Chapter 26 the Fish returned , she found Aurora sitting alone on a park bench , head bowed , not saying a word . When Little Little Fish walked over and softly asked , " Miss Aurora , what's wrong ? " Kicking a small stone at her feet , Aurora asked , " Little Fish , what do people usually do when they're feeling down ? " Little Fish thought for a moment and said , " Drink , sing , eat , or go shopping . I guess . " Shopping was out ; she needed to save money for when Jasper Bennett and the others came over . Eating was also a no - go ; she was on a diet . But drinking and singing ? That could work . Aurora stood up and said , " Little Fish , wanna go get a drink ? " " Huh ? " Little Fish was caught off guard . Grabbing her hand , Aurora said , " Come on , let's go drink . " They found a bar that was still pretty empty since it was early evening . Aurora led Little Fish to a secluded seat , ordered a crate of beer , and boldly placed it on the table . " Drink up , and then we'll go home ! " Little Fish hesitated , not daring to drink . Aurora had the waiter open all the beers and took a big gulp herself . "Ah , that hits the spot . It's been a while ! * Little Fish h sat there , not moving . She didn't dare drink ; she'd have to take her boss home if she got drunk ! Aurora kept drinking , bottle after bottle , She had said they'd go home after finishing the crate , but before they could , she ordered another bottle of red wine and a few cocktails . Colorful drinks cluttered the table . Aurora sampled each one , mixing alcohols . Soon enough , she was drunk , Around 10 PM , the bar started filling up . Aurora was laughing and mumbling something , her face flushed . A few guys kept glancing their way . Little Fish felt uneasy and said , " Miss Aurora , we should go . The music was too loud ; Aurora couldn't hear . " I said , lets go home ! Little Fish shouted .. " Go home ? Go where ? " Aurora yelled back She had nowhere to call home . recognized the giggly , tipsy girl as none other than Lysander Fane happened to pass by their secluded spot when he went to the restroom . He reco Miss Aurora . He and Heath had been in the city recently , and tonight he had finally managed to drag Heath out for drinks . He was curious about Heaths relationship with this interesting young lady . Back in their private room , Lysander rubbed his hands together excitedly . " Heath , guess who I just Holding a glass of red wine , e , Heath moved away slightly . " Get to the point . " Lysander sighed . "I saw Miss Auroral " ath paused , took another sip of wine , and hummed in acknowledgment . Lysander was intrigued . " You're really not interested in her ? " " No , Heath Fairbank said coldly . Well , if you're not interested , I might give it a shot ! " Lysander said , rubbing his hands together . Chapter 26 " Get lost . " Heath snapped . Lysander chuckled . Im m serious ! She's gorgeous and she's downstairs , drunk as a skunk . A lot of guys are eyeing her . I could play the hero ! " Heath didn't respond, just took another sip of wine . The room fell silent . Lysander sat back , legs crossed , curious about what Heath was really thinking . Finally , Heath downed the rest of his wine , slammed the glass on the table , and walked out of the room . Lysander grinned . This Miss Aurora was something else . Heath looked down from the second floor and spotted Aurora , drunk and surrounded by a mess of bottles and glasses . Little Fish was trying to get her to leave , but she was having none of it . Annoyed , Heath called out , " Kieran ! " Kieran quickly appeared . " Sir . " " Get the car . Wait for me at the entrance , Heath ordered . " Yes , sir , " Kieran promptly went to get the car . " Heath , you're leaving ? " Lysander popped out of the room . " What about me ? " " Stay here . Some woman will pick you up , " Heath said , heading downstairs . Lysander muttered angrily , " Do I look like someone who's that easy ?! " Chapter Comments