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Lisa’s POV
I present to you three weeks of rejected calls, ignored messages and massive loneliness. I know of a person who is nothing but sadness and loneliness and that person is me.There is neither love or light in my life.Yeah, the sun rises but it has been ages since it shone on me.I know, that's how unfortunate I am came think of it, I deserve an award.The award for the biggest hypocrite and liar goes to Lisa. I may seem over Chase but only my pillow and I know the untold tears that explain the longingness in my heart. The distance between us was to make me forget him but it just made me realize that I love this son of a man.I don't know how it happened or when it happened but I love him.
If only he would want me as I want him with fire and passion.If only I was never an option.If only he had eyes for me, If only.I felt tears burning behind my eyes but I refrained from crying.I continued whisking the cocoa to remove any lumps so as my chocolate buttercream frosting would be perfect when Claire called out my name."Yes?"
"Henry is here..."
"Okay I will be there in a minute..."I got out of the kitchen and walked to the counter where Claire was wiping the glass of the display case.I handed her the bowl to continue making the frost and walked out of the counter towards Henry.
"Hey Lisa?"
"The cake is ready.Its in the freezer, we wouldn't want it to melt.Or would we?"
"I came..."
"And about the cupcakes, they will be ready soon.The dessert, coach Weiner preferred lemon coconut frozen yoghurt and my friend Billy is working on that.I have had a lot of special re..."I suddenly felt his hand on my mouth, his hand on my waist.
"Who cares about the cake or the f*cking dessert? Will you be my date tonight?"I suddenly felt his hand on my mouth, his hand on my waist
"Who cares about the cake or the f*cking dessert ? Will you be my date tonight?"
"No..." I replied Icily after he dropped his hand from my mouth.
"Why?Till when will you hide from Chase?"
"I am not hiding from him.I just don't want to see him.There is a difference."
"I want you to accompany me tonight. It would make this friend of yours happy..."
"I am sorry friend but I will have to disappoint you..."I stepped back, ready to turn around and head back to the kitchen to do what mattered when he held my hand.
"Imagine the shock on Chase's face when he sees how happy you are without him..."
"I don't want to see him, final!"I twist my hand from his grip and head back to the kitchen.The LTB was throwing a party to finally welcome my brother to the family and to also have a meet and greet with some of its die hard fans.Your girl here was privileged to be incharge of the cake and desserts.Wow, how circumstances change in a snap! If only I would support him but Chase would be there which will mean more pain and sadness.So I rather pass the offer.
"Go and keep Henry company, I will finish up with the frosting and check up on the cupcakes..."
"Henry is right, short woman..." Claire arched her perfect eyebrow at me.
"Don't push it please..."
"You have been working your ass out for three weeks with no break, some little fun wouldn't hurt..."
"I just don't want to go since I will see Chase and all the submerged memories of how he broke my heart will resurface.I don't want to go through that torment anymore..." My eyes were glossy with tears.
"I won't push it with you then..."
"At least you will have fun with Josh tonight. Assume it's your first date" I changed that saddening topic.
"If you only knew how I wish time would fly at a supersonic speed and it's nine o'clock already." She clapped her hands excitedly as her face glowed with happiness.
"Don't worry, soon you will be ready princess for your prince charming..."
"I wish you were there short woman..."
"I am sorry but I just can't..."
"If you only knew how I wish time would fly at a supersonic speed and it's nine o'clock already..." She clapped her hands excitedly as her face glowed with happiness.
"Don't worry, soon you will be ready princess for your prince charming..."
"Hey ladies, why is Henry at the counter selling doughnuts or is it muffin?" Luca asked behind us and I could see Claire biting her lip shyly, her face color drained.The effect my brother has on this girl, it's beyond human understanding.
"Shit Luca, we forgot that no one is on the counter..."
"Don't worry little lioness, I guess the man knows what he is doing." Luca shrugged and dipped his finger inside the frost I was making.
"Wow,it's tasty." He commented after licking his finger.
"So Claire I hope you will be ready by 9 o'clock.You know I love punctuality..." He continued and Vee nodded wordlessly.
"Little lioness, it seems Henry is your date tonight .I will be happy to have you there tonight, if only Billy wasn't so drunk, he would have come with us but I don't need to be embarrassed tonight" Billy is our cousin who currently leaves with Luca.
"I don't want to go to the party tonight. Claire will represent me and Billy."
"No!" He said in a commanding tone and squeezed my arms," I want my little sister to be there to celebrate this milestone in my upcoming career.I will be okay with Claire beside me but it will mean the world to me seeing you there.Please?"
