Helios

by Anja Fuerst

  - It was extremely indecent.

  - And that's exactly what we need - I pushed the chair in the room. - Be quiet while I do some magic with your hair.

  She managed to find the board of hair, I almost never used. Immediately, undid my braids, taking each section to divide them into three parts and began the process of straightening my hair. We did not have much time, preferred to curls at the ends. It was practical, fast and fabulous results.

  - Now a makeup to give way in this sleepy face.

  I closed my eyes and waited. In less than ten minutes and again completed the makeup red lipstick on my lips drew attention. I remembered Robert on the day I left Nicole play Barbie with me. It was impossible not to smile.

  - What good is satisfied.

  I put the sandals she had separated and we left.

  - Where are we going? - I was very comfortable in the back seat of Nick's car. She had forbidden me to drive my own car. So like his brother.

  - For Verus.

  Verus! The hottest nightclub at the time in Chicago. Also the most expensive. I had to brake a little Nicole in spending. She was rich and I do not. I thanked for my credit card in her purse.

  - Do not worry, honey. Nicole is one of the partners of the club. We will not spend anything - Alexa got my momentary dismay and tried to soften it while gave her makeup.

  - Ah! - It was all I could say. Nicole was a partner of the most important club in Chicago? Where I would stop with those friends?

  We arrived and valet took control of the car as we passed by the crowd waiting to enter. Nicole Porter received with warmth and security led us to the door. I never felt so in evidence. My dress would go unnoticed if our entry was not so triumphant. I was sure everyone in the place had their eyes on the three of us.

  We passed quickly through the downstairs and went up the stairs that would lead us to a VIP room. The security released our entry even before we arrived. In the first step a waiter served us champagne. Alexa looked completely at ease, but I was lost and embarrassed.

  The sound was high, which made everyone tried to talk over the music, it was virtually impossible to concentrate. Nick went to a screen, unique for her, where there was a black sofa in the shape of "c" and a small table.

  We sat and then some people came to talk to my friends. I just smile confused by all the noise. I concentrated on my drink. Alexa laughed and talked animatedly with two beautiful women who approached. They looked like models and should be, the way they behaved. It was unbelievable, but both lost in beauty to Alexa.

  Nicole was down on his body with one hand on the ear and the other holding the phone. She seemed to scream, probably because the sound was not letting the person hear what she was saying. Nick made a strange face, which led me to believe that Paul should be on the other side of the line. She seemed to be really enjoying the conversation. I sighed. "It seems that everyone has relationship problems." I was not the only one.

  I lifted a little and I was watching the world go downstairs. People danced packed by hallucinatory music. After some time my ears became accustomed and tonava until yummy hear. It seemed that came by our body forcing him to follow your hits. I think the champagne was fulfilling its function and helping enough. As I already drunk?

  Even with so many flashing lights and shadows surrounding the site, could identify a familiar figure staring at me from downstairs. I fixed my eyes to confirm. It was Dean. He was at the club. Holy shit! It was himself. Stopped at the bar counter staring at me.

  I smiled a little embarrassed, and afraid. Had denied me find it only because I needed to keep my part of the agreement with Robert. But I liked Dean, were friends and he was a super nice guy, although still find that we were together. I sighed heavily.

  What fault did he have? Robert came into my life like an overwhelming hurricane leaving me marooned. There was no room for anyone else. I thought bitterly. Dean deserved someone nice who loved him. Someone to give him more than I could. He gestured with his hand saluting me with a toast. To talk to him. I plucked up courage and went down. My "ex-ficante" seemed satisfied.

  - Honey! - She smiled warmly. Dean was this: calm and light. It did not make any heavy moment for both of us and not around me charges. - I did not think I could find it here.

  - Yeah, me neither. I was practically obliged - he raised an eyebrow questioningly. - Nicole - clarified he smiled and understanding.

  - It seems that Nicole and the Carter family deserve more consideration from you than me.

