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NIKKI POV

La Espanya Bar

It's been three weeks since Alex left to New York. I should be happier because he's gone, right? but, I felt empty. He left without a word when he is coming back. Well, I'm not his girlfriend, yeah and these mixed emotions is not really helping me at all. I'm so sick of it.

Why would I expect a goodbye from him? The heck, I'm his secretary!

Day after day, I was battling of resigning and just apply for my profession as a nurse. I like taking care of sick people. I like helping them. And for sure I'm always busy, it won't give me time to think about him.

Is Annabel with him? Of course, she's his girlfriend, silly! my inner-self, mocked.

I was unconsciously browsing online -again, and I've stumbled some of his photos with different sexy models. I know since he left, I go online and checked any updates about his life.

Hell yeah, I'm like a stalker.

After the proclamation of the New CEO and owner of the Clinston Engineering and Infrastructure Firm, he was all over the newspaper. It's been a while that there's a lot of speculation that I know about the firm since it was one of the biggest company in New York, who was the new chairman of the firm after so many years the old Clinston has been running it. And now the reporters are swarming all over him. They can't believe that the new owner was young and not just young, but one of the elusive bachelor of Spain. He became very popular.

For some reason, I felt so low and undeserving to him, and completely hopeless.

Thank God, Colton and Richard was a good company. I found out that Richard was dating one of the IT's. Colton and I go to lunch most of the days and he never failed to surprise me. Every day I get to know him better. He's very sweet. He had a very soft heart for dogs and cats. I know I've seen his jolly side but never his soft side. I caught him teary-eyed after he talked to his mom. Apparently, he's a momma's boy, not in a bad way, perse. He's just the guy that is flexible and not embarrassed to show his real emotions.

Since Mara and I met, we decided to hang out every weekend. I really missed her. She still looks beautiful despite her pregnancy. You know, some people says if you get pregnant you grew bigger and dry which makes you ugly, but it seems it contradicts what people say. Mara was more beautiful.

It's Friday people. You know when Friday comes ...

Time to party, people ...

And yes, I remember the whole IT team will celebrate for their success with the VTC, tonight at the La Espanya club. A very famous and luxurious club here in Barcelona. Colton as the Manager invited me. We were still hanging out but as a friend. Although he's still hoping one day I will finally fall for him.

Just as I started preparing to leave, my phone rang. I pick it up without bothering to check as I kept on tidying up my desk. Alana will be back in a week.

"Nicki, It's Colton. Are you ready? I'll come pick you up and drop you off at your place." Colton offered as soon as it connected. It's already our routine. He comes pick me up and drop me off after work.

"Still cleaning my desk. I should be done in a few minutes." I reassured him as I put the pens and pencils on the pencil holder. I shut the computer off and waited till it's completely off.

Just as I snatch my purse, I saw Colton walking in the door with a wide smile. He looks so handsome. I wish I had met him first before Alex. I would be the happiest girl in this world. Why am I meeting all these beefy creation of God when my heart was already taken?

Why, Lord? I silently asked.

"Ready," he smiled, his eyes held amusement, snapping me out of my trance. Thank God, I didn't shout that out and raise my hands unto heaven as I uttered those two words. That would be embarrassing.

"Sorry. Yeah," I replied, embarrassed. He just chuckled. I know I look a bit stupid there gawking at him.

"Excited for tonight?" Colton asked walking beside me. Smiles plastered all over his face.

"Yes! Actually, this is my first time clubbing here in Spain." I admitted a bit embarrassed. I know I'm 25 and in those years of my existence, I could count on my fingers how many times I've entered a club. I was too engaged in my career and from my mom's passing that I forget to enjoy my life. I guess it's time to enjoy every moment of it.

"Wow! Then, I'm honored to break one of your rules," Colton chuckled with mischief.

"There's no rules, Colton." I playfully glared at him. "I was just too busy, I had no time to enjoy my life. Now, I can." A smile broke out on my lips and that made him burst into a fit of laughter.

"Are you sure?" cocking his eyebrow he shot me a mocking stare, stifling the amusement in his eyes.

