Chapter#8 Hurt

They went to a restaurant and sat at the table in the corner. A waitress came to take their orders. She winked at Shane and Shane been Shane started to flirt her. Amelia however interrupted them. "I think you are here to take orders ." She looked really pissed. The poor waitress nodded and took orders . When she was gone. Shane looked at Amelia. "What." Amelia shot. "You never let me have some fun." Shane said . "Look Shane I'm hungry.so not in the mood of your foolish fights." She told him. "Whatever." He didn't pay any attention. They both pulled out their mobiles and got busy. Having enough of their tautarms Mariposa spoke. "I thought you two brought me out to make me feel better."

They laughed nervously. "of course." Shane said rubbing the back of his head. "Yeah but your cousin couldn't miss the chance to flirt." Amelia glared at Shane. Mariposa sighed. They would never grow up. "It's not your concern." Shane told her while pointing his finger at her. "It is my concern , every week you flirt with a different woman then take her on the date. Spend a huge amount of my 'father's money ' on her." She said and emphasized father's money. "So you too spend a huge amount of my 'father's money' on shoppings." He tried to mimicked her and his words made Amelia more angry. "Don't compare me with your stupid girlfriends." She said. Mariposa was just sitting their listening to their arguements. "Guys will you stop , otherwise I am leaving."

"Ok" Shane said ."He started first." Amelia said . "What the......" Before he could say anything Mariposa raised her hand and asked him to keep quiet. The food was served and now they started to fight on it. "So what do you guys think ,should I date some one." This made them all quiet at once. "This is a wonderful idea. I am always available for you cupcake ." Shane joked. "I am serious Shane so please stop being a clown for once." Mariposa replied. She was too desperate to forget Daniel. Maybe this could work. "I don't think this is a good idea." Mariposa frowned and looked at Amelia for explanation. "I mean if he is doing something wrong that doesn't mean we will allow him to destroy his life. You are so perfect for him. You both need each other to heal. I think you both need to talk." Amelia was right but the problem is Mariposa couldn't talk to him.

"I will consider this. Thanks Amelia." Mariposa said and dropped the topic. They didn't talk about it any further . Shane left his number with the bill and winked at the waitress before marching out. "He will never learn." Amelia said. "It's about age. He is a just boy . Once he will be mature enough he will understand his duties. Don't worry too much." Mariposa tried to cool Amelia down. "Chase is also a boy but he never does things like him." Talking about Chase,.Mariposa hadn't seen him in a week. Amelia was right. He had matured more than his age. "Tough situations teach alot." Amelia just nodded her head in agreement. "Let's go to the club now. On your duty madams." Shane's voice interrupt them, he had opened the door for them and was bowing his head. "Such a comedian you are." Amelia said. Mariposa laughed at his act. " Why madam." He said . Amelia crossed her arms over her chest , didn't reply him and sat on the back seat. "Such a spoil brat." He complained. "Shane don't start again." Mariposa warned him.

" Your wish is my command cupcake." He said with a smiled. She just shook her head. They drove to the club. He showed bodyguards some card and told them something more like a secret. "This is the best club in New York. Come on ladies." He told them and dragged them in. They entered in and Mariposa's breath struck in her throat. The whole dance floor was packed. Music was too loud. At one corner was a bar and sitting area.

They sat down. Shane and Amelia were taking shots of alcohol. She was just staring at them, shocked. "Hey baby, don't be shy. Have some. " Now Shane was tipsy. Amelia was fine. Looked like she could cooperate with alcohol better. She held Mariposa's hand and brought her to the dance floor. Mariposa was feeling suffocated. Shane was passed out. Amelia said he would be better once he woke up. Till then they couldn't go back. She got busy with a boy , giggling and dancing. Mariposa left the floor.

She sat on the same table where Shane was sleeping. She tried to wake him up but he just 'hmm' in response, changed his posture and slept again. She was just sitting there seeing people, drinking away their sorrows ,some were celebrating their happiness. A sudden voice startled her. "What a beauty like you doing here all alone." She looked towards the source, a very handsome and well - built man with intimidating height of 6.1 against her 5.6 inches was standing there. His eyes were staring at her with so much affection. "I am sorry . I don't talk with strangers." Mariposa told him and turned her face towards the other side. He may be handsome but she was not interested,her Daniel was more handsome than him. Her Daniel, she wanted to laugh at her thought.

"You don't remember me..do you.?" He said with a smile. He looked familiar. Mariposa frowned ."O my good! Mathew ,is that you?" She said and stood up from her place.

