The One (completed)#1cleanromance O8.09.2018

Chapter 3 - The Wait, Part 1

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I checked the time on my wrist watch. It read 6:45pm. Our instruction was to converge near the entrance at seven. The guests were expected to arrive at eight o'clock, in time for an early dinner.

I really needed to get some time alone by myself. I told my besties, Angela and Hyacinth that I had to go to the restrooms (or I shall lose my head with so many people in the lobby). They told me to be quick about it.

The usherettes were assigned a restroom for our own use. I was just lucky to have it all to myself since the girls were already assembled at the lobby.

"This is it!" I took a deep breath as I stared at myself in the mirror. "Oh, yeah! I admit . . . you look nice and pretty. But remember . . . to keep that pretty head firmly on top of your shoulders. Okay? You gotta to do it." I urged the girl in front of me.

Everything felt so surreal to me right now that I've taken to talking to myself, perhaps just to let out all the tension and the nerves that has wracked my mind and body!

Then aquaring my shoulders I said, "Well, this is for you Sabbi . . . my beloved sister. . ." then I let out a heavy sigh.

"And you'd better get back now, or else they'll want your head!" I whispered to myself.

"Hey, Andrei! Are you okay?" I jumped at a familiar voice calling out for me. "What's taking you so long in there? We need to go now to our designated place near the entrance, in . . . right now!!!"

I could hear Angela's voice outside the restroom. "And the entourage is about two hundred meters away. Come on now, girl . . . !!!" Hyacinth said.

"Y . . . Yeah! I'm . . .coming out!" I answered them from the inside.

I closed my eyes for a moment before I took a deep breath, blowing a short pfft of air unto my forehead disturbing my bangs that were now curled at the edges.

I took a last glance at myself, giving a soft pat on my shoulder length auburn hair now also beautifully curled nestling on my shoulders and my nape.

"I'm coming out . . . " I told them as I pushed the door of the restroom open.

Angela and Hyacinth looked quite angry, really! But both stood rooted on the ground, their lower jaws hanging like they were ancient dinosaur skeletons from a museum!

"Thanks besties!" I rolled my eyes while holding both my hands up signalling to them with my fingers by fives that they've been telling me that, times too many already. "But no thanks to you!" I pouted.

"Bestie! We're not used to seeing you everyday like this. You just look so beautiful Andrei! And you exude a simple elegance that if I were a man I'd marry you anytime!" Angela gushed.

Both were now wearing their smiles of approval like Cheshire cats at probably how I look. Hmmp! I silently cringed at this thought and rolled my eyes at them eliciting giggles from my two loyal friends.

My best friends have been with me through thick and thin. They've made up for my lack of social life and they have become my extended family.

"There you are girls! We have no time to waste now! Go! Go! Go!" Davey frantically told us, hurrying us up, half-running, half-jogging with us, his belly bouncing with each step he took!

"C'mon, you rejoin your group quick . . ." he handed each of us with fresh sweet-scented tropical flowers while pushing our way through the throng of people and the chaotic, noisy hallway. The crowd only allowed us a little leeway to move about.

"Well, well Andrei . . . you just look fabulous, girl!" Davey enthused happily.

"Thank you, bestie!" I somehow felt grateful for all the effort my best friends had showered me with and I beamed my appreciation at Davey who tried to walk by my side. They really meant good and they just want me to be happy and enjoy life.

Davey was all seriousness now and pointed to his clipboard in hand. "There's a change in the guests' list and your assignment Andrei. I need you to take note of this."

"Your new assignment is the guest of honor, the owner and CEO of the Sterling International Group of Hotels, Inc., Mr. Ashton Sterling. He decided to come at the last minute. His base is in London. He' s 30 years old, stands 6'3 . . . and he is said to be the most elusive and the most eligible bachelor in UK."

"And, as per instruction he will be the last guest to pass through the entrance so that will make your job of finding him quite easier, alright?"

"Here, study his profile photo carefully, or at least get yourself familiar with his face. It is said that his eyes . . . a startling midnight blue is his most arresting feature, aside of course from his lean and hard-packed body!"

"And I heard he is aloof, stern, unapproachable and . . . rarely smiles. A real standoffish oaf." He shout- whispered some bits of gossip into my ears.

"Right! That's why I especially want you to do this. The event organizers specifically asked me to get a level-headed girl. The man is noted for his charisma, and women, young and old tend to flock to him like bees to honey." He went on.

"Now, you are one smart and reliable woman, aside from being my best friend, of course! So I'm entrusting this task with you, okay?" Davey gave me a sideling glance, as he tried to get an eye to eye contact.

"I know I can trust you. You can do it Andrei!" Davey further added as we reached the rest of the girls at our designated place.

Then Davey gathered us around him. "Girls, I'd like you to meet Fey. She's had experiences as an usherette, so she more or less knows what to do and how to conduct herself today. Fey, you shall take care of the CEO-USA, Mr. Arthur Grant."

"That assignment was originally Andrei's. Now she's given a new one due to a minor and last minute change. Security has been tightened to accommodate the latest hitches.

"And girls, please, I don't want any extra movements other than what is prescribed for each one of you." Davey instructed us further.

"Alright, any qustions?" He asked as he scanned our eager faces. I felt the girls' excitement and I couldn't help contain the bubble of wonder bursting out from within me.

"Umm, Davey . . . why her? I could do that new assignment better! I got the experience, you know!" Then our eyes riveted to Fey who I felt was glaring daggers at me.

"Fey!" My gay friend whose face was getting red with each passing second tried to exert his authority and control over himself answered her. "Well, if you do . not . like . your job Fey . . . you are free to walk out! I don't have the pleasure to explain things nor the time to deal with attitudes right here, right now, so keep yourself to yourself! Well . . . are we good . . . ?"

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