I rolled my eyes. "So, you're telling me that my life is boring?" I stop and glared at him but I failed, a smile crept into my face. He suddenly guffawed like a maniac. It's so hard to stay mad at him when he's laughing like that. It's so contagious.

While trying to sober his laughter, he looks at me. "No! I didn't mean that," he hardly said between dying laughter, but there's no conviction in his words.

I just raise my eyebrows and continue walking to the exit door.

"I will make your first bar experience awesome!" he announced haughtily after he sobered, making me snickered.

"Really? And, what is your plan if may I know?" I asked curiously as I cannot hide my smile, I'm already affected with his contagious smiles. He is always jolly.

"It won't be fun if you already know it. You will be expecting to happen and the thrill is gone," his eyes was smiling with mischief. Oh, I'm hoping it's not too scandalous. I wouldn't live at peace every day.

"This doesn't include bedding guys in your "FUN" thing, right?" I rolled my eyes but I really want him to know that I'm not into that and I don't find that fun at all.

"No.. NO.." he disapproved right away waving his hands off dismissing my negative thoughts, his smiling face turned serious.

"I will never allow that. I would love it to be me, though" he said seriously which made me taken aback and looked at him intently.

"I know, it won't happen of course until you say so ..." he grins suggestively.

We reached his BMW and he opened the door for me. As soon as I'm settled in he walk briskly to the driver side and slide in and buckled up. Once were both settled he started the engine. He never failed to make me smile and laughed. I was too comfortable in his company that I didn't notice the Audi A4 pulled in front of us just as we sped and emerge to the busy lane of the road.

*****

ALEX POV

I can't be happier, the turning over was done. The renovation of the building is under constructions and should be done in less than six months. The name is changed.

"Morrison Engineering and Infrastructure Firm (MEIF)," I smiled at the sound of it. Life in New York is quite different in Barcelona. The city is fabulous and it's fast pace. Girls were like a buffet in a restaurant where's a lot of choices and you could pick anyone you want or have a taste of them all.

For some reason, I can't be satisfied. I still feel that emptiness. I was supposed to come back this coming week, but I miss this place, or should I say I miss her. Although, for many days, I was too busy that she didn't cross my mind which I'm glad that I did forget her for the time being. That's the sole purpose of this trip.

As soon as I arrived at the Airport, I drove straight to my office. I don't know why. I just found myself asking Rodrigo to drive me straight here. He was surprised but he didn't utter any word.

It's Friday, and usually, my employees are done. I know deep within me, I'm wishing she's still at work.

Rodrigo pulled the car in front of the BMW. I was too excited to see her that I didn't notice Colton's car pulling away to the road. I didn't wait for Rodrigo to open the door for me. I slipped out of the car before he even reaches my side.

"Thanks, Rodrigo!" I said before heading to the entrance door. The guard who was surprised to see me ran to the door and opened it for me.

"Welcome back, sir!" he greeted as he smiled stiffly.

"Thank you," I replied. I ignored his eyes almost sticking out of his socket, stunned. I wanted to yell at him to snap it out, but I will scare the hell out of him and shit himself, so I held the urge and just rolled my eyes and continued pacing.

I know, I never knew how to say, thank you before. Can't I change?

I walked to the elevator when I saw Richard emerging out from the elevator. He stops midway when he saw me. His smile widened.

"Hey Alex, welcome back!" he exclaimed happily as he approached and hug me.

"What are you doing here, man? Aren't you supposed to get rest? Your office can wait until Monday," he quipped as he chuckled. He looks so happy. Did I miss a lot of happenings here?

"I know. I just want to check on all the papers I need to finish this month, although Nicki faxes me most of them. I just lack time finishing it all." I explained briefly, as I pat his shoulder and passed him by, but before I could reach the elevator.

"Oh, by the way, the whole IT team will be celebrating our success on the VTC plan at La Espanya bar. And your secretary, will be attending with Colton, I believed. Oh yeah, that reminds me that, they just left," he added making me whipped my head to his direction. The excitement to see her blew away with the wind. I felt enraged after knowing she's still hanging out with Colton.

