CHERRY'S POV
Mom
I doing very fine here. I said
You don't have to worry much about me
Am no longer a little girl. You know. I said.
I told her that but she won't hear of it. I heard my dad's voice from the other side
How about your studies baby .Hope it isn't too stressful. Mom asked
Mom? Am 20. I thought we were over with the baby sfuff?. I asked. Ohh. Sorry Aurora
It skipped my mind dear. Mom said
Mom!!! I yelled. What? She asked. What of our other plan of not calling me Aurora?
Really mom?. I asked. You know I hate it when you call me that when you are pretty much aware that I can never be like her. I added when I noticed Juliet staring at me
Well young lady
Stop with your complains and have a good night. She said. And hanged up
Is your name Aurora. Juliet asked
W
ere you eavesdropping on my conversation
I will not call it eavesdropping. I just heard the name in the conversation
Well. If you care to know. My mom call me Aurora because of my love for Aurora Xander. I lied. Ohh That make sense
It is a nice name though
Do you have plans of officially changing your name to Aurora.Since you already have done a surgery for her face. I am not sure of that. I lied again. Come to think of it. Why are you so obsessed with the girl?. She asked. Obsessed? I won't call it that. I said mimicking the way she sounded earlier
Hardin is taking me out today
He will be here any minutes. I said quickly changing the topic
Ohh
The reason you are dressed up. Huh? Juliet who was sitting on my bed asked. She was really fond of that. My room was always our second meeting point aspect from the kitchen and the sitting room. Well maybe it is because of my beautifully decorated room that had everything in white and blue. It was literally all the type of blue I could think off unile hers that was decorated with purple.
Yes. So don't make me ruin my makeup it wasn't something I normally do and you know that. I said. Does he really deserve the effort?She asked
Fall in love Juliet and I will reply that question with all of my heart. I said smiling then maybe I will agree to answer that question. I said smiling at her, she smiled back. He is here. I said standing up from the chair I did my makeup. Ohh. I see,
Have a nice day then. Juliet said
As I made my way outside
You look stunning. Hardin complimented
Thanks
You don't look bad yourself. I said looking away to hide my blush
You don't have to look away
You look even more beautiful when you blush Cherry. He said. Really? I asked looking deep into his blue eye
He smiled and walk to his car to open the door for me . Thanks. I said as I sat down
Really Cherry? Was that all that you could have thought of to reply with
What is wrong with you. I questioned myself
T
he place looked really fancy
What should I get you? The female waitress asked
I looked at Hardin
Waiting for him to reply
To which he whispered something to the waitress
And she left.
The waitress came back with what it seem Hardin has ordered for
Placed it on our table and left
We eat in silences
You have something on your......... Hardin said pointing to the corner of his mouth immediately our table was cleared
Ohh. I said
Wiping the sides of my mouth with my napkin blushing redder than a tomato
Thinking about mom could have nagged all through the night if she was present
Exactly if we had visitor
I wasn't a clumsy eater
Nobody was about mistake
But mom literally wants me to be perfect
Do I still have anything on my face?. I asked looking at Hardin
Who was still staring at me
You are so beautiful. He said
I blushed harder
I know am beautiful
All thanks to my rich parent
They made sure I was as beautiful as their money could
Long blonde hair, tall with curvy body
Long slender legs, pouty lips, emerald eye
I have had a lot of compliment about my beauty
But hearing it from Hardin made me felt another different emotion
He said it with some much seriousness
Really different from a mere compliment
I felt his hand and mine and looked at him
He was looking back at my emerald eye
I love you Cherry. He words rang in my head
I want to get to know you better
More than just friends Cherry
Pls give me the chance to prove to you how much I love you. He said
I was short of words
You don't have to say anything now
I will give you time to think about it. He said
The rest of the time went very fast
Talking about what i plan on doing after college
JULIET'S POV
Hey Bella. Are you done with your shift
Let hang out. Am so bored. I complained as I made my way out of Cherry's room to mine
Ohh.Sorry Juliet. I have plans. With who? I asked. Ben is taking me on a date. Am so sorry Juliet. She replied
Ohhh. No
You shouldn't be sorry for me
Enjoy yourself. I said as I fell back on my bed
W
hat can I do now?. I asked myself
I laid on my bed like that thinking. About my outing with Alex. "Am always fortunate with the tough ones" I remembered his words
I
must have been really hard in him. I said to myself smiling at every silly joke he said that day
My thought was interrupted by the continuous beeping on my phone and without checking the caller ID. I picked up the phone placing it on my ear
Hello
Pls who is this?. I asked not really happy that I was been disturbed. Am so sorry I didn't call earlier, I have been so busy. Hmm
Can I make it up to you?. He asked
Not giving me any chance to say a word
Alex? I asked uncertain if it was really him or the person on the other line had dialed the wrong number. Yes. Juliet, It is me
How can I make it up to you
I will do anything you want. He continued
Y
ou don't have too Alex. I understand you have been busy
How about dinner this evening. I will come pick you up. Geez am so sorry for asking all of a sudden
Fuck!! He cursed. Are you busy or do you have plan. Am sorry for not asking
It will be totally fine if you have plans already. He continued
Dinner won't be bad. Anything then being alone here. I said trying not to sound so desperate
Thanks so much. Get ready . I will be on my way. Am ready already. I said
Really?
