Chapter 328 - 7.18 A Night Visit
The light in the bar was dim, save for the disco ball that sent twinkles all across the dance floor. Bodies swayed and moved against each other, and the air was filled with the scent of sweat, smoke and alcohol. Yes it was a cheap place but it was precisely because of that reason that people chose to spend their merry time of the weekend here.
Laughter and drunken smiles could be spotted in each of their faces, except one man who chose a seat in the corner of the lounge where he could still see the entirety of the dance floor but other people wouldn’t be able to spot him due to the dark shadows.
"What’s wrong with you?" The bartender slid a glass of martini to him and jested with a smile. "Dumped by your boyfriend?"
Regius sighed listlessly. "I think it would be better if I am indeed dumped by my boyfriend."
The bartender’s smile froze. He gave Regius another once over and saw that he was really dispirited. He glanced around to make sure that the manager’s hawk eyes weren’t directed here before leaning on his elbows, asking in worry. "What’s wrong, Regius? It’s Saturday night. Aren’t you supposed to spend it with your hot, young sugar daddy?"
Regius looked even worse now that he was reminded of it. He grabbed his martini and chugged it down in one gulp.
"Hey!" The bartender was shocked and hastily snatched the glass from Regius’ hand but it was already too late. "You’re not even that much of a drinker! Wait a minute, I will pour you a glass of water."
Seeing the bartender walking away, Regius reached out dizzily only for his body to be blocked by the counter. Hence he could only drape his body there, bottom lip jutting out petulantly. "Cedric ah, Cedric where are you going? How can you leave me alone like this?"
The strong alcohol was starting to get into his head and Regius blinked a few times to clear the haze of his mind. His emerald eyes turned watery, flush rising high on his cheekbones. If only he were to go down to the dance floor like this, he would definitely be swarmed by pursuers in the matter of seconds. Regius knew his charm, knew how to use it to get what he wanted and that’s why everything became more irritating.
That bastard! He dared to—
"Here." Cedric, the other male protagonist, returned with a glass of cold water. He pressed it to Regius’ hand and helped his best friend to drink. "Slowly... slowly... yes. Are you here alone today? How about your sugar daddy?"