I woke up the next morning out of sorts, I sighed when I felt Killian's spot cold.
The events of yesterday came rushing back and I felt sad all over again.
I glanced up shocked when I saw him already dressed with a breakfast tray.
"I made you breakfast,"
"T...thanks." I managed to say.
He placed the tray in front of me and I started eating.
"I am driving you to work today."
I started to shake my head to tell him no because I had something to do when I stopped.
"Okay,"
I ate quickly and showered, dressed in my work outfit.
He was right. I needed to go in. That place could fall apart without me and I would still be worried about Vixen.
I needed to go in and make sure everything was alright.
He drove me to work and left after giving me a deep kiss.
I blushed till he left knowing people must have seen us.
Diane didn't come today, I guess that she was still taking care of Zack.
I got to work and caught up on everything I needed to do, I supervised the massages and showed clients some of our special services.
I spent half of the day working and decided to take my break, I needed to find Vixen.
This was beginning to sound like a bad idea and I didn't want her to get hurt doing my bidding.
I took a cab to the club to get more answers, It was empty as usual. I waited hoping to see her but I was disappointed.
I asked around and nobody had seen her.
I called her phone again and this time, it was not reachable. I was full-on panicking.
I looked to my left and saw a familiar face. The security guard I had encountered here a couple of times.
I was sure he knew my face by now. I approached him warily and tapped his shoulders.
"Sorry, I need to see Vixen."
"For?" he asked.
"We have a business together."
The security guard nodded and led me to a small room, he turned to me with a somber look.
"I am sorry, we haven't seen her for a while. Have you tried to contact her?"
I nodded.
"Sorry but we can't reach her either," he said.
"Can I see the security footage from four nights ago?" I asked, hopeful that I could figure out her whereabouts with that.
The man furrowed his brows at me and shook his head, "I am sorry I can't do that."
"Why?"
"We need Mr. Black's permission to show that to anyone. We can ask and get back to you. What is your name?" he asked.
I panicked, and I shook my head at him. "No, you don't have to go through all that for me."
His face changed, much more hostile than it was before but I didn't have time to find out because I was already on my feet and running towards the exit.
I ran outside to book a cab when I heard my name. I turned and saw Diane jogging towards me.
"Diane, what are you doing here?" I asked.
"I came to pick up something for Zack. What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I am looking for Vixen."
"Oh, I guess you guys have been hanging out together a lot."
I shook my head, "No, she is missing."
"What?" Diane was shocked.
I sighed, my head dropping.
"I have so much to tell you," I said.
"Come on, I know a place we can talk," she said.
We walked towards the coffee shop beside the club.
"What is going on?" Diane asked once we sat down.
"So Vixen suggested that she seduce Killian to see if he will try to kill her because I was so scared of being with him."
Diane's eyes bulged out of its sockets, "You did what?"
"I know, it is not my best idea but..."
"But nothing. You sent someone to Seduce Killian, did Zack's lesson not teach you anything?"
"You don't understand..."
She cut me off again.
"I do. If you are that scared of him then leave him. You have enough money to start over elsewhere. This is ridiculous."
I stared at Diane with shock. She had never spoken to me this way before.
"Diane?"
"Oh don't act surprised. You knew I would lose my patience with you one day. Enough is enough. All you do is whine about Killian's nature but you knew this before getting into a relationship with him. And going with Vixen's idea? Did it ever occur to you that she might like him and want him all to herself?"
"You think so?"
"Yes, and she would succeed and take him off your hands since that's what you desperately wish for."
"No, that's not what I want."
"Isn't it? You are confused. You love Killian so why set him up."
I held my head in my hands, "I don't know." I mumbled.
I heard her sigh, "This is fucked up but I will dig around and find out what I can tell you."
"Thank you," I said.
She still looked angry but at least she was helping me. She stood up and with a hug, she left.
I stayed in the coffee shop thinking about what she said. She was right.
I have been acting like a fool and going about this the wrong way. Now, Vixen was going to pay for it.
I hated knowing that she was in danger even though she manipulated me into thinking I was doing the right thing.
I checked the time and it was past my lunch break, I hurriedly booked a cab and headed to the parlor.
I met a fuming Killian in front of my office.
"I have been calling you, where have you been?"
I checked my phone and saw that I had three missed calls from him.
"Sorry, I lost track of time. I went to get coffee."
"Oh, I wanted us to have lunch together but it's late now. I will see you at home. "
He kissed me and walked out, leaving me sagging against the door in relief.