Holt's Holding (Part One) - By A Dagmara Page 0,36

for me. Beginning the second song, Corey looked excited. I knew he loved it when I obliged him. Loosing myself in two more songs, this was precisely what I needed tonight.

Music was beyond just therapy for me, it was my center, my universe. Finishing the last song, Tiesto approached me, asking if I would perform. I almost laughed when he asked, but said yes. Of course, I would say yes. It was an honor.

Finally, spent, I made my way from the outdoor stage in front of Mosaic. Snaking my way to the interior bar, I found Corey. His smile was magnificent. Searching, I found Brady and Sam out on the dance floor, very close to having sex. I laughed turning back to the bar. Corey taking a shot with me, looked down at me slighting his head quizzically.

“Lilly are you ok tonight?” he look to me as if he could read me too well. Damn, I was slipping.

“Yes…I’m good Corey” and I was just that. However, Charlie was still in the back of my thoughts.

“You just don’t seem like yourself.”

“Trust me, I’m good and possibly better than I deserve.” I took my shot down greedily. Dropping the glass down to the bar with too much force, I needed another. Corey snaked around the bar and served me another.

“Thank you for tonight!” He smiled.

“Don’t mention it. I needed it.” I took the second shot as he smiled and disappeared behind the bar. Looking to the empty shot glass, I felt buzzed already.

The bar was packed tonight just as expected. Bodies at times tight, pushing through. Before I realized it, two unfamiliar hands landed on my hips. I turned, and to my shock…Sebastian was to my side.

“Lillian?” he smiled.

“Mr. Vaihn.” I nodded.

“Well this is certainly a surprise.” Sebastian looked to Corey ordering me another shot.

“Perhaps.” I whispered.

Turning to him, I appraised his tall stature. The man towered me and his blue eyes locked on mine. Sebastian had a way about him, an ability to look harmless one moment and lethal the next. He was in a white fitted t-shirt and black slacks. It was obvious he worked out as his shirt pulled in all the right places. Knowing who Charlie was, and looking at Sebastian, they definitely hit the lotto when it came to their gene pool. However, they had different colored hair and eyes, the gestures and build were very much the same. Shit, if I were a man that looked like them, I too would be just as arrogant.

Grinning and looking back to my drink, I could sense he would be a good distraction but again those damn words…OFF LIMITS circled thru my mind.

Shit, what did I really know of OFFLIMITS…? They were brothers, fuck. Did I really want to play this game?

“You are clearly amused, do you care to share?” Sebastian leaned in.

“No nothing worth sharing Mr. Vaihn.”

“You really need to stop addressing me so formally. I might have a six year age gap over you, but your making me feel ancient.” He smiled.

I laughed, to his pathetic attempt to get me to call him by his name. I was sure ancient wasn’t what he was feeling right now. Judging the look in his eyes; Sebastian looked hungry, and I was on his menu.

“Fine…Sebastian.” I rolled my eyes laughing.

“That’s better.” again with his amazing smile.

“Are you alone or with your boyfriend?” he added.

Again, I laughed… “Friends and no boyfriend.”

Pulling his lips tight, he raised a quizzical brow. “I would have been certain that you were attached.”

“Looks can be misleading Sebastian…I’m sure you of all people know this lesson and well.” I smirked, knowing there was more truth to my statement.

“I’m not sure how to take that?’ He looked down at me in confusion.

“You don’t seriously want me to qualify my comment do you? I suspect you are more than intelligent enough to work it out for yourself” Ok, brassie mouth is taking hold. He pulled that part of me out so damn easily.

Pulling a tight grin, he nodded then smiled.

“Your performance was quite the shock. I had no idea you could sing? Don’t tell me you’re an aspiring singer?” He raised a brow.

“No, I’m not. I enjoy it, but not where my head is Mr. Vai-,” I caught myself and corrected, “Sebastian.” I smiled. “I just enjoy it.”

“I can completely understand. You looked like an entirely different person up there. Music, I suppose can do that.” He smiled seductively. “You’re very good. Commanding the crowd,” He shook his head