Mia
“ Shut up,” I mumbled as soon as the alarm started. Hiding my face in the pillow I slept for a few minutes more before I sat up straight on my bed. I grabbed my phone from the bedside table and checked if there was any message from Emma. This is what I have been doing for the past four days.
“ Hmmm,” with a sigh of disappointment I placed the phone back down.
A part of me wanted to go back there really badly to see Emma but deep down I knew it was an excuse I was making. I wanted to see him but I knew what would be the best for both of us. But the worry I had since I received my father's phone call made my longing worse.
“ Time to get back to reality,” I said, mocking myself as I got up from the bed. I did my morning routine as fast as I could. I quickly wore my black jeans and navy blue top and let my hair fall on my back to let it air dry after wearing my sneakers. I went out. Maybe I could see Emma there at the college. As I was locking my door my phone rang. Without looking at the id I received the call and put it on my ear.
“ Mia,” my father's voice came from the other side.
“ Dad? How are you?” I asked, putting my keys away in my bag.
“ I am fine, girl. Tell me, how are you? Are you alright? Did you get into any kind trouble?” He asked.
“ No , I am fine.”
“ Why are you asking?” I asked. Patiently waiting for his reply as I got off from the elevator and got into my car.
“ No, I was just checking. I have become a little bit paranoid after what happened here,” he replied.
“ Why don't you come back here?” I said, despite knowing the answer. I don't know what he has promised the Mayor that he is refusing to get back here.
“ I can't, baby girl. I had asked for his protection,” he said.
“ We don't need anyone's protection. We will be fine on our own," I replied, trying to convince him.
“ You have to come here sooner or later,” I heard the voice I had missed after so many days. Goosebumps erupted on my skin hearing his deep voice. Clenching my thighs together I closed my eyes shut. He definitely had messed up with my brain. I shouldn't feel this way.
“ Come back here,” he said, taking the phone from my dad. My eyes flew open immediately.
“ I won't,” I replied, biting my lower lips when I heard him groaning.
“ I am coming for you,” he said before hanging up the call. I knew he was smirking when he said that.
“ It's not like you can find me,” I said before starting off the engine.
“ Finally, the goddess decided to show up,” Mike said, after I got out of my car.
“ Don't start,” I said, trying to walk past him. Honestly he is a great guy with good looks and good behaviour. He is also the captain of the football team. He is the kind of guy every girl wants in college but he doesn't care. And he has been hitting on me for almost a year now despite the fact that I was in a relationship. He always used to tell me that I am going to regret being with Max.
“ So you know?” I asked, looking at him as we walked together inside the corridor.
“ Not just me, everyone,” he replied. I hummed in response before I got into the class and Mike followed me in.
The first thing I saw was Max. He was sitting there with his mouth all over Bethany. I felt disgusted seeing him. Ignoring him, I sat down on my seat.
“ Oh you came back,” Max remarked.
“ Are you done with that hot shot?” He asked, his presence was enough to make my blood boil and now his disgusting words. He is trying really hard to get a slap from me.
“ I haven't started and once I do, he won't be able to stay away,” I said, turning my head to look at him with a smirk. The smug smirk he was having was immediately wiped off as the whole class cheered for me.
“ You should only mind your business, which is man wh*ring,” I added and the whole class burst into laughter.
“ f*uck you,” he cursed, fuming in anger.
“ I am afraid of getting infected,” I said, my hands were up in the air in surrender as I shrugged my shoulders. He shot up from his seat and spirited out of the class with his girlfriend.
“ Wow,” Mike said, wiping away tears.
“ You have become savage,” Mike said.
“ He deserved it,” I said looking down at my notebook.
“ So I have a chance then?” Mike asked, making me look up at him only to see he was already looking down at me.
“ Ummm…..
“ Please don't say no so soon,” he said, cutting off my words.
“ Let's see,” I said. Looking down at my book again.
“ There's a party tonight and I need a partner there, do you think you can go with me?” He asked. I looked up at him again. His eyes glimmered hope.
