Niara's POV
"Hurry up Niara, we're leaving in ten minutes." My father called out while walking past my bedroom.
"Alright!"
Today was the night of Mr. Donovans business party, I spent like an hour trying to decide what to wear. It's not like it really matters because it's just a casual thing but I still like to look good.. you know.
In the end I decided on a pink floral dress and a matching flowy little cardigan. And for shoes I chose my high heel black Mary Jane's with some frilly socks.
I was very much obsessed with the way this dress snatched my waist and then goes out into a flowy bottom.
After I got done with some finishing touches of my hair I grabbed my bag and rushed down the stairs. I hated making my father wait on me, although technically he isn't the one driving.
I can't help but smile like an idiot as I sit in the backseat. I like seeing Mr. Dono-, Killian outside of the school setting. Probably because I'm able to focus on him and not learning.
I never imagined myself being with someone like him. Jackie always thought I had a thing for Calumn, which he's nice and all but I only see him as a friend.
I don't get the same feeling I get with Killian when I'm with anyone else. Is it butterflies? I think so...
"We're here" I hear my father say, snapping me out of my thought. My stomach flutters as I look out the window at the familiar house.
I eagerly step out of the car and walk towards the front entrance, leaving my father behind.
I gave a quick thanks to the butlers who were in charge of opening doors for the guest. I was looking around the building for any familiar faces.
"Whatcha up too babe?" I hear from behind me, almost topling over from the small jumpscare.
"Alaster.. you scared!" I say as I cross my arms and send him a mean glare.
He rolled his eyes "sorry" he says even though his voice is laced with sarcasm.
"Come on, let's check out the kitchen" his arm slung across my shoulders before practically dragging me across the house.
"They really stepped it up with the drinks this time" Alaster says as he looks at the displays of alcohol in front of us.
I sighed and looked over at him "I'm not drinking tonight."
"Oh come on, one drink won't hurt."
"Oh yes it will, my father's here tonight and if he smells even a drop of alcohol on me I will never see the light of day!" I argued.
He hummed and looked off in thought "good point.. but-" he begin while picking up a glass and giving a big grin "Alcohol?"
"I hate you.. so much" I say with a sigh.
"You love me!"
I couldn't help but stifle a laugh. He's got me there, how could someone not love Alaster.
"Fine, one small glass" I say while rolling my eyes.
"There's the party girl I know" he jokes, because we all know I am far from a partyer.
"Don't even worry about your father love, there's plenty of choices here I'm sure we can find one that doesn't have a strong smell"
I nodded at his reassurance, he was right. There was a lot.
"What about this one?" I say while looking at a glass of a orangey pink liquid with a lemon on the side.
Alaster picked it up and took a small sip before looking at me with raised eyebrows "it's good."
He puts the glass up to my lips, urging me to take a sip. I let the cold liquid go down my throat and was surprised by a fruity pineapple taste.
I gave him a thumbs up and an enthusiastic nod.
"You know I'm only 18 right?" I say while he hands me the glass.
"That's nothing, I was drinking when I was 14" he picked up a random cup of his choice.
"I don't think that's something to be proud of" I say while giving him a pointed look.
"I know I know, I'm not a alcoholic or anything a man just loves his liquor"
I nodded as he talked, but I couldn't help my eyes scanning across the house looking for a certain face.
"Looking for my brother?" Alaster says while leaning close to my ear.
"N-no" I quickly defended
"Lying doesn't look good on you doll" he says, making me realize just how close our faces were.
I looked down at my shoes, letting my hair cascade in front of my face.
"Hurry up and ditch him so I can have my turn" he says jokingly, but for some reason it doesn't fully sound like a joke.
I just sort of laugh it off before taking another sip of my drink, I won't lie Alaster is attractive but I'd rather not ruin what I have with Killian right now. We're not necessarily together but it would just feel like cheating to me.
"Well we'd better get out there to the other guests" Alaster suggests, changing the subject.
