Chapter 18:
For the first time in a year, even though I was going out with Sevastian, I woke up feeling happy. Feeling that, no matter what was going to happen today; I was going to survive it. I yawned and stretched my arms and legs out.
I kicked myself out from under the tangled mess of sheets and my feet made contact floor. I showered and got dressed in n tight skinny jean and purple long sleeved shirt and actually skipped down stairs.
I basically fell into the kitchen and breathed in the refreshing scent of lemon juice and cinnamon and black cherry pancakes.
"Well, you're real energetic this morning!" I heard a voice, soft as snow, on my right.
"Hey Sean." I breathed and my eyes fell on the well-defined upper body hidden under that tight, wife beater shirt.
"I hope you don't mind me borrowing this. I found it in one of the drawers in my room. I think it belonged to that Russian prick, what was his name again?" he asked, getting up.
"Sevastian and no, I don't mind. You looked really… good in it!" I tried to keep my voice from shaking.
"Thanks, you look pretty good yourself this morning…" he said and bent down but I quickly spun around and went to sit by the table.
He sighed and smiled. He sat down across from me and we ate in silence.
"This… is really delicious!" I said and stuffed my mouth again.
"Hey, you said you were a nurse in a past life, I was a cook!" He laughed.
"So, what you gonna do all day?" I asked and cleaned my mouth.
"Well, that depends. I'll be around to do anything but tonight, you and I are going to a dance." He took my empty plate from me and carried them to the sink.
"A dance?" I asked and couldn't stop the excitement from creeping through my voice.
"Yeah, I got us two tickets to a dance and I knew you've never been to one, so I decided to make sure you did… with me." He cleared his throat.
"Sean Mason Pierce, are you asking me out?" I asked, trying to seem very curious.
"Maybe, Alex will you go out with me?" He pretended to purpose and I playfully smacked him on the side of his face.
"Of course. I didn't appreciate the sarcasm, though!" I gave him a stern look.
"Whatever." He rolled his eyes and left the room.
1 hours before the dance:
I sat in front of my huge mirror. I had a beige dress with long sleeved gloves and a stunning diamond necklace. My white high-heels finished the outfit beautifully.
I slowly and carefully did my make up. It had to be perfect. My dark, long eyelashes looked stunning with the back mascara and my extremely light brown eye shadow gave my eye that depth that looked great.
I covered my lips with a red-pink lipstick that fit nicely with my pale, naturally pink, full lips.
When I finished inserting my long, diamond ear pieces, I looked at myself.
I really did look like a princess on her way to the ball.
"Alex hurry up, were gonna be late!" And there's my prince charming, now!
"Coming!" I squirted some Chanel on my neck, chest and pulse.
I opened the door, but Sean wasn't there, so I walked to the front door and opened it, almost gasping of the sight in front of me.
Sean was leaning against a full-length limousine.
I covered my open mouth with my gloved hand.
"I wanted to make you feel like a princess, but the were all out op pumpkin carriages, Cinderella!' He shrugged and walked to me where I was standing. I was in the seventh heaven right now!
He stopped in front of me and bowed. I, in response, curtseyed. He smiled and held out his hand and I, without hesitation, took it.
He led me to the car and opened the door for me. I kissed him on the cheek and got in and he followed.
There was fun music in the limo when we got in and Sean popped open a bottle of champagne and served it I tall champagne glasses.
"Here's to a night that, hopefully, we will never forget!" We toasted and took a sip.
"Well, how much we'll remember will depend on what they're serving to drink there!" I laughed.
"Oh and I almost forgot…" He dug in his pockets and took out a glass box. "On your first ball, every girl needs to stick her date's rose onto his jacket and he gives her a flower bracelet!" He gave me the rose I was to stick onto his jacket.
I stretched out my left arm and he slit the beautiful bracelet over it.
I pulled him closer and, carefully, stuck the rose onto his jacket.
"Oh my…" I breathed when I looked past Sean, out the window. The car stopped and the chauffeur got out, opening the door for Sean and me.
Sean got out first and held his hand to help me out. We walked down the red carpet into the building.
It was beautifully decorated. All wine and dine. Chandeliers and orchestras. Butlers and waiters scurried around to keep the guests happy.
After about half an hour, the lights dimmed and every couple was on the dance floor. Sean turned to look at me.
"Shall we?' he offered me his arm and I slid my arm around his.
He led me to the middle of the floor and pulled me close.
"Sean… I can't dance…" I whispered but he only silenced me.
"Just follow my lead. Your left hand on my shoulder and your right hand in mine." He whispered and I followed his instructions.
I felt him place his free hand on the small of my back, pulling me closer. I heard the soft piano and guitar sounds playing. They… were playing my favourite song.
The lead singer of the band, who was standing on the stage, spoke in Russian.
"The next song is an English song, specially requested. The lucky woman for whom it is, you know who you are."
And the he started singing in English "Hero" from Enrique Iglesias.
"Sean did you-ˮ I asked but he shushed me and started to softly sing along with the artist.
Would you dance, if I asked you to dance?
Would you run and never look back?
Would you cry if you saw me crying?
Would you save my soul tonight…?
"Yes…" I whispered and he smiled as I lay my head on his shoulder and he continued singing into my hair.
Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh? Oh please tell me this.
Now would you die
for the one you loved?
Hold me in your arms tonight.
He hugged me tighter to him.
I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away!
I looked up. He looked at me and lifted my hand to spin my around and locked my gaze with his again before I broke it to lay my head down again.
Would you swear…
that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie?
Go run and hide?
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care!
You're here, tonight.
I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
I lifted my head to face him.
"Sean, you didn't have to do all this!" I smiled.
"Yes, I did. You…deserve it. I owe you at least this much. Plus, I love it when I feel that you feel safe and secure. That you feel loved…" He whispered.
I just want to hold you, oh I just…want to hold you…
I'm I in to deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well, I don't care, you're here, tonight.
He gripped my hand tighter.
"Tell me Alex. What do the rules say? You know, I'm not allowed to kiss you on the first date. Does the same rule apply for the second date?" He asked and tilted his head to look at me.
"I don't care about what the rules say…" I breathed.
"Me neither…" He said and slowly bent down. This time, unlike all the other times, I didn't resist it. I didn't turn away.
I closed my eyes and felt Sean's lips touch mine. My whole body felt soft and it felt like I was going to set fire to our bodies.
Our lips fit perfectly together. I could feel through the kiss that he held certain emotions back that he'd held back long enough.
I pulled myself closer to him, deepening the kiss. I wanted this moment more than he did. The time he told me to kiss him, I was actually milliseconds away from actually doing it.
I felt my warm tears fall over my face.
I was the first to break the kiss. I closed my eyes and I inhaled slowly.
I felt his hand under my chin. I looked up and met his beautiful brown hazelnut eyes. The hand under my chin turned. With his other hand, he tugged a strand piece of hair gently behind my ear and, with both his hands, he cupped my face and brought his lips down on mine again.
My legs felt like jello and the only thing keeping me from floating away was him. I threw my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to deepen the kiss we both waited so long for. This time, Sean was the one to break our contact first.
He laid his head down on mine and whispered.
"You don't know how long I've waited to do that…"
"Yes, I do…" I breathed and laid my head on his strong shoulder.