Chapter 3 Chapter-3

I weared my mustard yellow strap sleeve fit and flare dress with a matching pair of pencil heel black shoes. I usually save this outfit for a special occassion. Now, this is that type of occasion. I tied my hair back into a ponytail, adjusting my bangs. I took a deep breath and relaxed me. Okay, you can do this!

I came out of my room. There Jamie is playing with my dog, Little. Yes, I have a Labrador named little. He is with me for past one year.

I adjusted my watch on the wrist and came near him, "I'm ready to go".

He looked me, "Ana, you are..stop eating hot!" He dropped his jaw.

"Ok then this means, I won't be the odd one there, right?"

"Definitely not" he winked, "If I were not into mens, you'll be wife my sweetie".

I blowed raspberry, "Stop flirting and drop me there".

Little barked at me. I crotched down and petted his head, "Don't worry little, I'll be here before you can realise. Love you" I kissed him wearing my coat, he licked my face. He and Jamie going to spend time together.

We both came out of my apartment and came down to his car. I insisted to go alone, but Jamie want to drop and pick me up.

We started the car and headed towards his location, "Jam, you know that I can go alone".

"Yeah, but I don't want you to. I believe you, but you never know who is coming to that party. So, I want to make sure that you are safe. You should call me the minute, when you feel something is wrong, okay?"

"Thanks" I kissed his cheek.

"Eww! Disgusting. I'm your friend not your father" he wiped his cheeks, making a fake annoyed face.

I laughed, "Seriously, Thanks Jamie for doing this".

"Stop being emotional fool and get out of my car before you can bath it with your salty tears" he pushed me out playfully.

I came down and bent down to look at him through the window, "Call me when you are exhausted. I'll pick you, now quickly recap the rules".

"No smoking, no drugs, stay away from bad boys, call you someone behaves inappropriately with me".

"Good" he said with a satisfication, "Now, get out of my face".

He turned his car and headed back to my apartment. I smiled to myself. I am lucky to have him and even though you deny Jamie, it's true that you are taking father role with me. I turned and looked the building. It's an 12 storey luxury apartment. I went inside, took the lift and pressed 10th floor button. After several seconds it pinged and opened it's door. I stood before the apartment number 713. I rang the doorbell, it played ding dong music and stopped after a second.

"Who is this?" I heard his strong voice.

"Umm..it's Ana".

"One sec" I heard him unlocking the door.

I adjusted my hair and coat wearing a big smile on my face. He opened the door, he stood wearing a unbuttoned half sleeve white with blue floral printed shirt which showed his big biceps clearly, under it a white undershirt was sticking to his packs perfectly and slightly revealed the tattoo on his right chest. It was inked with small letters, barely you could read with a naked eye.

Forgetting myself, I tried to read what was that.

"Umm..Ana what are you looking at?" He asked with an confusion.

After that only, I realised what I was doing. Shit! Ana! I looked him up and apologized, "Oh! Sorry..umm..I..your shirt is lovely" I said the words instantly came out of the mouth.

He smirked, "Thanks..now can you come in?"

I felt embarassed and came inside. Wow! His apartment is cozy. A large living room with a big screen LED TV followed by spiralled stairs. Floor was completely clean and shined like a diamond.

"Wow! Chris are you hiding a penthouse in this apartment?" I said removing my coat.

He chuckled, "Thanks, if you wish I'll give tour".

"Umm..where is your friends?"

"They are in their way. You are 15 minutes ahead".

"Then, we have time. Let's do it" I said with an excitement.

"But first, keep your coat in that room" he showed his left.

I went inside and hanged the coat in hanger. We toured his house in downstairs, he had kitchen, a mini bar, office for his works and a big balcony which showed entire New York. Upstairs, he had three bedrooms, a playroom and a Library.

"Chris, your house is amazing" I said with a widened eyes.

"Thanks to my architect".

We stood inside his bedroom, he had a king size bed which is covered with stripped blue line sheet and two pillows. Above the bed, he had photos of him and Roger playing. He in a suit posing for cameras. Followed by that, he had a changing room and a shelf which had all popular music albums. Hmm..he is really into music. After that, a TV above his fireplace and some books scattered on his bed lamp table. I searched his music shelf, "Wow! I too love classic rocks and omg! You have exclusive copies".

He came behind and said, "If you want, you can have it".

"No..umm..it's okay".

"Come on, don't be formal" he said, "But I'm not giving you, return it back".

I turned to look at him. He stood straight to my face, I was bit shocked. He shoved his right hand inside his pant pocket and gazed me. His green eyes were fixed at my lips. Well...umm..what he's trying to do. His cedarwood with Amber Cologne was inhaled by my nostrils. He inched further, my heart beated rapidly. No! No! No! Did I made mistake by coming here? He again inched further. Omg! Noo! I stick to his rack and tried to close my eyes, but he raised himself in his toes and searched something in the rack. He was inch away from me, if he trips definitely he'll land on me.

