Chapter 43: I'm engaged.

LA, party club:

Zack entered and went to the place where he found her, ignoring the drunk dancers who swooned over him.

He found her belongings at a nearby table. Her usual- a phone, a small purse, and a tiny handbag.

He frowned to see that all were purple.

' Cr*p, I was wrong again!!! But, I wasn't the one who chose the color! So, technically I wasn't wrong. ' he shook his head sadly and sighed, ' It was your girl, not Brenden's... '

" Never mind! " he was about to turn when he saw some powdery stuff on the glass.

He picked it up and smelled it, it was odd and his keen senses seemed to get low.

" May I know who prepared this drink? " he asked the bartender, placing the glass in front of him.

" Well, sir a group of men in the corner table. People love it here," he said carelessly and left.

" You can come later if you want it. "

Zack smirked, ' Well, let them have a taste of my favorite drink! '

....

LA, Hospital:

Zack walked inside the ward where the girl was admitted.

He stood and looked at her, asleep without a care.

Her blonde hair colored with streaks of purple, she looked like a perfect punk.

He sighed, ' It would've been different if things were normal if I was normal... sh*t I sound exactly like Brenden. '

Suddenly there was some movement from her and she opened her almond eyes, staring right into his.

" Wow, I am hallucinating you, now. Oh! " she dramatically held her head.

He chuckled and went and stood beside her. " You're awake, I'll leave now. "

" I wish you were real, you know. It's weird to know that I would never be with you. I would neverever ask what you do, what you are, why you do what you do, or anything at all. Would you then stay with me? " she asked, seriously this time, still assuming him to be her hallucination.

" Maybe, someday," he said, tucking a loose string of hair behind her ear. " It's the drug that's doing all the talking."

He walked to the door and stalled, " Well, let's say we meet next year, same time? "

She looked at him in disbelief, " ... "

Seeing her speechless he smiled bitterly and left.

" Yeah, sure, you will surely be invited to see my child! Please do come. As*hole!!! " she screamed from her ward pulling at all the IV tubes attached to her.

....

LA, Party club, next morning:

The purple head walked into the club again, as she had some unfinished business with some crapy guys.

" Who the hell drugged me? " she asked the bartender, banging the counter.

He jerked back and looked at her, " I don't know! Oh, no wait, I guess it's that gang, over there." He said pointing towards the corner.

She frowned and went over to the corner, ' I will make sure to give those fu*kers a piece of my mind! '

There were no guys in the corner. No one on the couch, only the abandoned beer bottles lay there, broken!

' What the hell happened here? ' she frowned.

" What happened over here? " she asked the waiter who passed by.

" Well, some man just barged in yesterday and he beat the cr*p out of those punks. I guess they were thrashed up badly, seeing the blood spilled in the morning. It took me 3 hours to clean it. " She said and left as she was needed somewhere.

" Blood ... " she frowned, ' Blood is my favorite drink, that was his line! Zack!!! I wasn't hallucinating but he was really there!

But did he really mean it? Would he ever be back for me? He promised, though...

As long as he comes for me I would always accept him.

'

....

Cruise, night 7.30 pm:

The ballroom was immensely lit and decorated. The people were dressed in the best that they had.

Women giggled showing off their costumes and hairstyles after the day that they spent in the spa. The men were busy leaching off influential people or making new business deals. A few were busy discussing the overly wealthy gifts they had bought for the second heir of the White family to curry favors...

" Hello all, I welcome you to the celebration of my second son, Spencer White's birthday. " Jeff White spoke as he raised a toast towards the birthday boy.

Spencer smiled graciously and nodded acknowledging his dad.

" Thank you, all, for attending my humble birthday." he started, " I hope you have enjoyed your stay and that it was comfortable here for the past days. "

He would casually add, " Oh, Mrs. Loie, you're glowing tonight ", " You look gorgeous in that dress, Mrs.Francis ", " That color definitely defines your sweet personality Ms. Clair " making the women blush and compliment him in return.

Skylar and a few boys were quite ready to escape, as they really didn't want to participate in a ball dance.

" Coming with me, anyone? " he whispered as he had enough of his brother's speech.

" Personality? Color? do they even go together? " Sandy scoffed, having had enough of his best friend's flattering skills.

