Chapter 20: I didn't want to end up in his bed

Lira dressed in a simple yet elegant outfit, her stunning beauty radiating from every pore. She slipped on a sleek black dress that hugged her curves in all the right places, the fabric clinging to her like a second skin. Her emerald eyes sparkled with confidence, shining like two bright jewels in the light. Her raven-black hair cascaded down her back, framing her heart-shaped face and accentuating her sharp cheekbones.

As she made her way to the Casanova restaurant, heads turned and eyes followed her. She was a vision of loveliness, a true goddess among mortals. Her beauty was striking, commanding attention anywhere she went. People couldn't help but stare, mesmerized by her presence.

The Casanova restaurant was a trendy hotspot, known for its upscale atmosphere and sophisticated clientele. The exterior was sleek and modern, with a gleaming black façade and a neon sign that read "Casanova" in bold, cursive letters. The entrance was flanked by two imposing stone statues, their faces stern and unyielding.

As Lira pushed open the door, a warm golden light spilled out onto the sidewalk, inviting her into the luxurious interior. The décor was opulent, with rich wood paneling, plush velvet sofas, and crystal chandeliers that refracted the light into a thousand tiny rainbows. The air was thick with the scent of fine wine and exotic cuisine, making Lira's stomach growl with anticipation.

She strode into the restaurant, her high heels clicking on the polished marble floor. The sound echoed through the room, drawing the attention of the other patrons. They turned to look at her, their faces a mixture of admiration and envy. Lira didn't notice, or rather, she didn't care. She was a bad girl, fearless and unapologetic. She knew she was the center of attention, and she reveled in it.

As she made her way to the bar, the bartender looked up and raised an eyebrow. "Welcome to Casanova, beautiful," he said, his voice low and husky. "What can I get you tonight?" Lira smiled, her lips curling up into a sly smile. "I'm meeting someone," she said, her voice dripping with confidence. "Selena. She's already here, I presume?"

The bartender nodded, his eyes flicking to the corner of the room. "Yeah, she's over there. The blonde in the red dress." Lira's eyes followed his gaze, and she spotted Selena sitting at a table, sipping a cocktail. A look of determination flashed across Lira's face, and she started to make her way over to Selena, ready to confront her about her betrayal.

As Lira approached Selena, Selena's face lit up with a bright smile, and she opened her arms wide, as if to envelop Lira in a warm hug. But Lira's expression was a far cry from welcoming. Her face was a mask of fury, her eyes blazing with a fierce intensity that made Selena's smile falter.

Selena's mouth trembled as she looked up at Lira, her eyes welling up with tears. "Lili, please, I'm sorry," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the din of the restaurant.

Lira's eyes narrowed in horror as she took in Selena's pitiful expression. "I haven't even said anything to you, bitch, and you're already begging," she spat, her voice low and venomous. "So this is the extent of your scheming, Selena. You think a simple apology will suffice after what you've tried to do?"

Selena's face contorted in a mixture of fear and desperation as she knelt down in front of Lira, her hands clasped together in a pleading gesture. Lira watched her, fascinated by the depths of Selena's depravity.

"Why are you kneeling down, Selena?" Lira asked, her voice dripping with disdain. "Is it to make me look bad in front of all these people? Or is it just a pathetic attempt to garner sympathy?"

Selena's eyes welled up with tears as she looked up at Lira, her voice shaking. "No, no, Lili, I'm sincerely apologizing for what happened between me and your man," she whispered, her words barely audible.

Lira's laughter was like a cold wind, sending shivers down Selena's spine. "You think a simple apology will erase what you've tried to do, Selena?" she asked, her eyes glinting with malice. "You think you can just waltz in here, kneel down, and expect me to forgive you?"

Selena's face crumpled, and she began to sob, her body shaking with convulsive sobs. Lira watched her, unmoved, her expression a mask of fury and contempt. "You're pathetic, Selena," she spat, her voice dripping with venom. "You're a pathetic, manipulative, scheming bitch, and you're going to pay for what you've done."

No, no, Lili, I was drunk that night, Selena muttered, her eyes welling up with tears. Lira smiled coldly, looking at her with a mixture of amusement and contempt. "Drunk, huh?" she repeated, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "As far as I can remember, when did your head stop holding your liquor, Selena?"

Selena's mouth trembled as she tried to explain, her words spilling out in a jumbled mess. "I really drank much that night and came across your man's room and it was slightly open... and remember that you complained to me that he hurt you, so... so Selena stuttered, I went in to warn him not to hurt you ever again, but... but..."

Lira's eyes narrowed, her expression unyielding. "But what, Selena?" she asked, her voice low and menacing. Selena's eyes darted around the room, as if searching for an escape or a way to deflect Lira's accusations. "But... I don't know, Lili, I swear, I didn't mean to... it just happened," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lira's gaze was piercing, her eyes boring into Selena's soul. "It just happened?" she repeated, her voice laced with disgust. "You expect me to believe that? You expect me to believe that you just stumbled into my man's room, drunk and innocent, and somehow want to end up in his bed?" Lira's laughter was cold and mirthless, sending shivers down Selena's spine. "You're a liar, Selena. And you're going to pay for what you've done." After our years of relationships, you tried to betray me behind my back and want to end up in my man's bed.

No, no, Lili, I didn't want to end up in his bed, but I don't know what got over me, Selena said, her voice shaking with emotion. I started feeling hurt and craving for a man's touch, all of a sudden. I didn't know how to explain, but I think I was drugged, that's why I ended up beside your man. I was not myself, I was not in my right senses, trying to get his attention. I'm sorry, Lili, if I was in my right mind, do you think I would go close to him? He's ruthless and heartless, forget about his beauty. He's not good enough for you.