You can do this!! (Edited)
Rosella Jones
Buzz...buzz...buzz
What sound is that?
Oh yeah, my alarm. I tried to turn off the alarm still with my eyes close but fail. I groaned and got up and shut the damn thing off.
Finally peace.
I glance at the clock and realize I'm late. It's 2:30 and now I'm late because the event starts in 3 hours and here I am still sleeping when I'm supposed to get ready.
I rush to the bathroom and take a shower. After 15 minutes of showering and washing my hair, this is the fastest shower I’ve done. I walked to my walk-in closet to find a dress to wear but sadly I don't have any dress that I want to wear.
So I hurry to get a dress with a pair of short jeans and a T-shirt. It took me 15 minutes to dry my hair with a hairdryer, I grabbed my purse, phone and my key car then rush out of the room. I walked into the garage and got into my Audi R8, my baby, and drove out from the mansion.
I saw the time and I only have 2 hours and 30 minutes left. I drive to my favorite boutique and got out of the car.
"Hello miss, what can we help you with?" A girl around my age greets me with a practiced smile. "Hello, I need your help. Do you have a perfect dress for me?" I smile at her and she leads me "Right this way miss,"
I follow her and she shows me a dress. A long green dress with a way too high slit at the front. No, it's too open, I'm here for the event not to get attention. I shook my head and she shows me another dress. It's perfect, it's a long black dress with a v neck but not too low and a short slit at the back.
"I’ll take this one." I smile in triumphant that I finally got the dress "Do you want to try it on?" I shook my head "No, it's fine." she nodded "Right this way miss," I follow her to the cashier "It will be $1300, miss." I pay and went out of the store in a hurry then drove back to my house.
I jump out of the car and hurriedly then went to my room to get change. But first I do my make-up, a simple natural makeup then I straighten my hair and tie it into a low ponytail. I quickly change into the dress and took my black strap heels.
I check myself in the mirror and feel like something is missing. Oh yeah earrings, I put them on and check myself again. Perfect, I went into my walk-in closet and grab my CL clutch and I'm off to go.
"Ready miss?" Mark said and I smile at him "Well I don't have any other choice do I?" mark grinned and open the car door for me "Thank you." he closed the door and we drove out of the mansion to our destination at four seasons ballroom.
I lean back to the seat and closed my eyes. "Miss, wake up, we're here." I open my eyes and looked around that we have arrived. "Sorry Mark and thank you for waking me up." I smile tiredly.
"Anytime miss, now go you have an event to attend." I nodded and got out of the car only to be greeted by flashing cameras. I stop and pose for them, I shoot them my perfect smile.
"Rose here!"
"Rose look at here!" The paparazzi start shouting more louder and I think it's time to go.
"This hasn't even started yet." I muttered and got in the elevator.
The elevator stop and I take a deep breath then walked out with a smile on my face. I enter the ballroom and they immediately greet me "Ms. Jones, thank you for joining us." I shake his hands and smile.
"Mr. Rodriguez, nice to meet you. How are you?" He laughs "I'm fine, I should be the one who's asking you. How are you?" I chuckled "I'm great." Mr. Rodriguez is his dad's old friend from Italy, he's in his late fifties but he always looked fresh and energize.
Mr. Rodriguez introduces me to his dad's colleague and I greet them politely. After 10 minutes of talking about a business I excuse myself, as I was walking to the bathroom I bumped myself to a hard chest and my arms immediately wrap around my waist. I slowly looked up only to find a pair of brown eyes that I knew staring back at me amused.
I gently pushed him and step back creating a space between us and dusted my dress, I take a deep breath and finally have the courage to look at him "I'm so sorry I didn't know where I was going." he chuckled lightly "It's fine, it was my fault." gag me, as I remember he never apologize. I hold an eye roll.
He looked at me from up and down, suddenly I feel self-conscious about myself. "Do we ever met?" I put on my best-confused look "No, I don't think so."
"Sorry, it's just that you look familiar." yeah, like one of his whore.
"Really?" I pretend to be interested "Yeah, someone from my past."
"Must be important for you." he put his hands in his pocket and shrugged "No, not really." what a jackass.
"Okay, then I gotta go, bye." I walked away without waiting for his response and head to the ladies' room. I stood in front of the mirror and sigh heavily. Why I didn't think that I will be meeting kyle? He lives here!! Gosh... Why? Did my dad do this on purpose? No, it can't be he doesn't know the Landon. I retouch my red lipsticks and before going out I take a deep breath and let it out.
You can do this!!
Come on, it's just a coincidence. Just stay away from him don't make any conversation with him. I make a mental note to myself and walked out of the bathroom.
I went to my table and take a seat. My eyes wander around the ballroom to make sure there is no sign of Kyle Landon. The waiter pass by, I grab a glass of champagne. Hopefully, it will ease my nerves down.
"Hey! You're Rosella Jones right?" I looked at the person who greets me. A beautiful tall girl around my age with silk blonde hair and perfect white teeth. She wore a silver strapless dress that hugged her curves correctly and I bet every man in this ballroom is dying to get to know her.
I smile at her "Yes, that's me. I didn't know there will be someone who notices me." she chuckled and took a seat beside me.
"Nonsense, who doesn't know you? You're one of Victoria's Secret models." she drinks her champagne.
"Tell me about it" I let out a light laugh "Not mean to be rude but, who are you?" I asked in a polite tone.
She slapped her forehead "I'm sorry, I'm Valencia Rivera." she introduces while extending her hand and I shake her hand. "Rosella Jones."
"Who are you with tonight?" She asked "No one." she looked at me in disbelief "No one? A beautiful girl like you don't have a date? That's nonsense. A guy that rejects you is certainly blind." she shakes her head and drinks her champagne.
I shrugged and drink my champagne "I don't care actually, I prefer going alone. You could be free instead of having a date, you have to stick up with him."
She nodded "True. You can't even talk to other guys especially when you find that person hot." I laughed "True. If you don't mind me asking who are you with tonight?"
She pointed "That person." I looked to where she pointed. It landed on "Kyle Landon!?" She nodded "You guys are dating?" She laughed out loud and people around us looked at us weirdly. I apologize to them. "Sorry, it's just your question startled me and no we are not dating. He just asked me to be his date." I let out an oh.
From the corner of my eye, I could see Kyle is heading towards our table and I believe that's my cue to leave. "If you don't mind I have to go." I excused myself, grab my clutch, and walked out from the ballroom before me and Kyle engaged in a conversation.
I called Mark and told him to get the car ready because I'm ready to leave. I make my way to the elevator and walked in. Pressing the G button and the door closing. I lean back and closed my eyes absorbing the way Kyle looked at me.
Did he know who I am? Or is it one of his tricks to flirt with girls then bang them? But all I know is, this is not good. Especially if I'm often in LA because my career is here. I just need to avoid him that's all.
The elevator ding and I make my way out of the hotel into the car. resting my head in the head seat, I took out my phone and saw there's a message from my manager.
Jessie: the time for the shoot has been changed, so come tomorrow at 7 sharp. Don't be late.
I check the time and it's 11:30 pm so it means I only have 4 hours and 30 minutes to sleep. Great, and don't forget I have a workout to do at 5. Just great.