Chapter 4 looking

will never know that he had sex with me. Much less will my best friend find out that I took her brother. While I will definitely, under no circumstances, forget such a wonderful moment. - I think I'm over you, yes. - I take a deep breath, and to rest, I remove my pair of sandals. - Ava, thank you so much for accompanying me to her room. Now I'm going to take a shower and rest a little. But before dawn I'm leaving. My parents don't know I'm here.

Around 6 am, still hearing a small buzz from the party, I leave Ava's room, trying to be as discreet as possible, as I don't want to meet any Millers in front of me. However, when I pass by Colin's room, a place he rarely frequents as he is always traveling, curious to discover what the decor is like, or actually just trying to get closer to him and learn more about his tastes, I touch the doorknob and end up having access. As I already have a souvenir of our night, which is your necklace, when I see some sheets of paper and a pen on a piece of furniture, I have an idea, so I rush to leave a note. Next to the small folded paper, I rest my silver mask and, as my face is now unprotected, I literally run down the corridors until I reach the stairs. Soon I descend each step and end up passing through some guests who are still in the room, but no one seems to notice my presence, however, when I reach the exit, close to where the receptionists are with their cell phones, I see Colin. To my surprise, I don't go unnoticed by his eyes either. - You around here, brat? Afraid of him looking at my neck and noticing the slight mark of his hand, I cover the area with my hair. - I'm not a brat and you know that. You've certainly noticed how I've grown up, haven't you? - I turn to the attendant, and using the barcode on my bracelet, she goes to get my cell phone. - Indeed, you have grown. But I truly believe that I will always look at you like the little girl who played with Ava. What I hear is a real pain in the ass. - I know that. In fact, I never thought your view of me would change. That's why I chose to live one night with him, and without regrets. At least I know that my first time was with who I really wanted. - Mr. Miller, here's your cell phone. The receptionist's voice catches my attention, and I notice that Colin ends up turning on his device. While he's focused on him, he doesn't even remember that I exist. - MS. Brooks, your cell phone. As soon as she hands me mine, I quickly call it too, as I need to call an Uber, but before that happens Colin holds my attention as he records a voice call. - Helena Jones, I now saw the missed calls. And I also just looked at her message. You informed me that you wouldn't be able to attend the ball, but you were still there, weren't you? Well, if it wasn't you I stayed with during the night, who was it? While Colin waits for a message, I quickly call Uber, but the app doesn't find a driver in record time. - Lily, do you want a ride home? Okay. I want it, and I want it a lot. But what if he knows my dress? I end up smiling at my thoughts. Is any man capable of seeing through an outfit when he only wants what's underneath? - I don't want to disturb your conversation. - I point to the cell phone. - And your girlfriend? Denies with quick gestures. - No, Helena sent me DM messages, so we arranged to meet at the dance, but apparently she didn't come. However, yesterday I was with someone who was wearing a silver mask, and now I don't know who it is. - He shrugs. - Worse than that, it was the best sex of my life. And the kiss, I don't even know how to describe how delicious it was. He looks at me, while I can't even breathe, and ruffles my hair. - Stop, Colin. - It really makes me angry to be treated like a child, especially after what happened. - You did that to me when Ava and I were playing with dolls. The game has already changed. He gives me a sideways smile, which captures all my attention. - I imagine so, I've seen my sister with her and I didn't like it one bit. But I still can't talk about certain things with you. Sorry for going into some detail about last night. I feel the weight of tiredness on my shoulders and take a deep breath. - I understand you. - Frustrated, realizing that if it weren't for the mistake we would never have stayed, I look at the app once again and no one can find a driver. - Is the ride offer still standing? I feel like having a little more of your company. - Of course, come and I'll take you home, brat. While I'm still unhappy with the nickname, we start walking towards the garage, and until there we talk about the night that passed. Without delay, in the car we follow the path. How I wish the route was longer, because listening to Colin up close and being by his side is a delight. - This was my first dance, and I can guarantee that the night was unforgettable for me. - The ball is always full of surprises. - Park in front of my house. - See you next year, ex-brat? The slightest bit of attention given to me by Colin leaves me sighing, not to mention I love the way he starts calling me. It's already some evolution. However, before the answer can emerge from my lips, the car door opens and I see my father. He is red with anger. -Lily Brooks, what are you doing next to a bastard like Colin Miller? - Dad, I understand that there was a little problem between our families, but you don't need to talk to Colin like that. I turn to Miller, and he looks pretty confused. -What happened, Lily? Clearly he doesn't know anything. He probably arrived from one of his trips straight to the ball. - Your father bought a property that mine really wanted. But I believe that the friendship will be greater and we will get through this disagreement. I turn to my father as he swears a few words. So I get out of the car, trying to diffuse the situation. Colin does the same. "That's what your mother and I said. But in reality the Millers fucked up our family. That man's bastard father you're talking to has taken a hostile takeover and left us practically bankrupt. We won't even be able to stay with our mansion. Do you want more reasons why I want you away from this unfortunate man? Bankrupt? Us Brooks? It is possible? - Colin, tell me that neither you nor Ava know anything about this? He nervously runs a hand through his hair, and because of the delay in responding my eyes get teary. - I heard that my father acquired a company, but you are aware of my routine, I am always away from New City, I never know the details. I didn't know it was something related to you. I have no idea what could have happened, but I believe that if my father did something like that, he certainly had his reasons. There must be some explanation. It pains me to know that I was able to have sex with Colin, because he is part of the family that ruined my business. -Your father fucked my family, Colin. My eyes get teary, and my dad pulls me away. - Let's go in, daughter. We have a lot to do. Because we have to organize our move. Then I turn to Colin. - I think the Millers will be happy now. Apparently