Chapter 9

It's been two days since dad mentioned the party and it's Friday- the D-Day. Dad says it was more of a dinner party so we're to dress elegantly. Also, Mia said she and James would come early; either an hour or two hours earlier.

"Mel, I'm here." Mia yells after knocking.

I check the time which reads 4:30 pm. She's here an hour and thirty minutes early.

"Open." She walks in with four bags and drops them beside my bed before taking out an opaque bag and covering my mirror.

"I'm guessing I'm dressing up first."

"Yup." she pops the "p"

"Where's james?"

"He's with your dad. You know what I mean." I face palm my self knowing that they're probably acting like bros or something.

"Yeah, totally."

"Anyways..." She reaches for a bag, pulling out a red dress. "Here, go change." I'm about to ask about the mirror in the bathroom but she beats me to it. "It only shows your face." How did i not remember?

"Oh, ok. " I enter the bathroom putting on the red glittery long dress which has a sleeveless hand with the other being a long sleeve. I look in the mirror but can't see the dress making me groan.

"Told you." She laughs. I come out some time later after many failed attempts. I'll just see it all later. "Here." She pulls out the vanity chair.

After combing and brushing my hair, she holds out a curling iron.

"I thought you said it would be something different from curls?" I question.

"Calm down. It's going to be very loose curls." When she does curls it takes hours. She treats the hair so delicately.

She plugs in the iron from what I can tell, it might be 'game of thrones'. She braids some pieces of hair from either side and pins it at the back. I love the hairstyle because it's simple and beautiful.

"I'm going to apply light makeup on you, ok?"

"Sure."

After some more minutes, Mia finishes the make-up application.

"Here's your bad boy." she puts the shoes down and the purse on the bed.

"Oh my bap!"

"Breadwinners?" She gives me a disappointed look.

"Sorry." i quickly apologize not sorry in the least.

What?! Do not judge me!

"They are so cute." I squeal and Mia groans.

"There you go again with the cute this and that."

"Well, someone is moody." I sit on my bed while putting on the silver stiletto heels. "Can i see myself now?"

"Ok, but do not say cute."

"I promise." She removes the plastic bag slowly as i stood in front.

"Wow." I sigh after looking at myself. Everything is beautiful- the brown powder, silver eyeshadow, black mascara, shining red lipstick. I'm glad those were the only makeup she put on me cause I'm not really a fan of it. The hair,silver jewelries, purse, shoe and red dinner gown are so nicely put together which makes me attack Mia with a bear hug.

"Get away from me!" She yells struggling.

"Why should I?" I ask still hugging her.

"Cause you're gonna spoil your look."

"You'll be able to do it back, right?"

"Yeah, I am not going through that again." With that I pull away. "I'll go get dressed. Don't ruin anything." She takes a black dress before going to the bathroom.

"You got it."

*****

"How long do I have to wait?" I whine, putting everything I'll need in my purse.

"Calm down. I'll be done soon'' I groan.

After some more minutes, she puts everything back together. She straightens out her long black dress which is almost like mine, but with long sleeves and no glitter.

She has her powder on, blue eyeshadow, black mascara, light blush, pink lipstick and her curled hair french braided in the middle, halfway. I did the French braiding while she did the curling, before putting the remaining of her hair that wasn't braided from either side, to the front.

"Wow, James is going to fall in love with you again."

"Awwn, don't say that." She waves her hand blushing a bit and yes I'm sure it wasn't the blush she applied.

I chuckle as she puts on her blue pumps, before carrying her purse. "Now I'm ready."

I check my watch. "Right on time. It's 5pm." Dad said it's going to be a 30 minutes drive or so.

"Am I free to look?" James opens the door while covering his eyes. He peeps then opens his eyes with his mouth wide open. He regains his composure and walks up to me. "You look really beautiful. Good luck tonight but the person I'm here for is right here." He smiles walking up to Mia. "Hello stunning, I think I'm falling in love again."

