PHOENIX'S POV
I'm sitting in the corner stool talking with Carter which Frankly is the only person I know other than Louise and Ethan but they're probably busy now with the event and all...I'm looking around and I realize...I'm not over dressed I'm under dressed..
These people really did dress to impress huh..
I say to Carter who was equally dressed as them
It's alright. You don't look half bad yourself. Plus this outfit suits your physique.
I smile at the compliment and we both continue talking about random stuff here and there. He offers to get us drinks and leaves leaving me sitting there alone with my thoughts when suddenly
What's a beautiful young man like you doing all alone here sweetheart?
I hears a voice from behind me which sends shivers down my spine, I turn around and see a tall man maybe mind thirties and definitely much much bigger than me..
Josh Miller. Nice to meet you sweetheart.
He gives me a smirk and takes my hand and kissed it giving me goosebumps
(The hell is the matter with this guy?! What is he doing and why isn't he letting go?!)
I try to free my hand from his but his grip is too strong, now I maybe an army veteran but one thing I knew was when to pick my battles and this one was not worth picking, I'd just get my ass beaten by this guy and practically everyone else too...
What's the matter sweetheart? Don't you like it?
(Ugh I want to slap him!) I try to be rational,
Excuse me but I would appreciate it if you let of me.
I manage to say without sound afraid because Frankly I was starting to be.
Oh come on don't play hard to get. I can make you happy you know that right?
He extends his other hand which I assume was to touch my face and I couldn't back away cause he was still holding onto on hand of mine when suddenly someone approaches us and grabs his arm and pulls him away from me
Ahh what the hell- Mr Ford!
I look UpTo see Sebastian grabbing his arm with strength my drill Sargent would be proud of, Sebastian is glaring at him with eyes that could melt metal,
Is there a problem here Mr Miller?
Sebastian asked with a cool but stern tone that tells a person not to mess with them.
Oh no Mr Ford nothing.
That bastard was lying through his teeth
Sebastian let's his hand go and stands next to me and before I had time to react his slips his hand around me and grabs me by my waist as if asserting dominance.
(What the hell is he doing right now!!?)
I'm internally panicking hoping no one sees this, Josh Miller looks at me and then at Sebastian with his hand around me and I think he gets the message,
I..I should probably go.
He says while giving a head nod to Sebastian and turns around and walks off
I breathe a sigh of relief as I see him leaving but then realize Sebastian's arms are still around me
Are you alright Liam?
He asked while looking at me with soft eyes, eyes that I've never seen.
Y..yes I'm fine thank you for helping...
I manage to say
Boss...your hand...
He realized what I meant and took his arm off me just as Louise and Ethan approached us.
Is everything ok boss? You disappeared for a while.
Louise asked,
Everything is fine,
Sebastian says while turning back to me,
Enjoy the evening.
He says and leaves with Louise and Ethan,
A while later Carter comes back,
Are you alright Liam? I saw what happened just now.
Yeah I'm fine don't worry.
I reassure him.
I'm getting a headache...I'm gonna go back early
Are you sure? Do you want me to come with you?
He asked
No it's alright thanks for the offer.
I tell him and make my way back to my room... Frankly I was too scared to be here anymore