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I hooked my arm with Kaden's after assuring Adrian, several times, that Kaden is a brother to me. It's surprising how much assurance a jealous boyfriend needs. Kaden had a white limousine, which I had to drool over for a second before climbing into it.
The insides were way better. There was a snack bar, from which I took a pack of chips from. It had colorful lights too! I mean, I literally loved it!
Now, we're walking into the humongous palace where the party is being hosted. "Who's place is this?" I ask Kaden.
"No one's. Or the hosts will get territorial," Kaden tells me. I nod understandingly as we walk into the grand hall where several men and women are clinking glasses with each other, attempting to seduce hot men, and other things.
The atmosphere was stuffy, drunk and dangerous. I absolutely hated it. But as long as I'm with Adrian for the rest of tonight, everything will be fine.
They all glance over at Kaden, who seemed to claim the room with his ravishing outfit. Their eyes then shift to me, and some are burning with jealousy.
I look around for Adrian, and see him standing near the side of the hall. I feel Kaden's hand unravel from mine. "I saw a cute chick, do you mind if I leave? I know you want to spend time with Adrian, so I think it's okay, right?"
"Sure, Cabby," I offer him a sisterly smile, and he disappears into the crowd. I make my way towards Adrian, and plant a peck on his lips. Now, the looks I was getting were utterly priceless.
They all look legitimately confused and jealous. That's right people! I'm linked with both mafias! Stare away!
Adrian's arms wrap around my waist, sending a flood of warmth through me. "Do you want to grab some food?" He asks me. "There's a big buffet."
"That's exactly why I came here," I grin. "Let's go!" I wrap my arms around Adrian's, taking a good minute to feel his muscles. "Did you start working out again?"
"Yeah. Now that my wrist is all better."
Damn, I wish I could workout. I'd probably cave in while trying to lift a five pound dumbell. Someone taps my shoulder, and I turn around to see who it is. I almost immediately go into cardiac arrest.
These were the same girls that forced alcohol into me that day. Why are they here? "Can we talk to you for a minute?" She asks, a sinister glint in her eyes. Yeah... no. My arms tighten around Adrian's hand, and he notices me tense.
He plants a kiss on my forehead. "Let's go, baby," He tells me, and I resist the urge to sneer at the girls.
"Um, did you know there's lipstick on your face?" One of the girls asks, lazily ogling him. Eyes off him! Insert feral hissing noises.
"Yeah, it's my girl's. Is there a problem?" He asks coldly. Yes! He's only emotional and warm with me! That's right bitches, that's my man!
"No, no problem at all," She mutters, anger reeking from her body as she continues to undress Adrian with her eyes. I pull Adrian away from them, and towards the buffet, my dark mood instantly scatters away once I see how amazing the buffet looks.
There is a literal chocolate fountain! I tug on Adrian's sleeve, about to ask him if I can go. "Have at it," Adrian tells me, clearly reading my mind. Why don't I see any females here? I shrug, and grab a piece of chocolate from the table and pop it into my mouth.
Adrian walks back over to me with something clearly non-vegetarian in hand. I immediately look away from the poor dead animal being eaten and grab another piece of chocolate.
Then I take the sparkling water in hand and sip it coolly. "Sup?" I do that weird head nod, and Adrian just shakes his head disappointedly.
"I'll be right back, I need some water," Adrian tells me. "Don't run away."
"I'll be jogging in place," I wink. "Hurry up." When Adrian leaves, I take another piece of chocolate and stuff it in my mouth.
"You already look fat in that, you shouldn't be eating more food," I hear a girl's voice from behind me. I turn around to see the same girls as before. I don't even know their names! Why are they bothering me?!
"I heard that Adrian Black's type is skinny girls who maintain a diet. Not such wild animals," Another one sneers. Adrian likes me for who I am, right? He wouldn't mind if I down chocolate.
But then again... I might be gaining weight. I find myself putting down the chocolate, my head slightly hanging low.
"Bailey, I'm back," Adrian wraps his arm around my waist. "Are you done eating?" He chuckles jokingly.
"Yeah, I'm done," I mumble. "Can we like... go somewhere else? I don't really like this party."
"What's wrong? Was it those girls again, because you know, Anna hasn't had a good fight since a while and her hands are itching to get one someone's throat."
"No, it's fine. I just want to be with you tonight," I tell him, offering him a smile as I wrap my arms around him. Why do I feel clingy all of a sudden?
"Black and white is a good combination, isn't it?" One of the girls whispers in my ear as they walk away from me. What the hell? What do they mean by that? Are they on crack again?
"Do you want to leave the party, then?" Adrian interrupts my thoughts.
"Only if you want to."
"I want to be with you."
"I want to leave the party."
"Then let's go," He takes my hand, leading me out of the hall and towards a dark and very private, hallway. But he doesn't stop there. He takes me up a spiralling staircase until we're out in the open.
There's a view of the city skyline with a gorgeous focus on the moon. The sky is a fading blue with starts scattered all over the sky like glitter and sequins. It makes my breath catch. The late summer cool breeze brushes past me threatening to send me to sleep.
It was like nature was setting the perfect scene for something romantic. Or it was singing a lullaby for someone to fall asleep. Either way, it was breathtaking. Especially the silhouettes of the tall buildings in the city, illuminated by the lights.
"It's beautiful, Adrian. How did you know it was here?"
"I've been to this party for the past four years and almost every year, I come here. This time, I'm here with you."
My face melts into a smile, as I wrap my arms around his neck, kissing him on the lips. "I think you might also just win the Best Boyfriend Award, Adrian Romero."
"Thank you, Bailey Willow. And don't call me Romero. I hate that name."
"Why so?"
"Last names are supposed to be a family name and I never had a family. My mother, who I did have for a while, was a deadbeat. In the end she killed herself after losing all her property to some gambler."
"I'm so sorry," I whisper, not knowing what else to say. "Sometimes parents suck."
"I don't really care. All I care about right now, is you." Can this man make my heart beat any faster?! "You know, this is a perfect scene for a romantic confession."
"Confess then."
"I think I'm falling in love with you." My heart begins to race faster, and I got the answer to the question I asked earlier. Yes, Adrian Black can make my heart beat faster.
"I think I'm falling in love with you too."
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a/n: okay, be honest with me. do you think i update way too much? it's just i'm in love with writing, and my characters, and with you guys, and as a reader, i love to read and finish a book as fast as possible so like i update as fast as i can.
and this chapter was okay, in my perspective haha. like i liked it when adrian was all cold towards those rude girls 𥵠i love him. and whaattttt, they're falling in love- 𥺠aw.
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