CHAPTER 7...
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Mabel was still very lost in her thoughts when Charlotte came back to the table.
"Mabel, where's Raphael?" Charlotte asked looking around.
Mabel pointed at the direction he took.
"He left, he said I should say thank you for the jacket and dinner... He left before I could even stop him!" She uttered slowly.
Charlotte bit her lower lips disappointedly.
"Elle will be rolling on the floor right now, if she was here... Why did he have to leave so soon? He didn't even touch his food!" She pouted looking at the table.
Mabel looked at her.
"What happened with Elle? You looked upset when she showed up!" Mabel questioned.
Charlotte looked away as she picked up her glass of wine and had a sip from it.
"I told her to stay clear from Raphael if she cares about her career..." Charlotte said coldly staring at her glass.
Mabel furrowed her brows looking at her suspiciously.
"You threatened her about her career cos of Raphael? I thought you were friends with her" She questioned obviously not siding with her on this one.
Charlotte rolled her eyes and laughed over it.
"Take a chill pill... I just don't like it when she acts like she owns it all. Elle knows so well how much I love Raphael, she knows I've loved him ever since he visited for my birthday. Was I supposed to just sit there and act like everything was fine when she was obviously flirting with him.." She scoffed and gulped down the whole wine in her glass.
Mabel swallowed hard and had a sip from her glass.
"Was Raphael the mystery man you've been waiting for?" She asked again to confirm what she just heard.
Charlotte nodded with a smile.
"You have no idea how excited I was when I saw him at the mall today..." She squealed leaning on the table.
Mabel shook her head jovially.
I was excited also but I wouldn't call that love. Mabel said in her head clearing her throat.
"I don't think he feels the same though..." She mumbled in between her teeth.
"I'll drop him a text message.." Charlotte uttered with a grin as she took out her phone from her pocket.
Mabel snatched the phone from her and placed it on the table. She felt a bit jealous.
"I had no idea you've had his number this whole time. Give him some time to get home. I'm pretty sure he's driving" Mabel uttered forcing a smile on.
Charlotte nodded agreeing to her words.
"You're right! Let's have some dessert after this!" She suggested with a smile.
Mabel exhaled deeply with her eyes on the table.
Why the hell did I do that? What's my business if she sends him a text or not?
I can't believe he gave out his number so easily but he couldn't do same with his client which is me! Mabel said in her head feeling some sort of tingling jealousy inside of her.
HOURS LATER...
~ RAPHAEL'S APARTMENT ~
Raphael sat down on his bed after packing up his luggage.
He looked at the luggages at the other end of his room and he exhaled deeply.
I just hope I'm doing the right?
It's better to leave now before I lose my sanity completely. My career might even down with it. Simone and I struggled to get where we are today. I shouldn't let everything we work so hard for, go down the drain... Raphael said to himself and he walked out of the room to the kitchen.
He grabbed a cup to get himself a cup of coffee when he saw Rein's cup also. It was a couple's cup she made for them on their third anniversary.
Raphael picked the cup up slowly and tears escaped his eyes. He wiped it off quickly.
"I said to myself that I wasn't going to cry again! I think I cried enough.." He said to himself walked to the fridge, took out a bottle of beer.
Just then Simone rang the doorbell before punching in the door code.
The door danged open and he walked in like he was his house.
Raphael shut the fridge before walking to him.
Seeing Simone appear in the sitting room. Raphael's jaw dropped in shock.
"What's going on? You're heading somewhere but please don't tell me cos you're coming that's why you dolled up! It's been ages since I saw you dress like a young man! What happened to all your vintage clothes?" Raphael teased jovially as he opened the can of beer in his hand.
Simone was putting on a brown leather jacket with a white t-shirt behind it and a brown leather trouser below. He placed his sun glasses on his hair.
"I'm glad you like it... But do you have anything against my vintage outfits?" Simone furrowed his brows.
