I Don't WANT You [ 𝑀𝑀 ]

Chapter 15

"What time does the party start?", Carlos asks, drumming his fingers on the steering wheel.

"In an hour, so let's hurry"

Dream's reopens tonight at ten. A big party to celebrate. A fresh start.

"I'll come by midnight", he says.

I grin, barely able to contain my excitement. I never thought I'd say this, but I can't wait to work. And Elena — God, I've missed her.

"Thanks for the ride"

Carlos grabs my wrist before I can open the door. "Wait. Before you go, let me kiss you". His voice drops to a whisper as he pulls me closer, his fingers warm on the back of my neck.

Then his lips are on mine, slow and deep. The only lips I want.

I pull away, breathless. "I have to go"

His eyes darken. "Don't let anyone touch you"

I laugh. "I'll try"

"Try harder than that"

"See you later", I step out of the car and head inside. "Hey, Manager"

He looks up from his clipboard. "Well, well. It's been a while. You okay?"

"Yeah, and you? Dream's looks different. Looks good"

He nods, glancing around at the newly renovated interior. "I'm good. Mr. Wicked got some extra money, so he decided to upgrade a few things"

"Nice. I'll go prep the bar and get changed"

I slip into the back, swapping my clothes for my uniform. As I set up the bar, my eyes scan the room, searching. No sign of Elena. Where the hell is she?

Then, fifteen minutes before opening, she bursts into the changing room, breathless. Dressed in one of her signature tight dresses, she spots me and squeals, throwing herself at me.

Her arms lock around my neck. "Oh, Juan! I've missed you!"

I chuckle, hugging her back. "I've missed you too. How are you?"

She pulls away, grinning. "Im good! And you? How was Paris?"

The mention of Paris makes my chest tighten. I can't help but smile. "Really good"

Her eyes sparkle with mischief. "So, it's serious between you two?"

I nod. "Yeah, it is"

She presses a quick kiss to my cheek. "I'm so happy for you"

I smirk. "And you? No man? No wild nights?"

She rolls her eyes. "Nah. You know that's not my thing. Every guy who asks for my number only knows me from here, and I don't want to meet someone like that. They only see my body"