  I wanted to challenge, but Dean was faster and pulled me into a hug trying to reach my lips. Damn it! What should I do? He noticed my distress and kissed me quickly and delicately. I smiled embarrassed. He undid the pressure of his arms around me and kept one hand on my waist.

  - What is the problem? - I looked through my eyes. I dared not look at him.

  - Some problems, Dean. You can not explain now.

  We sat in silence. It took a few seconds staring at me, then held on my chin and gently lifted my face demanding for my eyes. He seemed to understand. His arm dropped my waist, but kept eye contact.

  - It's all right.

  Looked away. I could feel their sadness, nothing I said would ease it. I knew that at some point we would reach that point. Unfortunately this was the time. All around seemed to vanish and my mind could only focus on Dean, my friend and companion, and all his suffering contained. I would like to comfort him power.

  And then we heard a noise overlapped with the loud sound. People screamed, ran, and we could hear things being thrown to the ground. The security guards rushed to the upstairs. Immediately my mind changed focus leaving my heart racing. Nick and Alexa were there. I needed to go up.

  Without thinking I ran to the stairs fighting the people down or who were stationed on the steps trying to figure out what was happening. When I reached the top I saw what should be more than unlikely. Two security guards contained Robert, and two more were holding another person, a man, visibly bruised face. Heaven! What Robert had done? What was he doing there?

  Nicole and Alexa were leaning against a corner protected by a security guard and did not seem to hurt, just frightened. I dared not go to them. The guards with the boy started down while the two that held Robert took him over to the local fund we were.

  He seemed calmer and ran his hands through his hair as he accepted being driven. Our eyes met. I was sure that if it were possible, would be struck down at that time. Only then I realized that Dean was behind me, very close to me, in defense position. He also seemed to stare at Robert angrily. God! I just wanted to leave.

  - Honey! - Nicole cried for me. - Here - he pointed me to follow while security led them to the same place where Robert was. Damn it!

  I could not deny me to follow them. Robert would kill me. I looked at Dean, apologetically with his hand. He understood and walked away. I walked aware that was going to my end.

  To get close to Nicole, we were taken to a quiet room that was the end of the vip room. Robert was there. It looked like a caged beast walking from one side to the other. Cowardice made my knees tremble. He looked at me making it clear I would not go out alive from there. His lips were a thin line and the pure fire eyes.

  - What were you doing? - He asked me staring.

  - You're an idiot! - Nicole took the lead. I understood that he spoke to her with the intention of reaching me.

  - Idiot? If I did not come in time, that imbecile would have gotten expose you two. What were they thinking? - Alexa cowered fearfully. My heart was racing super, all ready to explode.

  - He was just being nice - Nicole shouted.

  - Let's find out what Paul thinks of all this kindness. And Bruno also, Alexa - my friend opened his mouth to object, but Nicole was faster again.

  - We were not doing anything. You are getting your day of rage to cash in people. By the way, what are you doing here? Tanya knows where you are? Is that what you do when some Sundays?

  - My life has nothing to do with what just
happened here, Nicole - he shouted back at her. Robert was out and I internally prayed that does not spoil everything. My eyes were fixed on two.

  - Why not? Enough, Robert! Everyone is trying to be patient with you, but for me it has given. I understand their motives, but not why people are punished. This story has given you had to give. Bury just what happened once and for all - her voice was losing strength as revealed Robert drama and anger was giving way to compassion. - You can not take it all alone. It's too much weight.

  - You do not know what you're talking about - Robert spoke with anger gave way to sadness.

  - I know enough. It's time to end. You do not deserve. Tanya does not deserve - Nicole raised his arm toward his brother and he was even more troubled to hear her intercession for Tanya, walked away furious.

  - Stay out of this, Nicole - his words were punctuated by anger had returned to shine in his eyes. My boss went toward the door, but stopped in front of Alexa. - I hope you have a good excuse for Bruno - threatened.

