Chapter 67

**ARIELLE'S POV**

“But,you see,it's not only that,it's a feeling called love. You see,when you're older,you will understand what love isn't only about looks and riches. It's a lot more complicated than it seems. You see,love is…”


Duncan opened the door and walked in while I was talking and I ran to him,enveloping him in a hug.


“When you want me to get clothes for you, be specific about the color. They had so many there.” He stated, his eyes showing discomfort.


I grinned. “Why did you spend so much time?” I pulled back.


“Things happened.” He said shortly. I had known Duncan well enough to understand when he didn't want to talk so I left him. If it was something I needed to know,he would let me know.


Luciana and Keira were talking in hushed voices until Luciana spoke out.


“See,he's always glaring..”


Lucan brought the bags their clothes were in and handed it to them. Both girls shrieked as they ran out of the room. Duncan enveloped me in an embrace. His shoulders were tense. Guess he was really
stressed out. He planted a kiss behind my ears,my soft spot. The events that followed were history.

……..


I walked into my closet after a hot shower. I had decided to wear something bold,something that would make me stand out next to him and let everyone know I was his.


I went for a blood red gown that contrasted with my pale milky skin. I took one of the necklaces Duncan had bought me and also earrings that dropped. I packed my hair in a bun but then decided against it after contemplating.


“How do I look?”I asked,walking out of the closet.


“You look stunning, my love.”


“Really?”



He raked his gaze at me,staring from up to down. His eyes darkened a little and I knew he wasn't lying.


“Yes..”


I walked towards him,careful not to reveal
the tinge of red on my face. I got to me and pinched his arm. The way he looked at me,I could tell there was something else to it.

“I don't know what you're thinking but we have somewhere to be.”


“I really do not want to go.” He complained.


I bit my lips, he despised the white wolves and I also didn't particularly like them,they were a conniving bunch but he had to go. Clara was only just the daughter of an alpha, she had good relations with a lot of humans,something Duncan wasn't good at.


“Remember,this isn't just a birthday,its a gathering of a lot of important people
under the pretext of a birthday.” I said,trying to coax him.

……

I went outside with Duncan and was very surprised to see the girls. They looked so beautiful. Duncan had worked hard picking the dresses for them


They batted their eyelashes at me and I screamed.


“You look so pretty..!”


“Where's the other Luciana?” Luciana asked.


“Oh,Damon will be picking her up.” I said, winking at the girls who cooed. I wanted to give them a chance, I wanted to try matching them together, like a matchmaker.


We left the house,using my Limousine to get there. I figured a dramatic entrance was the best.


The girls continued chatting in the car,about boys and makeup and boys and boys and boys again. I added a little bit to their conversation.


We finally arrived at the venue and headed into the hall.


“This place has been beautifully decorated.” I commented absent mindedly. “I'll be going to greet some people,as the girls have already disappeared.” I informed, chuckling to myself as I left.


I saw Clara and headed to her, a fake enthusiastic smile on my face. She was good at pretending, nothing stopped me from doing so.


“Oh! You look so pretty!” I exclaimed, going in for a small hug.


“That's not true, you look stunning. Red looks magnificent on you,Arielle.”


I smiled subtly. “Don't say that, you're the birthday celebrant afterall.”


She chuckled.


Two ladies approached us, one was in a purple gown while the other wore the exact cloth I wore.


“Humans..”Clara muttered to me.


“Oh my,Celine! Esther! You look so beautiful! I'm so glad you could make it.”


“Oh,Clara and the praises, stop,I can't take it anymore.” Celine suddenly kept quiet before chuckling. “Don't stop, I absolutely love it!”


The three women chuckled and I stood behind Clara looking like a confused eight year old.


“My,my! Who's the gorgeous lady behind you?” Celine asked.


The one wearing the same clothes as me walked towards me and gasped. “You're the owner of that fashion company!”


I gave a humble smile. “My name is Arielle,
nice to meet you.”


“You look so young! And yet,you've achieved this much. I really admire you.” Esther said,cupping my face.


She finally realized that we were wearing the same gown.


“And you have the same taste as I do. I like you.”


“I'm flattered by your praise.” I admitted,placing a hand on my chest and bowing a little.


“Come, come,let us get something to drink. This is a party after all, is it not?”


We went to a table not too far from us and grabbed drinks as we settled down.


“What do you think of this party,Arielle?” Celine asked.


“It's rather good,very beautiful. Our dear Clara really made this place sparkle.”


“Indeed. She did.”


They began to talk about things that I wasn't interested in. They spoke about
their achievements and asked me about mine. I gave them answers.


I was beginning to get tired of their constant blabbering but I couldn't just leave.


I saw Duncan walking towards me and I couldn't help the smile that appeared on my face as he approached.


“That young man approaching us is absolutely handsome.” Celine commented. “You think he's gonna come to me?”


I smiled as he got to us.


“Good evening,ma'am but I have to take her away from you.”


They turned to me.


“He's my boyfriend.”


“Aww!” They cooed. “Why didn't you tell us earlier? You can go,have fun.” Celine said and we left with a smile on my face. A real one this time around, I was happy to be away from them.


Thank you,those ladies have been on my neck,an annoying bunch.”


“Well,i came at the right time then.” he said as he led me away.


“Yeah. Why'd you come though?”


“There's someone I want you to meet.”


The person he took me to was backing us but there was something oddly familiar about him. He turned to us.


“Hello,my name is Adrian Locke.”


I trembled as he smiled. Why was he here? Why was he with Duncan?


Duncan turned to me with a smile.


“This is my girlfriend, whom I plan on marrying soon. She's the vendor I spoke to you about.”


“You plan on getting married?” His smile widened. “Then may I call you Mrs Alfredo?”


I gulped and was unable to speak. Due to panic,I averted my gaze until I saw someone, Luciana, and I noticed something else,her mother was heading towards her.


“That can't be good.” I muttered to myself.


“Please, would you excuse me,I have something to attend to urgently. I promise to come back to you so we can discuss, Mr Adrian.”


I immediately turned and headed for Luciana. If her mother got to her,it would be disruptive.


“I need to be fast.”