Black and White

Chapter 20 prince charmings and Malibu barbies.

After dancing for some time, the music came to an end and we all cleared the dance floor. Two men wheeled over a big cake to the middle of the hall. The cake was so big that it would last me an entire month I thought to myself. Dan's mom walked over to me and lent her hand. I took it and looked at Dan before walking with her. She handed me a knife and then sandwiched my hands between her soft ones. She cut the cake. More like we cut the cake and everyone clapped. I walked back from there to see Dan smiling at me. He was standing with some guys. I walked there and he introduced me to them. They were all his cousins. I wondered how everyone in his family could look so handsome or beautiful. They all looked like Prince Charmings fresh out of movies and all his sisters looked like Malibu barbies. I walked to Dan and pinched him tight making his shout. I whispered that it was for leaving me alone. I punched him in the arm before walking away. I could hear the guys laughing at the back and a smile spread across my face. I got something to eat and walked over to one of the tables with Eliza. I could feel a stare. I turned around to see Dan with his mother trying to get my attention. He gestured to me to come there. I got up and walked over. I bowed a little to greet her. She complimented that I was beautiful. I thanked her and returned the compliment. She chuckled and patted the back of my head. She also told me that I was the first girl Dan had brought home. I blushed at her words. This party felt more homely. I did not see middle aged women boasting about her pearls nor did I see anybody giving a long boring speech. I was still lost in my thoughts when I heard him say to his mom that I helped him out to pick out a gift for her. She smiled at me and thanked me. I said that it was my pleasure before walking away with Dan. I told him that his mom was very sweet. He said that his mom always tried to be with him even though she had a very busy schedule when he was young. I hadn't seen him this happy before. He was not this happy even when he met his best friend at the orphanage. I couldn't help but smile at his perfectly tanned face and his godly lips that were turned upwards. He smiled down at me with his hazel eyes glistening. The thought to kiss me overpowered me but I stood strong. He snaked his arm around my waist and walked towards some of the guests. We talked for some time like nothing had happened. I was happy to be with him and have fun but I was suddenly sad. Maybe it was the perfect family or maybe it was just all the things that were going on in my head. Dan noticed that I was sad and took me by the hand. We walked out of the hall and to the garden. After we were out, tears traced down my cheeks. They fell down my jawline and I covered my face with my palms. Dan came closer to me slowly.

Dan's pov

I walked over to her and gently pulled her towards me. She moved towards my pull, still covering her face. I joked that it would spoil her makeup if she kept on crying. It was breaking my heart seeing her cry like that. She suddenly removed her hands from her face and crossed them above my neck. I hugged her tight and wondered if it made her feel better. She buried her face in my shoulder. Tears dropped down her cheeks. I cupped her face in my hands and wiped her tears. I said that it was going to be fine. She shook her head and hugged me again. We stood there for another five minutes. I asked if she was ready to head back. She did shake her head but I was sure that it was a no, at least on the inside. I patted the back of her neck. I said that it was fine if she doesn't want to go back. She did not reply this time. I started walking back but she caught hold of my hand. I assured her that I will be back. I went back and got my car keys. I wished mom goodbye. She hugged me and said bye. I walked back to see her sitting with her face in her hands. My heart sank seeing her so sad. I walked up to her and patted her on her shoulder. She got up and wiped her face which was red from all the crying. I took her hand in mine and walked back to the car.

Jessica's pov

He took my hand and walked back to the car. I couldn't stop staring at him. He looked so handsome and caring. He pushed my hair off my shoulders and opened the car door for me. I got in and got comfortable. He bent down and pulled the seatbelt and clicked it in. Our faces were inches away from each other. My heart stopped beating for a second. As he shut the door, I sighed in relief. He walked around and entered the car. He started the engine and placed his hand on the steering wheel and the other on mine. My heart started racing. I tilted my head on the cold glass window. I closed my eyes and fell asleep. Dan woke me up when we reached the university. Before heading to the dorm, I pulled Dan into a hug. He hugged me back. I wished him goodnight and walked up the dorm stairs before they closed.