Last chapter of today; probably publish some more tomorrow xx
Claire's pov
I've danced all night; it has been amazing! Amelie has made it a once in a lifetime event. The designers have filled tonight with surprise after surprise… including my favourite part, the casino. All the money that is spent in there tonight is being given to the charity; I'm helping people by marrying the man I love- what's more perfect than that?
Everyone is here; vampire, human. My parents, my family, I think Elizabeth is even here! I've mingled with person after person; accepting their thanks and apologises, me and Shane have been inseparable- truthfully none of us have left the others side. I've sung song after song; rock, pop, country- I've sung it all tonight!
I've even gambled, game after game. Having no idea for the rules, I just picked a number I liked- I won a couple of times! The rooms are echoing with dices being thrown, roulette wheels spinning, cards shuffling… but mostly people's laughter. Each win earns a hoot of happiness, each loss brings a sudden intake of breath- but everyone is together.
Amelie and Oliver surprised us all arriving hand in hand to my night. They are more than a little in love; our founder is smiling and laughing with every guest, surprisingly so is Oliver making tonight a complete success. They too are spending time in the casino, both spending money like water; raising more and more funds for our charity. She's dressed as elegantly as ever, ball gown and all; whilst always is sporting a basic tuxedo like most of the guys tonight. They keep looking into each other's eyes; they have both lost the fight for each other because now they forever happy in each other's gaze. Centuries fighting each other with moments changing the future…
Anyway me and Shane are about to dance together in front of everyone… as you have already guessed we weren't expecting this. All are surrounding the dance floor, with every set of eyes focussed on us- pretty scary! The music is something I don't recognise until I hear it properly and realise its Michael; he's set up in the corner playing softly. "Come on them; it's our night after all!" Shane suddenly whispers in my ear; and it is- we're gonna dance!
His hands circle my waist, whilst my own circle his neck and we sway together to the music; the soft melody is beautiful, making me forget about all the cameras and videos- taking me back to our living room and Michael's live playing. The song, plays and plays till the whole dance floor is full of couples swaying to the music. Shane bends downs and places his lips to my ear to softly say "Mrs Collins this is perfect." There is reply for me but to place my lips upon his; his reply is instant.
We're interrupted by applause as the song ends; and Michael takes his bow. And then the real music starts and I dare not to leave the dance floor; Shane's laugh is raw and deep, whilst my own is light and tentative… but we both show the world our moves! The four of us are dancing, with me and Eve busting some serious moves, when someone taps my shoulder; I turn because you know its rude not to; and I see Elizabeth standing looking not too happy- by the look on her face she is seriously pissed off.
Elizabeth's pov
I can't take anymore of this; that goth girl is everywhere she goes- well it's either her or one of the two hotties. So I walk over and tap her on the shoulder; so she turns and looks at me dumbfounded. I stand there just waiting for her to talk.
I must have been standing there for at least a minute if not more when Claire's high, excitable voice squeaks "Oh my god, I thought it was you; thanks for coming help yourself to drink- the casino is pretty cool!" With that she turns her back on me- literally doesn't give me a second glance. That more than anything pisses me off; so again I tap her shoulder and this time I speak. "Claire, I haven't seen you in like too long! How you been? Can't believe your getting married, sorry about the baby! I really missed you, you just never came back!" Her smile is bright and not the one she left with. "I know too long, and it's fine tonight we get to help others! I missed you too but I couldn't leave this; could I? I have the best friends a girl could ask for, a job, and then well I'm getting married so it's pretty perfect; and truthfully what did have to come back to?"
That stung! What did she have to come back too? Well she had her parents, her best friend, her old life. Man what's up with that girl. I think my voice shows how pissed off I am or I sound like a whinging and jealous little girl "Well you had me; and your old life- or is this new one better, with your new best friends?" my voice has just broke, I feel so stupid- I've just shown her I'm upset. Her smile is sweet yet holds no beauty "But that was it; now I have everything… absolutely everything, why would I want to go back?
The bitch, how dare she; I told her everything, I stood by her as bullies called her and now… and now what do I have? Nothing, a slap in the face. My fists are ready; her face is ready; bang… she is no longer my best friend.
Claire's pov
I saw the punch coming, I just didn't have time to move. The connection made my face burn in sudden agony, and yelp a slight scream. Shane is already holding my 'best friend' by the collar of her dress; practically choking her. I'm not bothered, my face is bothering me more- if she has bruised me, I swear to god!
Shane's loosened his grip on her dress, her smile is smarmy; but I'm not going to punch her. "You think your big and you're not, I could kill you right now- but I won't; just get out of my party; get out of my life and dare show your face again… you get me?" Her face contorted in laughter, I really could hurt her. "Well little miss I have everything; you don't because hmm what are we raising money for? Let me …" I'm not letting her finish; that bitch can go; I'm watching my fist move swiftly through the air and I make contact… she yelps; no one ever disrespects my child.
I'm walking away I can't… she laughing; Shane, oh god he's going to hurt her. "Shane, no!"
That's all for tonight! What's going to happen, any ideas? But I'll say now no-one is going to die xx review please and share!