C2 The Bar

Night prevailed. Leo had searched for Doctor Ciaran but he was gone to Scotland and no one knew when he would return.

Ariana went to the bank to ask for loan but was already bankrupt so the bank denied to grant her loan again.

Aidan was in the hospital.

Ariana walked down the street, alone.

"Everything is going against what we thought". She talked to herself. "I don't know what will happen next".

She stopped in front of a bar. "I can't take this stress anymore". With a sigh, she opened the door and stepped inside.

A smooth, comforting music was playing in the bar. There weren't so many people there.

"Thank goodness it's not crowded". Ariana said and moved towards the bartender who was standing behind the shelf.

"Good Evening Madame". The bartender greeted .

"Good evening". Ariana greeted back coldly. "Beer". She signaled.

The bartender nodded and turned to prepare the drink.

Ariana grabbed her drink and moved away to sit at the booth alone.

The place was quiet and comfortable. Ariana seated herself and gulped alll of the beer in a single breath.

"Whoa! Alcohol Girl!". Someone in a deep, husky voice said.

Ariana turned back to see a handsome man standing behind her.

He had green eyes and was bearded. His long golden hairs were pushed back with a zig zag hairband. His muscular figure was dominating. The cologne felt strong and wild.

Ariana was surprised to see the man. "God! He's so handsome".

"Seems like you're stressed". The man cocked his eyebrows.

"Do you care?". Ariana responded rudely.

"I_ yeah! I do". The man took a seat in front of her. "You can share with me. I'm a good listener ".

"Thank you but no". Ariana rolled her eyes away.

"You sure?". The man asked.

"Why are you annoying me?.

"God! You're frustrated". The man was surprised.

"Why do you care? Go to hell! How dare you sit in front if me? Did you ask for my permission?". Ariana's voice was abit loud now.

The man looked around at the people who were looking at Ariana and Him.

"Can you keep it down?". He said.

"Why?". Ariana posed a counter question. "Stand up! Stand up and leave".

"Oh". The people were amazed.

"What are you doing? I just wanted to share your grief ". The man said.

"I DON'T want to share my grief with a stranger. Am I so stupid?". Ariana stood up.

"Do you know who I am?".

"Who? A billionaire? A mafia boy? I don't care". Ariana said. "I'm not like other girls who'll fall for your handsomeness".

"I didn't said that". The man stood up. "Well, whatever. He who left you, did the right thing. You're so blunt!".

"Excuse Me? Who left me?". Ariana stopped him as he turned to go.

"Obviously your boyfriend broke up with you and you came here to forget your grief". The man replied.

"What? I_". Ariana was about to reply when her phone rang. She looked down at the table. It was Leo.

"Leo". The man looked at the name on the screen and then to Ariana. With a smirk on his face he winked at Ariana and left.

"Hello Leo". Ariana picked up the call.

"Hey! Where are you?".

"I'm_ on my way to the hospital".

"Cool! Aidan's waiting for you".

"I'll be there soon". Ariana hung the call up. She paid for the drink and left the bar.

Ariana decided to walk to the hospital because she had no more money for a cab. Her head became heavy and her view was blurry. "God! What's happening! I should have ordered Vodka instead".

The next moment, everything went black.

The room was quite warm and a relaxing music played when Ariana opened her eyes. She was lying on a bed, the most luxurious round bed. The room was so spacious, so vast. Ariana sat up on the bed.

"Where am I?". She looked around in the room.

Suddenly, the bathroom door opened and there stood, the same stranger from the bar. There was only a towel wrapped around his waist

"You?". Ariana pushed the blanket away and wanted to stand up but was unable to move because her head was hurting.

"Don't try to get up, you are not in a good condition". The man stormed in the room.

"I knew you were evil". Ariana was scared.

"Whoa! Calm down Mia Bella.. I saved you". The man chuckled.

"Saved me?". Ariana was confused.

"Yeah". The man gave a nod. "When you got out of the bar and were walking down the street, you fell unconscious. I passed by and recognized you. Believe me, I would never had brought any other girl other than you".

"Why?". Ariana asked.

"Because you_ you were, umm, so sad? And needed some assistance". The man replied.

"Can you please put on some clothes?". Ariana looked away to hide her blushing cheeks.

"Oh yeahh! I just forgot". The man took a shirt lying on the couch and went back to the bathroom. "You should be thankful to me though". He talked from inside.

"Thanks". Ariana said in a loud voice.

The man came out after a while.

"You're welcome". He said.

"Can I go now?". Ariana asked.

The man looked out of the ceiling to floor window and shook his head.

"Definitely no".

"Why?". Ariana became angry.

"It's raining like cats and dogs, I don't want you to get sick". The man responded, turning back to her. "You can stay here tonight". He smiled devilishly. "And go home tomorrow morning".

Ariana sensed the evilness. "I can't".

"You HAVE to stay". The man insisted. "Why are you so insecure? I'm a normal human being".

Ariana sighed and leaned back on the bed.

"Good Girl". The man smiled.

Meanwhile, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in butler". The man permitted.

"Butler? God! This guy is insanely rich". Ariana talked to herself in her head.

"Sir! Your coffee". The butler came in a placed a tray having two cups on it on the bed side table. "Anything else Sir?".

"No thanks". The man replied.

The butler left and the man turned to look at Ariana.

"Coffee? Mia Bella?".

"No".

"Why?".

"I won't be able to sleep if I have coffee now".

"Fine.. as you wish". The man shrugged and took a cup of coffee. He seated himself on the couch, placing his left leg on the right. He stared at her.

"What do you do?". He asked her.

"Nothing". Ariana replied, playing with her fingers.

"Hmm". The man nodded. "What have you studied?".

"Nothing". Ariana said.

"Okay". The man sipped his coffee. "Fine, I understand you don't want to talk but I really wanted to know about you".

"I love music and I teach music at a school". Ariana told.

"Oh really? I should better join that school too". The man chuckled.

"Wow! A 29 years old student! All my students are 7 years old". Ariana made fun of him.

"How do you know I'm 29?". The man was perplexed.

"I'm good at estimating ages".

"Another talent I see, what else? Wait, you might have a good voice too_ right?".

"Yeah". Ariana gave a nod. "I like sword fighting and I'm good at horse riding".

"Hmm". The man was interested. "And?".

"Nothing else". Ariana said.

"No". The man sat up straight. "There's something more".

Ariana was puzzled, there WAS something but how this stranger knew!

"How do you know?".

"I'm good at reading minds". The man shrugged.

A slight smile appeared on Ariana's face. "I_ can talk to pyscho and paralyzed people".

"You really do?". The man became more interested.

"Yeah_ enough with the questions". Ariana stopped him before he could say something else.

"Okay". The man stood up and went towards the bedside table. "You're not friends with alcohol right?".

"Yeah_ that's the reason I fell unconscious".

"Well, we have too many things in common". The man smirked.

"Like what?". Ariana was surprised.

"I won't tell".

"What? Why? I told you too much about myself".

"Too much, but not everything". The man responded. "We'll talk about the rest of you at the breakfast tomorrow, goodbye till then and yes! Don't you dare to do something irrelevant, don't touch my belongings, I won't tolerate".

"I won't touch anything, and why are your BELONGINGS in the guest room anyway?". Ariana said.

"Guest room? You think this is the guest room?". The man laughed.

"Of course ".

"It's my own room Mia Bella! You're so blunt, but you're so innocent". The man took the tray. "Goodnight Mia Bella!". He said and went out of the room.