Page 61 of Taken By My Grumpy Pakhan

“So you like him.” Rose grinned.

Caroline rolled her eyes. “Fuck off.”

Abigail entered with another lady with her, both swaying lightly. “Time for games, girls, get your ass to the stage.”

Rose squealed, hurrying off before Caroline and I could stand.

The games were great. We played charades, drinking games, made impressions of the superiors and placed bets.

I don’t think I ever had that much fun in my life.

I drained what would become my fourth glass of cocktail, leaning to whisper into Caroline’s ear.

“I need to use the bathroom, be back in a few.”

She nodded, returning her attention to the game while I walked off in the direction of the restroom.

I was grateful for the privacy and lack of queue at the entrance. I couldn’t imagine standing in a queue right now.

The bathroom was just like the rest of the lounge: low-lit, luxurious, but with louder music.

I did my business in peace whilst taking out my phone to update Anna on how the night was going.

It was a pact to always keep the other updated while out at night.

I was lost on my phone. I didn't see the person in front of me till I bumped into them.

Strong arms wrapped around me, steadying me till the woozy feeling died down.

“Hello, beautiful.”

Collin smiled down at me when I looked up.

“Hey.” I tried to step back, but his arm didn’t budge. “Are you lost? This is the ladies' restroom.”

“I’m aware. Figured we needed some alone time.”

“Oh.” I took a step back and this time, his arm loosened around me. “I’m sorry I didn’t get back to you on the date, I’ve been very busy.”

He raised a questioning brow. “Really? I thought the boss was away.”

“Yeah.” I sighed, inching towards the door. “But he made sure to leave me with enough work to keep me occupied the whole time.”

“Good thing I’m here to relieve all the stress, then.”

Collin didn’t look drunk by any inch, but something in the way he smiled at me gave me the chills.

I reached for the door handle. “Why don’t we head back to the others, then we can plan a proper date?”

His hand came down, slamming it shut. “I think we already have the perfect one going on.”

Panic rose to my throat as I took in his expression. His lips curled into a predatory smile as his eyes raked over my body.

A shiver that had nothing to do with the cold air conditioning skittered down my spine.

Collin must’ve mistaken it for an invitation as his head lowered to mine.

I turned immediately, causing his lips to land on my cheek.