After a minute, he came back to his feet and moved away from me. I let out a breath relived.

"Here, the classic Rock exclusives" he gave it to me.

"Oh...oh..oh..right..right..the albums" I tried to be calm, "Thanks..Thanks.." I said uneasily, "I..I'll..I'll return you back tomorrow".

"Are you sure?" He raised his left eyebrow, "Cause, you have 10 albums with you".

"No..No..I mean..I mean..next week tomorrow".

"Ok" he now tucked both of his hand inside the pocket and again gazed me..ugh..what he is trying to do? One time he looks me like swallowing and in next minute he is distancing himself and why the fuck I'm getting intimidated by that?

We heard the doorbell, he checked his watch, "They are here. Can we go now?"

"Sure, I'll take this album when I go".

We came downstairs, he opened door to them. They all gave him a hi-fi and came inside. Most of them were males, but most importantly all they were co-stars actors acted with him. Omg! Am I dreaming? I'm seeing all A-list actors Paul, Benjamin, Mack, Scott, Luke and actresses Monica, Emily, Janice in one room?

Wow! I dropped my jaws. This is the best day ever I had. They all smiled and hugged each other. Chris introduced me to them, "Guys, this is Ana. She has a magazines named, 'New Era' and Ana I think you know all of them".

"Of course..hello all" I shaked their hands.

At first, I tried to stick with Chris. Because, he is the only person I know. But he caught me, "Ana, why are you following me? You are here to talk with them".

"Umm..I don't know..what to talk with them".

He handed me a beer, "They won't bite you. Here let me help you, There Paul, he loves music too. Go ahead" he pushed me.

"Okay" I took a gulp and went near him. I spoke with him, soon the tension around the air vanished.

Everyone started to talk with me. They were also impressed about our magazine policy. But, only one stayed away from me, Benjamin. I don't why, but his looks said that he didn't liked me.

We played beer pong and some other games. Actually, this went pretty well. I don't know how the time passed, three hours passed like a three minutes. I checked the clock, it showed 10. Time to go home, not bad this party gave me some people who are genuinely interested to do interview with me.

I searched Chris, he was talking to Scott smiling and sipping his bear. My heart showed respect for him. I don't know how many celebrities would do this, but he is different. I crossed my arms and eyed him for seconds. He Laughed loudly for something Scott said and punched his stomach.

"You like him?" Janice caught me eyeing him.

"What..What..No..No..I was just trying to say him that I need to leave".

"Good" she winked, "Cause, I'm trying him".

I don't why, but it kinda affected me. Not that because I like him, But I think Janice is not his type. He is down-to-earth and she was too proud about her status. Whatever! I'm not to judge. I again looked him, he went upstairs with Benjamin to his bedroom.

I followed them and stopped at the entrance of the door, hearing them talking.

"Why is she here?" Benjamin asked.

"As I said, she is my friend".

"She is your friend? Come on man! What happened to you?" He asked in a irked voice.

"What are you implying, Ben?"

"She and her dress. I don't like her..as her to go out".

Now this time Chris voice raised in anger, "Benjamin if you don't like her, keep it with yourself. This is my party, so shut your mouth".

"What did you see in her?" He was amazed, "Oh..now I get it..you want to screw her..that's why you are trying to impress her by showing us".

He clenched his collar of the shirt all of sudden, which caused his nerves to bulge out of his hand. His skin tone became red in anger, "One more word about her, you'll be dead meat".

Uh-oh! I need to do something! "Umm..guys.." I interrupted them.

Seeing me, Chris released his shirt. Benjamin adjusted his shirt. Chris came back to normal, "Ana what you doing here?"

"I..I came to say that..I'm leaving. Thanks for the party" I tried to smile.

"Oh..Ana..no way you can stay for an hour?"

"No..I need to go home. Jamie will be waiting for me".

"Ok then, Let me drop you".

"No, it's okay. I can take care of that, bye. Bye, Benjamin".

"It's Mr. Benjamin" he murmured that and turned other side. Chris stared him clenching his jaw. I tried to move, "Ana wait! Albums?"

"I don't want Chris..keep it with you" I said without looking him.

I don't know why I said that to him. I came downstairs, before he can reply. I grabbed my coat and came out of the apartment, dialling Jamie.

AFTER PARTY,

Benjamin came out of the apartment building and knocked the window of a car. Chuck, lowered the glass.

"Chuck, I did what you said".

"Good" he handed him the money, "Here our deal".

"May I know why you asked me to do this? Chris is pissed at me" counting the money he asked.

"The deal is to do what I say, not to ask any question. You got your money, now get out".

"I'll kill you, if Chris bring any trouble for me because of this".

"If he do, I'll handle it".