Following Daniel to some distance, I smiled sheepishly when I saw his other friends came around. There were about five of them. Four cool guys like him and a lady with blonde wavy hair and amber eyes. Derek's eyes met mine and he raised his brows, wondering what I was doing with them. I smiled back at him, my eyes glinting with assurance. I'll do just fine.. I guess I just need to hang out with new friends. Besides, he wasn't giving me the attention I needed, so why is he suddenly so interested in my whereabouts?
"So everyone, meet Isabel." Daniel introduced me to his friends as I took a seat, my eyes staring at each of their faces..
"Oh hi! Isabel…Nice name and nice to meet you.. I'm Anthony," Daniel's friend, one with spiky brown hair and cute green eyes like Derek introduced as he brought his hand for a shake.
I smiled and shook his hand and I wouldn't deny that I didn't feel comfortable as he fondled my hands seductively and glanced at me with so much lust in his eyes. These people aren't the kind of people I'm supposed to befriend. What got into me exactly?! Gosh!
"I'm Raymond.." One with short dark hair introduced with a smile. I took a good look at his features. He had beautiful black hair and tanned skin. He's quite tall and lanky and his lips were quite black, as if he had spent most of his time drinking and taking cigarettes. I'm not surprised if he'd turn out to be a druggie and a smoker.
Daniel wrapped his arms around me, and I caught a glimpse of the tattoo on his wrist.
"Join us in drinking and having some fun baby. But before that, let me introduce the rest of my friends to you.."
Daniel proposed and my heart race tripled. I regretted agreeing to get close to him; I really wish I could go back to Derek. But can I back out now?
Derek's eyes were still on me and he was utterly confused at what I was doing with them. I could see the disappointment in his eyes as he stared at me and I gulped down the lump in my throat before letting out a deep sigh…
He ignored me by giving Mirabel all of his attention.. let me also try to have fun with these peeps and watch him get jealous as well. He'll eventually notice me when I pay him less attention by spending more time with these folks here.
"So. I guess Anthony and Raymond have introduced themselves to you…Well.. here with me are: Marty, Robbin, Craig and Piper."
Daniel introduced the rest to me and they all took turns in shaking me. Piper had her wavy blonde hair tinted with purple. She had dark mascara on her eyes which made her appear more strict and mature than the rest. The way they relate, laugh and chat with themselves made me feel like they've been together for a long time.
"We aren't just surfers, Isabel, we're also a rock band."
Daniel added more light and I nodded, studying each of their features once again. Little wonder most of them had tinted hair and appeared a little rough and similar.
"That's cool!" I finally replied and I watched as a waiter brought a tray of beer and whiskeys for us. Daniel made me sit in their midsts and I watched as Piper brought a plate of sea foods. I could see snails, crabs, shrimps, octopus as well as prawns. I'm not really a fan of sea food but I can still eat shrimp.
Piper emptied a cocktail drink in my glass and with a sheepish smile I held the glass in my hand, glancing at each of their faces.
Daniel emptied his whiskey in his glass and gave me a quick wink. Raymond, his tanned friend muttered something in his ear and they both ended up chortling and snickering, making me curious in turn.
"A toast to friendship.." They all chorused as they raised their glasses and I did the same. We clink our glasses and downed our contents all at once. I watched them emptying more drinks in their glasses, swilling more and more of the content without stopping for a moment.
I'm not a fan of alcohol.. How do I stop this? How do I even leave here?
"Drink up, Barbie doll. Have I told you how beautiful you look with your blond hair?" Daniel said as he stood up to sit beside me, his arms wrapped around me. I shuddered and dropped his arms down, not feeling too comfortable with his presence and touches.
"Come on, don't avoid me, honey… remember, we still have to know each other," He mumbled in my ear as he lifted my jaw with his fingers. His breath smelled of alcohol and I tried hard to hold my breath as I didn't like the scent.
"Dude.." Anthony called, spanking Daniel lightly on the arm. When Daniel turned to face him, I shifted properly on my chair and turned to my left. My eyes widened in disbelief when I saw Robbin fingering Piper in public. She was in a bikini and she sat carelessly on his lap, moaning softly as he glided his fingers into her p**y.
Weren't they ashamed of doing this publicly? In front of hundreds of people on the beach?
When I shifted my gaze back at Daniel, I tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear and I overheard his friend telling him to have s*x with me.
Okay… Wait.. Having s*x with me?! Meeting him for the first time and he expects me to have s*x with him?! Does he think I'm a whore?
"Relax dude," I heard Daniel say to him.
"She's still a newbie..She looks like she's still new to all these. Wait.. I'll try to woo her, make some amorous suggestions to her and cajole her into sleeping with me.." Daniel disclosed to my amazement and I gulped down the pea-sized lump in my throat, thinking of the very possible way to get out among their midst.
I slowly dropped the glass of cocktail on the table and I watched as Derek walked over to my parents. It seemed as though my mom called him to probably tell him something. How do I leave here? I badly want to go and meet Derek…
My mom and dad stood up and waved at Derek before leaving. I know where they're going.. they're going to the spa to get some massages.
Gosh.. How do I think of an excuse to give Daniel.. I badly want to get out of his circle of stupid friends.
"Want more?" Daniel asked, wanting to pour me more drink but I shook my head in disagreement. He probably wants me to get drunk so he can sleep with me. I'm sure of that cos I'm aware of his intentions to sleep with me.
"Are you sure you don't want some?" He asked, wanting me to clarify and I nodded.
He stroked my hair and looked into my eyes, his grayish stunning eyes trailing all over my skin like they were crawling on it. No matter how pretty and stunning those eyes were, I didn't feel comfortable with it on my skin.. They're filled with nothing but lust..
My wolf was starting to howl and roar angrily in my head. She was jumping and getting furious at me for mingling with people like this all because I wanted our mate to get jealous.
"Mind if we go to that booth over there? No one.. just you and me.. having the time of our lives,"
Daniel suggested and I looked ahead to see the booth he was talking about. It was a small building, painted in pink and red. I knew what it was for; it was majorly for having intimate moments, majorly for a quickie or short sexual acts.
Daniel slipped his fingers around my waist and winked at me, bringing his face closer to mine.
"No…" I cut him off and adjusted myself on the chair.
"I - I can't.. I'm not interested." I replied sternly, cleaning my mouth with a serviette.
"I was about to tell you.. I think I need to start leaving.. I've got important things to do."
I said and tried to stand up but he pressed me down with his hands, keeping me down to my seat.
My eyes widened slightly as I wondered what he was up to.
"Not so fast barbie doll…I can't let you go without having a taste of you.."
He emphasized, his eyes on my cherry lips. He looked up at my face, a sly smile tugging his lips and then, he shifted his gaze to my breast.
"I can give you the most enjoyable moment, you know.. let's have some fun," He suggested, smiling naughtily as he brought his hands to my cheek.
My heart raced faster because I couldn't find Derek.. he wasn't in his spot anymore.
What if these guys try to rape me? What have I done by mingling with them?