Vianne’s POV
After I came out of the bathroom, I immediately went to my closet to get some clothes. I got a simple t-shirt and shorts because I’m just staying here again-- at home.
After getting dressed, I immediately combed my hair and used a dryer to dry it.I also put facial cream on my face so that my skin doesn’t look dry.
When I finished tidying myself, I took my book and cellphone. I was going down the stairs and I looked at my phone to see what’s time when I saw that ‘Missed call’ was written on the screen. I typed my password and saw that it was from Logan.
Shit! Why did he call at the wrong time?
I felt disappointed because I didn’t answer his call because I took a shower earlier.
I press the call button. I’ll just call Logan, because I didn’t answer his call earlier.
But I felt disappointed again when he didn’t answer my call. Is he busy now?
I frowned and walked down the stairs again. As usual, I will go to the garden today and read there.
When I got to the garden, I saw Brick there. He’s busy scrolling to his phone but his feeling is strong because he looks up in my direction and slowly smile.
I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but his smile is kinda creepy.
I shrug my thoughts again. Why am I being judger again?
”Are you going to be sad everyday?” I can sense the playfulness in his tone.
I ignored him and just sat in front of him and pretended to scroll on my cellphone.
I heard his deep sigh. “You really love him, huh?”
The tone of his speech made me look up at him, It sound like he’s really pissed.
I saw that he was serious while looking at me but that emotion gradually melted and was replaced by a smile.
He’s changing mood again... He’s always weird these past few days.
”Do you want to come with me?” he asked.
My brows furrowed. “Where?” I ask.
“We will visit Logan” he replied
It was as if I was enlightened by what he said and without realizing it I answered him quickly and sounded excited.
“Yes!” I said cheerfully and sat up straighter.
His eyes narrowed as he looked at me. I cleared my throat and acted like a nonchalant, like I’m not excited by his proposal.
“Getting excited, huh” he said while crossing his arms.
I composed myself to remain calm and answer him. “No, I’m not. It’s just a normal thing to visit Logan”. Liar Vianne. The truth is I already miss him and I want to jump in happiness right now but I know I look like a child when I really act that way.
He raised his eyebrows and then took a deep breath.
“Prepare yourself. We will leave in 4 o’clock.” He said and stood
”Okay” I simply said and he was about to go inside the house when I asked him.
“Why did you suddenly invite me to visit Logan? I mean you could’ve done that these fast few days”
He raised hi eyebrows again. “Oh, I’m sorry if I’m late for inviting you to visit him, Vianne” he said sarcastically.
I looked at him. “That’s not what I mean” I said and rolled my eyes.
“I’m just getting bored staying here. I just want to wander” he simply said
“You’ve been on vacation here for a long time, aren’t you going back to your place yet?”
“Are you kicking me out of here, Vianne?”
My eyes widened at what he said. That’s not what I mean!
“I mean---”
He cut me off. “I’m just not done here”
Done? Is he doing something here? He was on vacation and just resting here.
“I’m not done wandering around here, Vianne”
My thoughts were interrupted by what he said. Okay... That’s what he meant.
“I’m just gonna take a nap and when I wake up, we will go” he said and walked inside the house.
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It’s 4:30 o’clock and I’m already here inside Brick’s car.
I think he slept longer because he was coming down to the room late earlier. We were supposed to leave at 4 o’clock but it ended up being 4:30 because he was still preparing.
After a while, the driver’s seat opened and Brick got in. I’m all set, I already buckled my seat belt and I have this small pouch beside me.
Brick looked at me from head to toe, I felt discomfort by his stare so I cleared my throat and his eyes immediately landed on mine.
“You look ready...” he said while still staring at me.
“Why? Are you not?” I replied to him and his stare got serious but he immediately calmed down and started the engine.
I didn’t plan to answer him like that, it’s just that I am shy and uncomfortable by his stare.
I feel my cheeks slowly burning as I secretly check my outfit. Am I overdressed? I just want to look presentable given that everyone in their workplace knows that we are engaged.
I just put a little make up to add more color to my face. I don’t want to look pale.
There’s a weird silence between us inside the car. It’s just shocking because Brick is loud but now I can’t even feel that he wants to talk.
I was just looking outside while traveling, I just wanted to look around the place I left for a few years.
“Are you hungry?”
I face Brick when he asks. I can sense now that he’s back to his personality, the one that I recognized when I first saw him--- his light and funny personality.
“No.” I simply said
“Thirsty?” he asked again.
“No... I’m okay” I replied to him and the silence return again inside the car. I think it will be 1 hour before we reach the place where we are close to Logan’s hospital.
I wondered why we changed paths. This is not the way to Logan’s hospital.
Before I could turn to Brick, he spoke.
”Zach said there will be a party tonight”
I frowned. “Who is Zach?” I said and turned to him.
