ch 15 (plus notice)

"The most awaiting wedding of the century has finallyarrived. And people can't stop talking about it....."

"I can't believe her wedding is in a few days. Will you be attending as a guest or family member" said Liam teasing Xerxes about the relationship he has with Esmeray.

"..save it Liam. Why are you in town anyway?" Questioned Xerxes to his childhood friend who he hasn't seen in years.

"Diamond invited me...I didn't know if I would make it but for her I dropped all my plans "

"You make it sound like she's the star that got away"

"Haha yeah, I do don't I? " He replied with a fainting smile at the thought of never expressing his feelings for her.

"Tell me Liam, why? Why her?what is it about Diamond or the Lings in general that have you dropping your plans?" He questioned his friend trying to understand what there is to give for them.

In other words why should he do that too. Why should he drop his plans to attend an event for someone who doesn't pay him any mind. Or in his case who doesn't love him.

"It's not about who they are or what reason they give. It's about your feelings toward that person. I had a crush on Diamond back in college but I never told her. If anything I never knew who she was....to me she was always filled with joy, like this bright light. Always smiling. After the death of Ceo Ling I noticed she didn't show up. I asked but no one said a word to me. Then one day I looked at the news and their she was standing next to Esmeray. That's when I realized who she was. Not long after I kept myself from contacting her. She contacted me apologizing for not telling me, and we simply stayed friends"

Now at the bar Xerxes made sure his friend forgot everything about Diamond. He too needed to forget about Esmeray and how he would go on about the relationship.

On the other hand Esmeray is worried about the meeting in France. The Lings have yet to own a property in England and this year she is hoping to do that.

What has her on the edge is not having any sort of connection. If she is to do any sort of buisness with the French she needs at least one person. Luckily for her she IS in a "relationship" with someone who's family is part French.

Asking him is like asking a Lion to stop eating meat. Not that she is even planning to ask. Not to mention she is unaware of his connection and even if she knew like he'll she'll ask.

It has been weeks since she last saw Zion. After their "night" he disappeared on her. He didn't call, text or show up at her job. She can't deny how he makes her body feel, or how good she feels. Not once did she saw herself hooking up with her friend or that he was good in bed.

Tonight is a night she wishes he would show up. She has been craving to be ravaged just like last time.

"Haha yeah those were good times. Anyway I'll see you tomorrow."

"Alright then"

Xerxes saw his friend drive off and just on the other street he saw Esmeray getting out of her car. He was surprised to see her in such an environment especially when her sister's wedding was hours away.

He went with his better judgment and followed her back inside. He sat across from her keeping an eye on her moves.

For a brief moment he's heart skipped a beat once he saw how gorgeous she is. When they were dating she was still young, now that she is older he sees what the big deal is. Not only does she have a curvy boy but her chubby face is un like any other.

After an hour Esmeray closed her tab and left the club. When Xerxes came back from the men's bathroom he noticed she was gone. Looking for her everywhere he was notified that she had left and payed for his tab.

The bartender handed him a note with a red lipstick stain on it.

"Next time don't be a stranger and invite me for a drink."

At the note he was unable to hold back a smirk, biting his bottom lip. He hates the idea of giving into her games but for some reason it turns him on.

Deep down he still resents her for who she is but a part of him can't help but grow some sort of connection to her. Sure it might be the alcohol of the night or it can be the lust in the air.

Notice: sorry this is a small update but for now I'll need to put this series on pause due to a family loss.

I will be coming back in a 1 weeks or so, with more chapters and more spice.Thank you to those who read and if you have any suggestions for plots or spicy moments let me know. Los amo ♥️ ❤️