Chapter 26: Play Your Games
Alexander stirred and groaned as he slowly opened his eyes, feeling as though he had just been hit on the head. Quickly, he scanned his surroundings, frowning in confusion at what just happened.
’Did she drug me?’ he inwardly cursed as he moved on his seat. He then recalled Rain’s words before he lost consciousness.
’Once you wake up and find me still not back in this lounge, that means I’m in danger. You need to make a scene and act like you’re drunk and angry while looking around for me, because if you don’t... I’ll end up dead.’
"Shit! What a troublesome woman..." he muttered under his breath.
Getting up from his chair, he bolted right outside to the lounge. He knew things didn’t make any sense, but he didn’t want to take a risk... What if that woman was truly in danger?
In the hallway, he saw Madame Beck and the bouncers behind her, with Rain standing on the open door. Instinctively, he staggered, slurring his words and shouting, "Twilight, dammit! Come back here!"
He stumbled around, acting as if he was desperately searching for her, trying to draw attention and create the diversion Rain needed. He cursed under his breath as he approached Madame Beck. Just then, he saw Rain trembling and crying. It would seem that the performance she said was over earlier was just getting started.
"I’m sorry, Madam Beck. I panicked and got scared so I ran outside," Rain sobbed. "The exit door was closer than the emergency button inside the lounge, so I ran here, hoping to find an open lounge to hide in."
Alexander gritted his teeth, baffled by the situation. ’Damn... Why am I the one that looks like a bad guy here?’ he thought. His head was spinning, but he decided to play along with whatever Rain was up to.