CHAPTER 9

Third Person POV

“Well I heard some stories about him, walls have ears you,” Nicholas said.

“That…that’s all?” Brianne asks nervously which made Nicholas frown.

“Yes, Is there something more I need to know?” Nicholas asks and Brianne sigh in relive and shakes her head and smile.

“No, I---just don’t mind me.” She said and took a sip of the wine.

“I know my request is too sudden, but I hope you can help me,” Nicholas said.

“Compare to the help that you did for me, this request of yours is not even enough to repay that Mr. Leone,” Brianne said.

“Nicholas is fine.” He said that made Brianne smile. “The help that I did for you is with my own decision so, please don’t think of it too much. I just hope you won’t do it again.” He said that made Brianne chuckle.

“No, of course,” Brianne said. “I want just driven by anger and so many emotions back then, now I realize that dying for a useless person back then is not worth it.” She said and took a bite of her food. “Especially a cheater” she added.

“Good, why give him the pleasure to see you suffer, when you can see him suffer himself?” Nicholas said that made Brianne look at her and chuckle.

“Even if I want to, I don’t have the capability, besides, he is not worth it. I’d rather spend my energy on something more worthy that can benefit me.” She said “And Vander the jerk is not one of the worthy things that I’m interested in.”

“Vander…I think I heard that name somewhere.” Nicholas said.

“Yeah, he is famous.” She said and couldn’t help but sigh.

“For being a cheater?” Nicholas said that nearly made Brianne choke on her wine as she got surprised by what Nicholas said. “I’m sorry, are you okay?” he asks worriedly as she grabs a napkin and hands it to her as he stood up on his sit.

Brianne was so surprised but couldn’t contain her laugh that made Nicholas frown and smile as he realizes what is happening.

“That was a good one.” She said chuckling as she wipes her mouth

~

Brianne Raye POV

As soon as I woke up I quickly decided to take a shower and dress up and went outside my room.

“Wow, what’s going on?” Manager Clea asks as she walks into the kitchen.  “So, I can assume something really good happened yesterday?” she asks and I just smiled.

“Can’t I just be in a good mood for no reason?” I ask as I turn to look at her with a mug in my hand.

“No, knowing you? With all the shitty things that just happen, all day and month you will have that serious and problematic face all day thinking about how to make money to pay the bills.” She answered.

“I’m just happy, I don’t know why,” I said as stir my hot chocolate.

“Maybe because of Nicholas Leone?” She said with a teasing smile and make her eye brown up and down.

“What? What made you think that? You’re just overthinking it.” I said smiling and shaking my head as I walk towards the living area.

“Yeah, sure. You’re all thinking good mood after meeting him so, why can’t that b the reason?” She said as she sat beside me and poke me playfully.

“You’re just imagining things,” I said and rolled my eyes at her playfully.

“Sure, Ms. In denial.” She said and walk back to the kitchen area.

“But I might need your help in a favor that he asks me,” I said.

“What is it?” She asks curiously while buttering bread.

“Be my hair stylist? He asks for a favor to be his partner for a business-related party.” I explained when she suddenly squealed which made me stunned and stop talking.

“Oh my gosh! He asks you on a date!” She said jumping in excitement.

“What? No, no it wasn’t a date, okay?” I said that and he stopped. “I was just a favor in exchange for what big help he did to me, remember the bridge thing?” I said and she sigh and rolled her eyes in obvious disappointment which made me chuckle.

“I told you don’t get your hope up,” I said taking a sip of my drink.

“Ugh! Do you know that I ship you both so hard? I know it sounds so childing but gosh, if you can just see you and him in front of the mirror standing beside each other, you will believe me.” She said.

“Sadly, not all ships can sail,” I said making her pout.

“Whatever, there is still hope in life as long as we are breathing.” She said mumbled as she walks back to her room and I couldn’t help but shake my head smiling.

IT’S BEEN 3 DAYS since me and Nicholas met and talk about his favor and today, I receive a message from him that someone will pick me up to get ready for the party. I was standing in front of my full body mirror when I heard a knock on the front door as my room door is slightly open. I stayed silent for a moment and wait until the person knocked again.

And when it did, I quickly walk to the front door and open it thinking, my eyes widen when I saw Nicholas standing outside in a fine suit. I quickly shut the door and slap my forehead, what am I doing opening the door while wearing a robe?

I heard a chuckle outside the door and I took a deep breath and open the door only enough for my face to be shown.

“Would you mind giving me just 2 minutes to get dressed and look a little presentable?” I said and bite my lower lips in embarrassment.

“Sure, take your time. I just wait here.” He said smiled and thank me and quickly shut the door again and run to my room and grab some decent things to wear and promptly went back to the door. “Please come in,” I said smiling awkwardly as I open the door wide.

