FATED BOND

Damien’s POV

“It’s been a while since I got laid”, I told Leo as his car roared to life. I knew he was going to tease me but I was also surprised too.

He chuckled lightly. “You don’t mean that, man.”

“I’m dead serious. It’s more than a year already.”

“I thought you were going to get that naughty girl that was clinging to you throughout James’ party. I can’t believe it.”

“I’m not kidding, Leo ”, I said with all seriousness and fastened my seat belt before laying my back on the car seat. I really do not feel like going out but the thought of getting laid forced me out. I really need it.

We were going to Xinjiang ‘s birthday party. She was a coursemate of mine. We just have a few month to go before we graduate and I was excited about going home. Dad had always been saying something about staying with him in China so I can work with him in his new company.

But even after four years, I still find the people there fucking annoying and I find it hard to socialize with them, except with those who can speak English fluently or understands the language. Just like Xinjiang.

“It’s a full mask party, nigga. There’s going to be alot of girls there to have sex with, so worry no more.”

That assurance was enough to make me happy. But I just couldn’t wait to write my finals and go back home. I told dad I don’t think I would stay in China and he said he was going to America the next month. I don’t know why he suddenly changed his mind. Our initial plan was to go to America together, after my graduation. It was meant to be a surprise for mom.

I fell silent and closed my eyes as the evening air brushed my face. I was enjoying the cool breeze as the window was down. The drive took more than half an hour and by the time we got there, I was half-asleep.

Leo tapped me. “We are here, man.”

“Okk”, I said and came down from the car, rubbing my sleepy eyes. I yawned loudly and close the door back.

The place was already booming and by the time we found our way into the big apartment, I was wide awake. There were alot of girls with mask, most of Xinjiang’s chinese friends were not masked and I tried to look for my type of woman. None of the unmasked girls were up to my taste. I found a seat and flopped into it. I was really in no mood to talk, dance or do anything other than getting laid.

Abstinence is really hard, I realized.

I scanned through all the girls once again as I poured myself a drink. Leo was nowhere to be found and some girls were dancing on the dance floor. None was trying to seduce me like I thought most would do. That was what they always do and I wonder why that party was different. Then my eyes landed on Chengdu who was rocking her body on James.

Chengdu had a huge crush on me but I didn’t give her much attention. I thought of dating her for the remaining months of my stay in China since I had no girlfriend but seeing her on James’ lap made me lose interest. I want a reserved girl, not loose girls like Vivian. A reserved and calm girl like Daisy would do.

“Fuck”, I cursed when I felt myself getting hard. I thought I had gotten over her but on that night, I realized I haven’t.

I was looking for a girl like her because her pretty, cute, little face kept appearing in my head. I tried to engage myself in something as I was already getting bored. I brought my phone out and saw the several missed calls from dad. I wondered why he was calling by that time of the day. It was unusual.

I stood up to go out as I dialed his number when I saw Chengdu dragging James to the bathroom. I shook my head and left the apartment. She had proven to be like the rest of the girls.

I wonder at that moment if decent girls still exist… or virgin girls still exist. I really doubt it. Because virginity has turned to a thing of mockery. Meanwhile the actual fact is that it isn’t.

It is supposed to be a thing of pride and the dignity of a woman.

The only reason why I haven’t gotten over Daisy was because I was the one who popped her cherry. I was sure if I hadn’t forced my way into her that night, she would still be a virgin. She was the exact definition of a modest and virtuous lady. Beauty with brains. Decency with naivety.

“Dad”, I called when he finally picked.

There was no way dad wouldn’t hear the sound of the loud music despite the building’s distance from the parking lot. And I already know what his first statement would be about.

“Where are you, Damien?”

I found my way back to the car we came with and I rested my body on the bonnet. The place was really dark. “I’m at a friend’s birthday party”, I replied.

“I was at your apartment. I wanted to spend the night with you.”

“I’m sorry, dad. In fact Leo and I just got here and it’s almost an hour drive away from the University.”

“It’s ok. I needed to tell you something.”

“What’s that?”I scratched my beards in curiosity.

“I have a flight to catch to America tomorrow”, he announced.

“What? What happened?”

“It’s kind of urgent.”

“Work?”I asked him but there was a hint of hesitation in his voice as he answered.

“Yes.”

“I thought you said we will go to America together?”

“Yeah. I’m sorry. It will no longer be possible.”

“I can’t stay here alone, dad. It’s just two months to go”, I insisted.

How am I supposed to stay here without him? It will be so frustrating, I thought to myself.

