What happened

Chapter twenty-six
Ryder
Maybe time stopped when her lips met mine but the flutter only intensified. My heart pounded in my chest. But I could only focus on how soft I felt against her mouth, how addictively she invaded all my senses.
We fall back to the bed and I took over. She groans when my hands touch her arse, caressing it. I took the opportunity to dive in with my tongue, exploring every part of her mouth. She tastes like strawberry and sweet.
Suddenly, she stops moving. I pull back and realize she's fast asleep. Even in her sleep, she looks calm and more beautiful.
I put her hair behind her ear so I will be able to look at her very well.
I smile, amazed and satisfied that Gwen likes me. She felt jealous when she saw me kiss Mimi.
That shows how much she likes me. Even if she doesn't love me yet, I'm satisfied with this for now.
It's a great step anyways.
I scoop her up in my arm and place her safely on the bed. I cover her with the duvet and kiss her on the forehead.
This night is different. I got two shocking surprises tonight.
I walk to my room and try to get across to Mimi. I wonder where she is currently. I mean it's getting late, what if something bad happens to her.
I never knew Mimi would fall for me. She does act as she likes me. And if it wasn't for the fact that I'm associated with her father, I might have fucked her.
She's always so tempting but my heart has never beat for her. In fact, my heart has never recognize anyone.
My phone rings suddenly. It must be Mimi.
I look at the screen and it's Derek. I sigh before pressing the receiver, "Hello guy."
He went silent for a while, "Were you expecting someone else?"
I sit on the bed, " I'm in so much mess man. Mimi professes her love to me."
" Damn man!" Derek laughs as if it's funny. It's one of the reasons why I don't want to talk to him about my issues. But he's the only friend I can confide in. And he's trustworthy.
"Why did you call Derek?" I cut in sharply, regretting my action and deciding I won't tell him the rest.
'ok, ok," he becomes sober, " Have you guys had sex?"
My eyes almost shot out, " What the fuck are you talking about?"
" Hey, what are you doing?" His voice went thick, " have you forgotten already. I mean you were never bothered to have sex with anyone. And your last sex was with Belle."
I hit my hand on my head unconsciously, " That's in the past."
" What past," his voice cracks as if he was going in for another laughter, " You had sex with her two months ago. Have you forgotten?" He laughs.
I make a loud sound in my throat, " Hey! Why did you call? You better start talking before I hang up."
" Ok, ok. So the reason why I called is that uncle Sam is celebrating his birthday in grand style. It's in two weeks. And he wants me to invite you."
Uncle Sam is like a coach to me. He taught me some of the tips I know today.
"Alright. Noted."
"Hey! You are to come on a date. You can come with Gwen or Heidi or Mimi. You might_."
I hang up and throw the phone on the bed. That annoying son of a man!
I lay back on the bed and my thoughts strays towards Mimi again. I have a bad feeling about leaving her like this.
On second thought, I take my phone, grab my jacket and walk out of the house.
Mimi has a bar she loves going to. We have gone over to the place several times. She might be there.
I drive into the bar and walk in. The place is filled up today and I wonder why.
This bar has a swimming pool at the back. Most times if Mimi and I aren't eating, we would be swimming.
I should have discovered then that she loves me. Perhaps I might have been able to stop her.
I gaze around, looking for Mimi. I take a seat and order wine so I wouldn't look suspicious.
I gulp down a cup of wine and look around again. Mimi is definitely not here.
I stand and quickly take a walk out of the bar, towards their pool. This place looks crowded as well.
I look around for a while, then back at the blue water and a sigh evades me. Mimi is not here as well.
Where can she be then?
I turn to walk away but a voice in my head stops me. Well, I've been thinking about Mimi that I seem to notice all the facts about her, especially the fact that she's nowhere to be at now.
"I like to sink in this water. It makes me able to think straight," Mimi had told me while we were swimming in the pool.
Actually, swimming used to be Mimi's favorite too. It's just that I didn't want to get seen with her. I told her and even showed her the agreement form and she understood.
"I don't really like spending much time underneath the pool. I just like to swim," I replied that night.
Now, I feel like Mimi might be under the water, trying to think properly. I know I hurt her feelings. I know how it feels to love someone that doesn't love you because the issue applies to me at present.
I walk to the pool and bend so close to it. I try to see if I can catch a glimpse of her there.
I pull off my jacket and place my phone on it.
I also pull off the t-shirt I'm wearing before diving into the pool.
I look around, then back at my phone. I sigh before going deep into the pool. I starts to swim so I could get a clearer view of everything in the pool.
I see a silver wristwatch and pick it up. Coming out of the water, I try to examine the watch.
OMG! It belongs to Mimi! Damn! I got it right!
Mimi is in the pool. But why isn't she coming out?
I dive deep inside the water again, and a thud hits my chest. I swim again and stop suddenly.
I stare eyes wide, at Mimi weirdly lying in the water.
What the fuck happened? Why is she lying that way? Her position looks too awkward.
I swim to her and shudder her slightly but she didn't bulge. Then I realized she was not seizing her breath.
OMG! She's drowning!