Chapter 2

ANDREA

Huh?

"And why can't she wear it?" Lexis asked, hands on her waist like she was getting ready for a fight.

"The dress, it's too...much." she said, almost too quietly.

"And how is it your concern?" Lexis asked again, this time her hands were folded on her chest... making her boobs push up in an intimidating manner.

"No, I... it's just that the dress isn't like her usual style" Lia said, stuttering as Lexis walked towards her in slow steps.

"It's fine" I sighed for the millionth time today, "it's not like I'll walk around like this, I'm wearing a hoodie over it" I said finally, waiting for Lexis reaction.

"No you're not!!!" She ran towards me and held my shoulder with nervousness in her eyes.

"Yes I am. It's the only way I'm walking out of this room" I smiled sweetly at her nervous face.

After a back and forth, we finally left and I got to wear my hoodie after winning a game of rock paper scissors.

Smiling triumphantly, I drove the car silently as Lexis pouted in the passenger's seat.

Lia was at the back, her eyes glued to her phone. Her white flowy dress and blonde fitting her angelic figure perfectly.

"Who wears all white dress to a night party?" Lexis mumbled under her breath and I shaked my head in resignation.

The evening breeze blew through the opened windows, my wavy black hair getting all over the place because I refused to style it or even do makeup.

Lexis was furious that I was going to a party without doing my makeup but makeups aren't just my thing.

Driving down the familiar concrete road, the car came to a stop in front of a luxurious villa.

"Let's go!!" Lexis screamed excitedly as she hurriedly got down before I could even properly park the car.

Getting down, I glaced at the cars parked in the parking lot and I didn't see the familiar car I was looking for. I was relieved but also disappointed.

"Let's go in" I motioned for Lia to follow me.

Walking towards the door I noticed Lexis standing there with her mouth wide open.

"What's wrong?" I asked as I followed her gaze towards the living room.

I felt my heart thump loudly in my chest.

The living room was empty, save for the decorations and drink everywhere. There was a big banner that read 'Congratulations on your graduation, Andy'.

In the middle of the living room was a man, standing tall with a wine glass between his long fingers.

His face cold but as soon as his eyes met mine, a smile visibly spread across his very handsome face.

His dark brown hair was sleeked back, his long lashes flutters in the evening breeze. His black suit trouser accentuating his long legs.

He watched me carefully with his dark brown eyes and I gulped. He was the definition of a greek God.

"Hey, sunshine!" He called... his voice was as dreamy as I remembered, his hands spread open as he smiled at me.

"It's Andrea not sunshine" I blushed, my face turning red as I walked into his arms and I could feel my leg weaken as he wrapped them around my waist.

It's been almost a year since I saw him, he was more busier than my brother. You had to buy tickets to see him. Literally.

Glaring at Lexis from the corner of my eyes, she smiled at me nervously and she mouthed 'I didn't know' before dragging Lia upstairs with her.

My heart was beating loudly in my chest that I was scared he would hear it.

"Uhhm..." I stuttered as I pushed him lightly.

"We haven't seen each other in like what...a year, and you wouldn't even hug me for a few minutes?" He grumbled, "You used to follow me everywhere when you were younger, Sunshine." He chuckled and I could feel the deep rumbling from his chest and I practically melted.

"No I did not" I denied hurriedly.

He laughed and finally let me go after patting my head.

"I'm not a child" I pouted.

"Yeah, you're not. You're a big girl now" he said, putting down his wine glass. "You didn't even tell me you were graduating." He added, staring at me deeply.

"You were busy and I didn't want to disturb you" I said, glancing at everywhere that wasn't his face.

I could feel his gaze in the now quiet living room, it was penetrating.

"What are you wearing?" He asked and I froze in shock.

"Uhh..a dress?" I answered like he was blind.

"That's not what I meant. Why are you wearing a hoodie?" He asked again.

"Just because" I shrugged.

"You never change" he sighed, shaking his head.

Ignoring him, I walked to the table he dropped his wine glass and picked it up, downing the remaining drink in the glass like it was water.

Cough cough!!!

I coughed loudly, holding my chest as my eyes become watery with tears.

"Why is it so strong?" I asked him with tears in my eyes.

"Because it isn't for you" he answered as he cupped my face, cleaning my tears with his left thumb.

"You should have warned me!!" I huffed in annoyance.

"Like I knew you were going to drink it like that" he retorted.

"Shit, I feel sleepy all of a sudden" I said suddenly and he laughed quietly.

"Such a lightweight" he mumbled before picking me up in a bridal style and walking up the stairs.

Yelping in surprise, I said "What do you think you're doing?"

"Taking you to bed?" He answered in a questioning tone.

"Why? What about the party?" I asked drowsily.

"The party starts at seven, so you have just two hours to sleep" He said as he pushed a door open and gently laid my on the bed.

I heard the door close and the side of the bed dipped from his weight.

"Are you comfortable sleeping in this or should I call Lexis to change you out of it?" He asked, touching the hem of my dress.

"I'm fine" I replied sleepily.

I didn't hear any other thing after that but I could feel his soft touch and caress on my face as he brushed my hair back with his fingers.

His touch was enough for me to drift off to sleep without a care in the world.

"Never get drunk in front of anyone that isn't me..." was the last thing I heard before I gave in to sleep.