Page 14 of Saved By A Dark Billionaire
"So Lucas, tell me about yourself." Clover rested her chin on her palm as she stared up at him.
"Why?" He asked coldly. I was loving the attitude.
"Aren't you supposed to keep me entertained?" She asked with a raised brow. "I can always let my parents know I'm ready to leave."
"I hate snobby girls. These dinners are insufferable. I hate girls who cheat with other girl's boyfriends. Oh, and I love redheads." My mouth dropped open as he listed these things quickly, numbering them off with his fingers. I couldn't believe he was so bold, but I absolutely loved the words he spoke. He made my heart swoon further for him, even though I told it not to. Did he say he loves redheads? Was that aimed towards me? Clover gasped, just as shocked as me.
"Just so you know, Ollie." She used the nickname I hated. The one she came up with because she said it sounded like a guy's name. "It wasn't the first time." She was referring to when I caught her with Julius. My hands fisted, but I didn't react to her words. She was trying to hurt me, and she succeeded, but I won't show her.
"Just soyouknow, Clover." I turned my gaze to her. "He was sleeping with me, too. Does that make you sloppy seconds? Or maybe just desperate?" I pursed my lips, pretending to contemplate it. "No, that's not right. It makes you pathetic."
"Ugh! I am not pathetic. What's pathetic is the way you keep dating guys for their money. You met Julius at one of my parties. You knew he came from money and stole him from under me. Now here you are throwing yourself at Lucas because you think you caught a bigger fish." She shook her head like she was disappointed in me.
"Ha! That's a laugh. Stole him from under you? He threw himself at me. He begged me to go out with him. After his insistent badgering, I finally agreed. Sorry, he wasn't interested in you in that way. Guess he wanted something easy to do while he waited for me." I gave her a fake smile, batting my lashes at her the way she did when she flirted with guys. She always looked so stupid when she did that.
"She didn't throw herself at me. I begged her to come tonight. She's here because I asked her to be," Lucas interjected, grabbing my hand from under the table and kissing the back of my palm. I wasn't expecting the action, so I blushed. Lisa suddenly burst into a fit of laughter, making us all look at her puzzled. She shook her head, reigning in her laughter. It took her a minute, but eventually she stopped, clearing her throat before explaining.
"Christ, this is some daytime drama shit. So what I'm understanding from this is you slept with her boyfriend multiple times while they dated, because what? You wanted to prove you were better? All he did was make you the side piece. Honey, the side piece is worse than being rejected. It means he gets from you what he wants, but still makes his girlfriend the priority." Lisa shook her head disapprovingly as she explained. "Now here you are, thinking that saying you slept with her boyfriend more than once is something to brag about.Oh, Honey."
Lisa had me cracking a smile at the way she was putting Clover in her place. I wasn't sure she liked me much when we met yesterday. She asked me a million questions, walking off suddenly without another word.
"I…But she…" Clover couldn't seem to form a sentence anymore. She was stunned and flustered, and I was so happy I could see this moment right now.
"Could you let Julius know I don't plan on getting back together with him the next time you guys are having sex? Cool, thanks." I knew Julius was probably still sleeping with her. I also knew she probably didn't know he was trying to get back together with me.
"You’re such a liar. He doesn't want you anymore," Clover hissed.
"You think so? Let's see." I pulled my phone out, ringing Julius' number, placing it on speaker for everyone to hear. He picked up on the second ring. Julius answered the phone almost immediately.
"Liv, baby. Thank God you came to your senses." Julius' voice actually sounded relieved.
"I certainly came to my senses tonight."About what a fucking liar you are.
"Come to my place and let's talk about it, Liv. I love you. It meant nothing, I swear. I only want you." Julius was making this so easy.
"Julius, I want to make something very clear. You are not the man I thought you were. You are a disgusting pig who had no respect for me or our relationship. I willnever, never, Julius, get back together with you. We are done. There is nous. I am not your girl, nor will I ever be again. I called to tell you I will be blocking your number. Don't find me, and if you see me on campus, avoid me." I hung up before he could say anything, blocking the number.
"Damn, Rose. That was hot." Lucas smirked at me, moving my hair back over my shoulder. His fingers tickled my exposed skin, making me flush again. Clover was stunned silent. There was nothing she could say after that. She was a stupid, spoiled girl. I can't believe I ever thought she was my friend. Her lips were pushed together into a thin line. She was mad with her eyes narrowed at me. She wanted to fight. I've seen that look before in people who were about to attack.
"Go ahead, Clover, hit me, and see how fast you land on your ass," I dared her, because I wanted an excuse to hit her without getting myself in trouble. Self defense would be the only way to do that. To my disappointment, she didn't move.
"Clover, sweetheart, we are leaving now. Olive, it's always so nice to see you," Mrs. Camilo called from the entryway of the dining room.
"You as well, Mrs. Camilo." I gave her a small wave with a smile. Clover got up with a humph, storming out. I could hear her mom calling after her, asking what was wrong. I dare her to say something about this. She'll only make herself look bad. No, she'll stay silent, festering in her frustrations.
"Lucas, a word," his dad called from his office.
"I'll be right back, beautiful. Don't go anywhere."I wonder what they're going to talk about?
"You did well tonight, considering," Lisa said with a nod of approval.
"Thank you. I think?"
"You're the first girl he's ever brought home. I know it may have been nothing fun or romantic, but it was huge for Lucas to bring you here. Just keep that in mind, okay?" She clearly wanted me to see Lucas in a better light. She didn't have to say anything. I was already seeing him differently. The sweet gestures throughout the night were enough to make me like him even more. I need to be careful, because I am not sure he likes me as anything more than someone to sleep with. I bit my cheek, trying not to ask her anything about Lucas' love life. It's not for her to answer.
"Okay. I'll bear it in mind," I answered her.
I could hear some faint yelling coming from the direction of Lucas' father's office. My body stiffened, holding myself back from going and opening the door. I hate hearing people yell. My dad and mom would fight a lot growing up, and usually in my presence. The fights would always involve them yelling at one another. Most of the time it ended with dad throwing something across the room, sometimes throwing a punch at my mom. Dad always had a bad temper, exasperated by his fighting career.