  Alexa's eyes narrowed, however, she was unable to answer, though I'm sure that it took a lot to not do it. The worst part was when he approached me as he walked to the exit. His eyes made it clear that I would have my dose too.

  - MS. Simon - looked like he cursed me when he said my name. I wanted to disappear. - I hope you're full and well prepared tomorrow as not to spare. I'm sure Miss not know the concept of the word "suffer". Even more - he turned and left. Holy shit! Where could I hide?

  Relaxed visibly, the three together when he slammed the door and disappeared.

  - Shit! - Nicole exhaled from the lungs of theatrically. - Robert can really be unbearable when you want.

  - Why did he say that to you, Mel?

  Alexa was attentive. I knew she was astute enough to realize any slip ours. I started to have a double problem. Robert had thrown myself on fire and left me there to burn.

  - Do not know. I think he used me as an escape valve. What happened? - I diverted their attention.

  - A guy came to talk. He was taking a lot of freedom and I had already signaled to the guards asking that withdraw from there. Robert came out of nowhere and attacked - Nick explained as he picked up the phone and dialed a number. - I need to explain myself to Paul before Robert can fill his head and demonize my relationship. You will not do the same, Alexa? - This was looking at me intently.

  -. Not Bruno have to trust me, or do not need to keep together - stop both amazed at her attitude then Paul answered the call and Nicole was lost in justifications.

  Alexa kept her eyes fixed on me. I sat on the couch looking away. It would be great if Robert returned to punch someone else, so Alexa forget me a little.

  - What's happening, Melissa? - She asked quietly, without calling Nicole's attention to us. I lifted my head pretending not to understand. - Do not play the fool. What's going on between you and Robert? - I'm sure my eyes were huge and my face redder than my dress.

  - Alexa, I ...

  - Do not pretend you do not know what I'm talking about - she looked annoyed. - You know what you're doing? - I did not dare to answer. - You are not the first lover he arranges, moreover, have lost the many accounts ever had and know what to give? Anything. He never left Tanya, of any. There will be different now - my eyes filled with tears and the blood before my face flushed just disappeared. I was pale with fear of what he heard. - Honey - softened his tone. - I like you. Nicole loves you. Please, do not bullshit. Not only because of it, but you mostly. Do not you see that when Robert tired you will be the one who will suffer? This impasse him with Tanya has lasted for years and they never reached a consensus. It is much more than feelings, Honey. If Robert never backed down or gave up until now, it will not be now that will. I'm talking as a friend.

  - What are you talking about? - Nicole interrupted.

  - Honey is a little insecure because of the Robert threat - internally thanked by Alexa have preserved me. She had understood everything.

  - Calm, Honey! Robert acted like an idiot, but you did not have any fault. It will consider when cool down.

  - I doubt it - said more to me than to her. The conversation with Alexa was pounding in my mind. - I want to go home.

  Immediately I regretted. Robert might be waiting for me, or even appear in the middle of the night. I do not even want to think what he would do to me. Surely it would not be pleasant.

  - It's all right. I need to go too. Paul was rather dull. I'm going to his apartment before I leave you at home Alexa, I believe will want to finish your evening with Bruno, is not it? - Alexa smiled at her confirming their intentions. Almost begged him to one of the two stay with me, but I did not dare. I needed to face my face problems.

  The silence in the car was terrible. Alexa had said harsh words, but necessary. She was absolutely right. I was just another Robert lover and at the end of it all, I just suffer. He never divorce Tanya. Robert was very clear when he said that would never marry without love. Alexa also when told that their problem involved much more than feelings and that Robert would not back down. He did not want to separate, that was the truth.

  No matter how much we were perfect together or how horny he felt for me. He did not part with. It was just sex.

  I waited five minutes outside of my building. I wanted to make sure he was not hiding his car somewhere waiting for me. I was even a coward. But knew that if he wanted to, would find a way to be there without drawing people's attention to themselves. So it took me ten more minutes on the door of my apartment attentive to the sounds inside. It was the only way to try to confirm whether he was there or not.