"Don't flatter me Jay, just show me." They lean in.

"Woah! Woah!" I stress, yelling. "Sorry to interrupt but could you two do this somewhere else?" I shake my head going downstairs also to see mum and dad kissing. What the hell is going on in this house? I clear my throat.

"Oh my..." They both say at the same time.

"Are you expecting someone?" Mom loops her arm with mine as I get to the last step.

"Or are you expecting him?" Dad loops his arm with my other arm.

"Dad, let it go!" I stress.

"Hey!" Mia yells, whining."We're meant to be doing that." She addresses mum and dad as they both put their hands up, standing together. Mia and James walk downstairs and loop their arms with mine.

"Is everyone ready?" Dad asks as everyone nods. "Then let's go."

*****

"We're here. You three go get seats. We'll be there soon." Dad drops us in front of the hotel. It was huge and beautiful on the outside showing it would be lovely on the inside.

"Yay, let's go." Mia starts walking, while holding james as I follow behind them.

THOMAS'S POV

We arrived early, because Bailey's dad is the host. We're seated at the front row, clearly seeing the stage. Her mom's a tourist and is currently in Australia so she can't make it. Bailey and her dad are going around greeting people so I'm left on my own, tapping the table.

I keep looking around to see if i know anyone but I don't. I shouldn't have come here cause this is really not fun. I should have invited Mia and Dianna.

I sigh, resting my arm on the table. It's 6 pm and the party is to start now but I doubt Bailey and her dad would come back. I glance around noticing the door opening. The only entertaining thing to do is watch people come in and comment on their outfits in my head. That's untill three people come in: two familiar people; one from a picture.

First, James and Mia and some brunette girl. It would have been better if it was Dianna... Wait a minute, the brunette girl is dianna. She looks stunning, beautiful, lovely, angelic and still cute to the extent I could feel my heart rate increasing.

Ha! You so can't control yourself.

I shake my head. Of course, I can't. She looks too... She's just... indescribable.

Is that even a word?

I groan at my stupid thoughts. Who cares if it's a word or not? I have to meet her, hold her hand, caress that love face, stare into those dazzling eyes the dimple on her jaw.

God! I sound like a love sick puppy.

I can't go there. I have to stay and keep myself together.

DIANNA'S POV

"Let's stay here... No, here. Wait... There." Mia keeps looking around and pointing.

"I think we should stay here." James points at a table with six seats close to the entrance.

"I agree. Athough, I don't see the use of an extra chair." I shrug, sitting down.

"Fine." She pouts but smiles again. "I doubt we'll be listening anyway." We all laugh but stop when we get stares and even glares. How serious can these people be?

*****

Mum and dad are here now and people keep getting on the stage to talk. I look around for anyone i know but I don't see anyone. It doesn't exactly help that it's only their backs I can see.

James and Mia are playing like love sick animals. So also mum and dad.

I make beats by tapping the table before suddenly feeling someone's presence behind me.

"Hey." That enchanting voice... Thomas.

"Hey." I manage to say when I turn around, seeing him in a tux with a red tie. It was the exact colour of my dress. His hair is permed backwards and he looks more handsome than... No no. He has to leave- but I also want him to stay since the people here are love struck. "Is your dad in this company?" I ask, starting a conversation.

"You wish! I came with Bailey she's close to the stage greeting people." Sure he did, cause she's his girlfriend.

I look at the stage area where she is wearing a very expensive looking red dress. No wonder Thomas has a red bow tie on and I thought it was a lovely coincidence.... I guess not.

"Can i sit?" He asks politely.

"Um what about..." I start.

"I don't think I'm fit." He nods his head towards the stage and I see people ushering her and her dad to a table with other people and there are only two seats left.

"Oh, sure you can." What luck I'm having cause the seat next to me is free.

"Honey, who's you're friend?" Dad asks on behalf of mum too, with smiles i know too well.

"I'm Thomas." He offers his hand.

