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It had been his own idea. Now he walked over the streets dressed in a light coat that was not made for this weather. It hung open, revealing the simple white shirt underneath. Taking large strides he went straight for his destination. Even on Christmas she did not bother to show up and because Luca knew where she could be, he offered to go look for her.

Luca opened the door to the Lunar Lounge and he looked around, searching for a certain someone. If he was not here, she would be neither. There he was. His breath got caught in his throat the moment he laid eyes on him. It was like this everytime. Brought forth by his hate for the man. Luca cleared his throat and rolled his shoulders back in order to straighten his back. He went straight for the bar and leaned on it with one arm, not even acknowledging the chairs. This would soon be over, so there was no reason for him to take a seat.

“Ruìsāng,” he called for the man behind the bar, giving him a look of disinterest. “Where is my sister?” His icy blue eyes were directed at him, seeing every move he made.

Each time he came here he hoped Ruìsāng would for once behave. That was all he wanted. Yet at this point he knew better. That man had a filthy mouth and he was unable to take anything serious. Luce could not understand why Isabella even wanted to spend time with someone like him.

Disgust painted his face at the mental image it brought forth. “Unlike you, she has standards. So, where is she?” Luca looked around the place as he talked, knowing she might be trying to blend in somewhere. It would not be the first time. Nothing.

Out of the corners of his eyes he glared at Ruìsāng when he once more spoke up. “No we—” Luca started but Ruìsāng cut him off as he was not done talking. His eyes widened instantly and he tore his gaze away from the other by turning around. Now he was leaning with his back against the bar and he crossed his arms tightly over his chest. His nails dug deep into his coat. “How dare— no, get those disgusting thoughts out of your mind immediately.” Luca’s whole face had turned red by one single comment, which he tried to hide by simply not looking in Ruìsāng’s direction. He hated him so much.

Luca pushed himself away from the bar and walked further inside, his icy blue eyes going everywhere but in Ruìsāng’s direction. “Our parents expect her to be there during dinner,” he said, trying to direct the conversation back in the direction of why he was here. Yet his whole face was still flushed. That shameless bastard.

While this was not one of Luca’s regular places to hang out, he was here from time to time. Each time it had something to do with Isabella, as there was nothing else here that he needed. Which is exactly why he was now talking to this man. “Stupid me, I keep forgetting, low standards are also standards,” Luca countered just as easily with a swift shrug. They were so low even an ant wouldn't notice them if they were right in front of them.

Ruìsāng managed in less than five minutes to remind him why Luca preferred to avoid this place. It was him. All because of him and his shameless behavior. Luca shot him a quick glance, his eyes narrowed angrily. The glint in the other’s eyes, combined with the easy smile and words coming out of his mouth made everything ten times worse. Immediately he averted his eyes again and crossed his arms tightly over his chest. “You wish,” he forced through gritted teeth. By now his face was on fire and he hated every moment of it.

Luca bit his cheek, trying to get control over his body again. They were just words, nothing to get worked up over. For a moment he wondered if his parents would even care if their daughter was not there. It was not like her presence would add much. If anything it was bound to end in disaster if she was there, Yet, she was family and had to be there. Finally he turned around again, walked towards the bar and sat down. “I’ll just wait here then.” There was still time left and she might show up eventually. “Perhaps you should start making yourself useful and get me something.” This was not the first time he did this, but maybe this time he would get what he wanted.