LOGINGideon's povMy eyes kept scanning the venue, searching for Shirley and no matter how hard I tried not to look for her.But my eyes had a mind of their own, they kept returning to the crowd and when I finally found her, she was coming inside, looking breathtaking.I thought that I would be calm when I see her again but no I wasn't. My heart kept thumping against my ribs.Even though Maren, Jaxon and Dante are engaged in a deep conversation. I didn't join them because my mind is somewhere else.And when Conrad came with Shirley to introduce themselves, it was hard for me. I hate to see her in another man's arms.Even though she had made it clear that I was the other man, I still stayed. “I need to go somewhere” Maren stood up, announcing to the table as she picked up her purse, I didn't ask where she was going.I wasn't in the mood, Jaxon kept glancing at me to make sure I was okay but I wasn't. It hurts more than I expected.I was with her first, I wanted to scream to the whole.I wa
Maren’s povGideon hired Antoine Sullivan again, the stylist who styled me on I and Gideon's first appearance as a couple.“Now look at yourself” Antoine said and again he did his magic, I was looking like a different person. “Wow” I said, I was amazed.“You are beautiful dear” Antoine said, I turned to him and smiled. Rylee entered my room and she gasped as she took me in. “Girllll, you look gorgeous” she nearly screamed.“Thank you” I smiled, looking at my reflection in the full stand mirror. I am wearing a strapless silver gown. My hair was pushed off my shoulders, showing my silver earrings.“Gideon should be here by now” Rylee said, glancing at her wrist watch. Antoine and his assistant started packing up their things to leave.A few moments later a knock came, Rylee went out of the room to answer it. I stepped out of my room to check if it was Gideon who had knocked and it was Gideon.“Hey” I smiled as I stepped into the living area fully,“Hey” he smiled as he takes me in, “Y
Gideon's pov “Patton!” My coach yelled, “You are losing focus!” The whistle was blown and my teammates and I took our position again. We are at practice and coach was going hard on us.The puck slid past me into the net again, I groaned, frustrated before dropping my stick on the floor. Jaxon skated to me, “Are you okay?” he asked, concernedly.“Yeah ... .I just said " I tried to force a smile, after dinner with Maren yesterday. I learned from my teammates that Shirley will be attending the gala.Ever since then I have been losing focus, she kept slipping into my mind and I hated it.“You should all take a break, looks like Patton has his mind somewhere else” Our coach said, I skate towards the bleachers, to sit down.Jaxon followed closely behind me, he would have figured whatever was bothering me out by now but refused to say anything. The foundation gala will be happening in two days time, my teammates will be there and we will have the eyes of the media on our every move.I
Maren's pov;I dropped my purse on my new couch near the door, Rylee closed by the door behind her.I am so happy about today's outcome, The entire sell out. I chuckled to myself as I lay down on my couch.“Girl, up, up” Rylee said, walking up to me and pulling me up.“Rylee…I am so tired. I have to put the rest of the paintings into boxes so it can be taken to the gallery” I whined.“No we are not doing that you promised me a celebration which we are doing, what do you want to drink?”“Anything that doesn't include alcohol, I have suffered a hangover everyday for some few months” I said, dropping back on the couch.“Okay, I will be right back” Rylee said as she turned towards the kitchen I picked upy purse and brought out my phone.I looked into Instagram and slid into my page and scrolled through it before posting a picture I took before leaving for the exhibition.Although almost everyone on Instagram now knows I paint and my first art exhibition happens today, And like always some
Gideon pov I was checking out a painting when Rylee Hugo came up to me, “Miss Hugo” I gave her a small smile. “Mr Patton” she said, “I haven't say a proper Thank you for punching Dylan Crosby, so thank you” she said, "Thank you" “It my pleasure and at least I won't be yelled at” I jested, She gave me one of her strict look and I looked away. “And where is Jaxon?” Rylee asked, glancing around. “He will somewhere around here” I answered. “Okay, I will find him” Rylee said and started walking away from me. When she came to me I already knew that she is looking for Jaxon. And I can say is in a lot trouble with Rylee, only God knows what he had done to get her attention. I turned around my eyes fell Maren and Dante they were looking at oneof Maren's art work. I smiled watching her talk to him, then a woman stands behind them. I recognize the woman as Flora. The same woman who was talking rudely to Maren at the grocery store. Flora said something and anger and embarrassment flash
Maren's pov.I took in a deep breath in and out, pulling on my dress for the hundredth time before the gallery opened.Although Rylee is with me to control my nerves, she has been telling me to breath in and out.The door to the restroom clicked open, Rylee's head popped in. “Time is up” she said, stepping inside the restroom fully.“The gallery will soon open” Rylee stepped closer, her hands held mine, I didn't miss the pride in her eyes. She is proud of me. “And you have worked so hard for this, shuffle through best collections and even make the necessary arrangements within a week, Girl you deserve this” I smiled, nodding my head. “Thank you,”“You are welcome dear, don't let anxiety get you. Be yourself and show them the greatness Maren can attain" Rylee encouraged.Tears welled in my ears and I couldn't help but hug her.“Hey, hey don't cry I have worked hours on that makeup” Rylee warned playfully and I chuckled. “We should go outside now, Gideon and Jaxon should be here soon”