  When not take any more anxiety, I opened the door and came across the dark, empty room. He was not. I do not know if I was relieved or disappointed.

  I went home and scoured every corner to make sure I was really alone. "You did not know the concept of" suffering ". Even more. "His words echoed in my mind. What the fuck! I had done nothing else, just talked a little with the guy who was my partner for a long time. Robert needed to understand.

  I was forced to accept him parading with his wife by the company as the perfect couple and he could not accept a conversation between friends without this had to punch someone?

  Oh shit! The kiss! Surely he saw the kiss Dean gave me. Shit! Shit! Shit! I need to be strong. Very strong. Within a few hours we would be in Dubai and, for sure, I would grieve in his hands. Holy shit! I was really fucked up!

  Needed to be strong and make a decision. I would have to get him out of my life or charge him a position. No, that would not work. He would convince me that would solve everything and I would become the hopeful and deceived lover. I needed to put an end to everything. But how? Just thinking about him away from me the pain was already unbearable. What I would do?

  The questions were many and his fear appear in the middle of the night was so great that, once again, could not sleep. I gave up the bed and I sat on the couch with a cup of coffee in hand, waiting for the time of travel. How would he do? I kill before I got on the plane or inside? What time would appear to vent your anger?

  The anxiety grew as he approached the time to go to the airport. You need not be concerned about exposure. We would in private jet company, On the other hand, I would be a smaller, enclosed environment, making it easy to share it. What made me a little less tense was the presence of people linked to Tanya. If he had some sense would not do anything in front of them. The worst is that he did not mind, not after what had happened at the club.

  I left home on the edge of my time and went by taxi to the airport. Contrary to what was imagined, Robert was not outside my building waiting to trounce me. Perhaps his anger had dispersed, or were not really mad at me. Or maybe he was just angry with the boy who had pestered Nicole and Alexa.

  My hope was awry when I was taken to the waiting room. They have all awaited me. Robert was standing in the window looking at the runway. He seemed lost in thought. When he turned to see who had opened the door, and his eyes met mine, I knew that all his fu
ry still awaited me.

  CHAPTER 28

  - Honey! - Adam Simpson showed great excitement to see me standing in the waiting room door. Robert closed his eyes and strongly pulled the air trying to contain his anger. - I did not know that this trip would be so nice - walked towards me with open arms. I asked mentally to God that he did not hold me. I had a huge problem and did not aggravate it. Even more after my decision.

  - Adam - was embarrassed and Robert was very angry with our can embrace. - Hi! - I reached out to shake his imposing away.

  - Honey - Paul greeted me politely, but somewhat distant. - I think you do not know Frank Jonas, our lawyer.

  He indicated the blond guy who was at his side. It was very beautiful. Green eyes, hair cut close to the scalp and a manicured goatee. It was the type "irresistible hunk" although not pass by Robert in beauty. Frank smiled and shook my hand.

  - Honey is the new secretary Robert - look at the three while in his direction and he watched us intently. - I hope you're prepared. He's the devil's mood today - confided. I trembled with fear.

  - MS. Simon? - Robert called me. - Please! - I almost cried in despair when he realized that my massacre would begin immediately. "Our Lady of clumsy lovers who have mercy on me this time."

  - Of course - I went to him without keeping our eyes. I could see only his closed hand in hand. I should run away? - Certainly, Mr Carter - looked at the sides and back to make sure it was being watched by our fellow travelers.

  - The report. You did? - His voice was restrained and dry.

  I knew I could scream or threaten me at any time, but never in front of anyone who could knock you out. He also took care to see if anyone was paying attention to us.

  - Yes, sir - I took the report, which was properly stored in my black leather briefcase and handed it to him. - Here it is - I looked at him quickly and he looked at what was behind me. For our small group. Apparently we were not the target of their attention.

  - Afraid Melissa? - He asked quietly as he pretended to examine my report. If he wanted to leave me was getting panic, though I do not make things easier for him. Especially after all that Alexa told me.