Chapter Ten

Stella

I smiled at Francis as I slowly walked down the stairs in my high heels. I wasn't exactly use to walking in heels so I didn't want to fall. It was the night of the party and the only outfit I could find that was suitable enough was a royal blue dress and some heels. I combed my hair into a neat bun and wore some silver earrings.

Francis looked really good in his dark blue suit (since the party was formal), his face was perfectly shaved and his cologne was way too strong as the scent hit my nose as I reached the bottomed of the stairs.

"You look beautiful"

"Thank you and you look good as well".

We stood together chatting about random stuff until the bosses came. Amanda looked absolutely beautiful; she was in her black dress and her pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Daryl looked great too in his black and white suit with a perfectly shaved face and perfectly styled hair.

"You look gorgeous, both Francis and I said at the same time to Amanda who thanked us with a big smile. Daryl eyed me up and down before he glanced at Francis then took his wife hands. They walked off towards the elevator as we followed behind them.

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The chauffer opened the car door to the limo and the bosses entered first then me and Francis in the opposite side from them. Francis took out his phone and started snapping pics of Amanda as she posed and smile. Daryl on the other hand wore his serious face as he watched his wife.

I relaxed in my seat keeping my hands in my lap whilst looking out the window. The limo ride was amazing since I've never been in one before. The seats were comfy and the air was fresh and nice. I heard my phone vibration and I took it from my purse. It was Brad who hasn't called or talked to me since the day when he and Daryl got into a heated session.

I turned off my phone. He hasn't spoken to me for so long and he thinks he could just call me and I'll answer, he should've thought twice. I glanced at Francis who was on his phone, then Amanda who was busy texting away. Daryl's eyes met mine and we stared at each other for a long time until I turned my head away. I looked back out the window as we passed buildings after buildings that lit up like the night sky.

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The door was opened as Amanda and Daryl stepped out the me and Francis. The lawn was filled with cars in front of a huge mansion. Daryl took Amanda's hand and Francis and I followed behind them as we entered the place. It was beautiful and packed with people dressed in their best attires. There was stairs that led all the way to the top where a few people stood.

"I'm going for a drink, Francis say before leaving me by myself. The bosses were nowhere to be seen as I searched around everywhere. I gave up and sat down on one of the couches in far corner. My eyes landed on Daryl who was walking up the stairs before reaching the top and shaking one of the guys hand. I watched as they leaned on the railing and chatted with one another.

"Stella?"

I looked to my side and saw Brad standing there with some wine in his hand. I got up slowly confused why he was here until I saw his friend Harry who was a very known business man. He must've invited Brad..

"You look gorgeous"

I didn't really pay him any mind. His hand reached out and cupped my cheeks.

"I'm sorry I've been a bad boyfriend OK?. I was just upset about the way your boss was acting. I don't like him nor the way he looks at you"

"There's nothing going on. Why can't you see that? He's married and I'm with you and I love you"

"I love you too baby, he said as he kissed me. I smiled wrapping my arms around him as I looked at the top of the stairs and saw Daryl staring right at us. A hand emerged infornt of him as his wife's face appeared and she kissed his cheek. I felt a hand on my butt as Brad squuezed it and kissed my neck.

"Brad stop it, I say pushing his hand away as he groaned but stopped anyway.

" "EHEM! CAN I HAVE ALL YOUR ATTENTIONS PLEASE"

Everyone looked at the top of the stairs where the guy Daryl was talking to holding his wine and looking down at us. A waiter came by and offerered me a drink and I took it. I took a sip and grunt as the alcohol burned my throat.

"FIRST I WANT TO SAY A THANK YOU TO ALL FOR COMIMG HERE TONIGHT. NEXT, YOU SHOULD'VE ALL KNOWN THAT I'M NOW OFFICIAL THE OWNER OF 10 HOTELS NOW"

Everyone clapped when the guy said that. That was much success to own so many hotels.

"Rich bastard, a fat man said softly but I still heard. He was standing beside me with a disgruntled look on his face.

" ALSO I WANT TO THANK MY DEAR FRIEND DARYL VALERIO FOR BEING A GOOD FRIEND AND MOTIVATOR TO ME, WITHOUT HIM I WOULDN'T BE WHERE I WAS TODAY "

we all clapped as Daryl hugged his friend then his wife hugged him. I drank some more wine before placing the glass on the table.

" NOW LET'S ALL PARTY"

Everyone cheered before going back to whatever they were doing.

"Let's dance baby, Brad said before I could protest and pulled me to the centre of the floor. A love song came on and everyone coupled up and started moving slowly to the song.

"And this is Stella my maid and a good friend, I heard someone say as I looked around and saw Amanda, Daryl and the guy who gave the speech. He extended his hand to me...

"Jeremy, nice to meet you Stella".

I took his hand with a smile as he returned one before we pulled apart.

"Can I have a dance?"

I was about to answer but Brad beat me to it.

"She's mine so take your eyes off"

He gripped my waist as I felt embarrassment washing over me as a few people saw what happened. I pushed his hand away and turned towards him.

"Brad, why do you always have to be like this?"

"Like what baby, I'm just stating what's mine to rich boy over there"

Jeremy laughed. Daryl rolled his eyes as Amanda's expression got blank.

"Just stop OK? I sighed before apologising to Jeremy and walking away. I searched until I found the bathroom. I looked in the mirror seeing a few hairs out of place. I stayed for a while longer before leaving the bathroom.

" Your boyfriend is a seriously jealous guy isn't he?"

I screeched a bit from the talking before Daryl emerged from the shadows. Since the bathroom was outside the place where we were was quiet and scanty.

"He is"

I answered before walking to where a small fountain was.

"Why don't you make a wish?"

I chuckled sadly at Daryl's question.

"The only thing I would wish for right now is to go back in time from before my mom got sick and went in the hospital. Things would be different and she would've have gotten sick. Or even wish for enough money now to pay for her surgery; but a last, wishes don't come true so there's no point of wishing".

I finished with a sad smile looking at Daryl who was already looking at me.

"You don't have to make any wish right? You have everything you Could ever dream of. You have everything you want "

" There's a difference between having everything you want or everything you need"

"What do you mean?, I asked stepping closer to him.

" We should head back inside, he said before walking off. I sighed before glancing at the fountain once more before following behind him.