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"L-Luca! What are you doing here?" I whispered to him.
Luca didn't respond. He remained glaring at Aiden. I just swallowed and held Luca's hand tightly, which was holding me. I'm nervous about Luca's look; it was as if he was killing Aiden in his mind.
"Do you even know this shady man, Crescent?" Aiden asked and looked at me. It was as if he had no intention of paying attention to Luca.
I forced a smile and nodded. "I-I know him, don't worry," I just said.
"Is he your boyfriend then?" he asked again.
"N-No, he's not," I answered immediately.
Aiden looked at Luca with the same intensity as his. He clenched his jaw and glared at Luca. "You're not even her boyfriend; why are you acting like that, dude?"
"It's none of your fucking business, asshole," Luca said. He was about to get closer to Aiden.
I just bit my lower lip and pulled Luca. "L-Luca, let's go home, please," I pleaded in a low voice.
Luca was clearly stunned and looked at me. He stared at my glistening eyes. I know he can see the tears forming in my eyes even with my glasses. I just avoided his gaze and fixed my glasses. Luca loosened his grip and gently caressed my arm.
"I'm sorry," he muttered in a soft voice. "Let's go home," he said and pulled me away from Aiden.
I looked back at Aiden. He was just staring at us with his hands in his pockets. He raised his hand and put it to his ear, gesturing, as if telling me to call him. I just smiled and nodded before completely going along with Luca.
Luca and I were just silent in his car. I just looked outside and didn't talk to him. I remained silent until we got to Luca's house.
"Who the hell is he, Crescent?" Luca asked and held my arm.
I looked at him and removed his hand from me. "Whoever he is, it's none of your business, Luca."
Luca's jaw clenched. "If you don't want me to kill that asshole, you better answer my question, Crescent North," he said in a dangerous voice... It feels like he's really serious about it.
I bit my lower lip and clenched my fists. "He's my friend, Luca! He's a very good friend. And what is it to you who he is in my life?! What is it to you if I'm with him?! I don't say anything when you leave me for Sasha! You don't hear a single complaint from me when you always leave me for her... Just a while ago, right? You forgot about me just because you saw her!" I bit the insides of my cheeks to suppress myself from crying. "You're so unfair, Luca... When it comes to me, it's not allowed, but when it's you, it is."
Luca was clearly stunned by what I said. I don't know if he was startled because of what I've said or because I raised my voice and got mad like this for the first time. Luca licked his lower lip and brushed his hair with his fingers.
"W-We were just... talking about something. I didn't forget about you. She just asked me some things, w-we just confirmed some things... I'm not planning to leave you there alone," he muttered in a soft voice that it almost came out as a whisper.
I raised my eyebrow. "Then what did you talk about with her?"
Luca looked at me. He gulped, I can see his Adam's apple moving up and down. He seems tense while looking at me. "H-Huh?" he asked.
"I said... what did you talk about with her?" I asked again.
Luca cleared his throat and avoided my gaze. "I-It's just, other things," he said, not looking at me. I didn't miss the slight redness of his ears and cheeks, going down to his neck.
My eyes narrowed. "D-Did you finally confess your feelings to her?" I mumbled.
Luca looked at me and shook his head. "T-That's not it."
"Then what? Why can't you tell me?" I asked, frowning.
"Y-You don't have to know. Why do you want to know?" he asked, stuttering.
"Wait... is it about me? Were you talking about me?" I asked again.
Luca's face turned even redder. He cleared his throat, then looked away from me. "W-Why would we talk about you?"
"You're obviously lying! You talked about me, right?" I held his hand. I even stood on my toes to get my face closer to his. I held his cheek and made him face me. "Look at me in my eyes so I can see if you're lying," I said and stared directly into his eyes.
Luca took a deep breath as if he's calming himself. He held my arms and gently pushed me away from him. His breathing was also fast, as if he was nervous. He just swallowed and slightly moved away from me.
"I-It's not about you, okay? You're assuming things," he whispered, then immediately ran up to our room.
I just furrowed my brows while following him with my eyes... What's his problem? They obviously talked about me.
I just shook my head and went to our room as well. It looks like Luca is in the bathroom and already taking a shower. I just prepared my pajamas and waited for Luca to finish. I just read a book while waiting.
After a few minutes, Luca came out from the bathroom. He was just wrapped in a towel on the lower part of his body while wiping his hair. I didn't say anything and just went into the bathroom.
Only Luca is on my mind right now. I don't know why he suddenly acted like that earlier. It's impossible that he's jealous... he loves Sasha... Is it just because he's being territorial? Maybe he just doesn't like being outdone.
I just shook my head and went out of the bathroom after I showered and got dressed. I found Luca already sitting on the bed, leaning his back against the headboard while watching TV.
I just ignored him and didn't say anything. I just lay on the bed and covered myself with the comforter, then turned my back on his side.
"Sasha is inviting us to a party."
I was stunned by what he said. I looked at him and gripped the comforter tightly... "So?"
Luca cleared his throat. "I'll go if you come with me."
I shook my head. "I don't have anything to wear."
"That's not a problem. I'll buy you a dress," he just said. "But if you're not comfortable with it, just say so. We won't go."
I just bit my lower lip and stared at the ceiling. "Are we gonna stay there for long?" I asked again.
"We'll go home when you want to go home," Luca answered.
I just bit my lower lip and nodded. "Okay... Let's go there."
"Oh my, baby girl. You look so, so pretty!"
I gulped and looked at myself in the mirror. Luca bought a dress for me, and he even hired a makeup artist... I'm wearing a peach abovL-thL-knee backless dress paired with peach pumps. My hair is in a bun with strands left on both sides of my face. The artist applied light makeup, which I prefer. I'm also wearing contacts so I don't have to wear my glasses.
"I knew it. You look like an angel!" the makeup artist said happily and even clapped her hands.
I just gave a faint smile and held my arms. The makeup artist just guided me out of our room because Luca was already waiting outside. I swallowed as my heart went wild... I don't know why I'm nervous for Luca to see me... What if he won't find me beautiful?
"Mr. Falcone, your girl is here!" the artist announced.
Luca stared at me... He looks dashing with his gray two-piece suit. This is the first time I see him wear something formal like that. He really looks handsome. Surely everyone will look at him at the party... I felt even more embarrassed that I'll be next to him later.
Luca cleared his throat, his ears slightly red. "W-Well, it's not bad."
I just bit my lower lip when Luca approached me and offered his arm. I cleared my throat and held his arm, then discreetly touched my hair.
"Y-You look different," I muttered and avoided his gaze.
"I'll take that as a compliment," he just said.
We just went out of the house and got into his car. We were both silent on the way. I don't know what to say anyway. I'm still uncomfortable... I think I'm regretting that I agreed to come with him. Parties are just not for me... I'd rather stay inside the house and just read and read.
After a few minutes, we arrived at the venue. The party was held in a big hotel. I just bit my lower lip because I came here without even knowing what kind of party it was.
Luca put his hand on my bare back. I gasped because I felt his hot calloused hand on my back. My back was exposed, so I immediately felt his warm hand. He leaned closer to me and whispered... "Nervous?"