The Bet (The Female Version of Christian Grey)

[JANE]

I groaned as I shifted my position on the cold yet comfortable bed. The persistent throbbing pain in my head had prevented me to continue my stay in dreamland. The pain radiated from the lower part of my eyebrows up to my forehead and temple. Fuck! I won't ever get drunk again. My eyes fluttered open and they started to adjust with the light coming from the small window on the side. Since when did I get a window this small?

Disregarding the initial confusion, I decided to continue my sleep but I was awaken with the loud ringing of my alarm. I hissed and ruffled my hair before I finally let my eyes open widely. White and blue ceiling, blue covers, unfamiliar walls and the door! Oh my fucking God! I immediately sat up but that only made my headache worse.

"Shit! Fucking hurts!" My headache is killing me. I groaned and roamed my eyes around the room.

"Where the hell am I?" I murmured to myself, ignoring the loud thumping of my heart due to nervousness and confusion. I slowly went off the bed and carefully took my things that were thankfully placed on the top of the bedside table. I checked my phone and I saw Reese's 28 missed calls. I'm so fucking dead. I became more aware that I slept in a stranger's bed and I don't even know if that person is a he or she.

"Shit! Shit! Shit!" I dialed Reese's number and at the same time, silently planning of going out of the room. I tried to observe every part of my body, from head to toe. I don't feel anything weird. I also don't feel like I had sex or something. I was trying to recall everything that happened last night yet my memory is failing me. After a few seconds of ringing, I finally heard Reese's voice over the phone, putting me in a temporary relief. I sighed and briefly halted from coming out of the room. I'm afraid that someone might hear me.

"Oh, thank God! You finally answered! Where are you?! I've been calling you all night! Last time I remember, I left you playing in the slot machine then suddenly you're gone! I was so worried about you!" I heard her worried voice and sniffles. She must be really worried about me. Guilt and disappointment ate me up. I wanted to tell her what happened but I can't do that because I can't even remember how I got here.

"I'm sorry Reese Posie, but I don't even know what happened and now I just woke up in this unfamiliar room and I don't know where I am", I told her with the sound of fear in my voice. I don't know what's waiting for me behind this door.

"Why are you whispering?" Reese asked. I cleared my throat and tried to maintain my low shaky voice. Can't she tell how confusing my situation right now?

"Because someone might hear me", I said. Then, I heard her gasped.

"Did someone abduct you? Oh my God! I'm going to call the police! What's exactly your location? This is all my fault! I'm really sorry Jane!" She was already crying and panicking and I can only face-palm myself.

"No, no, no. Reese, I'm fine. All my things are here. I think someone just brought me here but I think I'm okay. I just need to get the hell out of here, then I'll go to your place as soon as I can. I'll let you know. Wait for me, okay?" I turned the knob while still talking to Reese. I peeked my head through the door and I saw two leather couch that were situated in the center of the living room with a huge Flat screen TV mounted on the wall. There's also a PS5 set on the side. I may say that the person living here is not a girl and he definitely loves games. The style of the place is just like one of those luxurious bachelor's pads. The walls were colors grey and cream. A Jack of Spades painting was framed and hanging by the wall next to the average-sized wall clock. The whole place is indeed stylish and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. But the idea of me being with a man gave me goosebumps and an irking feeling inside my stomach. He must be rich, professional and handsome man, but I don't like men. I am definitely gay so, NO TO MEN!

"Okay, I already got out of the room, I just need t- OH MY FUCKING GOD!" I screamed when I saw someone walked behind me.

"Hey what happened!?" Reese panicked but I was left gawking at the girl who has a blank expression in her face yet she's so fucking attractive. She is definitely not a man, but a masterpiece by God. She looks like a Barbie but a cool one. Her wolf-cut hair falls just above her shoulders, making her more attractive with how they were sexily disheveled, and I badly wanted to reach for the few strands of her hair and tuck them behind her ear but I didn't do that. I had to look up since she's way taller than me and I shyly look into her eyes. She has doe-like eyes and I can stare at her all day long. Her nose is pointed and her lips are pinkish and plump. I bet they feel soft against mine. Holy shit! I must be crazy. I was pulled out of my trance when I heard my best friend's voice on the phone that I was still holding near my ear.

"Hello~"

"I'll call you later", I told her and quickly ended the call.