Why is she hanging out with another guy if she already has Michael? Does she always do that? Not satisfied with just one guy?

Dammit! I curse under my breath.

"So are you coming?" Richard's hopeful voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Yes!" I replied firmly. "Can I bring someone?" I was thinking to bring Annabel. I guess it's time to move on and focus on her if I want to forget her and get serious with my relationship with Annabel. I was even thinking of marrying her. Maybe that would help me to forget her fast.

"Of course, you can!" Richard laughed. "I'll see you then tonight, bro," he grinned happily and turned on his heel and headed out the building.

I briskly walk to the elevator, thinking to just work on the documents I missed the whole past three weeks. I called Annabel while waiting for the elevator to stop at my destination.

After a few rings.

"Hey baby, you back in Barcelona?" she purred sensually.

"Yeah. Would you like to join me tonight with my IT team? They are throwing a party at La Espanya bar. I'll pick you up at 10," I asked flatly. I heard her replied yes and giggled like a schoolgirl. I just smiled. She's not bad.

Just as I ended the call, the elevator dinged and it's on the top floor. I walked straight to my office and took a glance on her empty cubicle and heaved a long frustrated sigh before opening my office and walk in shutting the door close behind me.

I tossed my suitcase at my desk and took my coat off and hang it on behind my swivel chair. I stood a centimeter away from my big mirrored window wall and watch the busy street.

The New Yorker cramping on the side of the road, trying to pass each other to their destination. It's always busy and never sleeps. It seemed people don't get to sleep there.

When my office is completely done, I would love to move there and live there, away from her. The busy life in New York with Annabel would surely help me completely forget her.

I decided to start working on the contracts and prepared for tonight. I still need to have a shower and pick up Annabel.

*****

NIKKI POV

I applied some makeup on and blow dry my hair spraying some volumizing styling gel to make it more bouncy and has volume. I applied a cherry red lipstick making my lips, pouted. Gone was the innocent looks. Here comes the sultry Nicki. I look in the mirror and I couldn't see any hint of innocence in me. I look like the temptress Nicki. I was wearing an alluring strapless polka dot voile splice slim fit hugging my body like a second skin, with the hem that reached mid thigh showing my flawless long legs paired with my favorite Christian Louboutin 5 inches black pointed toe pumps with red soles.

I completed my outfit with a chunky emerald green diamond necklace and a little bigger diagonal emerald green stud earring and half inch bangles with emerald stones. It was from my mom's jewelry. She passed it to me before she died. I missed her. I sat on the chair in front of my vanity, looking at myself. People kept telling me I looked like my mother. We are like the splitting image except my hair and eyes.

I wipe the lone tear that dropped on my cheeks. If I lived with the ways my mom wants me, probably I won't be still single right now. I would be babysitting my kids right at this moment. I smiled as I thought of a little boy that look like Alex running to me while Alex was chasing him ...

Again the feeling of nostalgia coursed through me. I shake it off and mentally scolded myself. I would never forget him if I kept on thinking about him. Tonight, I'll shake it off, every inhibition and conservative lifestyles I instilled in me and just party down and do everything I avoided before. I will be the new Nicki tonight and not the old one. Just have fun and enjoy the night. Nothing more nothing less.

I heaved a sad sigh and looked at myself once more in the mirror and grab my square red black clutch before making my way out to the living room to wait for Colton. He should be here anytime soon. I checked the time on the bedside clock and it's nine.

Just as my bum hit the sofa bed, there was a knock on my door. I grab my clutch back and house keys and walk to the door. I opened the door and saw Colton leaning against the door frame looking fine and mighty in his casual white v-neck T-shirt showing a bit of his muscled chest with a low chest- hair count top with a blue blazer that doesn't look too formal with dark jeans.

He was looking at me, jaw dropped, tongue-tied. I snapped my finger right in his face to wake him from his frozen state. He straightened up and look at me in admiration or it could be something but I don't know. His stares made me feel conscious all of a sudden.

"Do I look bad?" I asked consciously.