"I'm Dianna's dad but you can call me Bernard cause I like you already." He shakes thomas's hand.

Oh, you have got to be kidding me!

"And I'm her mom. You can call me Michelle." Mum offers her hand and  Thomas kisses it. "Gentleman I see, quite the catch." I mentally face palm my self.

"He might be able to replace you know who. Right, honey?" Dad asks and my mouth hangs open. I give Mia the 'help me' look.

"Uh, he has a girlfriend." she tells dad.

"Thank you. Dad please forget him. I would never ever want to come across him again." I raise my voice a little, trying to convince him which makes him pout.

"Awwn honey, dont worry. I'm here for you, okay?" Mum pecks him.

"That's not really enough." He pouts more.

"Wow." Talk about embarrassment especially with Thomas here. "I'll be upstairs getting some air." I get up and leave.

THOMAS'S POV

Atleast her parents are fun. Her dad doesn't even look like a businessman not to mention his character but I think she's frustrated because she thinks I find them embarrassing. "I'll go check on her."

"No!" Mia stops me, earning looks from four of us. "She probably needs time."

"I insist." I smile getting up and going upstairs.

I find her on the balcony with her back was facing me and her hair flying backwards a little. I have the sudden urge to pick her up and twirl her around, but that would probably freak her out so i resist.

"Hey." I stand beside her, leaning on the railings.

"Hey." She replies, still looking at the view while I look at her.

"Why'd you leave?" I finally ask after some minutes of staring at her.

"I thought they were making you feel uncomfortable." She answers.

"If they were, why didn't you take me with you?" She sighs.

"I don't know. I was frustrated." She rubs her forehead.

"Hey, hey." I take her right arm turning her around, so she could face me. "Is some thing else wrong?"

"N-no." She looks away so I turn her face, holding it in place. I move closer though I know I shouldn't.

"Tell me." I breathe purposely, which makes her heart start beating rapidly.  I can hear it and I'll admit; I like it when it does but at the same time, I hate it because I don't want her to fall for me.

"it's the person dad was talking about."

"What about him?"

"it's...  I don't want to talk about it. I mean he's just- he... " She groans, but I place my index finger on her lips making her stop and get nervous again.

"It's okay. Don't get all worked up, okay?" She nods in understanding before looking down at my finger but I don't budge.

After some time, I remove my finger which now has lipstick on it, making her laugh. "Why are you laughing?"

"You know too well." She keeps laughing, looking at my finger still in the air.

"You asked for it alright." She removes her shoes, holding it and her dress up, while running as I run after her.

She she enters the elevator sticking her tongue out after putting on her shoes. When it's about to close I stick my leg out making it stop and her eyes widen.

Opening it wide, I enter, hitting the last floor. We had at least 1 minute so I turn around only to find her batting her eye lashes.

"I'm sorry." She sticks her bottom lip out for extra effect. If only she know what that makes me want to do...

"That won't get you out of this." I walk up to her till she's trapped in a corner and gets nervous again. I stare intensely into her eyes as she did the same.

With time, I lean in and notice her eyes widen before I move to her ear. "Getting frustrated isn't a good look on you." I whisper in her ear, before I hear her breathe out heavily.

I pull away and the elevator door opens. "Now let's go cranky pants."

"Hey!" She smacks my arm making me chuckle.

"And for the record, they weren't making me uncomfortable. I think they're fun and cool." she smiles.

"Thanks." she smiles wilder.

"You're very much welcome." I smile back.

We join them on the table as we all talked and messes around.

I know for sure that this is better than sitting at the high table.

Awwwn. What a family.

Who the heck is this 'guy' they keep talking about?.

If you want to know go to the next chapter♥...

Heyyyy. I know, i know, i took sooo long but it's bcos of school and thank you to all reading and voting. I'm not a pro so i don't expect much and I'm okay with this so I'll use this time to say merry christmas, happy new year and happy valentines Day in arreas.

Again, thanks for reading.

With love,

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