Chapter 21 - Dance Off (1/2)
Just the perfect time for us to meet here this sudden. Yes, we had to meet sooner anyway but I didn't expect it to be here at the club.
I looked at the confused face of Regina, standing opposite me, raising her left eyebrow. Her hands were folded like a cross upon her body.
” Hey... Regina...How come you're here?”
” Don't answer my question with another! I asked you first.” She blurted out vexingly.
At the same time Stella got out from the bathroom, wiping her fingers with the piece of tissue paper. As soon she noticed us, she gave off a meek smile.
” Hey Regina. It's good to see you here.” Stella was standing between us at the moment. Seeing her face, Regina calmed down a little.
” Same. How you been.” Regina asked
” Fine. You say how come you're here?”
Well frankly speaking I had no intention of bothering them while they were chatting. But the fact is it's been few minutes already. My only concern is that Luke may come here looking for us. And seeing Regina with me might not be a good idea. I was hesitant to continue our conversation.
Stella looked at me and instantly figured it out. She knew that I was not feeling good about this situation.
” You know what Regina, you two talk I'll go back to lounge. Later.”
” But why are you leaving-” Stella already walked away from us and disappeared in the crowd.
” What just happened here Theo? Explain it now!” Regina sighed and glared at me.
” Luke asked me to introduce Stella with our friends. We came here because Stella wanted to use the washroom. So if both of us stayed here talking with you, Luke or other may come here to look for us. That's why Stella left. Now tell me why are you here? You don't usually go to clubs.”
As I explained the whole thing to her, Regina looked less ferocious. Finally she sighed letting out a deep breath.
” One of my client invited me to his birthday party. We were at the lounge area also. ”
Her voice sounded less cranky. She continued her speech
” Anyway I'm glad that we came across with each other. I have been trying to meet up with you. By the way, was that really Stella? I couldn't even recognise her at first, she's looking stunning.”
” I know right? In fact I couldn't even believe that it was her when I saw her at first.” I replied chuckling ” Well then see you later.”
” Why are you leaving so fast. Stella is there so I don't think Luke's gonna come here looking for you. And you should give her some space so that she can be acquainted with other guys.” As I heard this I became little irritated.
” What do you mean by that?” I spat out with a annoying tone.
” You and Stella aren't real couples. So she can date anyone she wants just like you're doing. She may not have a boyfriend now but sooner or later she'll get one. If you keep sticking up with her, she might end up staying single even after you guys get divorced.”
I can't tell if I'm angry or frustrated or both. I know what Regina told me is true but my heart is aching. I'm feeling this unfamiliar emotion mixed with sadness and anger. Quite hard to explain why.
” I'll go back for now. See ya.” I walked out from there without arguing any further. This feeling I'm having right now is new to me.
Why am I so annoyed? Why am I so upset? I know she's just pretending to be my wife. In future she'll have her own family with some other guy. Then why am I so angry?
The thought of her being with some other guy is making me restless. I just want her to be with me.
But why? She's not my girlfriend. She doesn't love me. She's not Regina.Then why?
I entered the lounge where everyone was there. They were chatting and laughing on their own.
” You just set me up with anyone! I can't stay single any longer.” I heard Logan begging.
” How about hooker?” Stella replies with a evil grin on her face.
” Don't sink me that low!” Everyone laughed, Luke clapped his hand and Mike whistled with a ear pitching sound. It looked so lively.