Sweet Is Revenge Read Free

you, she had abs that competed with mine, and a ring in her belly that sparkled under the lights. Her hair was down and in perfect waves. I finally got a look at her face and I was not disappointed. Her cheek bones were high, lips full and smiling, showing off a perfect set of white teeth, and her eyes were huge and bright, a pretty sweet aqua color. She was perfect.
    I was not the only guy who noticed her by any means. As soon as she walked through the door more than ten guys approached her, offering to buy her drinks and wanting a dance. I smirked as she turned down every one of them. No competition, just how I liked it. I called over to the bartender.
    "Do you know that girl?" I asked, motioning towards her with my head. The guy whistled and laughed.
    "Oh yeah man, that there is Lillian Costa. A fine piece of ass if I've ever seen one. She's as closed up as an out of business building though. She turns down every guy who approaches her," I nodded, barely listening as I watched her make her way toward a group of girls. She walked so gracefully it was amazing she wasn't floating.
    "You know her favorite drink?" I asked, still not looking at him.
    "Sure do, but I wouldn't waste your time buying her drinks. You won't get anything from that one," he said with a laugh.
    "I wouldn't bet on that, plus my intentions are purely innocent," for now, but he didn't need to know that.
    "Alright, I'll send one her way. Want me to tell her who it's from?" I did take the time to look over at him this time. My look clearly said 'are you a fucking idiot?' He laughed again. "Alright buddy, good luck," he wandered off to make her drink and I watched as he delivered it. He pointed over to me and I saw her look with an eyebrow raised. I smirked and nodded at her once before turning around, facing the bar.
    I stayed there for awhile longer before finding a few willing women to dance with. I always kept my eye open for Lillian though. She danced like a professional. After a half hour on the dance floor I went back over to the bar. I had just ordered another drink when she sat down next to me. I looked over at her and she was looking at me expectantly.
    "You order me a drink, smile at me, then turn away from me and dance with other girls. I can already tell you're going to be odd," I looked at her, shocked for a moment. This was something I didn't expect. I just wanted her to catch a glimpse of me. I wasn't expecting a conversation yet.
    "I wanted to buy a drink for a beautiful woman, nothing more to it," I said coolly. She stared at me for a moment before ordering another drink.
    "Where are you from?" She yelled over the music.
    "A couple hours north of here," I answered, not giving details.
    "What brings you here?" She asked, taking a sip of her drink. I contemplated for a moment.
    "Family business," I finally answered. It was vague enough and true enough. She nodded.
    "Right on, well, enjoy your stay in our Podunk town, it's nothing compared to the city, but it's home nonetheless," she said, standing up. I put my hand on her bare arm.
    "How did you know I'm not from a small town?" I asked and she grinned.
    "When you live in a small town long enough, you learn these things, you realize when you're not talking to one of your own," and with that she walked away. I quickly got up and followed her, grabbing her arm once again. She turned to me with a raised eyebrow.
    "Do you want to dance?" I asked with a smile. She laughed.
    "So now you want to dance? You're too late, friend. Maybe some other time," she put her hand over mine and removed my hand from her arm. I smirked as she walked away. Yes, she was different alright . I was going to have fun breaking her independence and charisma. Break the spirit, and what do you have left?
    Nothing.
    This would be the most fun game I had ever played. I could already feel it.

Chapter Four: A Run
    Haven't we met?
    You're some kind of beautiful stranger.
    Madonna- Beautiful Stranger
    Lillian
    It was odd, waking up