TIDES OF LUST (Episode 30)

I became subdued and withdrawn, my usual energetic and lively demeanor dampened, and also the tension that had been building among the three of us.

I was unsure if it was as a result of the alcohol which was beginning to get me tipsy, or the presence of Charlotte.

I appeared lost in thought, my eyes fixed on some distant point as I nursed my drink.

Mirabel was visibly tipsy, her laughter and giggles more frequent and uninhibited as the night wore on.

Her eyes sparkled with mirth, and she seemed to be enjoying herself immensely, despite the drama that had unfolded earlier.

Charlotte seemed poised and confident, her expression a mask of calmness. She didn't want to drink or eat anything at the birthday party, and I wasn't surprised.

She appeared to be seething with anger and resentment, her eyes flashing with a fierce intensity whenever she glanced at me.

When it was 3am, Mirabel was feeling dizzy and she requested that she want to sleep.

“Pasky, I’m feeling sleepy, can we lodge?”........she demanded, in her dizzy state.

The moment Mirabel voiced her request, Charlotte's gaze swung sharply towards her, a flash of astonishment illuminating her eyes, which sparkled with a mix of curiosity and surprise. She composed herself and responded with a hint of nonchalance.

“I don’t have enough cash on me for lodging, I didn't plan for it. Let me call the driver to come and pick us ok?”........I responded to Mirabel.

“Don’t worry, don’t call the driver........Let me check something first, you can call him when I come back”........Mirabel replied back, and left with her purse.

“Whats going on between you guys?”..........Charlotte asked, immediately Mirabel left.

“What do you mean?”.........I asked back.

“Are you guys also sèx partners?”........she blurted out, then I chuckled.

“Do I owe you any explanation? Mirabel and I have a history, that’s all I think you should know”..........I sneered.

“Something that started last semester when you went to my room, is that history?”..........she asked.

“Mirabel and I was once in a relationship in first year, but due to some context, we had to go our separate ways......We reconnected when I came to look for you in your room which you moved out from without telling me........you have to let go of that idea that Mirabel and I are sèx mates, nothing is going down between us yet”...........I explained to her, then I turned my gaze away from her.

“Pascal, we really need to talk.......I don’t know what is going on between you and Mirabel, believe me I don’t even care”.........she spat.

“What is this thing you really want us to talk about?”.........I asked nonchalantly, staring at her intently.

“We would need some private time to talk.......And for your information, Mirabel has a boyfriend, and their relationship is serious”.........she announced, smiling mischievously.

“Same way you also have yours too, so don’t act like a saint before me”..........I retorted.

She was about to respond to me, but kept mute when she noticed Mirabel coming towards us. When Mirabel got to the table, she threw a key with a room number tag on it to me.

“Call the driver and tell him to come later in the morning to pick us.......I’m going to sleep now”........she mumbled.

“Aren't you feeling sleepy yet?”........she asked Charlotte.

“No, I still want to enjoy the party”.........she replied.

“Ok then, we are in room 315, whenever you start feeling sleepy just come up to meet us”.........Mirabel mentioned to Charlotte.

“Don’t worry, you guys should go and have fun, my cab man is outside”.........Charlotte replied.

“Ok then, see you later”.........Mirabel waved at Charlotte, then she grabbed one of my hands.

I stood up from my chair, but before following Mirabel, I quickly gulped down the remaining content of my cup.

After I was done, I followed Mirabel, as she dragged me along with her. I turned to look at Charlotte and I noticed she was glaring at me.

I quickly turned away from her, facing forward, and unsure of what the night has in store for Mirabel and I. I just hope I will be able to control myself when we are behind closed doors.

To Be Continued...........