Chapter 263 - come closer

Turning his head to that certain correspondents, there, he saw the simple yet undeniable beauty of Seraphina even without having any accessories and paint on her face. Seraphina salutes as a 'hi' with a meek smile on her face.

Wren was stunned silly for a fleeting time as he was baffled to why Seraphina would go there. After all, from his knowledge, Seraphina had a very busy day. Hence, why would she party? Or is there a celebration that she was happy about?

Taking slow strides with careful caution as he cannot let his guard down, Wren sat on the bar stool beside Seraphina. Seeing that the bottle of whiskey was still almost full, Wren assumed that she just arrived which gave him relief.

"Err, I am so close to having a panic attack," Wren instantly hissed the moment he perched beside her.

"Too bad." Seraphina unenthusiastically murmurs as she downed another glass of whiskey. Hearing her statement, Wren's' face distorted. To his understanding, she was referring that too bad he didn't have a panic attack which almost made him gasp in disbelief.

Surely, Seraphina had her own way of being sassy and cruel at the same time. Wren clenched his hand on his c_h_e_s_t as if acting that he was hurt, "Boss, don't you love me anymore?"

Seraphina cast the actor beside her a glance before lightly scoffing in disdain, "Don't you start roleplaying -- you'll never like it when I went along." Seraphina knowingly smirks which made Wren clears his throat as he was close to rolling his eyes.

"Well, bo-- *cough* Sera, what honor does this handsome one have for you to personally come to me?" Wren awkwardly utters her name before inquiring. He gestured the bartender to serve him another light drink in comparison to Seraphina's whole bottle of whiskey which was served in a few minutes.

Seraphina poured and downed another glass of whiskey before answering in a matter of factly tone, "just because."

"Good grief. I worried for nothing." Wren sighed in relieved hearing that Seraphina has no apparent reason and probably wondering a good place to drink and unwind. After all, among of them, Wren is the person who divulges himself with luxury and all the comforts in his life.

Soon, only the beating of the bass music covered their ears as neither of them utter a word and enjoy the company of their own drinks. Furthermore, Wren could feel Seraphina's undescribable moon thus, he decided to keep his mouth shut and be her silent company.

Time passed by and without Seraphina realizing it, she consumed ¾ of the liquor she has been drinking. Wren who was still sober as he only drinks light alcohol -- more like a ladies drink in everyone's opinion, glances at the flushed face of Seraphina that was staring at the Glencairn whiskey glass.

Without any reserve, Seraphina poured all the remaining whiskey from the bottle to her glass and without any hesitation -- she satiates her throat in one gulp.

Wren's eyes widen as he gasps at the same time. "Ey! You're gonna pass out!" he heedlessly called out yet, to no avail, Seraphina finished the whole glass of whiskey and then she only grimaced in satisfaction afterward.

"Pass out? Nah, I am not as lady-like as you," Seraphina humored with a smirk as she alters her gaze to Wren's c_o_c_ktail drink and to his insulted expression plastered across his face.

"For your information, I only drink this as I know I have to send you home." he defended his side as he tries to justify his restriction in drinking heavy alcohols -- which Seraphina and Wren knew that he isn't really a heavy drinker. Even so, he had to keep his dignity by covering it by a lie that cannot even convince himself.

"One more please," Seraphina cupped her cheeks as she ordered another bottle of whiskey which astonish the bartender by Seraphina's drinking habit. Surely, she is a veteran!

"The third bottle of whiskey, coming right up." the bartender smiled before nodding and turn his back on Seraphina and he grabs another bottle of whiskey. For some reason, the bartender also wanted to know to what extent her body can hold so much liquor with her petite body.

"Th--third bottle? That wasn't your first?!" Wren who heard the bartender's words was utterly shocked by the news. All these time, he assumed that Seraphina just arrived when she called him and was just starting her night. Alas, it seems that she was already there when his anxiety started to build up.

"Eh? Is that news to you?" Finally, after consuming two bottles of whiskey, Seraphina can slightly feel it takes its effect. The feeling of being tipsy and probably if she drinks a little more, she can rest for the night in peace. Hence, Seraphina had an idea to play with Wren for a while so she won't be bothered by the lingering dark thoughts in her mind.

"Uh, right..." Registering that Seraphina is actually Luciano, alas, though Seraphina as Luciano has already a high tolerance in alcohol, he can't believe that she can actually surpass that level.

"Hey," Seraphina finger gestured him to come closer which made his brows furrowed, yet, he still slowly thrust forward in a cautious manner. Alas, seeing that Seraphina also leaned forward, Wren was about to jolt from his seat due to shock.

"Don't move." She whispered then closed a three inches gap between their face. Wren could smell the very unladylike fragrance of Seraphina as she reeks of alcohol. Regardless, he was akin to a statue that cannot move a muscle due to fear that she might snap his head if he dares to disobey her order.

To his surprise, Seraphina decided to continue to move forward until her forehead touched his.

'Please dear god, have mercy on me!'