His Lethal Love by Monika Singh (highly illogical behavior .TXT) 📕

Present

Camille
 

“Don’t you think this is too short?” I asked while tugging at the dress. Kat had brought me a short-sleeved dress that had an open back and scoop neckline, accentuating my breasts. “This is too tight!” I complained. 

“Shut up,” Kat said while curling my hair. 

“Where are you taking me?” 

“It’s Archie’s birthday, and I have planned something big for him.” He grinned widely. “There are only a few people invited, including Conan.” 

“Kat!” I chided. “Why did you invite him?” 

“Of course, for publicity. You know I want to grow my fashion business and it will be a great help if Conan shows up at the party.” 

“How will it be helpful?” 

“Well, he’ll promote my fashion brand.” He winked. “Do you know how much he charges for one commercial? But he’s doing it free for me.” 

“I’m wondering why?”

“He just wants me to bring you up to the party.” 

“Ugh!” I rolled my eyes. “Now, you, too, have become selfish.” 

“Cami… it’s not like what you’re thinking.” Kat blurted while turning me around to face him. “He’s a good guy.” 

“The person who uses women for his benefit will never be good.” 

“At least he doesn’t break women’s hearts.” Kat spat.

“I don’t know why you and Archie are pushing me to Conan. I don’t want to date anyone else, even if he is the world’s sexiest man.” 

“That could be two things: the first you are lesbian and the second you already love someone else. Now tell me which one is right?” 

“Second one…” I snapped and turned around to look in the mirror. “I love someone.” 

“He is dead,” Kat whispered in despair. 

“But my love for him is still alive.” 

“Cami…” Kat placed his hand on my shoulder, but I shrugged it off. 

“Can you please stop talking about my love life?” I begged. 

“Um… I’m sorry,” he mumbled with guilt. We were quiet for a few minutes before Kat grabbed his phone and dialed someone’s number. 

“What are you doing?” I asked. 

“Calling Conan…” 

“Why?” 

“I don’t want his promotion anymore. Cami, I can’t make you go to the party. I genuinely care about you and you’ll do what you like to do. Just fuck off Conan Arthur.” 

“Kat…” I stood up and snatched his phone from his hand. “I’m coming with you.” 

“You don’t have to.” 

“Well, I want to attend Archie’s birthday party.” 

Kat sighed, giving me a small smile. “Thank you, woman, and you don’t have to wear this dress.” 

When I looked at myself in the mirror, I noticed how sexy I looked in that dress. My long and toned legs were clearly visible, and my back was noticeable.  

“You’re tempting, Cami.” Kat came closer, gazing at me. “If you take off your spectacles, you’ll look like Nadia Ferreira. You’re naturally so beautiful.” 

“Don’t butter me up.” I chuckled, pushing my hair forward to hide my bare shoulders. 

“I told you how I felt.” He smiled. 

“Thanks to your gorgeous dress.” 

“Can you be my model?” 

“Of course.” I winked, and we broke into laughter. 

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We arrived at Kat’s place after an hour, as his house was already beautifully decorated. Streamers strung from the walls and dangling from the lights, confetti scattered across the tables, brightly wrapped presents with bows, colorful envelopes, and gift bags filled the tables. The people were murmuring, laughing, and drinking together. All of them dressed in expensive clothes and wore valuable jewelry.

“Whoa, there are many people there.” I blurted. “You said there would be few ones.” 

“I’m sorry, Cami. Today I’ll promote my fashion brand, too.” Kat apologized sincerely. 

“You lied to me again.”

“I said I’m sorry.” 

“Hey, beautiful.” Conan appeared out of nowhere before throwing his arm around my shoulder and pressing me against his hard chest. He wore a leather jacket with a pair of grey trousers, looking dashing. “You look stunning, baby.” He whispered before placing a kiss on my cheek and causing me to blush. 

“Thank you.” I tucked my hair behind my ear and glanced at Kat, who seemed to look for Archie. 

“I hope both of you enjoy the party,” Kat said, walking away. 

“So...” Conan eyed me from top to bottom before moving in closer. “You’re my dream girl,” he said with a grin. “The sexy dress matches well with these nerdy glasses.” 

“Don’t you have a date today?” I asked, looking past him. 

“Neither do I date nor do I bring dates,” he said, shrugging. “But it seems like I ought to date.” 

“I would greatly appreciate that.” I smiled. 

“Unfortunately, I have an eye for one woman that I want to date, and that is you.” 

Rolling my eyes, I grabbed a drink. “Stop dreaming, dude,” I said coolly. 

He broke into a chuckle, shaking his head. “Come on, at least give me a chance, Cami.” Let me make you happy at least for once.” My heart throbbed when I saw the sincerity in his eyes. I didn’t know why, but I wanted to trust Conan at least once. I had never been with a man since Samuel but Conan made me feel valuable and worthy. He respected me a lot. But I was afraid of being shattered again. Seeing Scott and Maura made me feel envious. I also wanted to be happy and be in love again but would I be able to love Conan? A guy like Conan is meant for breaking a woman’s heart.