“ I don't think so,” I replied. I don't know if I was ready or not after the stunt at the ball with Gideon. But he already has a girlfriend and maybe I should just see things as it is.
“ Please,” his words snapped me out of my thoughts.
“ Ok,” I said, agreeing to his request.
“ After this class I will take you out for a shopping trip,” he said, taking his phone out of his pocket and typing something.
“ For a dress to wear at the party,” he added quickly before I could ask anything.
“ okay.”
After the calls ended he took me to a boutique where he said he already arranged everything.
“ Is this party important to you?” I asked, looking up at him from my phone. There still is no message from Emma.
“ You could say that.”
“ I am taking my grandfather's company,” he said.
“ Then that makes you a CEO,” I stated.
“ Yeah.”
“ What if I make a mistake there?” I asked. I don't want to ruin his reputation.
“ you won't. Now sit still and let them do their job,” he said, walking out of the private room.
After they were done with my makeup and hair, one of their staff brought me a dress. It was a light cream color with a hint of peach and the dress was adorned with pearls. It looked like it was made for a princess. After everything was done they finally let me see myself in the mirror.
“ Wow,” I said looking at my reflection.
“ You looked like you just came out of a fairy tale,” the staff said.
“ princess,” Mike said, making me turn around, to see Mike was ready too as he was wearing a black tuxedo looking sharp and handsome.
“ You are a princess.”
“ My princess,” he added quickly, making me blush with embarrassment.
“ Thank you,” I thanked the staff.
“ You are blessed to have such a beautiful and thoughtful girlfriend,” the manager said.
“ I am not….
“ That I am,” he said before I could say anything.
“ Come we have to go,” he said, taking my hand in his and leading me out of the boutique, where a black lambo was waiting outside.
“ Come,” he said as he opened the backside of the door for me. With a small smile I walked to him before I got in. Closing the door I saw him walking around the car before he got into the car.
The whole ride was silent but it felt nice and comfortable. He was busy with his laptop. After 30 minutes we arrived outside of a large building.
“ Thank you, Mia for coming with me,” he said, looking at me as he held my hand in his. I didn't know what to say to him as I felt a little awkward so I gave him a small smile.
I saw him getting out of the car before he came running to my side. Then he held the door open for me.
“ I am nervous,” I said, holding his hand.
“ Don't be,” he whispered, leading me inside of the building.
I took a deep breath standing in front of the door that led to the party.
The door swung open, unfolding a large crowd of people chatting and enjoying their time. But as soon as the door opened wide everyone stopped and looked our way, making me immediately clenched his blazer tightly.
“ Why are they staring at us?” I asked.
“ They haven't seen me with anyone till now,” he replied.
It was weird that I could feel someone staring at me with an intense gaze.
Mike had introduced me to some of his business partners and I actually like them. They are all very professional and respected, totally different from what I have imagined I would encounter.
“ It is so nice to meet you ms. Mia," David said, shaking my hand once again.
“ Here is my card, let me know if someday you want to work in the industry,” he added.
“ Sure, I will. My college will be finishing soon and I could do a job before I do my own Business,” i replied.
“ I like this young lady,” William said.
“ Please take my card as well. If you encounter anything and need my help, feel free to call me,” he added quickly handing me his personal card.
“ Thank you,” I thanked them, taking the card from williams hand.
“ You have got a true gem for yourself, Mike,” Willam said, winking at him.
“ Treat her well,” his wife said after a long time. She looked not only gorgeous in that dress but she is naturally beautiful like the people from my hometown. I smiled at her before turning around when I felt a pair of eyes on me. I looked and then my eyes fell on the person it shouldn't have. I felt like my breath caught in my throat. He looked scared and pissed.
“ Gideon,” I whispered to myself.
I gulped when I saw him walking in my direction. Oh god, I don't want to face him. Not right now, not like this.
“ Excuse me,” I said, wanting to go away from them and disappear from his prying eyes.
“ Ms. More,” his words made me stop in my tracks. A chilling sensation ran down my spine when I turned around and saw him with a devilish smirk.