Chapter 2 The Man At The Bar

• Tessa’s POV
• This man was insanely attractive, and he had to have been in his mid-twenties. He was tall and had a broad figure.
• My heart was pounding heavily in my chest, and I forgot where I was for a moment.
• I couldn’t move my eyes from him. It felt like that look in his eyes nailed me to the ground.
• It was as if he was looking at more than just my face.
• He was staring into my mind, heart, and soul.
• “Tessa, come on!” Ruby urged, pulling me along with her. “Only a little further.”
• Ruby obviously didn’t notice this man, but I reluctantly turned away and went with her into the bar.
• His eyes were otherworldly. I couldn’t get them out of my head long after seeing him. Not to mention how he looked at me made my heart skip a beat.
• “Surprise!” Tessa said, motioning around as soon as we stepped into the bar.
• I frowned as I looked around. This wasn’t just a normal bar. I saw incredibly hot men walking around with their shirts off, serving tables.
• There were other men dancing on a stage and flirting with women.
• “You took me to a callboy bar?” I asked.
• “You need to loosen up and have a good time. Forget about that loser Brian. There are so many better guys out there for you.”
• “I don’t think I’m going to find him at a bar like this,” I said, shaking my head at her.
• She laughed and grabbed my arm, pulling me toward the bar stools where we sat down.
• “Two tequila shots please,” she asked the bartender. “And a water for me.”
• “I don’t want to take any shots,” I said to her.
• “We came to a bar, you must drink. I’m going to make sure you forget about Brian. At least for tonight.”
• “I’d rather not get drunk,” I said sheepishly.
• “I’ll be the responsible one and drink water tonight. I got both those shots for you,” she explained.
• The bartender put the shots in front of us along with Ruby’s water.
• She smiled and motioned for me to take a shot.
• “Humor me.”
• I knew she was right. I needed to loosen up and have a few drinks. I didn’t often drink because Brian didn’t like how I looked drunk.
• I took a shot and winced as it stung my throat.
• Ruby laughed.
• “Atta girl,” she said, nudging me with her shoulder.
• The last time I had a drink was when I was with my father on the farm. We would often drink together during our evening chores.
• “I don’t know what I’m going to do…” I said, staring down at my hands. “I can’t go home, and all of my things are there.”
• “Don’t even worry about that, Tessa. You know you can live with me. I’ll swing by your place in the morning and get your stuff. You don’t have to worry about a thing.”
• I was thankful to have her at that moment.
• My heart ached so much at the thought of Brian’s betrayal. It was obvious now that it was never me that he wanted.
• I had done everything for him.
• I went to the brunches with his friends, I wore the clothing he liked, and I ate the foods he suggested. I worked out daily, so I would be fit enough for him. I even took the classes he wanted me to take.
• I completely changed myself for him and it was for nothing.
• But now I realize he was just trying to turn me into her.
• “You keep drinking, I’m going to get you a guy,” Ruby said as I took the second shot.
• “Ruby, no…I—”
• It was too late. she was already gone.
• I sighed just as the bartender placed a couple more shots in front of me. She must have ordered them before she left.
• My head was already whirling from the other two, but I took another shot anyway.
• Soon, a platinum credit card was placed on the bar countertop, causing me to freeze. My eyes trailed up until they met the same eyes I couldn’t get out of my head.
• It was the man from outside.
• Ruby must have noticed our encounter after all and found him somewhere in the bar.
• He worked here as a callboy.
• No wonder he gave me that ravenous look.
• “Put her drinks on that card,” he said to the bartender in a firm tone like he was the one in charge.
• He kept his eyes locked on mine, even when he spoke to the bartender. It was as if I was hooked in a trance.
• “You didn’t have to do that,” I found myself saying.
• “Gave me an excuse to talk to you.”
• His voice was much deeper than I imagined.
• “You wanted to talk to me?” I asked, my heart racing in my chest.
• Before he could answer, the bartender returned with his card and receipt.
• He reached into his pocket and pulled out a $50 bill, slapping it on the counter as a tip to the bartender.
• I took the last shot of tequila and slid off the barstool.
• “Let’s just get out of here,” I said to him, trying not to fall over.
• “Where would you like to go?”
• “The hotel,” I said to him, furrowing my brows together.
• He must have been new to this callboy stuff.
• “And why would you want to go to a hotel?” His tone was low and incredibly sexy. It sent warmth throughout my body.
• “To obviously have sex.”
• What was wrong with him?
• His eyes had darkened and maybe my eyes were deceiving me, but they almost looked red. He stood back and scanned my body for only a moment before that ravenous look returned to his eyes.
• “If that’s what you wish,” he said as he offered me his hand.
• Taking his hand, I went with him outside, not seeing Ruby in sight. I made a mental note to send her a text later.
• Parked nearby was a black Bentley that he walked towards. I paused once he reached the car and opened the passenger side.
• After a pause, I finally slid into the passenger side of the car, and we had to drive for about 20 minutes until we reached an incredibly expensive-looking Villa.
• “This isn’t a hotel,” I pointed out. “It looks more like a resort.”
• He smirked and got out of the car.
• “Hotels are disgusting, and I’d prefer to have sex at my home,” he said as he went toward the main entrance.
• “You live here?” I gasped, scrambling out of the car.
• He didn’t bother responding.
• Once we got inside, I was amazed by how huge and gorgeous the Villa was.
• “Do you have a restroom I can use?” I asked. “I’d like to wash up beforehand.”
• He motioned down the hallway.
• “Down that hall to the right,” he said as he took my coat.
• I nodded my thanks to him and made my way to the bathroom. I just needed a minute to gather my thoughts. I was still incredibly dizzy from the alcohol and his looks were so intimidating.
• Brian was the first and only guy I’d ever been with, and I didn’t want to make a fool out of myself.
• I didn’t realize callboys made so much money that they could afford luxurious houses and cars like that.
• I should probably text Ruby and let her know that I made it here safely and expect me back at her place late. But just as I pulled my phone out of my pocket, the bathroom door swung open, and he was leaning against the frame.
• Swinging around to face him, I swallowed a lump that had formed in my throat. He gave me a devilishly sexy grin and I couldn’t help but want him even more in that moment.
• “You have a scent that drives me wild,” he breathed hungrily.
• I had no idea what that meant, but it definitely turned me on.
• He rushed toward me, wrapping his arms around my waist, he lifted me onto the sink and kissed me in a way that set my soul on fire.
• The sink turned on and I felt the water soaking into the back of my blouse and dripping onto the counter.
• I wrapped my legs around him and pressed myself further into him, allowing his kiss to deepen and his tongue to explore my mouth.
• He finally pulled away from me and I saw that his eyes had turned red. I wasn’t afraid though. In fact, I was mesmerized by him.
• “Are you sure you want to do this?” He asked in a husky whisper. “We’ve only just met.”
• I looked him over for a moment longer.
• I wasn’t sure if it was the alcohol that gave me this boost of confidence, or because he made me incredibly hot for him, but I answered his question by taking off my shirt and throwing it to the ground.
• His eyes grew even redder. It was surreal, but he began to kiss my neck without hesitation, sending goosebumps across my body.
• I felt a little stinging at first, but then, on top of the alcohol, there was a new layer of beautiful dizziness.