Chapter 3

" life is too short so make every hair flip count" 💯

Kayla's POV

I took a gasp as we drove in, the house was a truly a mansion, it screamed money and I just couldn't wait to see the interior cause just the exterior could be described with just a word "wow" . We were met by the butler who invited us in, taking a glance round the interior sure didn't dissapoint, it was exquisite. I know a good design when I see one and trust me this one was more than just good it was splendid. I did not realize we had arrived at the living room till I crashed slightly into Melissa who just gave me a hard glare.

"Oh Carla, how are you doing? Look at this piece it is so lovely" Lora said in her irritating chirpy voice as she complemented Mrs Black and knowing Lora she'll probably be dying in jealousy cause she doesn't have something that expensive.

" I'm doing good, your daughters have grown into beautiful ladies" Mrs Black commented smiling at Melissa and I. 

"Daughters?" I scoffed silently

"Good evening ma'am" I greeted quickly

"Yes dear , how are you doing?"  she replied just before Lissa nudged me out and walked forward.

"Oh, that's so lovely I can't wait to be your daughter-in-law" I heard Lissa say while her mom giggled and I rolled my eyes at their obvious stupidity.

"Ofcourse you can't wait" I mumbled to myself.

" Hi" a voice said from behind me and I turned to see a young lady my age and you definitely can't miss the face if you're her favorite fan.

"I'm " she began before I cut her unknowingly

"Ashley Black" I completed then realized

" I'm sorry I didn't mean to cut you off like that" I said apologizing

" It's fine, you are?" she asked with a smile

" Kayla Anderson" I said bringing out my hand for a handshake just to have her shove it out and give me a hug instead taking me by surprise

"Don't be so rigid, you'll be my sister-in-law in a few months" I heard her say and if I was surprised the last time, I kept my jaw open due to shock this time making a stupid face.

"It's not" I began to correct her but it seemed she didn't want to listen cause she was dragging me to the couch before I could complete my sentence.

"I'm sorry I pulled you that way, you know the men are talking business and my mom is with your mom and sis somewhere, so.." she began and I just stared at her .

" Tell me you didn't really do that?" I said chuckling as she gave me a recount of an incident

"I sure did" she replied taking a sip of the glass of water in her hand

"Wow, but you're Ashley Black" I said

"What if I'm Ashley Black, it doesn't make me different from any girl" she said and I just smiled broadly.

" You know I'm a huge fan" I said smiling

" Of course, realized that when you noticed I was wearing my latest design" she said

"I just love your fashion sense, it's unique" I said honestly

" So how're you preparing for the wedding, who's the wedding planner? have you picked a dress? If you don't mind can I be in your train? " Ashley threw the questions

" I'm not the one getting married to your brother, it is my sister Melissa" I said 

"Oh" she said her excitement dying making me regret immediately, she was just so happy.

"Dinner is served girls" Mrs Black said making me realize we were just the ones here, I didn't see when the rest left.

"Ok mom, we'll be there" Ashley said getting up.

" Come on, let's go have something, I'm starving" Ashley said and my stomach had to embarrass me that moment by grumbling

"Wow, so are you, so come on" Ashley said giggling a little

The dinning room was large, the long table had a variety of foods, all looking so mouth watering . I don't know if I can make a choice.

I sat on a chair beside Ashley who sat beside her mom, Lora beside dad at the other end making Lissa to be opposite me. Talking to Ashley I realized she has other siblings, twins to be precise,  Aiden and Andrea but they're currently out of town.

"Sorry, I'm late" a voice boomed and the chattering stopped briefly. The person had such an aura making me look up slowly. My eyes met with a handsome guy, he had a well built structure which was visible in the shirt he wore, his disheveled hair made him look hot and it was no other than the infamous Asher Black. I took a sharp breath as his eyes met mine, I know realize why girls are ready to go to any extent just to get attention from him, it should be a crime to be this good looking and he's a natural. I averted my eyes and turned to see Ashley giving me a weird smile while I returned it with an "I just admired a hot guy not f**k him " look making her laugh. 

 I filled my plates with turkey meatloaf, spicy tomato jam asparagus, mashed potato and a bit of rainbow fruit salad drizzled in honey samilla yoghurt. I caught Ashley staring at me and I realized I just heaped my plate. 

"Don't even dare, I love your appetite cause it's exactly how I eat..so enjoy your meal ok?" she whispered encouragingly.

I began eating , looking up I realized Melissa opted for salad....haaa but that wasn't what was surprising, it was the fact she was so desperate for Asher's attention. She had adjusted her boobs so it was nearly falling out and I almost laughed when he didn't even notice her desperate effort, it's really true desperate times call for desperate measures.

For dessert we had the chocolate fudge sundae. I gave a quiet moan as the spoon came in contact with my mouth, my taste buds came alive, or maybe it wasn't too quiet cause I opened my eyes to see a pair of icy blue eyes staring back at me making me squirm in my seat. I quickly put my head down but he continued staring and I won't be surprised if everyone saw. 

    "Kayla what do you do?, I know your sister is a model, so" Mr Black asked taking a sip from his glass and everyone stared at me

    "I'm an interior designer though I'm currently helping my friend Bella at her cafe" I answered trying to conceal the fact that dad won't let me have an office work, he feels I'll make enough money and decide to move out.

   "Wow! I've been looking for an interior designer foy new boutique so maybe you'll show me your designs dear" I heard Mrs Black say and I smiled a little doing more than a little victory dance in my head - let's see who will stop me now when the Blacks are involved.

  Returning my gaze to my unfinished plate I continued, closing my eyes savoring the taste but trying to prevent letting out an appreciative moan so I don't draw any attention.

  Then began talking business and from the little I heard Mr Black has handed over everything to his son but he still supervises once in a while. I saw Melissa lurking around him after he excused himself and it just began to annoy the crap out of me. 

  "Why do you care?" my subconscious mocked and I just tried to ignore the feeling.

   "Dinner was wonderful, we will get going now" I heard dad say making Ashley and I get up from our seats

  "I hope the deal goes as planned?" dad said and I rolled my eyes for the millionth time today - its always about one deal or the other, greedy human.

  "Ofcourse " Mr Black said shaking hands with him as they saw us to the door.

 I could see Melissa fuming cause Asher was no where to be seen, you can see the smoke coming out from her ears and I just giggled inwardly.

" I'll give you a call, sometime this weekend maybe we can go for shopping or something" Ashley said 

 " Ok, since Ashley has your number I'll tell her to bring you to my office sometime next week if you're free so we check the designs" Mrs Black said

 " I will, thanks ma'am" I answered honestly happy for the first time in a long while

  "Ofcourse she will she doesn't have a choice" Lora said and my happiness died immediately, like seriously does she have to put her mouth in everything- it's just fucking annoying.

  "Bye ma'am, Ashley give me that call ok?" I said rubbing salt in injury so that if Melissa was dying of jealousy she'll rot now when she hears I'm going out with Ashley because Melissa can't hide her emotions - it's her weakness

  "Alright see ya" Ashley replied as I entered the limo

I did not even get the chance to sit properly before they began throwing questions at me.

  "Why did you steal the spotlight from Melissa? You know she is to get married into that family and you went there acting all nice and great" Lora spat fuming while the rest looked at me like predators watching their prey.

  I aceessed them briefly before putting my attention on the screen ofy phone

 " I did not steal no one's spotlight besides she was the only disco bulb there sticking out like a sore thumb so she was noticed " I said speaking up for myself for the first time in a while. Where that confidence came from I can't tell but it felt good.