“That’s fast, thank you.” He said as he walks inside the place with many paper bags in his hands, and I mean by paper bags in luxury paper bag brands. “I brought the things that you might need and…” He said and went outside again and came back with a huge box. “This is the dress I ask someone to prepare for you, but If you’re not comfortable wearing you can wear what makes you confident and comfortable.” He said as my jaw dropped. “My friend that I previously ask to help you had an emergency to attend to, that’s why I’m the one who drop this by but I already ask Hans to hire a glam team for you and he said they will be here in a minute. Sorry for the inconvenience---” he said but I could help but just to stare at the box he just brought it.

“Are you sure you want me to wear that?” I ask pointing at the box.

“Yeah, but if you don’t like it it’s fine---” He said.

“What? There is no way wouldn’t like that, what I mean is that…that brand is expensive like even just a shirt can cost thousands of dollars, it’s like my paycheck for a whole year, even more.” I said and he just chuckled.

“Yeah, I want you to wear that.” He said.

“This is my first time going to wear full-on luxury stuff, can you promise not to sue me if lost something from this?” I said that made him laugh.

“I promise,” he said.

“Damn, I never thought attending parties are this expensive,” I said slightly and carefully open the box.

Third Person POV

“And you’re all done, you look magnificent.” The makeup artist said as she steps away after finishing her job.

“Thank you,” Brianne replied shyly.

“I’m sure your boyfriend will be stunned when he sees you.” The hairstylist said.

“Oh, no he is not my boyfriend. Just…just a friend…I think.” Brianne said.

“You two look like a Hollywood couple, maybe you should consider being more than friends.” The makeup artist said and they all squealed in the excitement that made Brianne smile and shake her head as she thinks that they were acting like her manager when it comes to Nicholas.

She couldn’t help but smile when they suddenly heard a knock on the door.

“Oh, maybe that is Mr. Leone. Let’s go,” The makeup artist said and look at me. “We’ll live you two alone now.” She said and opens the door.

“Will go outside for a while sir, Ma’am is ready.” She said to Nicholas and they quickly went out.

“Hey,” I said as I stood up from my seat and turn to look at him. “Hey, are you okay?” I ask as he just stood there staring at me.

“O-oh, yeah sorry about that.” He said and walk up to me. “You look gorgeous.” He said and she couldn’t help but smile.

“The dress has a big contribution to that maybe?” She jokes and giggles.

“I think even if that is not the dress you’re wearing right now you still look going to look stunning.” He said and Brianne could feel her cheeks heating up she tried to hide her smile again but bit her inner lips.

“Thank you, you look handsome too.” He said trying to change the subject. “Oh, by the way. Is there something I need to know about the party? Or maybe something that I shouldn’t do?” she asks.

“No, just enjoy the night.” He said. “So, shall we?” he said offering his hand to her.

“Gladly.” She answered and give her hand for him to hold.

~

“Have you heard Sabrina?” A woman said to the person wearing a violet fitted and slitted dress.

“Heard what?” Sabrina asks as she drinks wine.

“About Brianne Raye, she’s all over the news recently. I heard she got herself one big jackpot.” The woman said that made Sabrina roll her eyes.

“Jackpot? Or do your mean she just got herself into another swamp?” Sabrina said and finish her glass of wine and grab another. “That girl thinks she is something important and something worth valuing.” She added.

“Yeah? At least I’m not a stealer and a cheater, isn’t that better Sabrina?” someone said behind her.

“Brianne” Sabrina said gritting her teeth.

“And let me correct you, Sabrina, I have value, isn’t that the reason he chooses me over you in the first place? So, how about stop talking shit about me and focus on yourself?” Brianne said to her and she chuckled annoyingly.

“You just had that one minute of fame and here you are thinking like you are worth millions,” Sabrina said and laugh. “How did you even get here? And tell me which local seamstress did you get that dress copied from?” She added and Brianne smiled at hr.

“This? I didn’t get this copied, it was given to me. Doesn’t look good?” Brianne said annoying her.

“No matter how much is the dress you wear and how much is the price of the makeup they use on your ugly face, you’re still a loser. Isn’t that the reason why you got cheated on?” Sabrina said smirking.

“I’m so amazed by you Sabrina, you’re proud of what you did huh,” Brianne said. “I’m fine being a loser, as long as I’m not a cheater I’m good. It’s nice to see you here, I hope I won’t see you again.” She added before she starts to walk away.

“Bitch!” Sabrina hissed in anger.

“Stop, there are a lot of people here Sab and if you make a scandalous act here Mr. Lazani will turn in a freaking hot-headed bull and throw us 15 miles away here.” Sabrina’s friends said holding her arms to stop her.

“That bitch, I will make sure to make her regret coming to this party.”