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ELLA

Okay, I'll be honest with myself. I think there is something about that Zion guy. He has this aura that gives authority and let's not forget how gorgeous he is. He is super handsome.

Funny enough he's been stealing a look at me and that gets me giddy. Does he see me as a freak or something, I wondered.

I sipped my glass of wine and pretended to be oblivious of him staring. I swayed my hips to the beat of the music. I was enjoying myself. Stella was also dancing and having a conversation with a guy. They look quite acquainted and I'm glad. She's been in a bad relationship. Her previous one didn't end well, I almost lost my friend to death but she fought the battle hard and won.

Stella can be unbearable at times but she is sweet and fun to be with. I can see some connection between Alex and her but the two are stubborn to even notice.

" Hey"

I almost lose balance, that voice can't be missed. I turned around to come face to face with the intruder.

" Hi" I pushed my hair behind my ears. Suddenly I was shy. Why does he make me feel shy?

He chuckled " I believe we've not introduced ourselves properly considering that my big head of a friend together with your friend Stella did give us a show"

I chuckled agreeing with him " you are right "

His beautiful eyes illuminate his face. Gosh this man is a Greek god. " or well, I'm zion " he stretched out his hand for a handshake.

" Ella is the name, " I said shaking his hand.

He smirked " A beautiful name for a beautiful lady like you," he said while I blushed covering my red face with my hair.

" erm thanks, I guess"

" Do you care for a dance?"

This wasn't expected " Me?"

He chuckled " yes of course who else "

I check for my friend but she didn't even have my time so a little dance won't hurt. " sure"

I took his outstretched hand and together we went to the middle of that dance floor. I could feel thousands of eyes burning behind my back. I shrugged it off. Who would decline dancing with a guy like him?

He guide my hands to his shoulder while his hands went to my waist. The action made me pause for a second then finally got used to the feeling.

He smirked when he saw my red face " Calm down love "

Love?

" I'm calmed," I said

" of course you aren't. I don't bite and, this is a harmless dance. Unless if you don't want to dance again"

I can't decline, I'll look like a scared cat.

" of course let's dance"...

He smiled " Good"

We moved to the beat of the music. Dancing does relax one's state of mind and most importantly when you feel comfortable and with who you are dancing with. I feel comfortable with him and I don't know why.

" So tell me something you've never told anyone ?" he said all of a sudden while I found the whole thing funny.

" Why should I, I don't know you and you don't know me," I said stupidly.

" That the aim of this, to finally know ourselves better" he explained.

I shrugged " ok then but I ask the questions first, deal?"

He chuckled " Sure why not. Ladies first"

I giggled " oh please stop making fun of me "

He stared deep into my eyes as if trying to read through me. I use that moment to stare at him too.

" you are beautiful" he blurted out.

I didn't expect that to come from him " Erm thanks?"

Something flash in his eyes then suddenly they changed. He smiled " Go ahead with the question"

I nodded  trying to think of what to ask him " How long have you known Alex?"

He swirled has around " for over a decade now "

" A decade?"

" yes, I've known Alex for a very long time. I could equally call him my brother because he is just like a brother to me "

I was in awe " So in short words, you've known each other since birth?"

He nodded " you can put it that way"

" That's nice "

" My turn now "

"Shoot"

" How did you meet Stella. You don't look that aggressive to me, unlike Stella who does not take a shit. That girl is a tigress if you ask me " he shuddered at the thought.

I giggled " Stella is nice"

" I never said she wasn't nice." He corrected

" Well, Stella is more like my guiding angel. I've known her since high school and we go a long way" I said remembering that moment with her. Stella was my superwoman.

The first day I knew her was when she came to my rescue when the Bully of our school tried to bully me. I can remember,  how she drove them away with a stick.

" Well, that's good to hear. Your turn"

I thought of something " Are you single?"

He smirked " is someone trying to shoot their shot on me?"

I scoffed " oh please don't be full of yourself. I was only asking that's all"

He shrugged " Since you don't want to admit it then it's fine. I'm not single "

" Oh" I didn't expect that though

His mood changes immediately. But why did I feel bad though?

" erm please excuse me. I need to use the restroom" I said.

The moment his arms left my body, I felt incomplete " you're quite excused"

Ok, something is off with him. Why does he suddenly change his mood towards me? Was it something I said? I wondered.

I took off to the restroom. I banged the door behind me when I got in. The nerves of him make me feel this way. Why does his action affects me ? Why does he have to make me feel this way when he already has a girlfriend? This isn't fair at all.

I sprinkled water on my face, then stared at my reflection in the mirror. My face looks different. I  look like a different person with all the makeup on my face.

I am Ella and no one dares to bring my spirit down. I'm promising myself right now that the moment I step foot out of the restroom I'm going to enjoy myself by myself without anyone or Zion in the picture. The aim was to go out and live for once and that's exactly what I'm going to do.