" You guys can go I'm quite busy tonight. " Lucas added as he waved at the girls' table. The girls were literally fighting to wave back and have eye contact with him as he was a Harrington.

Influential, brainy, and handsome!!! ~Ah... Gifted genes!!!

Brenden was busy searching for Mel, ' Is she still asleep, maybe she forgot that she had to come down tonight or maybe she overslept? '

The possibilities were millions, he sighed and walked out of the hall ignoring the curious and leechers' eye.

" Where the hell are you? " he muttered.

" Whom are you looking for, Brenden White? " a shrill voice echoed through the hall.

" Do I know you? " he asked, totally uninterested.

" I'm Alice Williamson." she introduced herself.

" I'm engaged," he said matter of factly, walking farther away.

" Don't you remember me? I was present at you're introduction ceremony which was I guess, before 5 years. " she insisted.

He frowned and pulled out his phone and sighed, ' I can't let this bi*ch ruin my 'perfect' disguise present here. '

" Is there something that I could help you with? " he asked.

" May I know where Sandy is? I just lost my way. " she shrugged.

He looked at her in disbelief, ' Did she just...Never mind!!! '

....

Mel and Amory were quite busy getting dressed. They were helping each other out.

Both of them were clueless about make-up and perfect girly stuff.

" What is this for? " Mel asked holding up a huge bushy brush in front of Amory's face.

She frowned and shrugged, " I guess it a paintbrush, misplaced into a makeup bag. "

Mel looked at her in adoration, " You know so much. "

She rubbed her neck, blushing lightly, " Well, it's nothing. " and then face slapped her internally.

' Why the hell am I acting like this??? Urgh.... Anyone with her starts to act like her. I should stay away from her! Well, she is not that bad... ' she thought glaring at Mel.

" Ok, so let's just let our hair loose. " they decided as they knew nothing but plain ponytails or braids.

Just then there was a knock on the door.

" I came here to get you guys ready for tonight. Do you need me? " Judith asked.

Mel and Amory looked at each other and grinned happily.

At last, they could see some light in their hopeless situation.

....

Brenden was waiting for the 3rd-floor deck guards to let him inside the cabins, but the effort was of no use.

" So, you wouldn't let me pass. I really need to check on someone or at least remind her of the party tonight. " he sighed as the guards wouldn't budge, no matter what.

' Should I just beat them up? '

" Brenden, what are you doing here? " Scarlet asked as she got out of her cabin.

She was dressed in a white mermaid gown with peach flowers designed on it. Her strawberry blonde hair in a loose plat and a lot of flowers arranged on to it. She looked gorgeous, overall.

But he paid no attention towards her, " Is Mel in there? Could you just check on her for me, please? " he asked as he was not allowed in.

She frowned at his reaction, ' Even if I am his fiancé or sister-in-law, wait never mind that thought... he could have given me a tiny compliment! As*hole!!! '

" Well, seems like Skylar's gonna enjoy tonight, you look good," he added as he saw her frown.

" Seriously, I don't think we have any other choice than each other," she said and walked past him.

He smirked, " Speak for yourself. "

....

He waited for another 15 minutes and was about to leave when Judith walked out.

" What are you doing here? " she asked, acting surprised.

He smiled, " Nothing, these men wouldn't let me through. I came here for Mel. "

He was a lot happy in complaining about them. They hadn't let him, the Dark prince, pass through a stupid cabin door!!! Hence, they deserved to be punished.

" Ok, you wait for the girls and I'll be heading to the party," she said and left.

He frowned, ' Do I still have to wait, what the hell are they doing inside? '

Just then Amory and Mel entered the corridor where he stood.

Amory was dressed in a deep red high collar evening gown while Mel was in a dark blue gown with a tulle skirt. Both their hair in a loose bun and a few strands lose framing their face.

Brenden stood speechless as he saw Mel.

He had never seen her look so grand and gorgeous. Her light make-up lighted up her entire face. She looked so...

' Ah... Get a hold on yourself! ' he reprimanded himself, ' Whatsoever happens, you know that this is not gonna work.

Never gonna work... not with the hell load of secrets that you carry.

Can you tell them to her?

Can you???