Chapter 5: The gala 1, Ethan Cephas is a ghost.

     The day of the gala came. Elle and Mia were already at the Spa pampering their skin.

   Everywhere was bustling with activity. Different companies were all talking about Ethan's corporation that was going to host the gala party tonight.

   TV and radio stations were also prepared. Some top TV stations showed the highlights of Ethan's corporations. Everyone anticipated the showdown of the business tycoon as it was termed.

  Not to forget the ladies were all ready to snatch the man. They all imagine what he would look like, the most handsome man, their god of beauty.

   The ones that were able to attend either because of the family connection, flaunted the invitation to their friends. Those that were not invited were all swimming in the sea of jealousy.

   Like many ladies, Mia was the most excited as she kept on talking about Ethan in the spa. The attendants seemed to enjoy her little gossip as they glued their ears to her talk, sometimes her asking questions too.

  Elle could only shake her head as Mia kept on fantasizing about Ethan.

   After four hours Elle and Mia went back to the villa and called a makeup artist that will do their hair and face. There were still two hours left before the party started.

  After two hours of dressing and making up, Elle wore a white gown that was open at the back with a strapless hand. 

   The dress hung to her body like a second skin showing her hourglass shape.

   Her hair was let down while the sides were rolled in curls. The tips of her hair were all curled as they touched her bare back.

    She had light makeup that looked simple yet beautiful. The blush and the shining pink lipsticks gave her an alluring look. Done with everything she wore her pink earrings and a matching necklace.

    Took her white bag before wearing her limited edition of Louis Vuitton white heels. The baby pink nails on her fingernails and toenails made her look mesmerizing.

   Mia also got dressed. She wore a short black gown that showed her long sexy legs. Together she paired it with her golden bag and shoe. Black earrings and a matching necklace.

    Her hair was made into a beautiful bun where some hairs were let down. She looked no less than Elle with her slightly heavy makeup.

  "Hey, Elle I'm ready," Mia said walking toward Elle.

   "Oh my, don't you just look like an alluring angel?" Mia exclaimed immediately she saw Elle.

   Elle turned "And you look like the bewitching witch Mia"

   Mia blushed "I'm not going to be the bewitching witch tonight because you've taken my spotlight. Tell me, whose son do you want to kill tonight?"

   Elle rolled her eyes "Oh Mia, just cut it out, will you? Let's go we are running late"

   "Ready?" Mia asked 

  "Yeah, I'm ready" Elle answered taking her phone from the table.

     "Is Daniel picking you up?" Mia asked as they made their way downstairs.

   "No, I asked him not to" 

They went downstairs. The black jaguar was already parked outside. The driver opened the door for them before going to the driver's seat.

    The car started before they zoomed off to the party.

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 In Ethan's Villa, he was already dressed in a black suit. The front of the shirt he wore inside was open showing his well-chiseled chest. He wore his black shoes. 

   He combed his hair for the fourth time since he came out of the bathroom and started dressing. 

   Standing in front of the mirror, he looked at the image that was looking back at him. He found it funny that he was nervous. A successful businessman like him was nervous tonight because of one woman.

    Five years without seeing each other. He didn't know what he will be expecting from her or maybe he was not expecting anything from her.

   Drizzy knocked on the door before coming inside.

  "How's my big brother doing? Are you ready?" Drizzy asked walking toward him.

    Ethan met her halfway "You're beautiful Drizz. You can take away men's hearts"

   Drizz blushed and waved her hand in the air "Thank you brother, but you have to save that line for her"

    Ethan laughed "Oh Drizz, do you know if she's married or has a boyfriend?"

   Drizzy rolled her eyes "I'm not a fool. I know you did a thorough background check on her. You know the time she sleeps and wakes up, you know the breakfast, lunch, and dinner she ate, you k–"

    Ethan interrupted Drizzy by placing his finger across her lips "It's okay. Let's go"

    "I thought you wanted me to list everything. Now, you've ruined my lipstick" Drizzy pouted.

   "I know you have that lipstick inside your bag. Now let's start going"

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    Elle and Mia arrived at the venue, the place was beautiful and eye-catching. Many luxurious cars drove in, men and women in their expensive dresses alighting from them.

    The car stopped at the entrance with Elle and Mia coming down from the car.

  Immediately they came down, many reporters swarmed in, taking pictures of them.

  Mia showed her best smile so she will come out beautiful on tv and in magazines.

  As the youngest female billionaire, Elle always caused walk traffic wherever she went. 

   Men all gawked at her and many looked at her with envy. She was stunning this evening as she elegantly walked in, stopping sometimes to wait for Mia and also for the reporters that wanted their headlines filled with news of her.

    Something caught her eyes as she looked up at the building. She saw a man staring down at her. She turned to check if she was the one, turning back she confirmed she was the one.

    Who was that? I thought this building was locked today for this occasion. No other person hosted an event in this building today nor did anyone enter except if you're invited. So how come he was there and looking at her?

   Wait!, Is he the Ethan Cephas? But why was he looking at her? Did he know her?

  No!, That's ridiculous, the only Ethan she knew is missing and is now tormenting her with letters. He couldn't be the one there.

   "Elle, are you alright?" Mia asked coming to stand beside her. She looked up to see what she had been staring at.

  "Uhm, yes. Did you see that man?" Elle asked still looking up.

  Mia looked up again but did not see anyone "Who? I don't see anyone"

   Elle shook her head, and the man was gone. Where did he go?

   "Elle come on let's go inside, we drawing attention to us"

  Elle nodded and followed Mia to be stopped by a TV presenter  "Hello Miss Elle, what do you think about the famous Ethan Cephas?"

   By now, all cameras were on her trying to capture the moment.

   Elle pursed her lips before she said "I think Ethan Cephas is a ghost"