That was fast
See you then. He said and hanged up
Gosh
My night won't be so boring
Thank goodness
He called.
I said feeling relieved
That today won't turn out to be too boring
I hurrily changed into something much better
Applied some makeup
And tied my hair in a pony tail
Am outside. I read the message
I almost ran
I ran into his arm
When I saw him
Looking as handsome as always
He smelt so fucking nice
Alex's pov
Wow
Is she really hugging me?. I asked myself
As I wrap my arms around her
Thanks for agreeing to go on the date
I just planned with you 30 minute ago.
I said and chuckled
It is totally fine
Thanks for coming though. She replied
Okay. So are you ready?
I asked looking at her
Don't I look prepared?.
You look adorable with the pony tail
But don't lady like their hair down
When going on dates?.
Do they?.
She asked nervously
I chuckled at her reaction
You still look beautiful though
Shall we?.
I asked opening the door for her
Sure.
Why are you loosening your ponytail?. I asked
I don't want to embrace you. She said
It is totally fine by me
If that is what you want
I really don't know
What I really want. She replied honestly
But am sure pleasing people
Isn't part of the things I would like
Why are you loosening the ponytail then
I really don't know. She said
Making me chuckle again
Is it funny?.
Nope. Not at all
You are funny
The rest of the ride to the fancy restaurant
Was silent all through
You haven't told me about yourself Mr Alex.
She said as the waitress went to get the other I made
Am very sure
Doing things your way
Is something you are pretty used to. She said
Pls don't blame me
I have been living alone for a while now.
I replied giving her an apologetic look
Nope. It is totally fine
I won't even know what I could have asked for
If you had asked.
Juliet
You know am okay with just Alex
You are making me feel old
Am sorry
Am Alex Williams
Am 25 year old
I work at the one Xander's enterprises holdings, the one located in this area as the manager
My parent are late
Lost them in a plane crash
I have an elder brother
His name is Liam
He is managing my folks business
He is a businessman though
He owes his companies too
Pretty successful
That nice
Any relationship?.
I have been into few
But it doesn't really last long
And the reason why it doesn't work out
Is one of the reason I don't want to go into any other relationship
But I don't think
That rule will be staying for long
What is the reason.
You really want to know
Yea. Sure
I will tell you but not today
Finish up. Let leave
Am done. She said as
She stood up
I paid the bills and follow her
Where are we going to
My place is that way
Don't worry
You will see
She was quite the obedient fellow
You know
I don't just follow a man just like that
But I think
You won't do anything I won't like
And I will like to inform you that I can kick your ass if you
Think of doing otherwise. She said
In the middle of the ride
Thanks Miss parker
I will keep that in mind .
I replied as I drove on
We are here
Juliet's pov
We came to a stop
In a huge mansion
Where are we?. I asked
Welcome to my home. He said
My brother stay at the other wing
Whenever he comes around
He is currently living at California
Where my parent company is located
Same as his
Come on
Let go in. He said
We entered the massive house
To be welcomed by the butler
You don't need to worry Mr Thomas
We already eat. Alex said to the butler
I followed Alex
As he ascended the massive stairs
He noticed I was moving slower
Staring at everywhere
I will take you on a tour anytime you want. He said
What about now. I said
With total astonishment
Maybe not
I have something to show up
Come with me. He held my hand
And led to a very large room
It was beautifully decorated
With a table with two chairs in the middle of the room
A bottle of wine and two glasses
The table and chair was the only thing
I could make out in the dim light
I spotted a very bar at the other end of the room
Alex lead me to one of the chair
And I sat down
He did the same
And poured me some wine
Thanks. I said accepting the glass from him
It taste really nice. I said
And here I was still baffled by the huge mansion
Then this?
I never thought my night would be any better
He stayed quiet
Staring at me
What is wrong?. I asked
Juliet
I really don't want to sound weird or anything
I really love you
And I want you to be mine
Pls will you be my girlfriend? He asked
I knew it all along
Why will he be this nice to me
If he didn't want more than just friendship
The reason
My last relationships don't last too long
Is because I don't have enough time for them
But I promise you will be different
Pls say something. He said
Well
I haven't been in any relationship
So I don't even know how to be a girlfriend
My bestfriend doesn't believe I can have a boyfriend
So it won't hurt trying it out
Okay. I will be your girlfriend. I said
Without giving much consideration
Thanks so much Juliet
I love you so much. He said
And suddenly kissed me
I felt a sudden sensation
What is wrong. He said
I haven't done that before
That was your first kiss?. He asked
Well. Yes. I guess
Am so sorry
I rushed you
It is fine
You wasn't your fault
Let try that again. He said
As he lifted my chin
And placed his soft lips on mine
It was breath- taking
I had to grab hold him
He noticed my reaction
As he pulled me to my feet and wrap his hands round my waist