“I might come back soon”, he said.

“Alright”, I gave up.

“Take care, my boy.”

“And you too, dad.

“You said you don’t like China, Damien. I’m actually doing this for you.”

“A new company in America?”I tried to guess.

“Yes”, he chuckled.

“Waw, that’s great news! You got the contract then?”

“Not yet. But I’m going along with the first plan. The contract will be an added advantage. It’s just that we really need more funds for start up.”

“Why aren’t you giving incubator centers a trial? It might help.”

“I wish I could, but it will slow down the whole process. I want you to start work immediately after graduation.”

“So what do we do?”I inquired, trying to think of a solution.

“Don’t worry, I’ll find a way.”

“Alright, sir. Take care, dad. I love you.”

“I love you too, son. There is something else you need to know”, he said, raising my curiosity again.

“What is it?”

“Lakshmi and I are divorced”, he informed me.

“What? What happened?”

“Long story. We will talk better when I am back.”

“Ok.”

“Bye.”

“Bye, dad”, I said as he disconnected the call. I knew it, I soliloquized. I knew something was amiss in dad’s marriage but why the sudden divorce. Every marriage comes with its ups and downs but I couldn’t blame dad.

It was obvious they were not in love. Their marriage was not based on that. It was based on some form of fucking obligations. I walked back giddily to the apartment. I had already lost interest with the news I got from dad and I had no other wish than to go back to my apartment and have a good sleep.

The party was supposed to last till dawn. I went back to my seat and resumed my drinking when my eyes fell on a lady dancing all to herself. She was masked and she seemed to be really enjoying herself, dancing alone. I found myself walking towards her. I wrapped my hand around her waist and got in line with her dancing steps.

It was slow. “Do you enjoy dancing alone?”I asked her but there was no reply. I could see the amusement in her eyes as she looked me in the eyes and I guessed she was smiling. Then I found myself grinding her to my body and she seemed to be enjoying it.

Who wouldn’t enjoy a hot dance with a hot guy like me? I thought to myself with a smirk.

I was in a casual wear which fitted perfectly, showing my abs. I had started going to the gym since I got to China and I thought of giving Kung Fu a try. After my first attempt, I gave up.

I felt like kissing her but the mask was preventing me from doing that. I lifted my hand up slowly, and tried to lift off the mask but she hit my hand away and chuckled. I chuckled too.

I looked her in the eyes, drawing her closer to myself and I felt like she was someone I know, probably one of my secret admirers from the University. I kissed her neck and bit her earlobe and she moaned in anticipation. I smiled to myself. That was when I began to really enjoy the party. I continued with the kisses, trying to put her in the mood. I smirked when she dragged me out of the big hall where the party was going on. She seemed to know her way around as she held onto my shirt and dragged me towards a room.

She was walking with confidence and pride and I found her footsteps familiar. We got to the room and she put the light off immediately. I chuckled as she landed her lips on mine and I kissed her back. I wanted to be aggressive towards her since I have been abstaining for almost a year. She removed my belt and I tore her armless top. She moaned again and we landed on a bed.

“Playing hide and seek with the light off, pretty lady?”I demanded and she only chuckled.

I climbed on top of her and kissed her lips, then I touched her in the most sensitive areas before I found my way into her. I pounded into her so hard and aggressively as her moans increased. She was enjoying it the hard way and I was too. I needed to let out all the unshed liquid inside of me, piling up for months.

“Harder”, she ordered and I complied.

An hour later, I fell on top of her in exhaustion. Before I knew it, she pulled me to the bed and got on top of me. She rode me crazily and it really pushed me to the edge. I wanted to be in control but I loved the way she took control. I pushed her down and got into her again.

“What a girl!”I thought to myself. More than an hour of sex and still not tired.

“Yes, Damien. I love you, baby”, she spilled out unconsciously and my body became rigid and still. I knew the voice. I realized why I found every one of her actions familiar. She was a person from my past. The past I was trying to get away from, yet she keeps coming back, distorting my present.

She was someone I don’t want and I felt bad for having sex with her, without requesting to see her face in the first place. I guess I was desperate for that. And I got it in a desperate way from a desperate human, who was not worth it.

I stood up abruptly from the bed, taking the bedspread along with me so she won’t be able to hide her ugly face from me. I found my way slowly to the switch and turned the light on. I knew it.

I uttered in regret. “You?”

She was already standing in all her glory, completely naked and not making an attempt to hide any part of her body, with a smile of satisfaction on her face.

“Yes, it’s me, Damien. It’s me Vivian.”