Chapter 8 - getting to know

The music was playing and many guests had already started fillling up the dance floor.Adam was meeting up with potential clients while cam searched around for the brothers to see if she can steal a dance with them.Theo on the other hand was searching around for liv. It was a big crowd to get lost in.

Walking around and watching the people so elegantly dance around Liv listened to melodies coming out of the Orc.h.e.s.tra instruments."There you are...I was looking all over for you."hearing that from behind she quickly turned to find Sadie walking up to her. "follow me I told you I wanted to introduce you to someone.what better time to find you alone."Liv followed her to the other side of the room.where a huge crowd was gathered.it consisted of mainly woman trying to talk with the people in the center of that crowd."oh come on!!! I know most of you women here are either married or taken.have some respect and let them enjoy the party without being suffocated by all of you"At the tone of Sadies voice the group dispersed.

"Thank you for that they seem to not like no for an answer."Carter told Sadie as Liam noticed someone behind."yes well I'm here because I wanted to introduce this lovely young lady"she said as she nudged Liv next to her."This is Liv Harris.I had the p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e of speaking to her earlier and realized that she reminded me so much of you"Sadie continued looking at Liam.

"it is a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to formally meet you both." liv told them not taking her eyes off of Liam's enchanting smile.Liam was captivated by her as well."believe me the honor is mine" Liam told liv.

looking at the way that they were looking at each other"By the looks of things you have already met."Sadie smiled "I thought that you both shared similarities but this is unexpected." Carter turned to his sister and gestured her towards the dance floor. "our presence isn't needed here.Let's leave these two alone while we dance." walking away from the mesmerized couple "yes I can see that for sure.."

"Now that we have an opportunity to talk once more let me introduce myself.I am Liam Hayes." Finally relaxing by his side Liv looked up at him "so I heard in your speech earlier"

"so you have..."he laughed "I'm not keeping you from anything or anyone am I?"

"No ...no you're not." she replied a bit confused at his sudden question."Do you work for a certain agency or possibly own certain rights to one?forgive the question but I just never expected to find you here from all places. please if I'm being rude in any way say the word..."Liam continued to explain as liv raised her hand gesturing for him to stop as she interrupted him. "I came as a plus one with my friend. No I dont work for anything this big."she told him looking around "in fact I work part time at the University's music facility helping them with anything that is needed. I know it seems odd and unexpected but they work with my school schedule and it helps me get by."

"there is nothing wrong with making an honest living.Not only do you like art but I'm assuming you know a certain music instrument?" Liam continued.

While both Liv and Liam got lost in their conversation Theo was searching for her all over the room. Spotting her in conversation with a different look he had never seen before on her face he immediately started walking that way.He felt so much anger and jealousy stirring up inside him at the thought of another man winning her love and affection.

"I would love to see your art one of these days"Liam spoke to Liv "I would love to see what inspires you."

"I would love to see your art work as well..im sure my paintings and drawings compare nothing to your art work"she replied ."I dont want you to feel obligated in any way so feel free to decline ,but I would love to continue these pleasant conversations we're having. I really do hope you feel the same way."

"yeah I would actually...."She was saying as from behind her someone put their arms around her."ahhh I see you've met my beautiful little flower. isn't she lovely?"Theo said as he glared at Liam with a warning to back off"

"what is your problem?"liv exclaimed as she turned and moved his arm off of her."I honestly dont know what is going on through your mind but enough already!!!"

"Is everything ok love? is he...."Liam started "she is not your love.who gives you a right to talk to her like that?" Theo immediately cut in.

"I've had it with you already Theo!!!"Liv said as she walked off away from both men.

"You really have a way with women sir.I might just take some advice from you"Liam told Theo sarcastically."she is my girlfriend and I expect you to respect that.I doubt that the CEO of Hayes would like to be on the headlines as a philanderer(womanizer)."

" Is that a threat lad? I do hope you remember who I am very well.I was not aware that a simple conversation would upset you. For all you know that lovely young lady could have been talking about your family's business ,but jealousy does do much harm"At that exact moment Carter and Sadie had returned in time to hear what had occurred as Liam walked away from them.

"dont underestimate him young Theo my brother is known to be a ruthless man.It is very rare for him to show compassion to others." Sadie explained to Theo as she left with Carter.

At that moment Theo didnt take what the siblings said seriously.All he cared about was making sure no one would try to win over Livs heart.Searching for his uncle Adam he spotted his sister eyeing the siblings.Walking towards her Theo questioned cam"dont tell me your going to talk with them?where is uncle Adam by the way?"

"Since when do you care who I decide to speak with? uncle Adam stepped out to call his assistant.something about making a contract with the Hayes...i dont know he was really happy about it.I do have to thank you for moving liv from the siblings though. Gives me a chance to make them fall in love with me. who knows even marry one of them"cam told Theo still waiting for a perfect opportunity to talk to them.

"I would give liv some space. instead of confessing your feelings all you've done is upset her."cam turned to look at Theo "you're only pushing her away."

Liv was already outside by the fountain and as she looked at herself in the waters reflection Liam's reflection showed up behind her.