"H-hi. Uhm, were you the one who brought me here?" I nervously asked. I noticed how her abs would contract and I can't help but to look at them. She's just wearing gray sweat pants and black Nike sports bra. Oh good lord! What did I do in life to deserve this?

I noticed that I didn't wear my heels and I was walking backwards because right now, she's walking towards me. I never want to complain, who the hell would?

"Yes, because you're wasted last night", she smirked at me. I noticed her lips stretching into a small yet dangerous smile, making me gulp. I never felt intimidated before but her effect on me is so strong that my pulses were fluttering, causing me to have a cold feet.

"W-wait. Did something... h-happened?" I gasped when my back felt the wall behind me , causing me to stop moving backwards. My eyes were just fixed on her, like I was being pulled by a strong magnetic field.

"Do you want to? Because last night you were so eager to get me", she said confidently while squinting her eyes. Get her? I don't understand. The strong sexual tension I felt for her was replaced by confusion and disappointment.

"Excuse me? What?" I blurted out. Taking back what I thought about her, I grimaced in anger. She got me in the first half. She seems so arrogant, and I don't know what the hell she's talking about.

"It's our deal. You won the game and I am yours", her smirk never left her beautiful face. Her hands leaned on the wall, trapping me in between her arms. I would have felt giddy at that moment, but I couldn't romanticized her arrogance towards me. Sorry lover girl, I am not that easy to get.

I closed my eyes before I spoke loudly, "You know what, Miss? I don't know what you're talking about and I don't know what happened last night. Thank you for letting me stay here, but I don't have time for this game of yours. Now, if you'll excuse me", I tried to push her away but she's really strong. She never fretted, instead she leaned closer to me which made my me panic inside.

"Great! After you humiliated me last night? You're just going to forget everything?", She gave out a sarcastic laugh and she eventually shook my whole being with her piercing gaze, which is by the way, so attractive. But that's not the point. I silently cursed at myself for not even remembering what happened.

"I -I really can't remember anything", I gulped when I felt her breath tickling my face. How can someone have a minty breath in the morning? Weren't they supposed to have bad breath? I've been trying to find something that could turn me off of her. But shit, it's not working! I could smell her classic, refreshing scent that's exhilarating and distinctly masculine. I was being comforted by her scent but making me panic by our proximity.

"You can't get away for humiliating me, you tainted my reputation", she spoke.

What? Tainted? Reputation? God! This is killing me! I couldn't remember anything! HELP!

"What do you mean? I didn't do anything!" I nervously shouted but she put her index finger against my lips to shut me up. I sucked in some air through my nose, feeling suffocated yet I felt weird that I'm liking our propinquity.

Fuck! Jane! I wanted to roll my eyes on myself. She scoffed and then bit her bottom lip. God! Can I bite those lips instead? What the hell? I was silently scolding myself for having perverted thoughts about her.

"I knew you wouldn't even remember what happened last night. You looked so wasted. Were you drugged last night?" She asked. I blinked a few times, this time I managed to push her away and she let me.

"What are you talking about?! Drugged? Seriously?" She only raised brows at me and that made me more irritated. How could she judge me just like that?

"You know what? Thank you for letting me stay here, even though I don't know if you did something to me or what-"

"Wow! Really? I'm not going to do anything to you. Please", she shook her head and made a face as if she was disgusted of that idea. I scoffed, she's definitely testing my patience. I went near her then pointed a finger on her chest.

"Look, Miss-perfect-face-yet-so-arrogant", Holy shit! Did I just compliment her like that? She raised her brows at me but I just rolled my eyes.

I mentally face-palmed myself yet continued with my rant, "Let's just end this. I'll pay you whatever liability I have. Let's just forget about this", I opened my purse and took my check and a pen.

"How much damage did I cause you?" I asked without looking at her but paused since I don't know her name. I know I sound arrogant right now, but I don't care. She doesn't deserve any respect nor kindness from me with the way she's treating me.

"Just put your name on here after. I won't even ask for your name" I said. She had a stoic expression at first before she cracked out.

"You really think you can pay everything with your money. That reminds me of last night. You were offering me a million dollar cash if I win", she smiled proudly but she looked a little pissed at the same time. This person might have an anger management issue. I better stay away from her. When I was about to step on the side, she then started walking towards me. I was once again became edgy.

