Chapter 45 - Birthday Party 3

Lair noticed Amy's anxiousness. He was certain she was unusually conscious of her appearance tonight. Although she had a motto of never getting caught unfresh, she had never acted this differently.

She always loved to look her best at all times and wanted same from those around her, so much that she'd often scolded Jade to always pay extreme care to her appearance.

Though she always paid attention to her look's, but tonight was a bit unusual.It was more like she was anxiously waiting on someone. It was like the case of a bride waiting on her groom.

Something was admist, and he was sure of it.

"What's wrong with her?" Lair asked Jade curiously when he observed how unusually quiet Amy was. Her eyes kept wandering around the crowd, like she was desperately in search of someone. He wondered why she was suddenly been taciturn, when she was the one in a haste to get here.

"Do you think she's waiting for someone?" He asked, while Jade shrugged and shook her head casually.

She had promised Amy not to mention a word about Blake to him. Lair eyed her in disdain. He knew she had an idea about all this, and it was obvious she didn't want to tell.

"I know you have an inkling about what's this is about, so are you going to tell me or not?" He asked with a threatening stare.

"Are you picking sides now?" He asked raising a brow at her when she remained mute, making Jade smile meaningfully at him.

She definitely wasn't picking sides, but she was respecting her friend's wish.

Lair took a close look at her and sighed defeatedly. He knew he shouldn't this push further, because he was certain Jade will forever be tightlipped about it.

"You should really learn from Amy you know" He said with a resignated sign, before taking off the band in her hair. Jade had pulled her hair up in a pony tail, and Lair didn't think it looked good on her. He had thought about this on their way here but it somehow skipped his mind, thanks for Amy being in a hurry to leave. He removed the band, allowing Jade's jet black hair fell freely on her shoulders.

Lair looked at her again and shot her a pleased smile. Her freely flowing her made her look more beautiful. He used his fingers to tuck a few stray strands behind her ears.

"Thank you" Jade said with a sweet smile. She was used to Lair being this sweet to her. Lair and Amy had always paid extra attention to her looks. She couldn't put on some weight without being scolded by both siblings.

"Don't thank me, go and ask Amy to teach you on how to look like a real lady" He said in a jocular manner.

"Are you saying I'm not a lady?" Jade asked with a mock glare.

"I didn't say that, you did. But do you really think you look like one. When was the last time you had your facials done?" He asked tilting his head towards her.

"Well..." Jade stuttered.

"Yea, I know you can't remember. Just say...'more like never'. I wonder why you still look this pretty" He said turning his face from her to look at Amy who was looking intently at the person who was about stepping on the podium....It was her boss..Jake Beau.

"Finally you know I'm pretty" Jade replied with a small smile.

"Well not enough to get you a good man yet. My grandmother still looks better" He teased, which made Jade smack him on his arm.

"You're so mean" Jade said trying to walk away from him, as Lair laughed at her.

Jade's almost lost her footing and her heart began to race like she had ran a marathon when she heard that familiar deep, rich voice echoing through the room full of people.

She slowly lifted her head up and her heart skipped a thousand beats, when she saw him standing with a mic as he gave his wishes to Blake.

A myriad of thoughts were running through her mind at the moment. Why was she being unlucky lately? Why does he keep showing up everywhere she goes? Was this some sort of punishment?

She almost died on the spot when their eyes met for a split second, and for some reason she thought she felt a cold vibe from them. But why was he here again?

"Jade!"

Jade jerked out of her thoughts when Amy jabbed her by the side.

"What are you thinking about?" Amy asked.

"Nothing" Jade lied.

"Lets go" Amy said with a smile.

"Go where?" Jade asked in confusion, While Amy pointed at Blake who was walking towards them, with Lair walking up to him with a smile.

She wouldn't mind using Lair to get to talk to Blake. She didn't mind that at all, as far as she got her desired result.

"Oh!" Jade exclaimed.

"Hold on I have to use the restroom" Jade suddenly said before turning around to head for the ladies room. She slightly turned her head around and she caught a glimpse of Jake staring at her intently. She sighed in relief when she noticed he had stopped on his tracks and he wasn't coming after her.

She had lied to Amy about using the ladies room, when she saw Jake slowly walking in her direction. What does he want now!? She cried in her heart.

Why does he keep approaching her?

Jake stared at her back as she hurriedly walked away.. If she thought she could get away from him tonight, then she must be having the wildest dream of her life.