Chapter 5

SANDRA

The drive to the hotel is not that long.

I can't stop admiring myself in the car mirror.

I keep on pulling down my dress, which makes Oscar to laugh.

"Stop it honey, you look beautiful in that dress."

He keeps on assuring me.

He holds me by the waist and leads me inside.

A waiter is already waiting and after talking to him, he leads us to an already reserved sitting space in what I later come to learn it's a VIP lounge.

We place our order and as we wait for the food to be prepared, we order a packet of juice and sip on it, chatting happily as usual.

"Have you ever tasted booze?"

The question catches me unaware.

"Hell no! Booze is for iresponsible men."

I was sincere. At least that's what mummy made me believe.

Ever since I moved in with Oscar, I've never seen him taking booze and I related that to the responsible man he is.

"That's not true dear! Who lied to you?"

"Mum told me so. You don't drink too that's why you're responsible!"

He lets out a hearty laughter which leaves me startled!

I sip on my juice nervously, fidgetting with the glass.

"Look here Sandra, I do drink, occassionally. Booze ain't for irresponsible people as she made you believe but how you react after taking it is what makes one irresponsible!"

He tries to explain, caressing my knuckles.

Our food is brought and we eat to our fill. It's a tasty meal of chicken and rice.

After alot of convincing, we move to the bar area and he orders a bottle of wine and requests to be given two glasses.

"I'm not taking that shit Oscar. I'll continue taking juice, soda or even an energy drink!"

" Don't be naive my love. I'm with you and I won't let you drink yourself silly. Just have a sip, please?"

He tries to sweet talk me, making use of his puppy eyes.

He knows what they do to me.

He always makes use of them everytime he wants favours from me.

"It's okay. I'll only sip and feel it's taste! If it ain't sweet, I'll continue with my juice!"

I warn him.

" That's my girl!"

He pinches my nose playfully as he pours some wine in my glass.

I wait for him to take a sip and see his reaction but he looks like he has just sipped some juice.

"Maybe this one is just like juice!"

I think within myself.

I take a sip of mine and sure enough, it's sweet.

Ahw..... Alcohol ain't that bad!

I take a sip after another, finally gulp down the whole glass!

"Easy lady, easy! You'll get tipsy soon!"

"Oh Oscar, this is just juice. I can't get tipsy from drinking juice! "

I retort, making him giggle.

" Fill my glass please. This juice is the real deal!"

OSCAR

You see, I had depleted all the alcohol in my home bar because I didn't know how she should react if she found a bar inside my house.

She'd think I'm an irresponsible drunkard!

I can't stop giggling as she sips a glass after another, and each passing time, she's becoming more free around me.

You see, that was the whole idea. She's quite shy and I want her to know that she can be free with me and probably tell me anything.

"Lemmie use the washrooms. I'll be back."

She whispers into my ears after giving me a peck on my cheeks.

She stands up and as she makes as if to move, she staggers backwards and almost falls on a couple's drinks.

"Oh sorry!"

She mutters.

"This juice must have been spiked! "

She says as she attempts to move but all she does are two steps forward and before I know it, she's on my laps.

I'm dying with laughter but I don't want to piss get off.

"Oscar take me to the washrooms before I pee on myself! "

It's more of a command than a request.

" Okay! "

I say in surrender.

I lift her off my lap and hold her waist to steady her up as we walk to the ladies.

"They spiked my red juice, right?"

She asks, to no one I particular. But I'm sure she's talking to me.

" That's not juice Sandy. It's wine..... Red sweet wine to be precise. I told you to sip slowly but you couldn't hear none of it...."

" But it's sweet Oscar, it's sweet!"

We're already at the door of the ladies' and I request one of the lady patrons to help her in as I wait outside.

Minutes later, she's out and this time, she looks a little bit sober after washing her face with some water.

I hold her by the waist as I lead her back to our seats.

"No more wine Sandra! Lemmie finish up this one so that we may go home."

" This wine is so sweet Oscar. Lemmie have some more! "

I try to reason with her but I'm unable to win the argument. After all I brought this upon myself.

I've introduced her to alcohol and I have to deal with it.

"I'll carry her, place her in the car if she drinks to a waste!"

I assure myself.

"Let's have fun then darling! "

I say in surrender.

But at the back of my mind, I know I'll not let her drink another wine any time soon!

The bottle of wine is getting drained at a supersonic sleep.

If this girl doesn't get sick on me, I'm a big liar.

She's talking too much, a side she has been hiding for the one month we've been together.

"Babe!"

She's addressing me. She has never called me babe or any sweet name since we knew each other. This is so new!

"Yeah!"

I nod, with butterflies inside my stomach. I don't know why I have that feeling all over a sudden.

"There's something I've never told you!"

"What is it Hun, remember we said no secrets? "

" I'm a virgin! "

She shouts, catching the attention of the couple next table.

I'm lost for words.

I don't know how to react.

Some other couple are looking at us like we've just landed from mars.

"Did you just hear me? I'm a virgin baby.....a virgin! "

I put a palm accross her mouth to stop her from talking any more.

" Stop this Sandra, people are looking at us!"

"Is it a crime to be a virgin? "

She asks and I'm glad she's whispering this time round.

"No, it's not a crime but people might start gossiping!"

I tell her, for lack of a better explanation.

"They don't know us, do they?" She asks, eyeing the couple next to us.

They look away in shame when they realise they've been staring.

"Sandra, let's go home. I'll carry this with me. We'll drink from home!"

I tell her because I don't want her to continue telling everybody about her virginity!

"We've not made enough fun Hun, I want to dance. I want to show you my moves, what mama gave me!"

She almost in tears.

Well, that's what alcohol dues to freshers.

It makes them get emotional over anything!

" It's alright, well dance at home!"

"No Oscar, see how ladies are having fun, I'm joining them in the dance floor!"

I let her be.

I can't win any argument over her.

She stands up and this time she tries her level best to balance herself on the four inch heels.

I stand up as well so that I may protect her from the predators who are allover the club.

She starts swinging her ass there and then, rubbing it on my crotch.

This gives me an instant erection and I just wish that we were in the house so that I may break the rules.

"Till we get married!"

The words keep on playing in my mind.

I'm a man remember?

What would you have done in my condition?

She dances provocatively, emulatimg a lady next to us.

I'm just holding onto her absent mindendly.

If this is what booze does to her, then I'm not letting her touch alcohol, not in a club....not away from me!

When she's finally worn out, she faces me and kisses me on the lips then whispers on my ears.

"I'm sleepy! We can go now!"

I've been waiting for her to say that for long and I'm somehow relieved.

I gulp down the remaining wine and hold her hand as I walk her out.....