He’s now staring at me and then he averted my eyes and fucos on the road again.
“It’s Logan’s workmate” he said so I just nodded and back my eyes again outside the window.
It’s already 6:03 when we arrive at the...
Wait... Is this bar?
Brick parked the car before we went out. And I confirmed that we were in the club because I heard loud music from outside.
It’s not a problem that Logan is partying but at least he should call me... not to ask for my permission though but ask if what I’m doing, If how was my day, If I’m okay there staying at my house... But he didn’t do that. He called me earlier and I didn’t know that ‘cause I’m inside the bathroom but he can call me when his shift is done. If he’s partying today, why can’t he spare just a few minutes just to call me?
I can’t stop my self but to feel hurt and sad. I understand that he’s busy and I already done understanding him and just a call from him that I desperately wanted, didn’t come.
“Let’s go” I turned to Brick when he spoke.
I nodded and waited for him to walk first but he just looked at my face. Is it obvious that I’m sad all of a sudden?
I changed my facial expression and said that he should lead the way ‘cause I don’t know where Logan is. He nodded and started walking.
I am behind his back, following him. I unconsciously follow him while I am having different thoughts in my head right now. I didn’t know that he stopped so I bumped into his back.
I groaned a little bit and expected him to glance at me but he’s like focusing on what’s in front of him and then I hear something cheer from a group.
“Eyyy”
“Woahhhh”
“Show us what you got bro”
“Shhh! Let’s see who’s the girl he would pick to perform the body shot!”
Because I’m curious about what that cheer about so I leave Brick’s back and step forward to see what’s Brick staring.
And it’s seems like a wrong move of mine ‘cause the scenery that I can see right now is going to break my heart.
I see Logan standing and slowly going step forward to the girls who are in the same table as them.
Everyone is anticipating for his next move, waiting and guessing in their mind about who the girl he would pick. I can see that the girls face, they are also excited.
I caught my breath when I saw who he chose. It’s Hazel.
Hazel screamed in pleasure when Logan grabbed her. Everyone is shouting right now.
“Wait. Stop! Quiet, everyone!” A man immediately got the lemon and walked towards Logan and Hazel.
“Logan..where do you want to put this lemon?” Ask the guy
“Her neck”
It’s like my heart is being sliced little by little while listening and looking at him.
The man put the lemon on Hazel’s neck and they laughed and shouted. I saw the man also put lemon on Hazel’s collarbone.
“Let’s go home, Vianne”
I heard Brick said but I didn’t even spend just a second to glance at him. I am focusing on the show in front of us.
“Lick. Lick. Lick”
“Remember, Logan. You already agree to give us the extreme body shot!” the guy said everyone’s cheer became loud.
“Vianne, let’s go” Brick said
I can sense that Brick is very serious right now. He even grab my hand to leave this bar but I didn’t let him drag me ‘cause I want to know what Logan will do next.
My heart broke into pieces when he started the body shot. Everyone’s loudly cheering while staring at them.
I clearly see the way he licks those lemons in Hazel’s neck and the way Hazel slowly closes her eyes and tilts her head to the other side to give Logan more access to her neck.
I can feel something liquid forming in my eyes and my sight getting blurry. Shit! I don’t want to leave my tears in this bar. I hate it that I would literally embarrass myself just for Logan!
Before I can finally turn around to the show in front of me, I see Hazel slowly open her eyes and her sight goes straight to me but I didn’t care about that. When I finally turn around, I can see Brick worriedly staring at me.
My tears are about to fall but I control my emotions even though I want to cry and poured my pain here and now. I just don’t want to embarrass myself in front of them.
“Let’s go, Brick” I coldly said and started walking to go outside the bar.
Before I can finally get my self distance to them, I hear the cheer again.
“Oh it seems like there’s a lemon in Hazel’s breast”
And everyone cheering again.
When we finally go outside the bar, I go straight into Brick’s car and let myself in.
My tears rolled down onto my cheeks immediately. My throat hurts because of the sound I suppressed since earlier.
When Brick was already inside the car, he immediately spoke.
“I’m sorry, Vianne. I shouldn’t have brought you here, we should have just waited for Logan at his condo—”
“Shut up, Brick. Just start driving. I want to leave this place” I cut him off and my voice is cold as ice.
He didn’t try to speak and start the engine. I tried to suppress my sob to let out and I did it, but not my tears. As I try to stop my tears, I couldn’t do it. It’s like a waterfall sliding down to my cheeks.
Shen we are in the gate, I saw Logan running like he’s going to stop us.
“Drive faster, Brick” I command to him and he obliges.
I am staring outside the window as I still try to stop my tears and suppress my sob to let out.
“Cry loudly, Vianne. It’s okay. Don’t suppress it.”
Brick said but I didn’t mind him and still silently crying.
“Logan is following us” He said while looking at the side mirror.
