“It’s your fault, we lost.” Lisa pointed at his chest.
“Hey.. Hey… cool down. It’s just a game.” Augustus said nervously.
Lisa took Maria’s hand and sat beside Simon. “It’s okay, remember princess don’t cry.” Lisa comforted Maria while wiping her tears. Seeing Maria crying, Simon also patted her shoulder and comforted her. “Don’t be sad. That prize wasn’t really good.”
Augustus saw all of three ignoring him, he sat beside Simon and said carefully, “Daddy will buy you a big gift. What do you say.?” He offered Maria.
“Are you trying to bribe?” Lisa raised her eyebrow.
“I…” Augustus was at lost of words.
“I am sorry… it’s my fault.” At last Augustus had no choice but to apologize to both women.
Lisa and Maria looked at him and pouted.
“What…? I just apologized…!” Augustus said unhappily and got irritated. He, the only heir of Carlos family is apologizing in front of them and they dare to ignore his words. And for what? For this silly balloon game. Augustus then folded his arm and pretended to be angry.
“Daddy, now as you accepted your mistake. You have to give us all a teddy bear.” Maria looked at Augustus with teary eyes.
Augustus smiled and crouched down to Maria. “Done Darling.”
Maria kissed his cheek and said happily, “Thank you Daddy.”
Seeing Maria changing her mood so instantly Lisa frowned and stood up to leave. Watching her leave, Augustus held her wrist instantly, “Where are you going?”
“I am still angry. You can’t bribe me.” Lisa pouted and turned her face away.
Augustus felt helpless and looked at Simon, who was quietly sitting and watching them.
Simon sighed and then said, “Mommy, stop being stubborn. Uncle said, he will buy you a giant teddy bear okay.?”
Giant teddy bear? When did I say that? Augustus thought.
“Yes Aunty, don’t be mad on my Daddy.” Maria pulled Lisa’s shirt and said.
Lisa nodded and pulled back her hand from his hold.
“Simon, lets go. Santa is distributing gifts.” Lisa changed the topic.
“Mommy, before leaving you should shake hands first with the uncle. You’re still friends, right?” Simon said innocently.
Augustus smiled at Simon, stood up and immediately stretched his hand to shake.
“Friends?” Lisa asked raising her eyebrow in a questioning tone.
“Aren’t we?” Augustus asked confusingly.
“I thought we are more than friends.” She said teasingly.
“Hah…. in that case.” Augustus smiled wickedly and pulled her in his arms.
Lisa got stunned by his sudden action and looked around in panic. What if someone see them together.? But for her doubt everyone was busy in the games.
“What if I gift you myself instead of a teddy?” Augustus whispered in her ear. Lisa felt his hot breath on her ear and blushed from his words.
“I want a white Teddy.” Lisa said smilingly.
“What.?” Augustus said disappointedly. Lisa laughed, broke off from him and took Simon’s hand and left.
Augustus looked at her back absentmindedly.
“Daddy.” Maria called Augustus. Augustus turned his head and looked at Maria.
“We should also go to get gift from Santa, Daddy.” Maria said holding his hand. Augustus nodded and both walked towards Santa Clause.
Everyone was standing in a line waiting for their turn. Lisa and Simon were ahead of Augustus and Maria.
Augustus stared at Lisa with his deep eyes. This woman who used to be so cold Today she has so changed from her personality. Is she really accepting me as her boyfriend? Does she also started feeling for me? Augustus was lost in deep thoughts.
“Daddy, I like Aunty.” Maria said while shaking Augustus’s hand.
“Hmm… I also like her.” Augustus said in a low voice.
“Daddy, do you want to marry her?” Maria asked.
“Hmmm” Augustus was still in a daze.
“Yeah….! Daddy likes Aunty. Daddy wants to marry her.” Maria started shouting and jumping happily. Augustus came back to his senses ands shushed Maria. Then he looked around and saw that Lisa was busy in chatting with Tony’s mother so she didn’t hear anything. Haaaaa..! He took a breath of relief.
“Maria don’t tell anyone about it. It’s our secret, right?” Augustus said to Maria and winked.
