Chapter 2 Bump into her

"Strange things conspire when on tries to cheat fate."-Rick Riordan

Dominic POV

It was 8am in the morning. I went to my room and started my routine with a cup of coffee. It was served by my secretary every morning. I put down the pen on my hand and look at my phone when I heard the ringtone.

"Morning, Will." I greeted the caller.

"Morning, bro. How are you?"

"Still survive," I laughed. "What make you call me so early?"

"Nah, just want to ask if our CEO is free tonight. Remember last week you said you will free your time and visit me at my bar." I heard his cheerful voice on the line and I can imagine he raised his eyebrows when he reminded me about my promise last week.

"Of course, bro. I will free my time tonight since it is Friday night."

"Yeah, that's my bro,"I laughed when he said that.

"See you at 8pm." I hang up the phone once we said bye. William is one of my best friend. I often hang around at his bar when I am free. That is where we will release our stress after work and have a few drink.  Not for everyday but normally on Friday night or weekend.

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At night

Dominic POV

I decided to wear my grey casual t-shirt with black jeans and leather jacket. It just wrapped my body perfectly. That's the paid for going to gym frequently. I looked at the mirror and check my appearance before leaving my penthouse.

"Hey, bro," I walk to the crowd that I'm familiar with. William, Andrew and Sebastian was seated there with their drinks. Four of us knew each others since college time and we are close until now. We slightly hugged each others. I pulled an empty chair and joined them.

"What do you want to drink, Dom?" William asked casually.

"Like normal? No alcohol tonight?" Andrew interrupted before I answer William. I can see he smiled tried to tease me.

They knew I'm not taking any alcoholic drink and I never like one. I knew it is kinda rare but it is just me. "Yeah, like normal. Just give me coke."

"What a good man ya." We just laugh at what Andrew said.

Arabella POV

I'm wearing a off shoulder fit dress in grey colour. It fit perfectly on my body. I untied my hair and let it fall. My long brown's hair look perfect tonight with it curls. I put a light make up and pair with a grey heel. I have been forced by Jess to accompany her to the bar. She is having a bit tough time with her work recently. She knew that I don't really like bar but she still pleaded me to accompany her tonight. I can't refused her request and I understand about her stress with the work.

"You look so pretty today," she said when I open her car's door and entered.

"Stop with your sweet words. I didn't do anything special on my appearance today." I rolled my eyes at her and attacked her with my words.

She laughed at my words. "It's true, Ara. I love your body. It looks so perfect with that dress."

We chit-chatting until we reached the bar. Heavenly Bar. That is the name of the bar. We will just having some drinks and spend time together. That was her way to release her stress and I just accompany her.

I heard the loud music once we entered the bar. It was so crowded with people. Not sure if it was like this every night or only on Friday night. I can see people drink and dance happily. Jess dragged me to second floor and we choose the table at the corner. I prefer this place as it was quiet than lower floor. The music wasn't too loud and I prefer it like this since we don't have to scream to each other when we talk.

"Ara, what is your plan with Matt?" Jess started the conversation after the waiter delivered our drinks.

I sighed when I heard the name. "I'm not sure but I tried not to have any contact with him. I don't want to involve with him anymore," I answered and sips on my drink.

"But you know he is still after you, right?"

"I knew but I don't care. I already told him last week that I don't want to continue our relationship anymore. I don't love him, Jess. Instead, I'm scared of him." Jess squeezed my hand lightly as she understood what I had went through with Matt.

"What if you try to make police report that he abuse you? You can't hide from him forever. I'm worry about your safety too."

"No..I can't. I don't want to drag this issue and I don't want to be the spotlight of the media. You know how scary it will be."

"I understand. Oh my-" I heard Jess gasped and she was in shock. Her eyes gazed at  something. I turned at that way and I saw Matt talking with one blonde girl beside him.

I gasped and looked at Jess with a finger on my lips gave her sign to be silent. It was too late when Matt turned to our table and he noticed us. I heard he called my name and I immediately stood from my chair. I need to escape before he catch me.

"Ara, run!" I heard Jess's voice behind me. I ran as fast as I can until I bumped into a hard body in front of me which made me almost fall on the floor until I felt someone catch my body.

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