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Chapter 98
Chapter 98
KIKA
When Natalie came downstairs, the living room was empty.
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Ryan was nowhere to be found. Natalie figured he must’ve been too rattled and went off to vent to a friend.
The other guys were all busy with their own things.
Natalie glanced at her phone. Blondie had dropped her a pin, an upscale pool club downtown called “Cloudtop Pool Club.”
She hopped in her car and made her way over. Twenty minutes later, she rolled up to the spot.
Cloudtop Pool Club took up the entire 18th floor of a downtown office tower.
The vibe was modern industrial, exposed concrete walls, black metal framing, and warm yellow lights casting a cozy glow over the green felt tables.
As soon as Natalie stepped out of the elevator, she spotted Blondie hanging around the entrance, scanning the area for her.
He still had that nonchalant, slacker vibe. Today, he was rocking a neon green hoodie, ripped jeans, and some limited–edition sneakers. He stood out like a neon sign.
When he saw Natalie, his eyes lit up and he rushed over.
“Talia, you made it!” Blondie called out, a big grin on his face.
Natalie shot him a look.
“That outfit…” she said.
Blondie glanced down at himself and snickered.
“Cool, huh? Just bought it!” he grinned.
Natalie just nodded. “Whatever makes you happy.”
“Haha, Talia, you head inside first. Looks like the little accessory’s almost here. I’ll go pick her up downstairs!” Blondie said.
Natalie frowned. “Little accessory?”
Blondie put his hands on his hips, a mischievous smirk on his face. “Rosie Rowan.”
Natalie raised an eyebrow, waved him off, and headed for the bar.
“Orange juice, extra ice,” Natalie said, sounding casual.
She leaned against the bar, her tone relaxed.
The bartender paused for a second, then smiled and nodded. “Got it, just a sec.”
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He whipped up a glass of orange juice, packed it with ice, and slid it over to Natalie.
Natalie took the glass, took a sip, and turned her gaze toward the pool area.
“The table your friend is playing at is over there,” the bartender said.
He pointed to the table in the middle of the second row.
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Natalie nodded, picked up her orange juice, and headed over to the lounge area next to that table, taking a
seat.
She took a sip of her orange juice and set her gaze on the pool table in front of her.
The green felt was perfectly smooth, fifteen red balls racked up in a tight triangle, with the colored balls all in place.
On the rack nearby, there was a whole lineup of pool cues, from heavy to light, thick to thin, every type you could want.
Natalie set down her orange juice, got to her feet, and walked over to the table.
She grabbed a cue, weighed it in her hand, then put it back and picked up another.
The third one felt just right.
She placed the cue ball on the break line, leaned over, and took aim.
Her movements were laid–back, with a hint of carelessness.
Crack!
The cue ball slammed into the rack of reds, exploding the triangle and sending balls flying. One red rolled straight into the corner pocket.
Natalie straightened up, took a sip of her orange juice, and then went right back to it.
She walked around to the other side, leaned over, and lined up her next shot.
Another red ball sank into the pocket.
And then, she started sinking the colored balls.
The black ball dropped into the pocket.
Another red ball sank into the pocket.
The pink ball dropped into the pocket.
Another red ball sank into the pocket.
The blue ball slipped into the pocket.
Her movements flowed like water. Every time she leaned in, aimed, and took a shot, there was a natural poise and unspoken calm that made it impossible to look away.
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The other players paused mid–game, their attention drawn to her without even realizing it.
People started whispering among themselves.
“Whoa, who is that girl? She’s killing it!”
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“Did she just clear the whole table in one go? That’s some pro–level stuff!”
The guys who’d been checking her out before, debating whether to go talk to her, all lost their nerve after seeing her play, no way they could measure up to that.
‘Who’d dare walk up now? You’d just make a fool of yourself, they thought.
Natalie ignored all the whispers, eyes locked on the table as she coolly calculated angles and controlled every shot.
The last red ball dropped in.
Next up: yellow, green, brown, blue, and pink.
And at last, the black ball.
She bent over, lining up her shot.
Crack!
The black ball rolled smoothly into the corner pocket.
The table was completely empty.
She cleared the table in a single turn.
Suddenly, applause erupted from the crowd nearby..
The people around couldn’t help themselves. They started clapping.
“Nice!”
“Girl, you’re incredible!”
Natalie gave the crowd a brief, indifferent glance before looking away. She put her cue back on the rack, grabbed the rest of her orange juice, and downed it in one go.
She let a few ice cubes linger in her mouth, then glanced down at her phone.
Just then, Blondie showed up with Rosie, pushing his way through the crowd.
Blondie looked a little confused, his sharp eyes flicking from Natalie to the crowd. “What happened here?”
he asked.
Rosie didn’t come to places like this often, and the crowd made her a little nervous.
But the moment she spotted Natalie, her face lit up and she hurried over. “Natalie!”
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Natalie put her phone away and gave a small smile.
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Rosie was dressed in a pink–and–white dress with a soft, plushy texture. The hem fell just below her knees and swayed lightly with every step.
A slim, matching belt cinched her waist, highlighting her curves without making her look bulky.
Her hair was a deep brown–black, cut just to her collarbones, the ends curling in slightly and making her round little face look even softer.
Her straight bangs sat perfectly across her forehead, and beneath them, her big, bright eyes sparkled as she looked right at Natalie.
She had two little pink bow hair clips in her hair, making her look extra cute and playful.
Rosie was adorably plump, radiating a sweetness that was hard to describe, like a sweetheart straight out of a comic book.
Natalie looked at her and suddenly remembered the nickname Blondie had given her.
‘Little accessory… she really does fit the nickname, Natalie thought.
Rosie rushed over and latched onto Natalie’s arm.
“Natalie! I’m here!” she squealed, bouncing with excitement.
Natalie wobbled from the sudden cling, almost dropping her phone.
She steadied herself, glanced at Rosie hanging off her, and couldn’t help but smile.
“Yeah, I see you,” Natalie said, teasing.
Blondie sidled up, looking nosy. “Talia, why was everyone watching you just now?”
Natalie chewed on a few ice cubes. “No idea. Guess they had nothing better to do.”
Blondie just nodded. “Oh.”
He glanced at Rosie. “Wanna give it a shot?”
Rosie froze for a second, then frantically waved her hands.
“Oh, I can’t, I can’t! I’ve never played pool in my life. I don’t even know how to hold the stick!” she said, flustered.
Blondie just grinned. “No big deal! That’s what today’s all about, teaching you!”
Natalie stood up, picked up a cue stick, and handed it to her.
Rosie took the cue, surprised by how heavy it was, not quite sure what to do with it.
Blondie leaned in, grinning. “Hey, little accessory, want me to teach you? I’m not as good as Talia, but I’m more than enough to show you how it’s done!”
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Rosie shot him a glare. “Forget it!”
Ever since they met in Seaside City, Blondie and Rosie had hung out a few times, and they’d gotten pretty
close.
Blondie pouted. “Why not? I’m actually a great teacher, you know!”
Rosie shot back confidently, “Because you’re a guy. It’d just be weird!”
Blondie was momentarily stumped and looked over at Natalie for backup.
“Talia, can you teach her?” Blondie asked.
Natalie nodded, grabbing another cue stick.
“Come on,” she said.