Mathew was Mr.James brother's youngest son. He and Mariposa were in the same class till their senior year. He went for college in London after her engagement news. He has always been a very good friend of Mariposa but her class fellows used to say that he had a crush on her. But she never paid attention towards this point. He was just a good friend. Daniel never liked him around her when they were younger. He restrainted her from talking and playing with him. But her 10 years old stubborn self never listened to Daniel and he used to become angry and got in fight with Mathew each time.

" Yes I am your Mathew." He said with a huge grin and hugged her. Mariposa hugged him back. Tears came out of her eyes . "Hey ! What happened?" He sounded worried.

"Just memories you know good old times." She told him and tried to give him a smile. "I am sorry for your loss." He said while his hand caressed her back. They sat side by side on the sofa while Shane was sleeping in front of them. "I am fine." She didn't want to cry more over her past now. So she smiled at him. "So you are married." He said while looking at Mariposa's ring. He looks sad, maybe he still had feelings for her. "Yeah a fake one." She said . "What? I don't understand." He asked. "Forget about it, He just loves someone else." She told him. He was her only friend during her school life. He protected her from bullies . So she was comfortable with him. "He ? Who?" He asked and raised his brow. "Daniel." She said while playing with her ring . "Wow , he is lucky . But I thought he loved you." He said. "I don't want to talk about it , and please you too don't tell anyone." She pointed her finger at him and requested him. "My lips are sealed." He said and acted like zipping his mouth. Mariposa Chuckled at his expressions.

"So how is life." I asked him. "Good, I have completed my studies and now returned from London. Will be joining family business soon." He told her and gave orders. " How is your life. Where were you . I haven't seen you in these 5 years." He asked her. "I was in Spain with uncle Mason." She told him. "With that ugly uncle of yours , why.?" She laughed at his words. "He took me there forcefully after my parents death." She sighed . He looked at her for a minute. "Let's not talk about dark days. You are here now I will be more than fine now." She said before he could inquire more. He smiled at her. "This is Daniel's new bought club. I just wanted to visit it . So I came here. But I am glad that I came." He said taking a sip from his glass. Listening to his information, Mariposa panicked she didn't want to meet him. "You didn't know." He asked. "No, I don't want to meet him." She told him." Relax he is not in the office. May be busy with other business. I wanted to meet him. You know he still doesn't like me." He said and wiped a fake tear. Mariposa laughed again. She was enjoying his company.

"Seems like my wife enjoys whoring around." An angry manly voice spoke. She turned her head towards the source. Daniel was looking like an angry bull. She gulped. She was still afraid of angry and shouting people.

Looking at her scared expression his features softened a bit. His eyes roomed over her body and stopped at her shoulder where Mathew had kept his hand. Mathew wasn't affected a bit. But his intense gaze sent chills through Mariposa's body. He looked towards Mathew. "Tell me , are you here to get men's attention with this slutty dress of yours. Because your husband doesn't give you that." He said in a demanding voice. He was again looking at Mariposa with hard eyes. She was unable to speak because of his accusations. Tears started to form in her eyes. "Don't start your drama now." He shouted and she flinched back. "Enough Daniel." Mathew warned him. "Why? Becau...." Before he could complete, a girl's voice came. "Daniel let's go back to your penthouse darling." Margeret said and grabbed his forearm. "Hello cousin." She said and smirked at Mariposa. "Your girlfriend seems like a perfect example of word whore." Mathew stated. Her dress was too revealing. But he didn't care . "Don't ever I said never talk to Mariposa like that." Mathew again warned him. "How dare you." Now Margeret sounded angry. She raised her hand to slap Mathew but Amelia came out of nowhere and stopped her. "Stay in your limits. And brother ,do you consider Mariposa your wife?" Amelia asked and smirked then She woke Shane up. "Come on we are leaving." Daniel was still standing there staring at Mariposa. Margeret was glaring at her but she didn't look up.

As soon as they left club she started crying . How could he say those words. She knew he didn't love her nor did he consider her, his wife but why did he hate her so much? But it hurt, it was hurting alot. "No one will talk about Daniel now , live your life as you want Mari. We are here for you." Mathew said. Mariposa smiled at him and wiped her tears. "Yeah he is right . And don't think about him anymore. You will be sad and seeing you in pain your family will be saddest." Amelia added and showed her puppy eyes and pouted. She smiled and shook her head. They were right. Mariposa should stay happy. She had a loving family. Shane was still sleeping on passenger seat and Mathew was driving.

Amelia decided to stay with her for a while. Mariposa was more than grateful for it. She didn't want to be alone anymore.