Chapter IV — Saullo

"Sometimes fate plays tricks that make everything more exciting"

Running into Vinicius at that venue was a total surprise. A guy I'd spotted in a packed nightclub — and he was the only one who caught my eye. Was fate messing with me? The man is seriously hot. Seeing him in daylight made him even better-looking.

I have to admit — it's been years since anyone grabbed my attention like he did. His conversation was effortless, with this warm laugh that reminded me I need to stop chasing temptations. I don't want to get involved with anyone. I don't even know why I opened up to him about my life. The guy has total player energy with that gorgeous vibe — I could see some tattoo details on his arms that made me curious to know how far they went.

I'm way off focus here, thinking about this alpha male completely naked, on top of me or under me.

Vinicius runs a security team. No way he'd ever get involved with an ex-con who's got a story that's anything but pretty to tell.

I hope — actually, I hope I don't run into him again. I don't want to keep hiding my past from him or anyone else.

Spending a few hours with him, drinking and talking, was like stepping outside my reality. A man like him would never give the time of day to someone who did three years, even if I was innocent.

I watched him leave with his friend.

Thank God the next few days were crazy busy. I didn't have time to think about the hottie. After my shifts, all I wanted was to collapse and sleep.

Today I'm off, so I decided to go out and unwind. Someone recommended a new spot — I got curious from hearing the restaurant guys talk about it. I prefer going alone. Threw on something casual, sprayed on some cologne, grabbed an Uber. The place was packed, just how I like it. Nobody's going to notice me mixed in with everyone else.

I was impressed by the size of the place — really beautiful space. There were VIP areas for rich kids who wanted privacy. I preferred a corner table where I could watch the crowd up close. But fate loves its tricks — my eyes went straight to the last person I wanted to see that night. There he was. Vinicius.

Our gazes locked in that moment and my heart kicked into high gear when I saw someone hugging him.

To my complete surprise and disappointment, he was with another man.

I took advantage of the lights going dark and bolted out of there. I'm sure he recognized me. I needed to process what I'd just seen. He's gay? That was the question I couldn't shake. I grabbed an Uber back to my place — the night was over for me.

It was easier to think of him as straight than to imagine we could ever have something. But now I understood the vibe he gave off. He's got someone in his life — that's why he showed no interest in me.

What the fuck am I even thinking? I can't be bothered about some guy I barely know being in a relationship. I spent hours tossing and turning, and sleep wouldn't come. I was completely messed up.

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