APOLLO - 28

Acting on impulse is not my thing. I always take decisions and make statements after thinking about the matter a hundred times, just like how a businessman should do. But the moment I heard Meera's name from that filthy reporter's mouth calling her a one night stand, I lost it. While thousands of eyes were on me I wanted to tell them that she is not just someone in my life. So, impulsively I called her mine in front of everyone. And after I did it felt like I was just dying to tell this to everyone and to myself. It felt so right and so.... complete. But now I'm afraid of Meera's reaction.

As soon as she heard me say that, her head whipped in my direction and I was afraid to look into those brown doe eyes, I don't wanna see any hate or loathing in them, I know she doesn't like me the way I do but I still don't regret it. I squeezed her hand, signaling her to go with what I said, soon she molded her expression concealing them behind a mask in front of the crowd. It's almost shocking how fast she complied with me.

We didn't wait there any longer, I pulled her inside, straight to the VIP elevator, which was exclusively for the guests of the party, thankfully we arrived a bit late so we were the only ones using it.

"What the fuck was that?" She said as soon as the elevator doors closed.

"They were calling you a one night stand so I just.. couldn't help it." I said still not looking at her.

"So you publicly announced that I'm your girlfriend!? Couldn't you've said that I'm a friend or something?" Friend..? You were always more than that.

"Nope. This is the safest option. I don't want people in here thinking you're available and go around hitting on you." I said with a firm and final voice. That ain't happening nuh uh.

"But what's the problem with that? I was actually hoping I'd find rich handsome guys here." She said and I instantly looked at her. Her words ignited a fire inside of me. Looking for rich handsome guys? Like hell I'll let that happen.

"Oh really?" I pulled her closer to me, almost crushing her with the force

"Let's see who even dares to touch you now." The elevator doors pinged open and we were greeted with loud noise, golden light and the smell of whiskey and all other kinds of drinks mixed in the air. I released Meera but kept a hand secured around her waist. The way she is looking right now, if she goes on flirting with anyone.... I might have to deal with a dead body later on tonight. I dropped a side glance at Meera and she still looked a bit shocked by my sudden movements a second ago but she also looked thrilled. Plus the cute little pink blush spreading across her cheeks was now making me weak in my knees.

"Apollo! Finally!" Moritz came parting the crowd in all haste leaving his wife behind followed by some irritated glances. Without even giving me time to greet him back properly he hugged me tight draping his hands across my neck, though he is not taller than me but not so short either. And this fucker knows how much I hate it when people hug me. I've had such a bad experience with hugs that I can't stand it anymore. I pushed him away from me with force. Moritz is the owner of a furniture company and has helped me a lot with the interior and furnishing of my new hotel hence we became good friends, but I still hate it when he hugs me.

"Finally you're here! I've been waiting for you! I thought you'll never come." He said.

"Like hell you were, I bet you've been drinking since the party started and Andrea is greeting all the guests." I said pointing at the woman who was making her way towards us with a smiling face as always. She is one of the very few beautiful and loyal wives of the high society I know.

"And who is this breathtaking creature you brought today?" He said and Meera's face twisted with dissatisfaction at the word creature. This fucker has never been good with words...

I once again slid my hand across her waist and pulled her comfortably close to me after I got forcefully separated from her because of that terrible hug. Wait, this is such a right word... Comfortable... That's how I feel when she's in my arms and I never want to get out of my comfort zone.

"This is my girlfriend Meera, Meera this is my friend Moritz, the host of this party." I said and she instantly greeted him with a big smile forgetting all about his remarks. But I didn't like his hungry eyes and that stenchful smile when he shook her hand. Moritz is a known womanizer, even his wife knows that but that poor woman is in love with him hence she has to endure everything in front of her eyes. Meera exchanged a few words with Andrea while I started discussing some new projects with Moritz that I was interested in.

Not even an hour into the party and I already want to punch my friend fair and square in the face. That fucker won't take his eyes off Meera and her ass. I tried to ignore him and distract him with all things that seemed relevant. But Moritz is making it so fucking obvious, it was as if he was practically touching her with his eyes and I was burning like a slow bomb right now, the one you don't have any idea when will it explode.

"Moritz." I brought his attention back to me and placed a firm hand on his shoulder.

"You're a good friend, that's why I'm still standing here and just telling you this with words. The woman you're ogling right now is my girlfriend and I don't, I fucking don't appreciate this. I hope you're smart enough to not think of doing anything funny 'cause I'll beat the shit out of you if you dare try anything with her." I spat out.