"I knew you'd look beautiful." Evie said giving me one final look with a proud expression.
I asked Evie to come and help me dress up for the party. Ever since she entered she has been going around making me try all the types of dresses that were in my closet until she sighed and told me she knew it would happen and like a fairy godmother she believed she was, produced a beautiful maroon bodycon dress.
After that she went onto do my makeup accordingly before making me go and change into the dress she bought.
Right now I was standing in front of her tugging onto my dress as I tried to pull it down a bit,
"Are you sure? I think it's a little too short." I mumbled.
Evie waved her hand in dismissal before coming and placing her hands on my shoulders, "But it's not. Believe me you look beautiful."
She made me stand in front of the mirror. I stared back at the reflection that I suppose was mine. To say Evie did a good job would be an understatement cause she was spectacularly good at it.
The dress was too beautiful. It wasn't something fancy into the front but the back had the laces running around in different direction making it look pretty. Also, the way this dress was complimenting my figure was perfect.
"Thanks." I said in awe to Evie. She gave me a reassuring squeeze before turning around and packing her stuff,
"I'll get going now." She turned towards me-- ecstatic, "Enjoy!"
I went towards her and gave her a tight hug which she returned. I wish I could take Evie with me. That would have been so much better. Atleast I won't be alone there.
Evie suddenly pulled away from me, "How can I forget!" And ran out of my room.
I was standing there in front of the mirror my face towards the door. Where did she run off to?
Not even seconds later she came back with a box in her hands. I looked at her confused as she let it fall on the floor. She placed her hands on her waist,
"Since I am your fairy godmother today. It was natural of me to bring you a pair of heels too."
Oh no. No. No. No. No. Heels and me? Not a good match.
"I don't think that's a good idea." I said trying not to sound rude.
Evie sat on the edge of my bed while bending her upper body a little and taking the heels out of the box,
"I am not letting you ruin the look of the dress by not wearing these." She said holding them in between two of her fingers.
I stared at the two monsters staring back at me. Yes, she bought them maroon too. How much did she spend exactly for me?
I looked at her with my eyes wide as she rolled her eyes, "Don't consider yourself so important. I didn't buy them for you. They are for me. I am taking them away from you after this party."
I chuckled before nodding my head at her, "But I don't think heels are for me."
She got up from the bed with the heels still dangling between her fingers. She came and put them in front of me and crossed her arms. She looked at me hard, "Get. Them. On. You should atleast wear heels occasionally."
I gulped.
She looked scary. I nodded at her in affirmative. I was ready to walk on nails to get rid of the look she was giving me.
A smile broke out on her face, "Great! Then put them on and blow their minds. I'll get going."
I smiled softly at her as she went out taking all the stuff with her.
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I walked down the stairs as my heels clanged against them. I had to hold onto the sides as to not fall down.
Once I was down I saw my mom looking at me with wide eyes,
"You look so beautiful." She finished.
Dad came into the room. He coughed loudly upon seeing me. Mom looked at him and asked him to tell me how beautiful I looked.
Dad nodded his eyes before looking at me, "You look so....grown up."
Mom punched him lightly in the stomach while I couldn't help but laugh.
"Thank you." I said to both of them.
Dad cleared his throat before mumbling, "I still don't trust you with anyone else."
"Dad." I said calmly, "he is my friend."
"Why you? Why can't he invite everyone else." He said incredulously.
Because I am his fake girlfriend. Not anyone else.
"Everyone is just busy. Besides they are good friend." I heard a voice from the main door.
I knew exactly who he was. The sound of his voice was enough to let me know.
I shifted my eyes towards the door. Xavier stood there with his hair sticking out in different directions. Messier than usual. He was dressed casually while wearing a black jacket.
He came and stood with us. My parents looked at him before mom hugged him. No matter how much Xavier was rude towards me before, one thing I loved about him was that he never treated my mom differently. He treated her like her own mother. And she treated him like her son.
His hazel eyes found their way to me before they widened. He was silent for a while before he cleared his throat, "You look beautiful."
I placed my hand on my other arm while trying to shrug, "Thanks."
"Do you trust him?" My dad asked Xavier.
I knew he was talking about Luke. He wanted to make sure that he was sending me into safe hands. And I don't blame him for that. Any parent would be worried.
Xavier listened to my dad before looking at me and staring at me in the eyes,
"Liya does. I do too." He said without looking away from me.
I averted my eyes away from him while looking around. Why do I feel so conscious? Why do I feel bad for going to the party?
The bell rang making my dad straighten his back. He went to the door with me and Xavier behind him.
Someone held onto my hand making me stop. I looked back and saw mom smiling, "Enjoy." She said.
I nodded at her grinning before going and joining dad. He was standing there with the door open while Luke stood there looking uncomfortable. His eyes found mine and looked at me helplessly.
I chuckled before stepping in front and walking ahead, "I'll be back safe dad."
"You better take care of her. Or I am coming after you with a gun." I heard dad threaten Luke.
"I will." Luke sounded nervous and afraid while he said. The door closed making it quiet.
I heard him come and join me. I looked beside me and saw Luke looking pale. I tried to give his hand a reassuring squeeze. He turned his head to look at me with wide eyes,
"Your dad is scary." He muttered.
I chuckled as we walked towards his car. He opened the door for me. I was about to get inside,
"Wait."
I looked up and saw Xavier walking towards us. I looked at Luke who stared at Xavier. Once he was in front of us Xavier took hold of the car door and asked Luke to go and sit in the car.
Luke once looked at me. I nodded my head at him letting him know it was fine. He didn't say anything before going and sitting in the driver's seat.
I looked back at Xavier and found him already staring at me. I raised my eyebrows at him in a questioning way.
He averted his eyes before closing his eyes momentarily. When he opened them again he was smiling. A smile so rare to see on Xavier's face,
"Just call me when you get back home, okay? I'll be awake till then." He said.
I stared at him. His hazel eyes looked as sincere as they could. He will wait for me. Is he really willing to go out of his way?
I nodded my head at him silently. I heard him taking a deep breath before he took off the black jacket he was wearing,
"It gets colder at night. Keep it with you. You will need it." He said handing me his jacket.
I stared at the jacket before staring at him. Was this still his good side? Then why do I feel like he isn't just trying to be good. Why do I feel like he is doing this for something more than just being good?
Should I take it?
Looking at Xavier this way I couldn't say no. I can't say no. I clutched onto the jacket tightly.
Xavier held the door open for me, "I am only one call away." He said lastly.
I didn't say anything to that as I got inside. I knew he was one call away. But even if I want, I won't call him. I don't want to give myself any false hope like before. Because if he doesn't answer his call I don't think I'll be able take it this time. I am not ready to take the risk.
I sat down while I stared in the front. I could see Xavier from my peripheral vision as he closed the door and took a few steps back before staring at me. I could feel his eyes on my face.
"Shall we go?" Luke asked from beside me.
"Yes." I said still not turning my head. I clutched onto the jacket in my hands tightly.
Why was I feeling this way? Why can't I look at him? Why do I feel like the need to not look at him? Am I too afraid?
Luke revved the engine before driving away. I closed my eyes. When I opened them again I found Luke looking at me with wide eyes, "Damn. I didn't notice it before but you look hot, Liya."
I looked down at my hands thanking him. I stared at the jacket that was sitting on my laps.
Even though Luke complimented me it didn't feel the same as when Xavier did.
Can I really take Xavier to feel more for me? Can I start to believe now that he feels for me?
I gazed outside at the passing cars.
I don't think so. Not this time. Not until Xavier confesses himself.
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