"Okay." Luca has been there for me since our parents' death in ways I cannot explain and if this party means the world to him then fuck Chase's face, I will be there.
"Thank you so much..." He kissed me on the cheek and walked out of the kitchen.
"I guess it's my turn to ask Henry to be my date..." I said in a bored tone only for Claire to jump up and down excitedly.
"Yeeeeee! Our first lavishing party short woman.We will dance until our feet will hurt..."I shook my head and walked to the oven where I removed the cupcakes from it.They smelt delicious.I walked back to the counter and found my brother and Henry talking about the upcoming season. I cleared my throat and they both looked at me confusingly.
"Henry, will you be my date tonight?"
"Yes..." He stammered still not believing I changed my mind.
"What made you change your mind?" He asked curiously.
"I need a break from all of this and what a better way than to attend a party thrown for my brother..."
"So do we go shopping? it's just two o'clock, we have a lot of time in our hands..."
"I know what to wear.I have a dress and shoes for tonight..."
"Okay, see you at 9 o'clock then."
"Sure..."
*****
Finally I delivered the chocolate cake to Angela(an old friend of mine) who was having her birthday party at Weston hotel.I wish I would accept the invitation but I needed to be somewhere I didn't want to be tonight.
When I got home, Claire was dressed and ready to rock the party.Her makeup was on point and the simple v-neck long floral-print formal dress with a back zipper and hook and eye clasps made her look like a model from Vogue magazine.
"You look so beautiful..."
"Thanks short woman.I hope Luca loves it too, this dress cost me a fortune."
"He will be speechless."
"I hope so..."Just when we were talking about him, we heard a soft knock on the door.
"That must be him, I will get it."
"Okay..."When Luca came in and saw how stunning and beautiful Claire was, his jaw fell on the floor.I was right that she would render him speechless.
"How does she look?" I snapped my fingers on his face.
"Beautiful..." He answered like he was out of breath.
"You are gonna be the most beautiful woman in that party tonight" He took her hand and brought it to his lips,"Thank you for being my date."
Tears began dripping from Claire's eyes.Oooops!I didn't see this coming.
"No crying or you will ruin your makeup..." I handed her some tissues.
"Thank you..." She whispered and flashed me a smile.
"Shall we go?" Luca asked and she nodded excitedly.
"See you there, short woman..."
"Okay and don't forget to tell the chef to get the cake thirty minutes before it's served..And please make sure Billy does a good job with the desert."
"Okay boss..." Luca saluted me and they both left.I got ready quickly and guess what? I am going to wear the dress and stilettos heels that Chase bought me.How unfortunate that he won't be the first one to see how perfect I look in that dress even though I wish he was.But that's what he deserves for breaking my heart.
If I am going to this party, I might just make it my mission to make him jealous tonight.He should be able to see what he missed while looking for greener pastures.I decided to go for a natural makeup look that I have been learning from a YouTube tutorial for the past one month and good news my people, I nailed it.The dress as usual looked perfect on me and the nude stilettos shoes they still make me excited like they did the first day I wore them .You remember the day that son of a woman stood me up.Yeah.
Just as I was grabbing my new black purse, I heard a soft knock on the door.There was Henry looking all stunning in that black Tux that hugged his body so perfectly.
"You look beautiful Lisa." He sighed and hugged me.Awkward!
"You too Henry" I raised my head so high so as not to ruin his tux with my makeup.
"Shall we go?"
"Yes please."
"Tonight, Chase is going to regret ever hurting you.I bet you will be the most beautiful woman in the party..."
"I am flattered."
It was just on time when we arrived at Five Star Harrison's intercontinental hotel where the event was taking place.It just had to be here.I rolled my eyes in my head.When we got out of the car, we were attacked by a small mob of people whose hands were thrusting at Ian for selfies ...It was hard meandering our way through the crowd especially when he had to stop every few seconds for either a selfie or to sign an autograph..The limelight sucks.
I looked around but there was no sight of him.Instead of being relieved, I was sad that I wasn't going to see his handsome face tonight.When I thought after getting through the crazy screaming fans it was over, I felt flashes of cameras all over my face. Damn the red carpet entrance gives you this true star treatment feeling.
"Henry, who is your date tonight?"
"Are you an actress, model or an influencer?"
"Do we know your date Henry?"
"So who are you wearing tonight?"
"Are you two dating?"
"What's the name of your date?"