"No..no.!" he replied swiftly. "You look stunningly HOT I don't know if you have any idea how beautiful you are, Nicki. You're just like a goddess that came to visit the earth," he explained with his eyes held so much admiration, his tone became melodious. His eyes gradually darkened and looked away.

"You don't look bad yourself, Mr. Volkov," I grinned widely.

"Let's go before I change my mind and I will keep you for myself tonight," he chuckled and hold my hand, then he led me to the elevator after I locked my door.

Soon we are on our way to the bar.

"So, are you ready to have a blast tonight?" Colton smiled as he glances at me once in a while and back on the road.

"As I'll ever be," I responded with a broad smile. I can't wait to party down for the first time in my life.

"Fabulous," he replied and grinned mischievously.

I was too enjoying his company that I didn't notice the car was already parked in the allotted space for the bar's customers. He stopped the engine and slide out of the driver's seat and hastily walked to my side and opened the door. The parking lot looks smaller with all the cars occupied the space.

He offered his arm and I gladly took it holding his inner elbow and we walked side by side to the entrance door where the bouncer was checking the long line of customers. When he saw Colton, he smiled and without any hassle we are welcomed in.

The place was huge and has another floor that looks like a mezzanine and it looks completely pack.

There's already a lot of people dancing in the middle with their drinks. People around the corner chattering and laughing as they enjoy their drinks. Mostly was a group and most of them look like in the elite society. The bar counter was surrounded by guys who came by themselves.

Colton held my hand and pulled me to a loud group at the very end of the room. Everyone smiled in our direction when they recognized us. I knew some of them. Richard was with someone. I remember the girl. I met her in the elevator. She smiled at me and I smile back. Still thinking what are their names. I was too focused on finding their names in my head that I was unconsciously nodding and shaking hands without knowing their name as Colton introduced me to the group. After a lot of squishing with my brain I finally I remember their names. Katy Perez and Camilla Gomez I believe, but now my problem is who is Camilla and Katy among them?

Great!

I'm really bad in remembering names. Everyone was laughing and chattering about their work when one of the guys popped a question.

"So Nicki, are you and Colton planning to tie the knot soon?" He laughed. Now everyone's eyes were on me, waiting for my response. I looked at Colton for help. These people knew nothing about our relationship.

"Nicki and I were still enjoying our singlehood." Colton laughed but I could sense the bitterness in his voice.

"Too bad! You guys look perfect together!" One of the ladies remarked.

We just laughed at it. "You two will make very beautiful babies!" Camilla or Katy mused. Without the dim light for sure, these people see how red my face now after these awkward remarks.

"Who's having a baby?" I heard someone said behind me. All of a sudden, the group silence. I looked over my shoulder and I saw Alexander with Annabel looking very sexy in her blue halter dress reaching just mid thigh. Alex was holding on her waist and they look so happy together. I turned my attention back to the group and I felt the two joined in. Avoiding looking in their direction, I heard Richard talk.

"So finally, you showed up!" Richard exclaimed. Colton gave me a drink. Without bothering to ask what is it, I swigged it. I tasted vodka in it. I could feel a bit of burning sensation slithering deep down my throat and it felt good, for some reason.

I felt Colton's hand snake around my waist and for that moment, I didn't bother to complain.

I could see in my peripheral vision he was staring darkly to my direction.

"So who's having a baby?" he asked again, making the group grinned and chuckled as one responded.

"Oh, Colton and Nicki. Don't they look perfect together, sir?" One of the guys replied grinning foolishly.

This time, I look at him.

Alex's eyes twitched. "Ye .. ah." A dragging response. And he swigged his beer.

"Yes! Don't they look so perfect together, babe?" Annabel asked Alex who just shrugged his shoulder nonchalantly. "You should marry soon, Colton. You're not getting any younger," Annabel teased giving me a slide triumphant smirked as she clung her hand to Alex's arm.

I swigged my drinks and finished the last content. I wanted to wipe that smirked in her face and break her pretty face at that moment, but I showed no effect on her remarked.

I smiled sweetly and thanked her.

"To Colton and Nicki!" Richard proposed a toast and everyone's raised their drinks.... except Alex who just swigged his beer straight to his mouth.

*****

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