Chapter 24 24
Vanessa's pov
"Heyyy!! Everything will turn out fineeeee. Stop worrying yourself babes." Brittany said to me
"You know how these things go. I need to ensure there's no problem. They paid a lot for this" I rub my palm
"First, sip water" She handed a bottle water to me. "Secondly, breathe. We've never had a disaster in our event planning" She rub on my back lightly
"Thanks Brittany" I sighed weakly. "I'll go say hi to few familiar faces and take a sit. You should do so too"
"Attention everyone!" Someone said into the microphone and it made everyone stare at the stage. "Please take your seats, the launching is about to begin. We wouldn't like to keep everyone till night" The guy laughed nervously. I think that's Richards cousin...I squint my eyes to be very sure
Sorry I'm short sighted and I don't use my glasses much. Yeah, sue me!
"That's my baby! He looks so edible, don't you think? Nahhh! I don't want to know what you think actually. I'd rip off your skin" Becca said and dragged me to a sit in front
"Matthew? As in Matthew the cousin of Blackwood?" I asked, stunned
"Yes. I recently found out he's the cousin of Blackwood and works there. I knowww, I'm a terrible girlfriend" She shrugged
"Wow! No need to meet him then considering the fact that I've meet him a couple of times" I laughed
"What's that supposed to mean, sis?" She smirked at me.
"Oh! Just one time we met and he took me out for a coffee to avoid his annoying cousin. We talked and laughed and I thought he was gonna kiss me cos he was looking at my lips so much." I said, trying not to laugh
"It's all in the past, Rebecca. Don't act... She's your sister and you probably didn't know him then" She soothed herself and took deep breathes
I couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"I'm joking, Becca. That was so much fun. I met him a couple of time cos I had meetings with them. Where's your brain to think?" I laughed at her calm expression
"You whore! You're lucky I didn't kill you." She pushed me lightly and I laughed
"You really like that guy?" I turned to look at their table.
"Yeah. I do." She looked at him dreamingly and when he turned towards our direction, he winked at her and waved at me which I returned back. "You really do know each other" she smiled
"Yeah, whatever" I said while clapping as Richard was called to come and launch the project.
"I can't wait for him to see the garter I'm wearing under this fucking gown. I should text him about my kinky surprise" Becca chuckled
"Isn't that supposed to be in your thought? You have a problem with saying things in only your head, now?" I frowned playfully at her
"I didn't beg you to pay attention, mama!" She laughed and brought out her phone to text whoever
I rolled my eyes at her giddiness and looked at Richard. He looked stern and so serious and it was damn sexy. Tuxedos look so good on him man!
Somehow, his eyes meet mine and I felt like I was burning but he didn't stop looking at me and I had to bring out my phone from my bag. I think I'm gonna melt from his stares.
Messages
Bryan: do you have a special kind of pizza you like?
Bryan: I need the location too and time?
I sighed and began to type a reply
Me: Pepperoni Pizza is fine and please come by 8pm. I should be home by then. I'll send you my house location very soon.
I looked at the stage one last time before putting my phone in my purse.
Eventually, the event was beginning to come to an end and I was glad that nothing got spoilt. He was nice enough to acknowledge my hard work and I can say i gained few clients too. I really hope they'd call me.
"I need to see Matthew. If you don't see me... Go home alone" She kissed my cheek and left immediately
"I wasn't hoping I'd leave with you" i shouted and she turned to show me her middle finger
"Hey, Miss Vanessa. You look good" Richard took the seat next to me
"Why, thank you sir. I'm happy this was a success" I smiled. "Thank you for doing business with me"
"So this is it? We're done?"
"Errr.... I guess we're done. I'll rest from your troubles." I laughed
"Nah, you can't easily get rid of me. We're no longer business partners, I call it off. We're friends now and that's a new stage" He smirked
"That shit is one sided, I disagree. You are not my friend." I frowned
"Your cup of tea. See you around, friend. I'd still have my time with you cos I know you feel what I feel whenever we're around each other. Maybe you'll get to see the better side of me soon. That's a big win for you" He stood up
"That won't bring money to my table, Richard. It'll bring in more drama and stress so I think I'll pass" I smiled sweetly
"It wasn't up for debate, cupcake" he leaned down to my face. Our faces are dangerously close that if I turn sideways, our lips would touch. "Be a good girl cos I can tell when you're being bad and I won't go easy on you" He said calmly into my ears, pecked my cheek and left
Asshole!
I picked my things from the table and left the fucking building. I'm happy I'm done with this project
I see some girls give me some weird look and so I'm guessing they saw that little scene he pulled inside there. I don't even know why he acts the way he acts sometimes but I guess, I'm free from that drama.
I locked my car door once I'm inside and drive off to my house. I have a friendly make up date.
I packed my car, unlocked my house and started putting everything in order. Once I was done arranging my house, I took my shower and changed into something comfortable and nice. I sent my location to him while I was cleaning the house so he'll be here soon
"Hello!!! I can't knock. Can you help me?" I heard someone yell and I peeked before opening the door
"Hi Bryan! That's a lot" I laughed and helped him with some bags
"Sorry, I didn't know what you'll like and what you wouldn't besides I didn't want you to cook since you're coming from an event so I bought a lot of junk" He shrugged
"Thank you so much" I hugged him and he returned it back.
"How was your day? I need details" He pulled me to sit with him on the chair. I carried 3 bags along side with me and started bringing out the goodies
"Well... Tell me to stop when you're tired" I sighed and began to give him every details. It felt good to talk to someone about your day
"That was short and long at the same time. Mine was short..I spent most of it at the gym and at the place I picked all these up" He laughed
"You should sleep over, Bry. You look tired and hey! I don't take no for an answer" I smirked
"You don't have to. I can drive home by 1AM. It's all good" He reassures me
"Pleaseee! Just stay with me. Tomorrow is Sunday, we can sleep till 12pm tomorrow then you can go after that. No cellphones... Except you have a serious client" I smiled
"Uhh I don't and your offer seems tempting but -"
"I have a guest room! You don't have to sleep on my couch" I wiggled my eyebrow. "Say yes!" I pouted
"You're a lot, miss" he tapped my nose. "Yes"
"And i won!" I pumped my fist in the air.
"Got movies?" He asked
"Yeah! I'll get my flash so we can plug it to the television" I run to my room to look for it. "Seems like you got everything ready" I smiled at the way he arranged the food. I throw a big duvet at his face before plugging in the flash drive
"Not romance please. I'd get horny and it's bad for our first time" He laughed nervously
"Romance it is!" I clicked on Purple Hearts and he groaned and said something about me being evil
"Come here" he opened his arm and i dived in and we cuddled ourselves under the duvet
"You smell nice" I whispered
"Thank you. Eyes on the tv! You wicked human. Don't complain if you feel something poking you" He warned
"I guess I'll give it my attention then" I laughed at his mortified expression and really focused on the television.
This seems to be going well.