"We are just friends..." He said dryly and interlaced our fingers.
"What do we expect this season?" Before he could answer, the cameras were no longer on us.The paparazzis and reporters had run to the other side.There he was the one my eyes had been searching all along. Chase Cage, the love of my life. It was like he was the charisma of the party.The black Tux he was wearing was tailored perfectly for him. He looked very handsome, like more of a Greek god and when he smiled, it was a little bit magical. Finally everything is now perfect.He was surrounded with fans who were eager to catch a glimpse of him. If only I could hug him or rake his hair with my fingers.
I looked at him only to find him staring at me smiling. I didn't know whether to smile or scowl and so I took my eyes off him.
"Why does he get all the attention?" Henry asked Icily but I chose to ignore him instead .Just look at Chase and yourself Henry, get a reality check and see who God spent more time on.
"I will go inside as you guys interact with your fans..." I walked into the hotel and the waiter ushered me to the table I was supposed to sit at.
The dim white lightning set the mood and the black tablecloths and steamers created a unique atmosphere.I have never attended a lavish party with important famous people, I was honored.
If I want to survive this night, I have to make sure I am as drunk as I can be.I only realized how much I had missed him after I saw him stand there looking all handsome.I wanna feed on him, he looks so edible.Yummy!I had downed almost five champagne flutes by the time Henry came to sit beside him.
"That was fast..."
"I got bored." He replied dryly and downed two glasses of whisky instantly. I guess I am not the only one having a rough night. Many guests began to arrive and mostly were famous people around the country. I wish I was With Luca and Claire, they were busy talking to the guests looking like this adorable couple. I envy her
Finally after what seemed like forever, the event began. Dinner was served after speeches from different people including Chase.Just looking at him standing at the podium made shivers run down my spine. He was so calm and confident, if I was the one in the podium I would have collapsed just by the mere thought of all those faces looking at me.
"You haven't touched your food..." Henry whispered.
"I am not hungry..."How can I eat when Chase was seated at the table beside ours and every now and then I could find him looking at me.I wish he was the one to be served to me as dinner.Mind you the food been served were new to me and so I chose to stick to my wine.Actually my sixth glass now.
"Okay..." I was surprised when he suddenly clasped my right hand with his left hand.
"What are you doing?" I whispered
"You look tense..."I am not a tensed fool, I am getting tipsy.I looked at Chase and he had clenched his teeth, sending a deadly glare my way.Wow! He is getting jealous, I might as well spice up things a little.
I brought Henry l's hand to my lips and kissed it.His jaw fell on the table, his eyes threatening to pop out and trust me it was an amazing feeling"What was that for?" Henry asked seductively
"I am so tense..."
"No Lisa, you are trying to make Chase jealous and I love it..."I giggled evilly and he joined me earning us weird glances from those in our table.
"You look beautiful..." His hand cupped my cheek and began caressing it.
"I guess I deserve a kiss on the cheek"
"Sure your highness..."He pressed his lips lightly on my cheek and I literally felt nothing.I couldn't feel the butterflies or that familiar hammering of my heart in my chest.
"Guys, I think we should dance now right?" I heard Chase shout and knew I was halfway close to my goal.
"Yes!" The room was filled with shouts and screams.The dance floor was graced with The chairman and his wife, Luca and Claire and many couples joined in the dance floor a moment after.
Henry went down on one knee and the whole room almost lost their breaths thinking he was proposing. I wish you would have seen Luca's and Chase's face, it's like they had seen a rainbow kind of a ghost. Nice job Henry, if we go on like this Chase is gonna have a heart attack soon."Shall we dance my highness?"
"Yes my lord..." I kissed him on the forehead and intertwined our hands as we walked to the dance floor. Henry led the steps and I interpreted the moves..Luckily he adopts rather than forcing change. Chase walked into the dance floor gracefully and began dancing with the current Miss World My chest muscles begin to constrict with jealous praying to the heavenly angels to explain to me in emphasis ways to tame my anger before I pounce on her like a tigress.I guess Chase saw me rolling my eyes at him and that's why he flashed me a mocking smile.
He began caressing her bare back and trailing kisses down her collarbone.
I thought I could handle this but I couldn’t take it anymore.
“Excuse me!.” I said to Henry and left the dancing floor.
I ran out of the building crying. It hurts so much! I can’t handle seeing him with another woman. My heart feels like it is breaking.
I heard footsteps coming to me and before I checked who it was, I felt a gun pressed to the center of my head.
“Not a word or you will die!”. The person whispered.