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Chapter 2:

LA, Three hours later

Liam Angelus O'Connor contemplated for the hundredth time this evening his choice to come to the damned ball tonight. He was tired but knew that his position and status in LA society dictates certain sacrifices like attending stupid balls and making small conversations with business associates. Not to mention that he promised his family that he would make an appearance. He looked at his best friend William Evans or as he likes to be called Spike.

"I'll go to the bar. Enjoy yourself and please don't get into trouble." He said the last part sarcastically and went to the bar. He ordered his drink and sat there watching the dancing couples.

"I see you've made it."

He turned to look at the old man, who looked just like himself, only older and with graying hair.

"I told you I would be here, didn't I? Where are Mother and Kathy?"

"Your mother is enjoying herself. You know how much she loves these social events. As for Kathy, she's with the other debutantes waiting to be presented tonight."

"So she can catch a husband that would suit our social status?! She's only sixteen for God's sake."

"At least with her, your mother and I can hope for a grandchild. You don't seem to want to give us this privilege." Patrick O'Connor shook his head and went to talk to one of his acquaintance. As much as he loved his son and was proud of him as much as he was disappointed in him. Liam was as strong welled as his father. He succeeded in everything he does. After graduating Oxford, he moved back to work with his father. Within two years, his father retired making him the head of the multinational investment corporation. The only thing they disagree upon is the scandalous behavior of his son and his never ending string of affairs that gave him the reputation of a don Juan.

Angel looked at his father's retreating figure. He knows that nothing would make his parents happier than seeing him get married with children. He couldn't. for one, he couldn't fit a wife and children in his busy schedule. By day, he was the successful businessman. By night, he was the demon hunter. More importantly, he can't confine himself to one woman, when he can have a new one or two every night. His vast sexual appetite can't be appeased by being faithful to one woman for the rest of his life.

"Hey mate! Check out the hottie on Summer's arm"

Angel annoyed that Spike pulled him from his thoughts, looked towards the entrance of the hall. There, he saw the most beautiful woman in his life. She was blonde with golden hair that reaches the middle of her back. She was wearing a strapless pale pink dress that accentuated her figure and showed off her golden tan. She turned to speak with her companion giving him a full view of her bare back.

"You think Summers will share his new trophy with us??"

"Uhuh, Spike… She's mine!" He said that without taking his eyes off the goddess.

"Fine! She's not my type anyways. I like my women curvier and stronger." Spike murmured as he galloped his martini.

Angel followed the golden goddess and Hank summers with his gaze and frowned when he realized where they were headed.

"What the hell does Summers think himself doing introducing his mistress to my mother and baby sister?!"

He strode towards them. Ignoring Summers and his new girlfriend he kissed his mother's cheek.

"Hello, Mother!! I hope you are enjoying the ball tonight."

"Yes my dear. Let me introduce you to …" Mrs. O'Connor was cut off by her daughter throwing herself at her brother.

"Oh, Liam! I missed you so much. Did you like my dress?"

"Yes kiddo. You were the prettiest."

"Kathy! Where are your manners?" Abigail O'Connor admonished her daughter and said apologetically to the young lady in pink.

"I'm sorry, my dear. This is my son, Liam. Liam, this is Hank's daughter Buffy. Her sister Dawn is Kathy's best friend before they moved to Sunnydale."

Buffy smiled at the elder woman and looked up to meet the gaze of the most gorgeous man she ever met. His eyes were pools of chocolate that she drowned in them. Her heart beat became faster as she blushed when he held her hand and kissed it.

Suddenly, they became the only ones in the room.

"Dance with me?" He said not letting go of her small hand. She nodded and went with him not paying attention to her father's protests. Liam O'Connor wasn't someone you wanted to court your daughter.