Page 14 of His Sunshine Baby

I wash my hair and body then walk to my room, grabbing my denim skirt and a black lace crop top, the one Daniel finds me sexy in, along the way. With black lingerie, it is perfect. I grab some cash from my wallet, my phone, and my ID, then go out again, heels in hand. I take a deep breath and start the car. I take a look at the car’s clock. It’s almost 8:00 p.m. now. I take the highway, heading for The Rain.

I keep driving, trying to remember the nightclub’s location. I have the address from the text I received this morning, but I don’t need it. I have a good memory and can find my way back from what I saw yesterday while Danny was taking me there.

This nightclub. I know why I’m going there. I mean, I could have gone to any club on our territory, even another territory, but I chose to go to this one. Half of the reason was to piss off my uncle and go against his stupid order. The other half makes me sigh, and my anger slowly turns into some excitement. I know exactly what, or rather who, I’m going for.

His little number from yesterday hasn’t left my mind. I’m curious. I don’t really care if it’s just about sex, but this attraction I feel towards Nathaniel Black is no joke. I want to see if this is real. Just for once, follow my instinct and let go. I haven’t forgotten that spark of his fingers under my skin, when we moved our bodies close, or the feeling of his hands on me. I feel myself getting flushed just thinking about it.

A few minutes more, and I park in front of the nightclub. It’s Saturday, but the place doesn’t look very crowded. There’s only a small queue, not even a dozen people. It is quite early after all. I take a deep breath, and for a few seconds, observe the place.What stupid thing am I about to do? No matter how stupid it is, I’m not about to stop. I need this.

Just like yesterday, I manage to get in quite easily. The bouncer just looks at my ID, but there is no reason for him to refuse a girl by herself. Once I’m inside, I hesitate. There aren’t many people on the dance floor yet, but my interest is more on the upper floor, the VIP area. Last night, Nate got us in without an issue. But tonight, I don’t know if they would let me go upstairs. I decide to go to the bar, order a honey-flavored whiskey, and observe for a while. Once again, there are very few people, but I don’t see Nate.

How stupid! Why did I assume he would come two days in a row? I take a sip and watch the dancers. The music is a more savage, sexy beat. I stay sitting at the bar, watching them absent-mindedly. The barmaid who was wiping glasses comes to me with a smile, as she doesn’t look too busy either.

“Waiting for someone?”

“Maybe,” I sigh.

“A pretty woman like you won’t stay alone too long.”

I give her a smile as thanks, but my heart isn’t there. I give another glance upstairs.

“He’s in the Clouds Area?”

“Clouds Area?”

“That’s the name of the upper floor. Do you have an invite to get there?”

“I went just yesterday, but I was with someone. But it’s fine, I’ll just wait here and see if he comes or not.”

“He got a name, honey?”

I hesitate for a second. The name Black is somewhat of a taboo in Silver City. The name of the brothers, the name of a scary king, and a reign of fear. Most people fear that name and for good reasons. The Black brothers aren’t known for beingnice, either. Yet, here I am, waiting to meet the second of them. What kind of an idiot am I?

Seeing that I’m hesitating to answer, the barmaid goes first.

“I suppose it’s not a name you can say out loud then. Just go upstairs, he’ll be there soon.”

I frown. How did she understand who I meant? And why would she let me go to the Clouds Area without any sort of pass, or even a good reason? She shrugs while I’m still confused and gives me another glass to replace my empty one.

“I have a good memory. I saw you with the boss yesterday, honey. If you’re here to meet him again you might as well just go upstairs. And my name is Kylie. Just tell Garry I let you go.”

“Okay. Thanks, Kylie.”

“Have fun, honey.”

I nod and grab my glass to head toward the stairs. The gorilla-looking guy guarding the entrance frowns, but I explain to him Kylie said that it was okay. He looks hesitant, but just one look at the bar seems to be enough. Once Kylie gives him a nod, he steps aside, and I can finally climb those stairs.

Yesterday, Nathaniel took me across the whole floor in a flash, and I barely had any time to look. Now that I’m on my own, I have plenty of time to observe my surroundings, velvet in shades of purple, leather sofas, and fancy glasses. You can tell it’s another kind of customer wandering here. Suddenly, my denim skirt seems a bit out of place. Thank God I applied makeup. I quickly put my hair in a bun, hoping that would be enough to avoid the stares.

Since I already have my drink, I pick an empty spot to sit down, my eyes on the dance floor below. Everyone here is in a flirty mood. Mostly women in brand name clothes playing hard to get, while the guys show off their wealth. This is definitely not my world. I don’t belong here. I just sip my whiskey, reflecting on what I’m doing here. Something stupid, as I mentioned, andmost likely a very bad idea. I take a glance at Kylie, busy pouring drinks downstairs. She said he would come, right?

I want to check what time it is, but I don’t have my smartphone! What an idiot! I probably left it in the car, since I came inside in a hurry. I vaguely remember grabbing it when I came down from our apartment. I sigh. Never mind, I can always mind-link Danny if needed, and I don’t really feel like talking to anyone else right now.

“Are you alone, Miss?”

I turn my head but face deception. Some tall guy, with a smile worth any toothpaste ad, is beaming at me with confidence. Before I can even answer, he sits in the empty space next to me. I slide a bit away. Why do they have to be so blunt? The guy glances at my drink, obviously looking for any way to engage in a conversation.

“Whiskey. I like a woman with some character!”

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