"I don't need your money, Jane Terranova. I lost in the game last night, so I'm yours but since you can't remember what happened, and you already embarrassed me in front of those people, I'll be asking for some insurance." Her annoying smirk danced along her lips once again.

"Insurance? What?" I became more disoriented. God! I really need to get out of here, or else I'll be throwing myself to her like a slut because even if she's arrogant, she looks so fucking hot and yes, I won't deny it. Imagine this hot hooman is mine? But I wouldn't have to imagine because she's really mine. But I'm not into one night stand so I'll just break this deal, and we can go on our separate ways. I was mentally patting my head for finally thinking the right thing to do.

"If you're mine that means I can tell you whatever I want you to do", I cleared my throat and sucked in some air.

"Let's just forget about this and let's just both go on our ways as if this never happened", I gestured my hand to emphasize the "never happened".

"Okay. If that's what you want but as I said I need an insurance", she crossed her arms above her chest. Damn, is there any angle that she never looks hot? Shit! I should stop being bawdy.

"What kind of insurance?" I furrowed my brows, not really getting what she means.

"You humiliated me big time! So I want you to be my slave for a week", she smirked and my eyes widened instantly. NO WAY!

"What the fuck! Are you crazy! That's a no!" I walked past her, pushing her on the side. I don't need to listen to her because in the first place, I won the bet so technically, I can do whatever I want.

"Then I might tell your dad where you really went last night", hearing her threat made me quickly turn around. How the fuck she knew about my dad? Don't tell me she's a stalker? Holy cow!

"Your old man was calling you last night non-stop and I saved your ass. Oh, he's actually mad that you stood up some guy last night, but I told him I am one of your potential investors and you accidentally left your phone where we met", She said with a smug smile on her face. How the fuck she gets the upper hand in just a snap? Great. Just great.

"So, can I have my insurance? Oh, by the way, I'm Khali Luciano", she grinned widely.

Can my life be more complicated than it is now?

[KHALI]

~Flashback~

"You seriously don't want to date that girl?" Steven, one of the Casino dealers and also my friend asked me. He's always nice to any girl, but he's a womanizer. This handsome blonde guy's face and charisma always gets those girls on their knees. I just shook my head, ignoring his stupid questions.

"Dude, that's a hot chick right there! You're dumb if you don't know she's hitting on you", he added. He keeps on insisting that I should date all the girls whose been hitting on me. For the love of god, promiscuity is not my thing.

"Steven, I don't have a time for those things. Now let's just get back to work, shall we?" I left him standing by the poker table and walked back to my post.

L Hotels and Casino is my kingdom, this is where I get all the fun but guess what? Girls are not part of the fun. I find cards, numbers, money, and the booze as fun and exciting for me. I like girls but I'm not the type of person who would just fall for someone whom I just met in the Casino, because I know people who come here just want a temporary fun in their lives, trying to escape their reality. I know that very well because I've heard enough of their stories over and over while they're trying to get some information about me, but I never gave them any. I just listen to them. Besides, I don't think they will understand my preference when it comes to sex.

Girls aside, majority of the people are here for the real fun and games. Some wins, many loses. Those who lost in the game, mostly come back, hoping to recoup. I've been working here for 5 years and I've seen lots of things. Illegal organizations, syndicate, politicians, high ranking officials in the government, they all come here. Many people got addicted to gambling. The extreme degree is that one has to sell his /her property, borrows money, so he/she can come back here and try again.

Playing in the casino requires a tough decision making, if you let your emotions, and pride conquer you, you'll probably lose everything. If you're wise enough and you know when to stop and go, you can still save yourself from bankruptcy or even win the game without much losses.

The table is always full whenever it's my schedule so it means it's a long game and we're going to use 6 decks of cards for this game. Everyone already placed their bets and I started placing down the cards on the table. Whenever I'm in the game, I always make sure I won't lose my focus because I don't like making mistakes. Funny, that all the players are girls. Not a surprise for me, but I noticed the brunette sitting in the middle. A new face.

"Welcome to L Hotels and Casino ma'am", I greeted her. She was a bit surprised but eventually nodded in response. She's wearing a black sleeveless dress that shows her smooth and milky skin. The neckline was showing a prominent part of her cleavage that I never failed to notice.

"New here?" I asked.

"Yeah", she answered briefly.

