Chapter 143 - Reunite

After 2 years..

"Mom, where's my invitation? I need to make it there on time!" I headed towards the kitchen to drink some water.

I'm currently preparing to go to the acquaintance party later. My mom bought a blue satin dress so I could wear it later. I'm didn't even ask for it but when she knew about from my friends, she immediately went here and gave me this.

It's so beautiful that I was staring at it for awhile. Is it going to be okay if I wear this?

"Here," she gave me the small invitation. The design of was matching black and white.

The theme was kind of elegant, huh?

"Are you going home after this? You know, you didn't have to wait for me at home.."

I fixed my glasses. I was wearing my specs since I'm still doing my take home work. As you know, I'm still doing my sideline so I could earn some money to give my mom.

"I know. I just wanted to see you wear it later," She smiles.

I wanted to ask her about dad because I heard this is the year where he would finally free from the prison.

And I don't plan to see him.

We stayed at the apartment for a few hours. My friends took their day off to help me with the preparation later. Sam was the loudest while choosing my make up, she said that I need to wear a simple and natural make up because it suits my skin and to my small face. But Jessy was insisting to put some contour on face and a little thick foundation to highlight the tone of my skin.

I was just bored all the time since they're fighting over it. We decided to let Gia choose what's better. I was relieved when she chose the simple and natural make up means, Sam's choice was the one who stand out on her. My mom also agreed to her, so Jessy ends up giving up what she wanted.

"Can't you move on bitch? You've been ranting about it for awhile," Gia rolled her eyes.

"You know, when it comes to this. I am more trusted, you can also add that I'm Raine's best friend,"

Sam smirked at her. They're teasing Jessy for awhile and it's funny that Jessy was about to explode now. She's just holding herself not to shout at this two crazy girls beside me, because she's too shy in front of my mother.

"How did you ends up being so stunning like that, my baby?" My mom teared up like she was touched. Oh god.

"That's one of the reason why I didn't want you to come here." I rolled my eyes.

"Do you have a date? Don't tell me you'll be a loner there?"

I bit my lower lip as I remember that I do have a date tonight. It's an accident actually, I was forced to agree on it. I didn't plan to go with it but..it just..happened.

"She has, mother!" Sam chuckled.

I immediately glared at her but the bitch was avoiding my gaze. Damn it!

"Really? May I know his name--"

We heard the door bell rang outside. My eyes suddenly fixed on it. I was expecting him to fetch me now. I told him that I don't have a car and he gladly offered to fetch me.

Of course, who am I to refuse that? Duh!

"Oh, Jacob!" Sam was the one who opened it for me.

"Good evening.."

My friends told him to come inside so he did it. He walked towards my direction and greeted my mom.

"What a handsome man.." My mom looked so amazed with his appearance.

Well, he seemed okay tonight..

"You looked..different tonight.." He stared at my face.

I got a bit awkward by it, so I immediately looked away. It's been years since someone looked at me like that.

"Why? Do I looked like an alien to you?"

I didn't know but being grumpy were naturally coming out from me when I'm with him.

I heard him chuckled while covering his mouth. What's up with him this time?

"You're daughter really has a temper, Ma'am." He turned his eyes on my mom.

"Oh you said that," My mom laughed. "She's not always like that, maybe sometimes.."

She even giggled in front of me. Oh my god!

"Hey, Jacob! You must take care of our best friend, huh? You can't let others hurt her--"

"That's so cheesy, Sam! I can take care of myself!"

Geez.. That's so cringe!

"Don't worry, I'll be by her side all the time," I glared at him.

That would be too suffocating! I wanted to enjoy the night by myself too and I didn't want to feel like I was being monitored by this annoying brat!

I know Jacob and I became close for the past 2 years, but I'm still annoyed by his presence sometimes. Maybe, because he always bully me? I'm not sure.

"Mom, we're going." I hugged her.