Raphael laughed at him seeing him make a face like that.
"Come on, don't be a baby!" He added still laughing.
"So you do like my vintage outfits?" Simone asked with a smile placing his hand on Raphael's shoulders.
Raphael glared at him and pushed him away before sitting down on the couch.
"I never said I like it... Everyone knows Raphael is a Gen Z!" He uttered jovially making a peace sign with his fingers.
Simone rolled his eyes and snatched the beer on Raphael's hand.
"Sim... Come on, you can go get yours if you wish! I need to be high right now" Raphael stated stretching his hand to take back the drink but Simone moved back.
Simone turned around as if he was modeling for his outfit.
"Take a good look at me Raph... I look stunning.. I look like the morning sun, I look amazing.." He wasn't done pouring praises on himself when Raphael cut in.
"Get to the point!" He uttered in a frustrating tone.
Simone laughed.
"Well, this is your last day in Seoul till only God knows when.. you don't expect me to send you off without making something out of this night. So go get dressed... Let's go have fun!" He suggested.
Raphael looked at him in a disgusting way.
"Don't give me that look... It's not working on me today! You have five minutes to dress up" Simone said with his eyes closed.
"You're just too much!" Raphael groaned and left for his room.
Simone smiled when Raphael left.
"That's my boy!" He smirked dropping the can of beer on the table and he fell on the couch tiredly.
He was seated going through his phone when a text message came in. It was a text from Mabel.
"Why's she texting me?" Simone questioned before tapping the text.
("Simone sorry to disturb you at this hour. I met Raphael earlier and he forgot the jacket he bought. Please can you send me his address so I can forward it to him. I'm still out though)
Simone glanced at Raphael's door with a curious look in his eyes.
"Raphael went out... That's good!" He added with a smile.
("We're heading out now so I don't think he'll be around to confirm the delivery... I'll send you the location we're heading. Who knows we might run into you!") Simone replied.
( "I'm sorry to intrude but please where are you heady?")
Simone was about replying to her text when Raphael came of the bedroom looking so snatched. He didn't put much effort into looking good but he killed it without even trying.
"Is that a superstar? Raph, I think you need to reconsider your line of work... How about I sign up with an agency so you can be an idol or even an actor!" Simone complimented standing up.
Raphael grinned and picked up his car keys from the TV shelf.
"Don't worry about that... We can go on my ride!" Simone cut in and he dropped the keys back.
"Glad you like it... Just a reminder, this is how you should always look! Young and handsome... I believe I'm gonna snatch the breath of everyone around" Raphael bragged adjusting his jacket.
Simone kept silent looking at him. The moment Raphael looked at him, they both burst into laughter.
"Leave the bragging to me. I think I do it better" Simone said laughing.
11PM....
~ ORBIT CLUB, GANGNAM ~
Simone and Raphael walked into the club. It was very crowded as expected.
The music was body moving. Everyone there was looking their best.
Raphael smirked staring at the excited look on Simone's face.
"I thought you said we should have fun... You look like the one having so much fun" Raphael spoke loudly in Simone's ears.
Simone turned to him.
"If you don't like it here... I can take you to orbit!" He suggested in a high tone.
Raphael shook his head in disagreement.
"It's fine here! Let's grab some cocktails and leave!" He said and lead the way up to the bar.
They both sat down at the empty sits at the bar.
"Margarita for me and ... Raph what would you have?" Simone asked turning to Raphael whose eyes was surveiling the whole place already.
"Negroni please!" He ordered with a smile.
Simone raised his brows in surprise.
"Are you tired of being with me already... You plan on getting drunk quickly tonight! I planned so much for tonight, I even booked us a hotel room so we don't have to go back home like drunkards. I know how much you value your reputation!" Simone smirked.
Raphael grinned shaking his head.
"I thought you had feelings for Violet.. you plan on ruining that with a one night stand!" Raphael teased and Simone froze up that instant.