“Okay Daddy.” Maria nodded obediently and hugged him.
Augustus than carried her in all the line and after getting their gift. He sent Maria back to her teacher and started looking for Lisa. As party had finished, everyone started leaving and the hall gets empty soon. He didn’t find Lisa in the hall so he went out to look for her.
Lisa was standing in the Garden. Augustus saw her back and then approached her calmly, “Hey, I was looking for you.” He said from behind.
“Hmm.. me too.” Lisa turned around and said while smiling.
“Oh… Simon has gone.?” He asked.
“Yes, I just send him back.” Lisa replied.
“Shall we go for dinner, then? Hmm?” He asked her.
“Umm… no actually I am going out with Sasha for some drinks. I promised her first, Sorry.” Lisa said hesitantly.
“Okay, it’s fine.” Augustus felt disappointed. He wanted to spend more time with her. “Let me drop you.” He said concernedly.
“No..!” Lisa rejected him immediately. Augustus looked at her puzzled.
“My friend doesn’t know about us.” She explained calmly. Augustus nodded understandably. She felt glad looking that Augustus wasn’t angry at her. In reality, she wanted to spend some time with Augustus but Sasha asked her to go out for party she wasn’t an alcoholic person but still she had to agree to her for friend’s sake.
“Here you are.!” Sasha’s voice came from behind them. She came forward and hugged Lisa. “Mr. Carlos how are you?” Sasha noticed Augustus and asked politely.
“Fine.” Augustus replied.
“Sorry to say Mr. Carlos but please excuse us. We’re getting late for a party.” Sasha said while looking at her watch.
Augustus wanted to hug Lisa but then he stopped because of Sasha and said politely. “Sure” stepping aside.
Sasha took Lisa away. Augustus looked at her back sadly just then Lisa turned her face and mouthed him “Sorry”
Augustus’s lips curved upwards and he waved his hands in “it’s fine” manner.
Lisa and Sasha took the taxi and came to the Retro Bar. Sasha pulled Lisa to the washroom to change the outfit. Sasha wore a red colored short dress and Lisa change her top into an off-shoulder crop top.
Both looked stunningly beautiful and sexy. “Let’s celebrate” Sasha cheered and both went inside the bar.
…
“Boss are you sure?” Lester asked worriedly.
“Stop asking me the same thing, Lester I won’t change my mind.” Augustus snapped while taking off his coat.
“But, Boss” Lester still tried to persuade him but he had already opened the door and left.
Today is the night. When Rheena Carlos celebrates Christmas by throwing a dinner party. It was a huge party of the year and as a son, Augustus should attend it no matter what. But this time, Augustus refused her mom and followed Lisa to the bar.
Rheena Carlos had called him many times. But he had switched off his phone. She had no choice but to call Lester but Lester even can’t say anything against his boss.
He apologized to the Old Madam by telling her that Augustus went to an important meeting and he was also not able to contact him either.
When in real, His important meeting is the Retro Bar. When did Boss started stalking a woman. Lester scratched his head and couldn’t help but kept wondering.
Augustus went inside the bar elegantly. He scanned the room to find Lisa. The lights were very dim he couldn’t make out the face of people but still he was able to find Lisa.
Lisa was on the dance floor, dancing widely with Sasha beside her, she looked like a little drunk. She was wearing an off shoulder top. Her bare shoulders and her waist was exposed.
Augustus’s eyes darkened. His throat felt dry with sudden heat emerging inside his body. He went to the counter and ordered vodka shots.
He drank five shots in a row. Still felt hot all over. His eyes were fixed at Lisa. He was so angry at her right this moment. How could she be drunk so fast she had just arrived, he thought of going to her but at this moment, a fat, bald man touched her waist and pulled her close to him. Lisa was trying to push him away but he wasn’t letting her go . Augustus clenched his fist tightly and stood up to beat the shit out of him.
“Boom”
Everyone stopped. The fat man fell to the ground. Augustus froze at his place and looked at the man holding Lisa. He couldn’t make the face but after a while he cursed and stomped his feet angrily. “Fuck, Cristian Silas..”