”Drive faster and don’t let him follow us, Brick” I coldly command him and I immediately feel the speed rising and we took an unfamiliar road but I trust Brick so I didn’t ask and complain. All I want right now is to not let Logan follow us.
We are silent inside the car and my tears still didn’t stop. In just a minute, I feel the car stop so I glance at Brick even though my eyes are still blurry because of the pool of tears in my eyes.
My tears rolled down my cheeks again and I clearly see Brick now. He’s serious but there’s a worry and care in his stare.
He opened the window and I can see that we are in a place where we see the city lights outside. The window blows and it embraces my skin.
“Cry now, Vianne. You can cry freely here. I am here”
It’s like his words are a trigger. A sob let out on my mouth as my tears wet my face.
My heart hurts so much because of what I saw earlier. How can he do this to me? We’re engaged and I feel disrespected!
I can’t stop myself from crying even more as I remember how much I miss him and this is what I see as I try to visit him? What else did he do to disrespect me?
I feel my shoulder shaking as I cry and sob more. I feel Brick slowly getting closer to me and put his hand on my shoulder. And maybe because I am hurt and sad, I hug him and cry on his chest.
And he let me...
LOGAN’S POV
I can’t understand what I feel. I feel something strange in my body.
I am walking but it seems like I am floating. I can feel my body getting hot. I’m sure I’m not having a fever. This is something that feels good and at the same time feels bad.
I don’t know but I want to do something to let out this strange feeling and when I see a shadow in the dark, my body has its own mind to move in that direction.
I opened my eyes violently and woke up. I am sweating and I can feel my neck hurt.
Another piece of dream about my past... again.
I scan my eyes in my surroundings and I notice that I’m sitting in my swivel chair. I didn’t know I felt asleep and that’s why my neck hurts because of my position.
I wipe the bottle of sweat in my face and I push back my hair. I feel relaxed right now, I think I slept long.
I got my phone on the table when I remembered what I was thinking earlier before I came into my office. I was thinking earlier that I should call Vianne since my break will be long now because there’s not too many patients, but I immediately felt asleep when I entered my office.
I dial Vianne’s number while there is a smile etched in my lips, waiting to hear her lovely voice. I can’t hide my excitement just to hear her voice. She didn’t answer so I called her again but she’s still not answering. Is she busy?
I was about to call her again for the third time but the nurse knocked on my door and I knew I was going to be busy again.
I let out a deep sigh and followed the nurse to where the patients needed my help.
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It’s 4:45 pm when my shift ended and with me now are my fellow doctors who are now united for the planned party that will be held today. It’s just a casual party that we’re the only friends going to the club, just to let ourselves have fun and to rest for the long, tiring, and hectic week for us doctors.
I don’t want to go with them. I don’t really go to parties except for those formal events that are held in the club. And I can really feel my rest when I’m with Vianne.
When we are in the parking lot, I turn around to them to find my car and was about to tell them that I will not go with them but when I turn around, I see their faces looking at me.
I have a bad feeling about this...
It’s Zach who is the first to let out a word.
”I know you are not going to party with us again, Logan, and we will never agree to that, Bro! Give us a ride!” he said and the rest immediately showed their wide smiles at me.
“Wait. I have other plans—” I tried to explain to them but they cut me off.
“We won’t last long, Bro”
”C’mon, Logan. Please attend just this one, please?
I shook my head at them. “Pass, guys. I already set my plan” I said to them.
Now that the hospital doesn’t have a lot of patients, I already decided to go back to Vianne and stay there until the hospital needs me again and also we need to prepare our wedding.
“We didn’t bring our cars Logan. Give us a ride, please.” Hazel said
”Okay, I will give you all a ride but I will not be partying with you.” I said and they looked into each other and they nodded together.
One by one they got into my car and they said which bar we were going to so I immediately drove there. After a while, we arrived. I waited for them to come down but they didn’t do that so I looked at them
“We won’t leave here if you don’t come, Bro” Michael said.
I was about to speak but Hazel cut me off.
“Logan, just this once please? We really won’t last long” She said in a pleaded tone.
I looked at them one by one and saw that they wouldn’t really get out of the car and they wouldn’t stop forcing me so I couldn’t do anything but go along.
We are inside the club now and they have ordered drinks. I poured some alcohol and drank a little.
I looked at my phone. Maybe I just excuse myself and go outside to call Vianne.
I was about to stand up when Zach stood next to me.
“Bro, stay still we have a game” he said and I heard Michael speak in front.
“Let’s play Bodyshot!” Michael said and everyone hyped what he said.
“That’s what I like!” Jake said, pointing at Michael.
Maybe I should really leave here. I really don’t like parties.
”I’m leaving, I really have to go somewhere” I told them but they protested and gave me an option that I don’t want to choose but I need to. I really miss Vianne, I want to go to her.