"Take care, okay? Drive safely, Jacob," She also hugged Jacob.

"Sure, Mom."

My eyes widened to what he said but he just winked at me. I immediately looked at my mom and she also seemed startled. But in the end, she just hit Jacob's arm and laughed.

Oh god.

They even cheered for me and told me to be good luck.

As If I really have a boyfriend to depend tonight.

"What kind of face is that? You looked like you lost millions of dollars," Jacob laughed as soon as he parked his car at the parking lot.

"See? Your horn was showing up again," I rolled my eyes and started to walk.

"Hey! Wait!"

He run towards me and when he reached me, I was surprised when he grabbed my hand and placed it on his left arm.

"Why are you--"

"Don't you dare take it off!" He said.

"Are you threatening me now?"

Is he serious? And why would he put it in his arms? He's crazy!

"Just stop complaining, you're making me feel shit!" He glared at me.

He pulled me inside and I didn't do anything but to pout all the time. Last year, I don't have a partner like this and my life was more peaceful. Unlike now, this brat beside were nagging me so much that I just want to cover his mouth with a tape.

"Good evening ladies and gentleman! Tonight, we're having our celebration for acquaintance party and I hope you enjoy the night!" The emcee started while they're standing on the stage.

I didn't listen that much because I'm not interested. But they caught my attention when I heard Pierre's name on the stage.

He's the one who's going to choose the face of the night. Everyone was dying to win it, because they would get a chance to received a gift from him.

I'm not interested though.

"I'm not going to talk more. Let's begin the party. Now, get your partners and heat the dance floor!"

Everyone shouted and clapped after that. I'm not planning to dance since my only purpose is to eat the food here. I don't have someone to dance with anyway.

"Hey!" He's at it again..

I closed my eyes as I heard his nagging voice. When will he ever stop his mouth from talking too much?

"Ms. Grumpy!"

I don't have a choice but to look at him. I was looking for Jennie and Marco right now. I was also pissed when I can't seem to find them.

They're not answering my messages either.

"Why are you looking at your phone?" I almost throw my phone when his face suddenly showed up in front of me.

"Hey, you startled me! What are you!" I glared at him.

But instead of saying sorry, he just laughed so hard while holding his stomach.

"Geez. Look at him, he's nasty when he's laughing.."

I just watched him until he stopped. He's like this all the time that's why we're always fighting. Seriously? He can't last a day without teasing me! I don't even know why Jennie and Marco are saying that Jacob likes me.

Gosh! I would bet that he's not. If he was, he wouldn't do this. But look at him..nevermind.

"Let's dance." He suddenly said after he stopped laughing.

"I don't want! Just dance with other girls around,"

I don't have a mood to dance. I just wanted to watch them while I'm eating. That would be better.

"Let's just dance! Don't kill the moment will you?" He said sarcastically.

And with that I immediately glared at him. What's his problem!

"The fuck! Then, dance all you want! Why are you forcing me?!"

"Because that's the purpose why you're here, stupid!" He flicked my forehead.

"Ah!"

Seriously! He's getting into my nerves!

"Let's just dance okay?" He tried to lower his voice.

"Why are you're so stubborn! If you're dying to dance, then dance! Just don't dragged me there!"

"But I wanted to dance with you!" He shouted.

His face was now red and he looked like he's about to explode now. His breathing was rapid as I watched his chest moving.

Oh god. He wanted to dance that bad?

"Please welcome, Mr. Noah Clark!"

But my attention was caught by someone who just entered the stage. He's wearing a black tux and a black button down polo inside. He also got taller as his legs was more exposed with his black shining slacks.

It's been a long time since I last saw him..

But I am more surprised when our eyes met as soon as he hold the mic. My heart suddenly beats so fast and I don't know how to divert my attention to others when he's eyes was also locked into mine.

"It's nice to see you..again.."

I swallowed hard when I realized that he's really looking at me. Oh god. What is this again?

To be continued..