Chapter 20

KURT'S POV
I followed Raphael to all the way to the back area of the hall, walking up to a big mahogany door. He let go of me and open the door, he made way for me to enter inside the room.

I looked around and saw shelf that was plastered next to the wall housing different artifact that caught my attention, and what seemed to be a skull. I didn't know if it was real or fake and I wasn't planning of finding out.

"Do you care for a drink?" Raphael asked heading to the cabinet by the far side of the room.

"Sure thing," there is no way I would say no to a drink. Even if it kills me.

He poured out the yellow colored drink into a glass and he raised his glass up and I followed him in doing so.

"Here's a toast to our new found friendship, as partners that would always make sure that we have each other's back." Then we click our cups together.

"Cheers," I said drinking out if glass cup, letting the alcohol burn down my throat. "Wo, this drink has a nice kick to it."

"Ah, it's from the very best whiskey makers in the city. Crafted with so much care and thought out precision," Raphael took some few steps and sat on the desk.

"Say, Kurt why were you adamant on getting that gem so badly?"

I looked at him and shrug, "I just love shining things." I chuckled.

"Who doesn't love shining things? Especially if they are can be bought for such a high amount like that. I mean just take a look at your Luna, she's perfect, calm, poise. Well composed."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"Ah no biggie. Would you like to see some of the artifacts that I have been collecting through out the years?"

I nodded my head. As we walk towards the shelf that was pushed up against the wall, I said a silent prayer that Alexa has obtained the gem.

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It was getting quite late into the night, and I was starting to get drowsy. I let out a yawn and Raphael took notice of it.

"Are you getting tired?" He asked. I shook my head no, trying not too sound rude or anything.

"You look tired, come let's go and join the party. The best part is about to start anyways."

We headed outside and the ball was in a frenzy as everyone was dancing around with their partners. From the corner of the room I saw Alexa standing, with Catherine being now where in sight.

I told Raphael that I need to go and meet Alexa and he told me that I can go. I walked through the crowded area, as I maneuvered among the people with some few unfamiliar and slightly familiar faces greeting me.

I finally got to where she was and stood next to her, resting my back to the wall. "Did you get the gem?"

She didn't say anything instead she handed the gem over to me. I looked at the precious stone glistening in my palm.

I put on my pocket, my attention going back to the people dancing and giggling away in high spirits. I didn't bother to ask her how she got it, I didn't deem it necessary so long as she found it.

There was a laughter coming from besides us and we saw two drunk couple laughing and kissing each other very passionately.

My gaze turn to Alexa who was staring at them, like she wanted to be kissed like that as well.

"Would you like to dance?"

Her attention turn to me, and she slowly nodded her head. I brought out my hand for her to place her hand on. When she placed her hand on mine I couldn't help but feel how soft and small it was compared to mine.

We made our way to the dance floor, and then I took the lead, cause I was certain that she doesn't know how to dance to save her life.

She looked timid, scared even like as if she was going to make a mistake and embarrass herself.

I looked around and notice that almost everybody had cleared the dance floor, leaving only me and Alexa on it.

I started slow, easing her into the dance, trying to get the tempo correct. Suddenly a memory of me waltzing with my mother played in my head. Closing my eyes I spin her around, my grip around her waist tight.

I open my eyes and I looked at her eyes, it was very mesmerizing. She looked absolutely stunning, her lips that were painted red was inviting me, luring me for a kiss.

I resisted the urge and temptation, trying my best to focus on the dance that we were doing.

Then suddenly the music stopped along with that we both stopped dancing.

Then the room erupted in an applause. Which confused me cause we didn't do anything extraordinary to get a round of applause from them.

Then we both left the dance floor, Alexa told me that she needed to get something to eat. Doing all that dancing most have made her hungry.

I stood at the corner that were at, then suddenly a young boy approached me, I looked at him suspiciously. Then I saw the camera in his hands and realized that he probably doesn't mean any harm.

"Good evening sir," he greeted with a bow.

I greeted him back. "How may I help you?"

"Sir, while you and your Luna were dancing, I took some pictures that you might want to take a look at." He showed me his camera and I looked at the small screen that showed the pictures.

He clicked on the forward button and I got to say I was impressed, the young lad had great photography skills. But none of them caught my attention.

Then he got the last picture which took me by complete surprise. It was a picture of both me and Alexa staring deeply into each other's eyes. Almost as if we were in love with each other. Which was far from it.

But the picture was too good to ignore.

"I would take that one."