"I know you haven't been sleeping well at home that's why I even thought of this in the first place" Simone pouted with a frown.
Raphael laughed.
"It's been so fun teasing you all night!" He added with a smile.
Their others was placed before them.
"Cheers to a fresh start!" Simone stated.
They both clicked their glasses before taking a sip.
"This is exactly what I want!" Raphael smiled staring at the glass of negroni in front of him.
"Don't forget about us when you're out there alone. You know you can always reach out to me if you're feeling down!" Simone said slowly placing his hand on Raphael's shoulders.
"I'm leaving for a reason. I'm hoping to share all of it with you someday" He replied wearing a sad smile.
After hours of drinking and drinking... Raphael was completely drunk.
Simone made new friends at the bar already. They were chatting with him as they tried to drag Raphael into their conversation but he was focused on getting drunk.
"Sim, the keys... The hotel keys..." He uttered in a drunken tone.
Simone placed it on his hand.
"Let's catch up when I get back okay!" Simone stated in a drunken tone also.
Raphael staggered all the way out of the club. He headed to the road to grab himself a taxi but then someone pushed him slightly and he fell on the ground.
"I'm sorry..." The person apologized as he tried to help him up but Raphael stopped him.
"It's fine!" He uttered slowly looking at the ground.
Mabel was sneaking out of a bar when she saw Raphael seated on the floor struggling to stand up.
"Should I just ignore and go my way? He clearly said he doesn't want to ever cross paths with me again!" She fidgeted not knowing what to do but Raphael was looking so drunk there.
"Whatever!" She brushed off all her thoughts adjusting her nose mask then ran to him.
She helped him up.
"Raphael I'm with my car, can I drop you off at home?" She asked curiously leaning him against a tree.
Raphael showed her the hotel room key he was holding.
"You want me to take you to Ocloud hotel?" She asked and Raphael nodded.
Raphael was drunk but he knew her voice. He knew she was the one.
Mabel helped him up to her car and pushed him in using all her strength.
She exhaled sharply after doing so.
"What are you eating? Never judge a book by its cover indeed!" She blurted wiping off the sweats on her forehead.
Raphael smiled.
****
They drove down to the hotel. Mabel made sure she wasn't recognized by anyone by hiding her face in Raphael's chest.
They got into the elevator and arrived at the floor Raphael's room was.
Mabel helped him to the door. Raphael opened the door with his key.
"Why are you punishing yourself like this? You can't drink away your sorrows if you don't let things go" Mabel blurted sadly as she looked away.
Raphael scoffed then turned to her.
"Too bad I can't let this go... I can only be happy if I have a reason to. Don't speak to me like that if you don't know how yourself" He said slowly about to get into his room when Mabel stopped him.
"And who said I don't know how to make myself...happy!" She stuttered looking away.
Raphael looked up and exhaled deeply.
"All I need is a distraction so how can you make me happy?" He asked in a husky drunk tone.
Mabel's heartbeat raced at the sound of his question with his mesmerizing blue eyes staring deep into her soul.
"Hmm... Just go home. Thank you for dropping me off!" Raphael uttered tiredly about to go in when Mabel grabbed his face with both hands and kissed him softly.
She broke the kiss, her heart almost beating out of her chest. The kiss sent shivers down her spine.
"I also want some distraction!" She stated in between her shaky breath staring into his eyes.
Raphael pushed the door wide open and carried her up like a doll, kissing her vigorously as he made his way into the room using his back.
Mabel shut the door with her hand and her face buried in Raphael's.
He laid her gently on the bed and followed her up with a kiss. Mabel unzipped his jacket hastily.
Raphael broke the kiss, seducing her with his eyes as his gaze slowly fell on her boobies which were halfway out of the dress already and he flipped her over on top of him.
"Make me happy!" He uttered in a cold but seductive tone, the sparks in his eyes were seductive and tempting as they ignited fireworks in Mabel.