LUNA POV Walking past them, Bryan stopped beside me and asked, “May I have this dance?” “What are you doing?” I whispered, looking around. “Keeping my end of the deal,” he replied nonchalantly. “What deal?” I asked as the stares bore into me. This wasn’t the type of attention I wanted. Right now, I wanted to be invisible. “Stop, people are looking,” I whispered, trying to smile at the glaring ladies around me. I could hear their whispers clearly: “Why isn’t she taking his hand?” “Does she think she’s better than Bryan?” Different comments filled the room as I wondered how I had gotten myself into this mess. “Don’t listen to them. Just take my hand, princess,” Bryan said calmly. Taking his outstretched hand, we glided across the floor, whispers sparking: “Who is she?” “Her gown is exclusive—I love it.” Other couples joined, filling the floor with elegance. As we danced, I could feel Maya’s gaze burning into me, her jealousy evident, along with the envious stares of the
LUNA POV Edward walked in as he announced, “Everyone has gone downstairs. Would you like to make an entrance with them, or go in like every other guest?”“I would go like every other guest,” I replied.“Thanks, everyone,” I said to the glam squad as they began to pack up.Linking hands with Edward, he guided me to the elevator.We stopped at the underground car park where a limo was already waiting.“A limo? Is this really necessary? The party is happening in this hotel, right?” I asked.“Yes, but you said like every other guest—and this is how everyone is pulling up to the entrance,” Edward replied, opening the door of the limo.Opening the door, I gasped. “It’s beautiful.”Edward shut the door before taking the driver’s seat and driving out of the underground park.It looked like I was late because everyone was almost inside. Only four cars were in line, ours making the fifth.Looking from the window as we got closer, there was a red carpet rolled out with velvet ropes as guests st
LUNA POV “Looks like all of you are familiar with each other,” I asked. “Yes, we are very familiar with each other—we see each other almost every week. Edward books us for the hotel’s exclusive customers,” Maria replied. “I see. Nice to meet you all. The introduction makes me feel more comfortable with all of you now.” “That’s the aim of the introduction—to make you comfortable, girl,” pete said as everyone laughed. “Okay, enough with the chit-chat, let’s get to work, girls,” Pete said, as everyone began to set things up, and in no time, they were done. Pete immediately took my hands, guiding me to the chair before examining me. Clutching my glasses, my hair in a messy bun, wearing just plain pajamas—I immediately felt self-conscious under Pete’s stare. He went, “Hmmm, hmmm, hmmm,” before finally saying, “The first step will be stripping away this. Girl, why haven’t you been taking care of your pretty skin? But that’s why I’m here.” Pete took my glasses, setting the
LUNA POV“I missed, oh my goodness, I missed!” I screamed.“How did you come to the conclusion that making a bet—knowing fully well you have been missing the board—and somehow the bet would make you win?” Bryan said, laughing.“Then why did you agree to it?” I said, now pouting.“I couldn’t discourage you, princess. At least it was worth the try,” Bryan said, smiling.He had been smiling a lot these past few days.“I’m not talking to you,” I said as I walked out of the gaming room and towards my room.When it was time for dinner, Edward brought it to my room. After eating, I slept off.I woke up the next morning with Edward serving me breakfast.“Edward, I can come downstairs, no need to bring my meals to my room,” I said as I began to dig in.“Today is going to be a busy day, and you have a lot to do in less than an hour,” Edward replied.“Edward, it’s just 9 a.m. What do I have to do?” I asked.“You need to start getting ready for the reunion, Luna,” Edward replied.“But isn’t it to
LUNA POV“You can call me Marie, I don’t have any issue with that. But Montgomery? That’s hilarious,” I said.“Next question, princess. Enough with the Montgomery joke,” Bryan said, still smiling.“Where did you grow up?” I asked.“Dallas, Texas,” Bryan answered.“So you didn’t even leave where you were born. Poor boy,” I said, grinning.“Looks like you’re enjoying yourself, princess. So where did you grow up?” Bryan asked.“Stop asking the same question, Montgomery,” I said, grinning. “Well, unlike you, I was born and brought up in Oklahoma.”“Hmmm. Oklahoma. I see,” Bryan murmured to himself like he was making sure he wouldn’t forget.“So what about your family?” I asked.“My parents are retired from the family business and mostly spend their time traveling, while my mom enjoys collecting antiques and rare flowers.”“That’s interesting,” I said.“So what about your parents?” Bryan asked.My mood immediately changed as I just replied, “My mom is late.”“And your dad?” Bryan asked.“C
LUNA POVAfter a while of sitting on the couch and steadying my racing heart, I decided to play a dance video game.After a while of dancing, I decided to rest a bit as I sat on the couch at the side of the room. Then the door to the game room swung open as Bryan walked in.“Hey princess, tired already?” he asked.“I need to breathe, been dancing for a while now,” I responded.“There are many varieties of games here. Why a dance video game?” Bryan asked.“I don’t know. It was just the first thing that came to mind—and it’s fun,” I answered.The room immediately went silent as I prayed he didn’t bring up what happened in the hallway. I was more in control now and not falling for his beautiful eyes again.“Care if I join you?” Bryan asked.“Aren’t you busy with the arrangements for tomorrow’s party?” I asked.“Everything is taken care of, and you don’t need to worry. Edward and the boys will handle the rest,” Bryan said as he stretched his hand toward me.“What if there’s an emergency t