"Hey Khali, give me a winning card, baby", the girl next to the brunette said. It's Mich. Ever since, she's been hitting on me and she's a regular here. She's the daughter of the Mayor and she doesn't care about the money she spends. Her mom is a Japanese so she probably got her features from her mom. Her smile is also cute but that's not enough to make my heart flutter.

"Let's see baby", I smirked and she winked at me. I don't want to hook up with any of the girls here but it doesn't mean that I don't give them entertainment. I still need to be polite and nice to them because they are players who spend lots and lots of money.

We're already in the middle of the game and I'm noticing the brunette who has been drinking often and also losing. Does she even know how to play? She's almost tipsy and this is one of the biggest mistake that a player shouldn't do. Never get drunk while playing, because there's a high chance you'll lose focus in the game.

"Ma'am you're out of chips. I'm sorry, may I know your name?" I asked her.

"You're talking to me?!" She almost shouted and I find it weird but amusing at the same time.

"Yeah, I'm talking to you. Do you still want to bet?" I asked.

"Of course! Here, a thousand dollars", she pulled out some cash and slumped it on the table. I raised my brows. It's as if she's trying to impress everyone with her money. I just nodded then changed her cash into chips.

"Girl, you're already wasted. Go home!" Another player on the right told the girl.

"No, you go home. I'm still having fun here", she snapped at the girl and I find her attitude a little amusing.

Any person would appreciate this brunette's beauty. She's cute and her fluffy cheeks and seductive cat-like eyes were attractive enough to make me falter a bit. Wait. Did I just say seductive? I just ignored those thoughts and continued to observe her. Her outfit looks sexy on her, and I can tell she's not a typical woman. She's wearing Chanel earrings and her long hair was pony-tailed perfectly. As I eyed her more, I find her intimidating in a way, but that doesn't make me fret. Of course. I'm Khali Luciano, no one makes me fret. I can see her lips curling in annoyance to the girl who kept on telling her to go home. Cute.

I started laying the cards on the table and she got 11. I have 10. She gestured to double down, and so I laid another card horizontally. The card is 9 of hearts so she got a total of 20. I was going to flip my card when she held out her hand so I stopped.

"Wanna bet? If that card is a low valued card, you'll be mine", she challenged me. I furrowed my brows and I felt disappointed. I was expecting her to be different from other girls but I was wrong.

"Hey bitch! That's not fair! Khali is mine", Mich shouted.

"Excuse me? She's never yours!" Another girl shouted. The security was attentive and has been informed with the situation but I signaled them to wait.

"Girls, calm down, please. Calm down", I told them. The exchange of insults continued, and I'm thankful that they all behaved after I told them to stop. I turned my attention back to the girl with feline eyes. Those eyes were indeed mesmerizing but I won't let her deceive me.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry but we only bet chips here", I told her, but then she held out her hand again, causing me to halt from flipping the card.

"How about if that card is a high-valued card, I'll give you a million dollar cash", everyone gasped on their seats, nevertheless I wasn't impressed at all. I sighed and thought of considering her offer but I want to change the mechanics. She looks so wasted and I could use that as an advantage. I can convince her.

"How about, you beat me in 3 rounds, and we'll see", I smirked. She paused to think for a bit. I was hoping for her to accept my offer. There's only a small chance of me winning this round, and much smaller chance for this card to be a high-valued card.

"Nah! Let's make it simple. If I win this round then you're mine", she challenged me again. I pursed my lips inwardly and suck in some air slowly before I exhaled sharply. Fuck!

My card is 10. I'll be lucky if I got an A or a low valued card and, then I'll just keep hitting until I get 21. But there's a high chance I'll get busted if I do that. I can't risk my reputation on this bet.

"No", I disagreed. Her insulting snort and laugh dragged my patience to the edge. I clenched my jaw as I find her laugh irritating yet attractive. How dare she make fun of me!

"So you admit that you're not the best in this game?" She's pushing my buttons, and I'm falling for it.

"Khali don't listen to her, just continue with the game. Can you call the security?" Mich shouted, already losing her patience. I gritted my teeth and ready to flip the card but uncertainty prevented me to do so. I was literally sweating, but I wanted to keep my cool. I am definitely in a precarious situation here. I breathed out and closed my eyes. My reputation is on the line.

"Alright. If I win this round, you're not allowed to come back here ever again. And if you win, okay, I'll agree with your condition", I told her.

"What? Are you crazy?" Another girl shouted. Steven was listening at the other table, probably laughing his ass off right now and that pissed me off.

