mikel asked when he saw me sitting in the corner trying to catch me breath that I didn't realize I have been holding.

"I want to go home." I stated shaking and Mikel embrace me tightly.

"Shhh. It's okay. Maybe you just need some fresh air so you can calm down or a drink?" Mikel stated worriedly.

"Come on, let's go upstairs so she can calm down." Sam stated and assisted us to the rooftop. "Here this should calm you down." He handed me some water.

"I'm sorry. I think I just ruined your evening." I stated after a few minutes while enjoying the view of the moon from the rooftop.

"No, you didn't. That asshole was just fucking out of control." Sam replied.

"Who is he?" Mikel asked.

"My stupid friend. He likes preying on young beautiful girls. I think Trish, caught her interest."

"Your friends with that maniac?" I stated in disbelief. "I'm really sorry I should have just been more polite to him. It wouldn't have cause a scene."

"Don't be silly. He'll still try to get advantage of you even if you were nice to him. Benjamin is out of control and he always act out. This isn't the first time it happened."

"You two should probably head back down stairs and enjoy the party. I'll stay here for a few more minutes." I stated.

"Don't be silly. Why would I leave you alone here?" Mikel stated.

"I'm cool. I'm okay. Please, just enjoy the evening and I'll follow you just in a few minutes."

"Fine. Make sure you don't stumble in another psycho on your way down." Mikel giggled as Sam wrap his arms around him on their way back in the building. 

I closed my eyes and enjoy the cool breeze of the night. It was very relaxing and calming. I sense someone's presence so I opened my eyes. He was staring at me and I just stood there not even trying to move as he walked closer to me. He was radiating with dominance and charisma. He was very handsome on his suit and his eyes looked so familiar. Then finally he spoke after a few minutes of us staring with each other.

"What are you doing here?" He stated in gritted teeth. 

"I'm sorry... my friend... he brought me here..." I stuttered bothered by how close he was to me.

"You shouldn't be here." He stated angrily and yet I wasn't scared, he sounded like the voice in my head. "Are you out of your mind?"

"What?" I stated confused.

"You shouldn't be here." He growled at me. 

"Liam." Sam suddenly appeared out of nowhere and guided me away from him.

"You brought her here." He stated angrily at Sam.

"I'm sorry. She wasn't feeling well. I just thought that fresh air would calm her."

"Of all places, you decided to..." He walked towards us. "This area is restricted." His voice suddenly calm down when a few people came up the rooftop.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know." Sam stated somewhat scared.

"We will talk about this Samuel." He stated calmly. 

"I'll see just take her to his friend and we'll talk."

I didn't bother to ask any questions and just let Sam walk me back to where Mikel was. We had a few a drinks and Mikel got a message from Sam that we should head home and that he had an important matter to attend to. We went home since both of us were no longer in the mood to party. I lay in bed and couldn't help but remember the encounter with the man at the rooftop. It felt like I've met him before. And why the hell was he so mad at me for being there.  It's not like he owns the place or something. May be he did. Well what bothers me is that he was the same voice I hear in my head. I couldn't be mistaken.

"You have to come with me, Trish. I need to see Sam. His been ignoring me for days now." Mikel stated as we were going through some jobs ads online.

"Maybe his just busy." I responded. "I thought you said he was just a friend. Why so needy?"

"I kinda miss him and I really like him, like him." He pouted. 

"Mikel, I really need a job. And you're not being helpful." 

"You can do that some other day. So please focus on my dilemma."

"Okay fine. I can't believe your my best friend." 

"Hello." Benjamin greeted the door and smiled at us. "I knew you couldn't stay away beautiful."

"We came here for Sam." Mikel interrupted. "Is he here?"

"His inside. Follow me." He stated.

We followed him and saw Sam with some of his friends. The house was huge and probably had several bedrooms by the look of it. The windows were covered with heavy drapes as if not to allow the sun to creep in. They were drinking and watching a football game. The odd thing was they were drinking something that seems like tomato juices. 

"Hey, you got visitors." Benjamin stated and hit Sam's head.

"Shit." He stood up and  looked at me. "What are you doing here?"

"What? I think you two should talk." I pointed at him and Mikel. "I was just dragged here against my will." I stated.

"You can't be here." He stated. "Let's talk outside."

"You were ignoring me and I was just worried so I asked Trish to come with me to see you." Mikel stated once we got out the house. "But it seems like I shouldn't be worried."

"You shouldn't be. We're not exclusive or anything. I hated that you are trying keep tabs on me."

"Oh, I'm sorry I didn't realize that. I thought it was special to you since we did fuck."

"Just get the hell out of here and please don't you ever come back." He stated and slammed the door at us and Mikel and I stood their surprised.

"He will regret what he did." Mikel stated as I watch him stomping his feet like a 6 year old kid.

"Oh come on, you can get someone better than that moron. He doesn't deserve you."

"I know. And I'm going back to Moonlight Delight to find someone better than him."

"Mikel, are you serious? Of all places you want to find another guy there."

"Yes, so he'll see what he lost. So doll up baby girl. We need to catch a man tonight."