I was in my room with my clothes scattered on my bed. I can't pick any of my dresses to wear later at night. I only have one hour to dress up for the party. Yes, I made a decision not to refuse him, Adrian. Besides, I have nothing to do this later night. Cephie and her friends have their sleep overnight and so I was left alone in my apartment. I asked her if she wants to go with me but then I realized the party might be for adults only, I guess. So, Uhm ... I first picked the floral yellow dress cut under my knees. It is too old for me so I changed. I saw my black satin dress sparkling because of the glitter designs. I paired it with black high heels. I also put make-up, enough for a simple aura look. I tied up my hair so I may look clean. There, I'm all set!
I almost drop my phone as the car down there made a loud beep. "Wait a minute!" I shouted although no one can hear me. I was almost startled before getting downstairs. I took a deep breath before opening the door. I'm a bit nervous.
"Hey?" I greeted, forcing myself to smile. Yeah, I made an awkward smile.
"Beautiful," he said, looking at my whole body from head to toe as if he examined if my dress is well suits for me. I made a fake cough, then.
"So, Uhm, Are we not late?" I asked out of nowhere to reduce the awkwardness around. We got in the car. I sat next to him.
While he was busy at the steering wheel, I notice the way how many times he stares at me. I keep on looking away but I can't. His eyes bothered me. I want to cover my face with my purse.
"I didn't expect you to dress up. I thought I'd catch you frowning and then you'll send me away." He playfully grins. His smile suits him.
"I'm home alone and so it's only my choice not to get bored."
"Where's the kid?" He is pertaining to Cephie.
"She's with her friends." He just nodded and no one talks again.
After a while, there were a lot of spotlights outside. The ambient light is due to the lights. There are even fireworks in the night sky. The lights reflect in our eyes. I got out as soon as Adrian had parked the car. He turned towards me and then reached for my hand but there I was holding his arm.
"You don't look nervous." He laughed a little, teasing me. My hands were shaking a little.
"I'm just cold." I denied.
We walked towards the entrance door with some guards and a man who was also formal wearing black attire, checking the names of the visitors. When the door opened and we were able to enter, my grip on Adrian's arm loosened a bit but he held it as if to tell me not to remove it and everything was fine. The number is as numerous as the visitors and almost all of them are wealthy. Every walk we take Adrian greets someone. I just hope I don't feel outcast here. They don't know me so I shouldn't worry. I look good, don't I?
"Hey, sweetie pie, glad you came," A lady with a wine glass in her hand approaches us and kisses Adrian on the cheek, and taps Adrian's shoulder. She then looks at me and smiled.
The space here is too big, just right for a lot of people. The event here is so grand. I just held Adrian's arm as if I was going to get lost.
"You okay?" He asked. I just simply nodded to him. Yes, I'm good. It is kinda uncomfortable a little but the good thing is he's with me. So, nothing to worry about.
He brought me outside were some VIP was on the couch busy chitchatting. It seems they are celebrities and some businessmen, laughing while sipping on their glass of wine. A lot of spotlights, balloons, and fireworks. Exciting to look at. The noise is just right here outside unlike inside the people are too noisy. Adrian and I sat first on the empty red couch.
"Champagne, ma'am, sir" the waiter offered.
"Give us two," said Adrian. He took it and handed it to me.
I feel a little awkward when Adrian sits next to me. He's too close. I moved to the side a little and so he is.
"It's okay. Don't feel nervous, relax." He laughed as he notice my face getting a little shy. Why would I feel nervous, huh? To him? No! It's just— It's just that his face is too close to me.
"Come here, a little closer. I'm not going to bite you." He playfully grins at me. What the hell is saying? That's insane! Perhaps he assumes we are close after I accept his invitation.
"I can't believe you are saying that," I said seriously.
"Perhaps, you are thinking strange about what I said." Argh! I can't take his playful remarks. How can he be so annoying and kinda cute at the same time? His lips curve into a smile and so do his eyes. He likes seeing my annoyed face, getting blank because I don't know what response should come from my mouth.
"Let's go? I will introduce you to some of my friends here." He took my hand so I had no choice but to follow him. I also don't want to be left on the couch while he is at another table. There was a group of men and three women, they were talking and laughing. Adrian suddenly entered and interrupted them. So the attention went to us.
"Hey, dude! I thought you won't come over." The guy with red hair said. His eyes switch to me. "Oh, hi? Adrian's girlfriend" I guess it's not a question. I could not answer because Adrian immediately interrupted me.
"Guys, This is Louisa Georgin, my future girlfriend." I widened my eyes at Adrian but he just smiled at me and then raised an eyebrow as if teasing. Those men he knew shook hands with me and the three women kissed me on the cheek. They are nice. Adrian just talked a little while I just listened to their conversation even though I couldn't relate.
"You shouldn't have said that." My forehead creased. I can't stop being short temperated towards him.
"Which one? That you're my future girlfriend?" He laughs. "It's not a big deal to them or maybe it's a big deal for you, then." he looked at me as he read my facial reaction. I gulp and look away.
We were also back on the couch we had been sitting on when I suddenly saw the familiar man. It's Xyler with a woman 5'7 tall. She is hair is short and she looks elegant. Is that Trish? Is this also the event that Xyler told me last time that I just declined?
I feel wanting to exit myself.
Suddenly I became even quieter when I saw them. While Adrian had a story with me, what he was saying no longer sinks into my brain. I was stunned by them as they also approached in our direction. Xyler just didn't notice me right away because he was talking to someone else. His hand was tightly wrapped around the woman's waist. I just shifted my gaze to pretend I didn't see anything. I grabbed a glass of champagne just to distract myself. I stood confidently. If before I was almost eaten by shame, now my aura is shattered when I see them.
"Adrian! You're here! What a small world," I almost spit out the champagne I was drinking when the woman with Xyler who was probably Trish approached. I was looking at the others and then I realized that he was in front of us. So, will they have met? Funny how small a world it is and my friend is with him. I saw Xyler left there talking with some businessmen.
"Trish, glad to see you, here. Who are you with?" Adrian asked delightfully. I was getting awkward and wanted to escape from that conversation. So, I knew what could be possible will happen next. To end the uncomfortable situation of mine, I exited myself without telling Adrian while his attention is on the lady, I will go to the restroom.
It's kinda rude, right? but I don't care. I feel lacking air when breathing. I regret coming this night.