CHAPTER 6

I had on a baggy knee ripped jean with a pink plain mid torso sleeveless tank top and a sleeve length see through mesh top. I had on my beautiful loafers over my ankle length transparent back socks, my anklet of cause and my pink cap and black tote bag my hair was done into a ponytail. I had my accessory rings on. To compliment my pink plump lips I use a pink lip balm and had a bit of mascara on my lashes to make them profound and bold. I took a final look at the mirror to check for any dress up errors, then I finally applied my perfume. I do not know what it is, but something in the air felt very right today.

Mackenzie looked chic as well, with her brown mid thigh skirt and a fluffy sweat shirt that had a white collar, she had her head wear on and a black sunglass which matched perfectly with mine just that hers were bigger. 

"I see your catching the vibes today". She wasn't wrong, I felt beautiful in my body today. Well it took me moving to Miami to realize that I am everything perfect. The remaining days and the weeks that followed felt the same. This only reminded me of the event and the fact that I will need to get ready for my internship. Well we had boys flocking in to either get our numbers or do us a favour. 

"So what time do you intend to go down for the christening?" Mackenzie asked me that Saturday.

"Shit!" I had totally forgotten.

"Why am I not surprised, even after all the plans we made to go out after today, you somehow skipped this part?" Mackenzie asked while laughing.

"Either help me pick out an outfit or get the fuck out of my room." I said nearly scolding her.

"Ok Mummy bear I will do just that." I used thirteen minutes to shower and apply my body lotions. I didn't have much time left so I did a mild make, something I wear on a regular basis to school. Then jumped into the outfit I should have never asked Mackenzie to pick.

why do I look like I am going on a date and not a christening?" I asked Mackenzie and all she could say was.

"Well you do not get to show up late and still look plain, at least let them know that your absence was for taking your time to look hot." After our bickering she joined me for the christening and I had to get a cab, cause I needed to make a stop and get my sister's presence for Cynthia. 

Well, reach people and fancy stuff, I mean they use every avenue to ensure that they throw lavish parties even for something as modest as christening.

"Oh! Here she is". Cynthia said looking like my presence brought her some sort of relief and comfort. 

"You're even more beautiful in person". She said. 

"And this must be Mackenzie right?". I nodded 

"Cynthia it's so good to finally see you again." How's your baby doing?

"She's fine, just a bit too hungry these days, so tell me how's school and hope you're settling in well?" She asked truly concerned if there is one thing I know and love about Cynthia, she never fakes how she feels about someone or something.

"Everything is going well, ready to start my internship next week."

"Speaking of that, Vance will be here soon. I will make sure Anthony introduces you two, sounds good?"

"Perfect, thanks". With that I had a call on my line, I had to excuse myself, after looking at the caller ID, I became confused, why would Christian call me now after three good years? I picked up and what I heard tightened my breathing. He was having sex and the girl was moaning like though her life depended on it. Seriously was it cause of the sex that he left, I agree Christian and I never made it to third base, but that was not reason enough to break up, why should it be this way, I left him in Dublin, why follow and hunt my thoughts even here. With tears in my eyes, I matched down not even checking my directions properly as I bumped into someone, 

"Hey! Watch where you're going Mister!" I almost yelled. God damn, get a grip Melio, you're at someone's event and certainly won't want to give them the wrong impression of you. After he took his glorified time, he finally turned around and I instantly forgot my anger. I was spell bound, how on earth can someone be this beautiful? He looked like a god, scratch that all Greek gods must be his offspring, cause none could compare to how good looking this man is, he hovered around me as if trying to challenge me to dare raise my voice at him.

"Maybe you should teach me how to act to suit you Miss". Well shoot me for not being surprised, like why do good looking men also have the meanest attitude? Well if he thinks that looking good will give him a pass on his bad behavior, his got a whole lot coming. I held his stare as he took long steady streaks towards me, wait hi is trying to intimidate me, well he should ask around I do not run from fights like this. He stare was intense until I felt his eyes roaming my body, God this pervert. He was literally fucking me with his eyes. I was about to curse him out when Mackenzie called my name. I took one more glance and walked away. Seriously where do they breed all these good looking perverts. 

"You look stressed what's wrong?" Mackenzie asked.

"Well, nothing much, just that Christian called to let me know that his fucking his bitches". I said looking very pissed, mad and sad.

"Screw him, he should know he lost you, I mean you're a freshly baked cake, his loss always" I felt a bit of calm and comfort.

"Well, who was that smokingly hot dude?" Seriously Mackenzie needs to get her brains checked with how concerning her taste in men is.

No one Mac, and stop looking at him like though you want to fuck him". I said obviously irritated and maybe not happy that she found him attractive."

"Why? Do you want him to fuck you instead?" She asked with that stupid smug on her face.

"You're damaged goods". I said totally annoyed.

"I know, and still you my friend will always love me like that won't you? Well Cynthia asked me to fetch you, seems like your intern boss just arrived and she wants you on site for a proper introduction." With that said, I joined Mackenzie inside to wait for whoever my boss will be, woman or man I really do not care, I just need someone who would make everything a bit easier.

While inside I saw him again, God go this day get any worse? From Christian down to this pervert, and now he kept his eyes on me for at least a minute before looking away and again like I was some candy he didn't want anyone taking away.

Not too long Anthony, Cynthia's husband formally introduced us.

"Melio, come meet Shaun Vance, the owner of Vance Conglomerate and your boss while you're interning." I wished at that moment I was a chameleon as to blend with any furniture present. From the way he smiled, I just knew I wouldn't last long working with him. Like his thee Shaun Vance, the one, who bought the hospital my brother works with? Seattle knows this man and they know him well, have an idea you can't fund, bring it to him and he will liquidate it to an asset. I mean we've learnt about Vance business strategy, a whole practical chapter is dedicated to studying his pattern of business.

"It's nice meeting you Shaun". I really do have a death wish, why would I go on a first name basis. Whatever the case was, I was given just a smile. Oh boy! This will be one of my longest internships.

With every movement I could feel his eyes on me which made me glance at him every now and then, as for Shaun, he wasn't hiding the fact that he was fixated on me. He gave me such an intense look that had me almost jolting, I felt naked before him and somehow I found it comforting. He looked at me like he was sucking in every curve and cleavage on my body. I then took a close look at him, he was covered in tattoos, had dirt blond hair and very electrifying blue eyes. One that could send waves of shock down your spin. I only wondered to myself, how I would work with my sanity intact with this man, after what felt like an eternity, he stood up and worked out with his phone to his ear, I think he was on a call or something. By then I was already speaking with Vincent, a guy I met on campus, he told me about his internship also at Vance. Well at least I would have a familiar face around.

The event was almost at a climax when Anthony located me and gave me Shaun's business card, I was a bit disappointed that he didn't hand it over himself. Maybe I wanted to swallow my pride and apologize for earlier. But I felt a sense of relief that I won't have to deal with him yet, at least not for now. Everything will be sorted on Monday I hope.