”Okay, we will let you leave but first, do a bodyshot or don’t do a body shot and stay here until when we decide to finish this party” Zach said
“I’m engaged, everyone” I said to them.
“Oh c’mon, Logan. It’s just a game and it’s like you’ve never done it before. Have you done experiencing to do bodyshot?” Michael asked
I shook my head
“Then that’s it. You’re so focused on your work and you didn’t even try to experience this at your age right now!” Michael said and everyone laughed.
“Just do it and we will let you leave, Bro” Zach said, sitting beside me.
I took a deep breath and just nooded to what Zach said, that’s why they were all so happy.
Because I’m so desperate to finish this and get out of here, I just presented first.
“Woahhh, Logan is so excited” Jake shouted and they cheered so loudly. .I just shook my head while looking at him.
“I am just really want to leave here. I’m not fond of parties” I honestly said to them
“Okay. Because it’s unfair to us to let you leave first. You should do an extreme shot and no buts” said Marina.
I can’t do anything but to agree to their conditions. I just want to leave.
Zach and Michael prepare the lemon and tequila.
“Okay, Logan. Choose among the girls, who you want to do the bodyshot!”
Everyone cheered so loudly and I just let go a deep sigh. I slowly stand up and walk towards the girls.
“Eyyy”
“Woahhhh”
“Show us what you got bro”
“Shhh! Let’s see who’s the girl he would pick to perform the body shot!”
I didn’t want to do it, but to stop them, I pulled Hazel and they cheered so loudly again.
I will only choose her because she is my friend.
Zach immediately approached and asked me.
“Logan, where do you want to put this lemon?”
Even if it was against my will to answer, I couldn’t do anything. I gasped violently before answering.
“Her neck”
Zack put Lemon in Hazel’s neck. I averted my gaze.
I want to back out.. I don’t like this game...
“Lick. Lick. Lick”
Everyone cheered so loudly again.
“Remember, Logan. You already agree to give us the extreme body shot!” Zach said.
I will make it fast and leave. I slowly getting closer to Hazel’s neck and perform the body shot.
Everyone cheered and I don’t like what I’m doing. I did a quick body shot and immediately pulled away.
“Are you sure that was your first time, Logan? That was hot!!!”
I don’t care about what they say right now.
”I’m already done and you promised, guyz. I’ll leave now” I said
I notice that Hazel is still looking at my back.
“Can we change your mind?” Michael said sarcastically and shook his head. It’s time for me to leave so I said goodbye to them.
When I turn around there’s a familiar back that I notice.
Vianne...
I was about to walk when someone grabbed my arm.
“I don’t have a car with me and our driver is on vacation. It’s also dangerous to take a cab now because we’re sure to be going home late at night. Can you please stay here and drive me home later?” she asked but my mind can’t seem to sink her words in and all I think is Vianne right now.
She saw what happened earlier...
I looked at the way out and I couldn’t see Vianne.
“I’m sorry Hazel but you should find ways to get home. You’re full grown now, keep safe.” I said to him and removed his hand that was holding my arm.
Shit. That’s not what you think, Vianne.
When I was in the parking lot, I saw that Brick’s car was leaving the gate. I ran to catch up with the car but I failed.
I immediately looked for my car and followed them.
I dialed Brick’s number but he didn’t answer.
“Fuck, Brick. Answer my calls!”
I tried to dial again but he didn’t answer. I sped up the car to catch up with them but their car sped up and I couldn’t see their car when there were cars blocking in front of me.
I dial Vianne’s number and It is fucking off!
It seems like my patience is slowly running out because of the traffic. I don’t know what time the traffic will end.
I hit my head on the steering wheel several times because of the thoughts. I know that Vianne is thinking differently because of what she saw and I have to explain to her.
I just hope that Vianne will listen to me. I don’t want him to think wrong about me and we fight.
I think it was more than an hour before the traffic ended. Maybe Vianne is home now.
I called Hilda, Vianne’s most trusted maid.
“Sir, Logan? Hilda answered
”Is Vianne already there?” I ask
“No, Sir. Sir Brick and Ma’am Vianne left earlier,” she replied
I close my eyes, hard.
“Okay. Thank you, Hilda. I just wanted to check if she got home. We were together earlier” I lied. I don’t want Hilda to worry about Vianne.
”Don’t worry, she’s with Brick. They will get home in just an hour” I just said to her and off the call.
I turned my car towards Brick’s condo, maybe that’s where he took Vianne. I’m hoping to see them there but there was no one there when I entered. I know what Brick’s door code is, he said that to me.
I dialed their number but both their phones were off.
Fuck, Brick! Where did you take her?
I have no idea where Brick brought Vianne so I decided to let Vianne stay away from me and I will explain everything to her tomorrow.
I just hope she will listen to me.