"Yes! That's the fun I'm looking for!" The annoying kitten cheered and I inhaled deeply before I flipped the card. It's 7. My hands were trembling and I felt like I ran a mile as I breathed out. No one has ever made me feel like this. I swear, I'll make her pay. When I realized that the card I flipped was 7, I unconsciously released a hiss and silently cursed. I should have agreed with her first condition. 7 counts as 0 in card points. She didn't give any condition about getting 0 value. Shit! I can see her smirk from across to where I'm standing.

"I guess you want to hit?" She suggested teasingly. If only I can hit a kitten in the face instead. I took another card, and I was silently praying that it will be 3 or 4. I was holding my breath and I flipped it. I can hear the gasps and whines of the girls around me. I felt like my world crumbled into pieces.

"Fuck!" I got 6. I lost. I fucking lost.

"So, you're mine now", she stood up and placed a calling card on the table. I can only ball my fist, silently hoping that all of this is just a nightmare, and that tomorrow I'll be waking up, realizing that this girl with feline eyes and chubby cheeks is just a product of my imagination. That's what I wished for, but it's real! Fucking real! A newcomer had just humiliated me in front of these people.

"Call me tomorrow. Don't ever try to run away. I can still find you", she winked and blew me a kiss, then started to walk away from the table.

"I can't believe this! I've been here for a year and that newbie got you in just an hour?!" Mich whined and walked out. I closed my eyes and massaged my temple.

"Sorry girls! Khali is now taken!" Steven spoke beside me and swung his arm around my shoulder but I was quick to shove it away due to annoyance. I hate it when someone's making fun of me. He just chuckled and tapped my shoulder.

Tell me, this is just a dream! Can someone fucking slap me in the face?! I can't believe this!

"This is so fucked up!"

Steven took the calling card from the table and started reading it out loud.

"Jane Terranova, CEO of JT Telecom. Wow! You got yourself a young, sexy, sizzling hot CEO!" He patted my shoulder again and I just shoved him away. I wasn't even impressed at all. I don't care if she's the daughter of the Prime Minister or if she's the most famous woman in the world. All I care is my reputation, and now my reputation has been tainted.

[KHALI]

~Flashback~

My schedule has already ended and I was just walking around the casino as usual, observing everything that's going on. It's actually a part of my job as a pitboss. As I kept on walking, I came to the slot machine section. Those who are not fond of playing cards choose to play in slot machine. It's is indeed easy. You just have to load up your machine, choose your paylines, set your bet, hit the button and have fun. Easy right? But I couldn't really enjoy my night because the thoughts of that Jane Casanova- oh whatever her name is, really pissed me off. I felt humiliated, not only because she beat me on that round but also I was forced to be her property. I am nobody's property. I own myself, and being someone's property has never been a part of my plan. I fucking hate it when someone's imposing me to do something I never wanted in the first place.

I decided to just walk further from the noisy slot machines and call it a night. On my way to the exit, I saw a guy forcing a girl to get up from where she was sitting. I focused my attention to them while squinting my eyes, and I immediately recognized the girl. Why do I always have to run into her? Of all people.

"Hey, come on. Don't be so hard to get. Get up. Let's go to my place", the guy told her then pulled her by the waist but it was evident that the dumpling kitten was uncomfortable. She's not in her right consciousness, and I am positive that this guy had something to do with her current state. I balled my hand into a fist and was about to get near them, but I stopped.

She humiliated me so I shouldn't care about her. I changed my mind and I turned around to walk away, but then I heard the brunette shouting.

My conscience is telling me to help her but part of me says it's none of my business, and the idea of her being humiliated as well is quite tempting. I bit my lip as I glance at them. The guy was almost dragging the woman from her seat and she's now sitting on the floor.

"Khali I swear to God. You're fucking crazy if you help that woman", I murmured to myself.

"Let go of me!" the woman yelled. I chewed my lip, still trying to refuse to help her.

"You fucking slut! Why don't you just get up? I know you want me too!" the guy told the kitten.

Okay. This is just one time. The first and last time that I'll help her. I instantly walked towards them and approached the jerk.

"Excuse me? Can you please let go of her?" I muttered in a calm yet hostile tone. The guy just sneered at me and held the girl tightly in her arm. She slightly winced due to his grip, and I didn't like the sight of it. I am totally not fond of her, but I can't let it pass when someone is being disrespected like this.

