Talk of the devil.” Dawson and Darryl said simultaneously. Their faced mirrored a knowing smile as they watched Phoebe approach them.
Dawson’s eyebrows furrowed, giving Darryl a questioning look. “What the hell is Phoebe doing here? Dawson asked.
Dawson perceived Phoebe’s appearance was not a coincidence. He had experienced this a number of times when it came to meeting Darryl at the club. He asked Darryl that question not because he didn’t know Darryl had invited her. He asked because he wanted Darryl to confess to what he had done.
A broad grin spread on Darryl’s face as he watched Dawson’s questioning look. “Why do you ask when you already know the answer?” He winked at his friend.
“You should not have invited me since you had another company in mind”. Dawson was not mad at Darryl, his regret was yielding to Darryl’s invite. He should have headed home to his wife but instead, he chose to meet Darryl who, had already invited Phoebe.
“Fine, I screwed up,” he said with a broad grin on his face. He knew Dawson didn’t like being around the women he was sleeping with. He thought Phoebe wouldn’t make it until Dawson had left.
There was no way Dawson would be mad at his best friend. Phoebe had noticed Darryl and Dawson at the VIP lodge, but she refused to go there because she didn’t like Dawson either. She had Dawson had history and Dawson had avoided her like a plague since he got married.
She went straight to the bar counter , she ordered a mixture of vodka and Sprite. She sat at the bar, waiting for Darryl to meet her.
Darryl watched Phoebe from where he sat. He knew why Phoebe had decided to stay far away. He wondered why she was so dramatic. Dawson, who also recognized how the event was going, said goodbye to Darryl before leaving the club.
With a boyish grin on Darryl’s face, he walked elegantly to the bar counter . Most of the women in the club stared at him as he strolled to the bar counter . His effect on women was no news to Darryl. He knew how his presence affected women, and he made use of it to his advantage.
“How are you doing?” He asked Phoebe before giving her a peck on her lips. Before he could withdraw, Phoebe pulled him closer and locked her lips with his.
“Now, I’m better,” She said, causing Darryl to laugh. Darryl pulled her gently off of the stool, holding her hands firmly, he dragged her to the VIP lodge. Phoebe remained close to Darryl, so she wouldn’t miss him in the middle of the drunk crowd.
“I was surprised you invited me to catch up.” Phoebe confessed as she settled down on Darryl’s lap. Her short skirt raised, exposing her thighs. Darryl, who knew it was an invite, placed one hand on her lap while he wrapped the other hand around her waist.
“Just like the old times,” he said, rubbing her thighs gently in a caressing manner.
Phoebe leaned forward to place a kiss on Darryl’s lips.”I miss the old times.” She said before locking her lips with his for the second time tonight.
Phoebe knew Darryl was a player, she was not interested in anything serious with him, unlike Tania, she was just with Darryl for the fun. She had made sure her job was not affected by her sexual life with Darryl, so she pretended not to know him while they were at the office and spent the night together whenever he was down for it.
That was the same relationship she had with Dawson before Dawson got married. So she decided to move to Darryl after he made a move on her.
“I have something important to talk to you about.” Phoebe’s eyes lightened up in amusement as she heard Darryl.
“I’m all ears, my love.” She said, placing a kiss on the edge of his nose.
“It is about my new secretary,” Darryl said.
“What’s it about your new secretary? Don’t tell me you are interested in her?” Phoebe inquired. She knew Darryl was ready to have any woman, but Vanessa was the last person she would have imagined.
“What if I am interested in her?” Darryl replied to her with another question.
A wave of jealousy filled Phoebe as she heard Darryl’s words. She knew they were not committed to each other, but the least he could do was to enjoy the moment they had together.
“There’s no way you invited me over to talk about Vanessa?” She gave him a questioning look.
“Relax, Phoebe. I invited you over because I missed you.” Darryl said, placing a kiss on her lips. Phoebe, who had already planned to untangle herself from Darryl’s grip, relaxed into him. She placed her hands around his neck as she used her fingers to comb the hair behind Darryl’s head.
“Let’s get a room. I can’t wait to have you all to myself.” Phoebe whispered into his ears.
“Before we do that, I want you to promise me that you would stay away from Vanessa.” Darryl dropped the bombshell on her.
“What does Vanessa have to do with them getting a room to spend the night? Phoebe wondered. She searched Darryl’s eyes for answers, but his face remained stoic. This was Phoebe’s clue to know something was brewing between Darryl and Vanessa.
“Why should I stay away from a coworker?” She asked him.
“Can you listen to me and do what I say?” Darryl retorted.
“Maybe if you give me a good reason to stay away from her,” Phoebe fired back, untangling herself from Darryl’s grip.
“She is a nobody, why is it hard for you to just listen to me and stay away from her?” Darryl explained, but Phoebe wasn’t buying it.
Phoebe rolled her eyes as she watched Darryl who was sitting casually on the sofa. She had confirmed her curiosity, and she had concluded that Darryl was up to something with Vanessa.
Giving it much thought, Vanessa doesn’t look like someone who is ready to be a fling to her boss. She could tell Vanessa was a woman of discipline and diligence.
Phoebe decided to play along with Darryl just to discover his plans for Vanessa. “Fine, I would try to stay away from her. Thou, I won’t push her away, but I will keep my distance.” She lied to him just to play along.
Darryl thought he was the only one good at games. Phoebe was ready to ruin whatever he had planned. She won’t allow innocent Vanessa to fall victim to his games.
“Good girl.” Darryl said, patting his lap for Phoebe to sit.