8. Are my family still alive?

Leonardo's words stopped me in my tracks, and my body started to shake profusely before I turned to them again.

"What do you mean?" I asked, my voice shaking.

He ignored me before turning to his friends. "The party is in two hours. Are we going from here?"

"No, I have to pick up my date," one of the guys said.

" I can't dress like this for the epic movie show I'm gonna have tonight," another said and they laughed.

" Okay, you guys can show yourselves out. I have to get dressed," Leonardo said. As the guys picked up their stuff to leave, he saw them off to the door while I stood there frozen in shock.

I was brought out of my trance when I saw him walking towards the stairs.

His words kept ringing in my ears.

"Not when her father and sister's lives are in my hands; she would obey else."

Is Emily still alive?

"Hey! What do you mean by that?!" I shouted, unable to hold myself.

" How many do I have to tell you to never speak to me in that manner?" He said, his tone oddly calm.

Quite dangerous.

" I... I'm sorry," I stammered, trying to hold him but he avoided me.

"The next time that happens, you won't be able to apologize; go to your room and get ready. A makeup artist is coming for you. And I hope I don't have to tell you to be on your best behavior tonight, or else you will have to clean their blood yourself."

I nodded.

Is Emily still alive? I saw their body myself how come they didn't die? I asked myself over and over again but no answer was forthcoming.

"What are you doing?" Leonardo thundered and I woke up to discover I had slept off in the bath.

I immediately covered my breasts that were left exposed to his eyes, thanks to the drained water.

"You know what? I give you ten minutes. I repeat, ten minutes to get your ass downstairs, else Emily will bear the brunt of your silliness today." He commanded, before leaving the bathroom.

I hurriedly got out of the bathroom in his pursuit but was shocked when I saw some men and ladies in my room with a smile on their faces.

"Good day, ma'am we're here to get you ready for today." The girlish guy who have a wide grin on his face said, gesturing me to sit on the dressing mirror.

I smiled back, walking slowly to the mirror, and that was when I saw the breathtaking dress.

I gulped and walked slowly towards it. To my surprise, the shiny material felt so soft and relaxing.

His hair was sprayed white, and coupled with his body stature, he can be mistaken for a female.

I hurriedly got out of the bathroom in his pursuit but was shocked when I saw some men and ladies picking up my cream he held me back and said

"Leave your face to me, we'll leave you to apply your lotion." He said, and they all walked out of the room, giving me privacy.

"Now, time for my magic hands!" The man exclaimed with a small smile as he rubbed his palms together while walking towards me.

I sat on the seat as he worked his magic on me; he first styled my hair before working on my face; the smile on his face vanished as he worked; he was quick but meticulous.

When he shifted from the mirror for me to see myself.

"Wow!" I couldn't help but exclaim that I looked breathtaking.

"Yeah, that's my skill baby! You are a beauty, to begin with; I just enhanced it. Now let's get you into your gown and heels; we've less than thirty minutes to get ready. Leo is already pacing at the door," he said, and they all laughed, oblivious to my nervous self.

"He's in love," one of the ladies said while fanning herself with her hands and everyone concurred

I snorted within, suddenly relating to the fake relationship that is usually portrayed online.

My eyes moved between the gowns Philo held out to me, lost in the one to choose.

The blue gown was made of a shiny material, but it was a backless dress, and the hand was made of a lacy material, totally eye-catching. The red one was quite plain save for the lacy material used at the chest region, which exposed a large chunk of my chest.

They both looked exposed. Does he take for a slut? I hissed, hesitant about the one to go for.

After trying them both, they were too tight restricting my movement.

"Let's try another one," Philo said while checking out the cloth before her eyes caught a red gown that was sticking out from the pile that I hadn't tried out. She pulled it out and exclaimed, "Perfect."

"Look at this, I think it'll be perfect, the color suits your flawless skin,"

She threw the dress at me while giggling, I caught it before it hit my face.

I hurried into the closet to try it out.

"Let me help you with the straps," one of the ladies said, following me into the closet.

In the next five minutes, when we stepped out, Phillo exclaimed, "Wow! Wow! Wow! You look gorgeous!" he said while circling me and checking me on out.

He pushed me towards the mirror, bi was surprised at the image I saw in the mirror.

I looked drop-dead gorgeous in the red dress; it was a long gown with a long slit above my knees. It has a low neckline which exposed a huge chunk of my beautiful and shiny boobs.

The dress was held to my body by some spaghetti straps which went all the way to my back, which was left bare.

The dress hugged my curve which was more defined by the gown;

"You look so beautiful. Sexy!"

"I bet the boss won't let his eyes off you when he sees you,."

They kept throwing in their compliment, admiring my clothes. Their compliment made me blush.

Philo walked towards me, giving finishing touches to my make-up.

"Here's the perfect shoes for you,"

A lady brought out a pair of nude heels, squatting to help me wear them before handing me a silver pouch that matched my shoes.

A knock on the door made the room quiet before a loud voice said.

"The boss is requesting for young miss," a bass voice said.

Plilo brought out the jewelry box, and I marveled at the gleaming of the diamond necklace, earrings, and bracelets.

I wondered how much everything would have cost; the rich have a way of spending money. I thought to myself while he helped me wear them and handed me my pouch.

I inhaled deeply while looking at myself in the mirror. I looked beautiful nonetheless.

I was nervous about this event if he spent this much for me to look good.

I was nervous about being in the same space with him.

I walked out of the room to see him standing there with his frosty expression before slipping his hands behind my waist and I froze when he whispered Into my ear.