"Who the fuck are you? Just mind your own business", he tried to pull her up again making her groan in pain.

"You're hurting me! I don't like you! You're so ugly!" She shouted to the jerk. I almost laughed at how she unconsciously insulted the guy but I stopped myself, given the situation we're in. This time, I held her other arm so the guy would stop tugging her. She can't even utter her words properly, and I'm pretty sure that this jerk had drugged her.

"I saw her first! Just go find other sluts out there", he scorned at me. Did he really think this girl is a prostitute? His statement made me angrier this time.

"She's my girlfriend. Now, if you won't let go of her, I'll make sure you won't be able to get out of here without breaking your bones and trust me, the security won't even help you", I threatened him and pulled the girl closer to me, placing my hand on her waist. Surprisingly, the girl just went with the flow and hugged me around my torso which gave me a weird warm feeling, but I just shoved those thoughts off of my mind. The guy just snorted but eventually let the girl go. He shook his head, holding his hands in the air while walking away. There's a guard standing nearby and I motioned him to drag the jerk out of the Casino. I won't allow a perverted predator inside my Casino ever again.

"Ooh my savior~", I almost forgot the girl hugging me and snuggling against my neck. I just rolled my eyes and sighed frustratingly. Her breath was tickling my skin causing me to feel a slight shiver but I immediately stopped her when she's about to hold my face. Jesus Christ! She's such a pain in the ass.

"Alright, listen to me. Do you have anyone with you? You need to go home now!", She wasn't even listening to me and I started to feel irritated. She was just staring at me as if she was so mesmerized, wearing a dumb stupid attractive smile of hers. God dammit! I looked around to see if anyone's looking for her, but everyone's busy playing and having fun. No one even bothered to help her earlier, except for me.

"Do you know where you live? I'll just drive you there. It's not safe here." I tried to ask her but as expected, she didn't give me a decent answer.

"I'm with a chipmunk. Where is that chipmunk?" She blabbered some words and tried to peek under the tables. She was just walking around unsteadily like a crazy, drunk girl, while I look like a fool following her around.

"Holy fuck! What am I going to do with her? Pets are not allowed in here. What chipmunk is she talking about?" I murmured to myself while observing her every action. She almost stumbled towards the waiter and I immediately snatched her arm to stop her from falling. Oh God! I just wish Jey is here to help me. I bet she can handle this woman.

"Okay. I've seen enough. I'll just take you home." I grabbed her arm and took her out of Casino. I signaled Steven that I'm already out and he just nodded at me.

"Yow! Khali, going home already?" Thomas, the valet asked me and teased me after seeing the girl I'm with.

"Ooooh! Who's that girl? Khali's going out with a girl? This is a news!" He exclaimed wearing an exaggerated expression.

"Just shut up, Thomas", I spoke and he just laughed in response. Thomas is my friend, he's a chick magnet as well but unlike Steven, he never tried to flirt with them, because that's not his priority. According to him, he wants to work professionally. His feature is so manly and he has a tan complexion that makes him more attractive to girls.

He gave me my car key and I went to open the car at the shotgun seat to let the intoxicated human dumpling in.

"You have a nice car! Wow! How can you afford this baby?" She asked but I didn't mind her. I am pretty sure she won't even remember anything tomorrow, and I'm still not forgetting what she did to me. I went to the driver's seat after, then waved goodbye to Thomas, who's still wearing a teasing smile while mouthing words that I couldn't comprehend, but I know it's still part of the tease. I just shook my head and drove away.

When we arrived to my apartment building, she's already knocked out. Oh great, now I have to carry her. I breathed out before I went out of the car, then went to her side. As I unbuckled her seat belt, her intoxicating scent started to linger on my nose. The pit of my stomach started to have this weird feeling but I did my best to ignore it. I should remind myself that this girl is a danger. I am sure that she's a walking red flag, just like everyone else.

"The hell! She's..so..fucking..heavy!" I lifted her up and closed the door of my car before I walked towards the entrance of the building. As soon as I got inside, the receptionist nodded at me as a greeting and I just smiled sheepishly at her. She even helped me to push the elevator button, which I really appreciate.

"Thank you", I told the receptionist and she muttered, "You're welcome"

I waited for the elevator to reach my floor and as soon as the elevator door dinged open, I carefully stepped out, not wanting for the brunette to hit her head on anything.

