Playing with Fire

Chapter 24 - The dance

Charlotte's POV

"Sure." Alexis nodded and looked at me, extending his hand towards me.

I gave him a slight smile and held his hand as my father walked towards my mother in quick steps.

Alexis wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into his chest firmly while staring at me with a pair of Aegean blue orbs. Every time he looked at me, it felt like he was seeing through me.

I took a deep breath and rested my hands on his shoulder while my heart was pounding.

"You look beautiful." He commented huskily after twirling me around.

I looked at him, surprised. I didn't wait for him to compliment me.

"Thank you." I mumbled and gave him a shy smile.

Ugh! Here we go again!

Why do I feel shy when I am with him?

"A penny for your thoughts?" He said in amusement, interrupting my thoughts.

"Nothing." I lied and forced a smile.

He smiled, shaking his head. "Do you always furrow your eyebrows when you think about nothing?" He asked sarcastically.

I gave him a dirty look. "Do you not have anything to do other than examining my expressions?'

He sighed and twirled me around quickly and pulled me back into his chest roughly, making me bump into his chest.

"Hey! Be gentle." I warned him angrily.

"Sorry." He said nonchalantly and tightened his grip around my waist. "Are you afraid of me?" He asked, looking into my eyes.

I raised my eyebrow, puzzled. "What made you think I am afraid of you?" I asked in a sardonic tone.

"Your heart is pounding. You are almost trembling. And you are blushing and become shy when I look you in the eyes." He stated firmly, looking into my eyes intensely.

I cleared my throat and chuckled. "Are you dreaming while you are awake?" I asked mockingly, trying to control my voice.

He smirked, shaking his head. "No. I am sure of every word I said." He whispered in my ear, his breath fanning my neck. I shivered in sensation. He pulled his head back slightly and gave me a self-satisfied smirk as he noticed it.

Bravo, Charlotte! Bravo!

Now this annoying Greek will not stop talking bullshit!

I breathed deeply, frowning while he was still smirking, and we continued dancing.

I was sipping my wine while ignoring Alexis' smirk. He hadn't left my side even after we stopped dancing. I would be happy if he left me alone, but I didn't think I was so lucky tonight.

"Alexis?" A woman called the Greek jerk, approaching us, and gave him a wide smile.

I raised my eyebrow in suspicion as the girl hugged him cheerfully. It was the fourth woman who approached him since we stopped dancing.

Is she his girlfriend?

Or ex?

Or another mistress?

I gritted my teeth in annoyance while they were chatting, ignoring me. Meanwhile, the girl couldn't take her hands off him for a second, touching his chest, arms.

"One night stand?" I asked sarcastically, rolling my eyes as the girl finally left, leaving me alone with Alexis.

He raised his eyebrow, and the corner of his lips curled up in an amused smile.