I nodded before following behind him.
This house will never not amaze me, it was modern looking but very beautiful. The way the lights and windows perfectly light up every room is breathtaking. Even if it's dark out right now, I know the outside light is beautiful during the day.
I noticed my father walking towards us "Having fun dear?" He asks before glancing at Alaster beside me.
"Of course, all the good looks lovely" I smiled.
"I see you and Alaster are getting close, I hope you're keeping in mind what we talked about earlier" he says with a raised brow and nudging my arm.
Earlier?... what is he talking abou-
"Oh geez father no!" I say with a horrid expression when I remembered him asking about my love life and marriage.
He let's out a chuckle and walks away.
"What's he talking about?" Alaster asks with a very confused expression.
".. nothing don't worry about it" I say as I try to shake the thought out of my head.
I grabbed a random plate of food from one of the waiters going around with platers.
I smacked Alasters hand away as he tries to pick food off my plate.
My whole body paused as I see Killian walking down the stairway. "Here" I quickly say as I shove the plate towards Alaster.
"Hey Mr. Donovan" I smiled as I walked up.
"Niara" he nods while giving a pained smile back. Is something wrong? Why does he seem off...
While I was pondering what could have happened in the span of less that 48 hours I almost didn't notice Olivia walking up to us.
"Hey babe!" She says before linking her arm around his and giving him a kiss on his cheek.
I felt both my face and my heart drop. What....
What.
"Oh hey kid, if you don't mind me and my boyfriend are gonna go grab something to eat" Olivia says while dragging Mr. Donovan away.
I felt myself rooted in place, I couldn't move, I couldn't think properly. The only feeling I could feel was the painful ache in my chest and throat.
I felt someone grab my arm, knocking me out of my daze and reminding me to breath. I turned to see it was Alaster who looked seemingly pissed.
"Come on let's get out of here, fuck these assholes." He says and I blindly nodded and followed behind him.
I didn't say anything, I know of I opened my mouth to talk ill break down and cry.
It took me a moment to realize that Alaster had taken me to his car and was pulling out the drive through.
He was a couple minutes into driving before everything really sunk in. I took a deep, shallow breath before grabbing my chest.
I couldn't breath.
Hot tears ran down my face as my breaths became rigged, I couldn't feel any air coming in however. All of my breaths were outwards and my lungs felt as if they were being sucked dry.
Alaster rushed to park the car on the side of the road before grabbing my hands "Hey, hey it's okay breath."
He put both of his hands on each side of my face, pushing all of my hair out of the way "it's gonna be alright, they're all idiots, okay?"
I slowly nodded as I processed his words. I looked into his eyes as I tried to focused on getting air in. It was hard to ignore the ache in my throat.
"Slowly.." he whispered and I nodded, slowing down my breathing and it was much less painful.
"You're doing such a good job" he says while wiping away soft of the falling tears.
When I finally stopped hyperventilating he pulled me in close wrapping his arms around me.
"You're to good to be crying over some douchbag" he mutters while running his fingers through my hair.
I felt my eyes get hazy and the foggy feeling in my head was still present. "Alaster.." I say in a small whisper.
He pulled away from the hug softly "yes doll?"
I glances from his eyes to his lips and before I could say anything my body moved on its own and I attached my lips to his.
It was just a small peck before I backed away. He stared at me for a few seconds, shock evident on his face.
Before I knew it though he had pulled me in again, kissing me once more. But this time it was a longer, and deeper kiss.
He hand gripped the back of my neck as my lips parted and he began exploring my mouth.
A few seconds passed before I pulled away to catch my breath.
His eyes scanned over my face "do you want me to take you home?"
I hesitantly shook my head no and he nods.
"My apartment fine?" He asks and I nodded yes.
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Anyways my wifi was shut off a few day ago and deadass the only thing I did was read the wattpad stories I had saved 🥲 but tbh I think that wasn't a bad thing because I was heavily influenced to write when I got internet back.
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