Khali, you're so genius! How the hell I could swipe my card on my door? I was planning to put her down on the floor but thankfully, someone opened it from the inside.

"Khali? Oh who's that girl?" Jey asked curiously. I can clearly see the twinkle in her eyes, which I know, not a good sign.

"Thank god! You're here. She's so freaking heavy! And please don't ask anything", I warned her as I went in.

"Why? Oh wait, is this when the best friend was supposed to go out because you're going to have sex with this girl?" She weirdly asked and I just glared at her. Unbelievable.

"Just shut up Jey. I'm not going to have sex with her. I just helped her because someone drugged her-whatever. She's a customer in our casino and so, she's my responsibility.

"Not when she's OUTSIDE the casino", Jey emphasized the word 'outside'.

Oh good lord! Please just spare me with this conversation. I'm so fucking tired.

I laid her down on the bed and put her under the covers before I faced my best friend who is by the way, just looking at the girl admiringly.

"Stop your perverted mind Jey." I told her.

"Ooh are you jealous? If you don't like her, then I'll make a move on her", she said then started walking towards the bed. But I pulled Jey on the back of her shirt, pulling her out of the room. I can easily do that since I'm much stronger and taller than her. She's a certified midget.

She whined but I already closed the door, shutting her off.

Jey is my best friend. She's lives next door. She's weird and funny but anyone who sees her can tell that she's like a goddess. Her visual is ethereal. Many fell for that long and dark-haired girl with perfect heart-shaped lips, but not me. She's like my sister from a different mother.

"Khali! Just don't be too rough okay?" She muttered behind the door. Next time, I'm going to lock her out of my flat. I sighed and didn't mind my best friend who was still talking nonsense. I changed my clothes first, and took some pillow and a blanket. I guess it's me and the couch tonight. But before I could exit the room, I heard the brunette's phone ringing. I thought that maybe someone might be looking for her, and it's better to let them know that she's safe. I fished her phone out of her bag. I could smell her strawberry scent on it. I bit my lip to stop the desire to throw myself on the bed and nuzzle her scent. Fuck! I have to keep my mind straight. I should be annoyed of what she did to me earlier.

I looked at the caller ID and it says "Dad". Mostly, in this situation, people would panic because it's the parents whom they're going to talk with. But why would I be afraid? It's his daughter who did something bad to me. I tapped the answer button and the next thing I heard was totally unexpected.

"Jane! Where are you! I can't believe you ditched Nicholas! I gave my word to them, and you're just going to do this?" The old man shouted over the phone. I felt a slight sympathy for this girl. I didn't know she has this kind of controlling parent.

Despite the urge to tell him to fuck off and stop being a manipulative dickhead father, I decided to speak in a calm and polite manner. The style that always gets the parents' approval, "Hello sir? This is Khali Luciano, I believe Miss Terranova had forgotten her phone on her way out. I insisted to meet her to talk about her business proposal."

"Oh, uhm,.. My apologies. She didn't inform me about that meeting. Luciano? Are you perhaps related to Vincent Luciano, the owner of L Hotels and Casino?" This time his voice is calm, as if he's not the old man who was fuming mad at his daughter. I smiled and looked at the brunette who is sleeping peacefully on my bed.

"Yes sir, I'm his daughter. I hope you won't get mad to Miss Terranova. It was my fault".

"Oh no. It was just a misunderstanding. Pardon my actions earlier. Do you know where she is right now?" He asked.

"She just left a few minutes ago. I'll come by to her office tomorrow to give this back to her"

"That's alright. Sorry for her being neglectful, and nice to know you. I hope you find an interest in our proposal." The old man said.

I glanced at her again. I squinted my eyes when I suddenly thought of something to get back at her. This time I can have my UNO reverse card.

"Yes, I find it interesting, and I would love to have a further discussion about it, with her of course", I told him.

"That's great! Whatever you need, you can just tell Jane about it. Thank you and I'm looking forward to meet you some other time", he chuckled.

"Of course, I'm looking forward to that" He ended the call and I put her phone on the bedside table. I stared at her as I sat on the edge of the bed. She looks like a cute kitten, a few strands of her hair covers her face, blowing them as she breathes. Hah! I shouldn't let this kitten deceive me. She's a monster and she needs to learn some lesson. It's payback time, Terranova.