Ace
Ace
ENTRY 14.1 *** “You’re a disgrace to this family, Ace!” The voice of Ace’s father boomed inside his room. “I didn’t do anything wrong, dad—” “Who gave you the audacity to talk back? If you do not get high grades this last semester, I will never give you a penny! You’re not fit to replace my position—” Ace smirked. “I don’t want to inherit your business—” he didn’t finish his words when his father’s knuckle landed into his jaw. Ace’s head was turned to the right, and he spits blood on the floor. He smirked and turned to his father. “If I get high grades, you step down to your thrown and transfer everything to me.” His father arched his brow and let out a devilish chuckle. “Are you threatening me?!” Ace formed a sly smirk on his lips. “It’s my condition—” “I don’t care about your failing grades. I just changed my mind. You’re worthless—a son of a bitch —” the old man didn’t finish his words when Ace gave him a blow in the face. “You’re the one who ruined mom’s life. Mom owned everything, but you killed her—you and you’re pathetic whore who’s now peeking behind the door!” Ace’s thunderous voice roared. At this moment, the old man’s eyes widened, and he looked at the door. In there, he saw Tina, his second wife. Ace stopped when he saw Tina and scoffed. “Wait until I throw you two out of my mom’s riches,” he threatened, making the old woman shudder in fear. After that, he steps out of the building. Ace and his friends didn’t enter their classes in the afternoon, which made their subject professor, Ms. Lana, report it to the Dean. Ace has only one subject in the afternoon, yet they didn’t attend it? Lana got many calls from Ace’s father, and she didn’t know what to do with those kids. “Lana, do you want to come? It’s Friday chill in’,” one of her co-profs asked her.
She shrugged her shoulder. “I don’t know. Maybe I’ll catch up once I’m done with these,” she replied. She’s still recording and computing her students’ grades. “Girl, drop it. We have plenty of time next week—” “I have a problem with Ace DiMarco,” Lana replied, making the woman in front of her frown but laughing after. The woman shook her head. “That Ace again. Geez, I don’t know what’s wrong with that hottie. Why don’t you talk to him?” Lana heaved a deep sigh and shook her head. “I tried, but he’s ignoring me, and I hate his aura. It’s scary.” The woman laughed. “Even a beautiful prof is afraid of that hottie. Well, even his father can’t handle him. So, just give what he deserves.” Lana sighed again. “I don’t know. This is my first time handling him. Others resigned because of him. So, I’m afraid of what gonna happen to me if I approach that man,” she replied. The woman pulled one swivel chair and went closer to Lana. The woman checked if the coast was clear, and it was obvious that only the two of them were inside the faculty. “Look, you’re young. Hmm… I think Ace DiMarco is older than you with a one-year gap, right?” Lana frowned. “Don’t start with me, Cora.” Cora burst into laughter. “What? You’re beautiful, sexy… single. Why not?” Lana rolled her eyes and decided to stop working. “I guess I will just come with you,” she said, making Cora smile widely. “That’s my Lana,” Cora teased. Lana just shook her head in disbelief. Lana and Cora decided to meet at the entrance of the high-end bar that Cora had wanted to visit for so long. Since she still had extra money, she agreed. Lana thought that the others would agree with Cora, but in the end, it was only she who managed to accompany the bitch. “Geez, this is a dream come true, Lana!” Cora’s loud voice irritates Lana. “I’ve heard that many rich bachelors visit this place. And I will hunt one—oh, we will hunt,” she added.
Lana shook her head. “I just want a drink, Cora. If you want to get fuck with—” “What?” Lana arched her brow. “Isn’t that what you want?” Cora smiled and bit her lower lip. She went closer to Lana and tugged her in the arm. “Shh… don’t make it obvious. Of course. I will not let this opportunity not to have a one-night stand with a hottie,” Cora replied proudly, making Lana grimace. “Why don’t you try too?” Lana arched her brow as she showed her ID to the bouncer. “I’m not interested,” she replied, and they stepped inside. Cora smirked. “Come on. If not an ONS, then at least a man who will do the French kiss,” Cora teased. Lana frowned at her. “If you insist, I will leave—” “Oh, no. Pardon me. Let’s go!” Cora quickly averted the topic as she pulled her towards the bar counter. “Give us your best drink for tonight. The most expensive one—” “Stop it!” Lana cut it, and she turned to the bartender. “One light drink for me and give this woman a drink that will knock her out,” she said. Cora removed her hand from her mouth. “Hmph! I want the most expensive….” Lana closed her eyes and pinched the bridge of her nose to control her temper. “Just give what she wanted,” she said in the end. Cora smiled widely, making Lana roll her eyes over her. While waiting for their drinks, Lana took the opportunity to scan the place. There’s nothing new with the place, and it’s the same as those bars they’ve been to. Except for the fact that its ambiance is for professionals—it’s for VIPs. She was about to avert her gaze back to Cora when she saw a familiar face on the right corner of the bar. Even if the light was dim red, she could clearly see how Ace DiMarco’s eyes pierced at her. Her heart thumped fast as she gasped for air and looked at Cora. “Cora…”
Cora turned to face her. “Hmm…” She glanced at Ace’s side, and her eyes widened when it seemed like the man never put down his gaze from her. “I… I think we need to get out of here.” Cora arched her brow. “What’s wrong with you? You seem unease—” “Ace is here.” “DiMarco? Where?” Cora started to scan the area, but Lana stopped her. “Hey, don’t do that. He might get to us. You knew the rumor that Ace dislikes the University profs,” she said. Cora then pressed her lips and nodded. “Sorry. Uhm, just don’t mind him. We’re here to chill, not to get frightened,” Cora said, and at this moment, their drinks were served. Lana heaved a sigh and faced the counter. She stared at her blue drink and stirred the iron straw. “Hmm… Maybe we’re gonna look for a site where no one will notice us easily,” Cora suggested, and she just nodded. “Excuse me,” Cora asked the waiter who just put down the tray beside her. “Is there any available seat for two?” The waiter smiled and nodded. “Yes, ma’am. Right over there,” he said and pointed to the left corner. Cora smirked and looked at Lana. “It will do?” Lana looked at it and nodded. At least it’s far from where Ace is sitting.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.