Kelly’s POV
I was having a conversation with Chris but my mind kept on wandering to Pierce’s place. I couldn’t help but glance in his direction and every ti I did, I’d always catch him looking at as if he was waiting for to look at him. I don’t understand him anymore.
He asked for a divorce because his first love is back and he still loves her, didn’t he?
“I’m really sorry about the bouquet, Kelly. I didn’t know it would create a misunderstanding.”
I gave Chris an awkward smile. “It’s okay. I just hope we can clarify our relationship next ti because, you know, it will create a misunderstanding.”
He smiled apologetically. “If only I could explain it to every employee in your company.”
“Ladies and gentlen, may I have your attention, please? Good evening...”
Our conversation was interrupted when my assistant went up to the mini-stage and greeted everyone. She’s the one in charge to be the host for tonight’s party.
I grabbed a lady’s drink but I imdiately paused and put it back on the tray. I grabbed an orange juice and sipped on it before looking at the mini stage again.
“We are pleased to have everyone in this important event. Tonight is the 60th anniversary of ADE. Cheers to another year!”
I smiled and lifted my glass. I smiled at Chris too before sipping on my juice but I coughed in shock when I found Pierce’s eyes on again. I can’t believe he’s still watching . Even Lexi is looking in my direction now and I feel like she noticed that she’s talking to the air for the whole ti now.
“You okay, Kelly?” Chris handed a handkerchief.
I shook my head and wiped my lips with my own handkerchief. I noticed Chris’ problematic expression as he stared at my lips and that’s when I realized that I was not wearing my kiss-proof lipstick because it was still missing.
“Uh...your lips...” He said, almost a whisper.
I chuckled. “Sorry.”
I was about to wipe my own lips when soone suddenly appeared in front of , snatched the handkerchief in my hand, and gently wiped my lips.
I was shocked to see Pierce standing in front of with a creased forehead. His eyes were darkly staring at my lips while he was wiping them very gently.
“Pierce...”
“Give your lipstick. You will be called to the stage any minute from now,” Pierce said with a bit of irritation in his tone.
I took my lipstick out, planning to put so on my lips but Pierce took it from my fingers and held my chin to keep in place.
My heart started beating wide because of what he did. He gently pressed my chin down to slightly part my lips as he gently traced my lips with the lipstick. He did it very slowly and carefully while his eyes were focused on what he was doing as if a little distraction would ruin the masterpiece he was painting on my lips.
What is he doing again? Why is he here? Why did he look mad? He’s really confusing. I don’t know why he’s acting jealous when clearly, he wants Lexi more than . He loves Lexi and I’m just his best friend. I want to believe that. God knows how much I want to believe that he doesn’t have feelings for but he’s showing the opposite.
Should I hope? Should I take another risk? But I’ve been taking the risk all these years and look where it got . I’m still his best friend.
When he let go of my chin, that’s when I realized I was holding my breath all the ti he was putting lipstick on my lips. His eyes stared down at for a few seconds before I looked away nervously. He grabbed my bag and put the lipstick back inside before he started walking away like nothing happened.
I swallowed hard. My heart is still racing like crazy and even when I could feel Lexi’s sharp glares, I didn’t give her a damn glance. I stared at Pierce’s back until I felt Chris nudge .
I gasped and looked at him, “Y-You were saying?”
He smiled but it didn’t reach his eyes. “If it’s too much, you should give up. You’re just hurting yourself, Kelly.”
“Chris—”
“Let us call the Vice President to the stage for a heartwarming ssage. Miss Kelly Monroe, everyone, the Vice President of the ADE.”
I pressed my lips together and started walking towards the stage. I smiled at everyone when I got the microphone.
“Good evening, everyone. First of all, thank you for attending this important event. As the Vice President of ADE, I am so proud to have all of you as part of the company...”
I road my eyes around. I can feel the pressure because everyone’s looking at , listening to my ssage. However, the only distracting pressure ca from a pair of brown eyes, watching from the crowd. When our eyes t again, I felt like my soul disappeared from my body and I was burned by the fire of carnal desire I could only feel whenever with him.
I cleared my throat and averted my gaze from Pierce. He’s a major distraction and I shouldn’t let him ss with like this.
“I also want to thank the board for trusting . Mr. Anderson, the previous Vice President,” I bowed at Pierce’s father and shifted my gaze to Gramps. “... and Mr. Anderson, the previous President. Thank you for trusting and still trusting . Without your support, I don’t think I can do my job properly. That’s all. Thank you and happy anniversary.”
I gave the microphone back while everyone was clapping and as I slowly walked down the two steps stage, Pierce was walking towards my direction. And once again, I felt the carnal desire, the burning sensations as we walked towards each other in the middle of the crowd.
It was making breathless. Every step he made, my heart would skip a beat. I feel like I would collapse any minute from now and as the distance between us shortens, the more his eyes beco intense. He was looking straight into my eyes and I don’t know if the crowd can see that. I don’t even care if they could see that, actually. In my vision, they seed to disappear. I can only see Pierce walking towards . No one else, but him.
The distance keeps on shortening and shortening. He was one step away from when darkness suddenly consud the hall. It was like a switch. All the beautiful feelings I had inside disappeared and got conquered by the pitch-black darkness. My hands started sweating and trembling. The people around were becoming noisy but I couldn’t hear them properly. It’s like my brain shut down and I can only feel extre fear.
My lips trembled and my knees weakened. The pitch-black surroundings got so scared that I lost my balance while slowly losing consciousness. Thankfully a pair of warm arms caught before I fell flat on the floor.
Reviews
All reviews (0)