She's The Troublemaker

Chapter 16 - Lavish

Instead of explaining to Logan what I had just said , I grabbed him by his wrist and went out . Locking my room in the process . We reached the reception desk where we asked the conseirge for a city map . According to the city map all of the shops surrounding ours were either versace or Chanel . That seriously screwed our hopes up . But like a knight in a shining armour , the girl who was attending to us decided to help us .

" Hi , Rachel here . I know a place where you could get good things here . Follow me ." she said

After she informed her substitute she came around the corner . Rachel was a petite girl about 5 feet tall but because of the heels she looked about my height . She took us out in the open where we were welcomed with the soft welcoming breeze of Milan . Milan was truly a beautiful city  . Though it is known as a style city , the ancient domes and architecture tells another story . One thing when in Milan , don't shop like Milan ........Because you might end up broke at the end . There were many stores Gucci , Armani , LV ,  Burberry etc . Let me tell you there were pretty damn awesome . I could look at them all day . One problem . I didn't have much money .  Rachel said Milan is known for this . Too bad we can't live it . She took us from main streets to some shorter ones and some still narrower alleys . After about one hour of taking lefts and rights we reached an old store . By the looks of it , it was secluded from all the hype of luxury clothing . It was a decent store which said ' Milane ' . Rachel entered and ushered us in . From the inside it looked decent enough . But I couldn't see many customers nor any salesman . Rachel rang the bell for a couple of times . Then emerged an old man still in his 60's wearing shirt and dress pants .  His eyes shifted over me to Logan before finally landing on to Rachel .  He broke into a smile . Retrieving his cane from the adjacent wall , he made his way over to us . 

" Hello Madame . How may I help you ?"

" We just need appropriate uniforms , sir ?" I said . My eyes glistening with mischief.

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Two Hours 

17 Clothes 

A hell of a walk later . We reached the main hall . Did I tell you I had only spend a descent amount on what I was sporting ? I felt a powerful presence behind me and came forward Logan . His natural beauty was enhanced thanks to our  'uniforms'. What were these 'uniforms '. If you were thinking about waiter uniforms or something like that.......... your'e wrong . We weren't waiters , we were the charisma of the party . Actually we were the party ourselves . I could sense the nervousness of Logan beside me . Charming. Handsome . Logan . Wait a minute , I' drifting . We had disguised ourselves into one of the business lords and ladies . I knew my plan was insane . But I would go along with it .Back with our appearances were highly different . For once I was in a sparkling red dress with a sweetheart neckline which flowed at the back , there was a slit at the left side of the dress . My hair was let down and I had my lips painted red . Symbolized the bold in me . Red was power , courage , bold . I practically loved the colour .

Logan on the other hand was in a tux . Black . Classic. Tux . Sometimes I feel pity on our males . They don't have anything fancy like us females . That was one of the reasons why being a female was a pride .Have I mentioned he still looked handsome even when his palms were sweating like he was in Miami ? No I haven't. I was confident we would get in let there be a hundred security systems . Where as my partner doubted my abilities . A young security strolled toward us . He had a notepad and a pen attached to it . Oh so he was not a guard . Logan eyed me which looked like you-are-going-to-handle-this-one . I just smiled at him as I concentrated on my target .

" Mam I would like to know your name please ?"

My name ? Why hadn't I thought about it . There would b a stupid guest list for this thing . Calm down Mel . A ring followed and he excused himself but he didn't go far . What a pity . I looked for something any clue or idea I could fake my name into . There was a line behind us but this wasn't that type of line where people shouted just because they didn't get to go in . The people were sophisticated , professional in their style and their manners . A person exited from the ball room and since the doors were heavy they didn't close by themselves . I could peak inside a little . Inside I could see half of the ball room was open to couples dancing the other half sitting and eating . 

Eating 

That made my stomach growl a little .

The attender came back to us and smiled . I smiled back . 

" Yes mam . your name ?"

" Melissa . Melissa Rodriguez " I said . Logan on the other hand looked more uncomfortable . I was pretty confident though but at the back of my mind I had other thoughts . He looked through the first sheet of names then the other and then the other . By now the people at the back were starting to get impatient . Just then was a new entrant in the line , a young couple barging through the already impatient line . Demanding to be let in earlier than the rest . like a VIP . But in this case everyone was a VIP. Their bickering continued to a point where all the staff had to come down the couple .

" I'm sorry mam . You may please go in .I'll search for the name later . Sorry for the inconvenience . The sir at the back please you may go in ." he said and left  to attend the irritating couple at the back of the line . I was screaming from the inside as we made our way into the lavish lifestyle of the billionaires . 

As soon as we entered cold air welcomed us . The venue was huge ...beige tiles covering the whole place , a big chandelier in the middle of the ballroom beneath which couples danced , light music to sooth the whole atmosphere . But there was one thing to die for ...... The huge table of desserts .  Even from far I could see delicious cakes , cheesecakes and ice creams in their glory . I was so lost in my love for desserts that I really forgot the handsome male standing beside me . I came back to reality when he laced our fingers . I might have resembled a baboon by the amount of heat rushing through my cheeks .  I didn't try to get out from small irresistible bond he had created . The warmness of his hand on mine was very pleasuring . Something said I had side tracked my mind from something . Yes , food . But there was something else as well . 

People .

Staring at us 

Gossiping 

Whispering 

While quarter of the female population eyed me, him and then back to me . It was the men that scared me . I squeezed his hand for assurance . He squeezed back . I smiled at him as he led me to a table away from the dancing couples . We took a seat next to an older couple . They smiled .

" You look very beautiful miss " The man smiled . This smile wasn't a creepy , cheap style , He actually meant it . I smiled back as well . As the waiter strolled with trays containing food , My stomach grew impatient . 

" I am wearing Galliano today and you are ?" The lady smiled . One thing I knew about high profile people - They shopped a lot . So expensive dresses that it would take my savings plus my next generations savings to afford one . So when she said about her dress I was least shocked . My gown didn't have any label but the workmanship the dress contained would be considered ...Royal?. However back to the lady , she was a descent woman her  blonde hair curled up , Tear drop earrings shun from the light reflecting onto them , Her elegant emerald green gown enhanced her equally emerald eyes ......same shade of emerald as my boss . Wait . A . Second . Why am I even thinking about him? Because you have a slight chance of bumping into him ?

" Oh I generally don't believe in labels much this dress is customized ." I said . That put me in the billionaire standards , I guessed . The broad smile on her face confirmed it . I looked back at Logan quite surprised by the way I had answered . The whiff of fresh seafood distracted me again . A waiter approached our table asked us how we were doing and set out a neat set of silver cutlery in front of us . That followed by some starters ..... Thanks to the ton of movies I had previously observed I was able to strike out the elegance of my eating . On any other day the traces of food could be found on my nose as well . Yes , I was a ill mannered eater but not today .

The general topics were discussed , topics such as where we lived , how many houses we owned etc . To say the truth , Logan turned out to be much smarter in lying . I was impressed by how fluently he lied about us having 3 mansions in different estates . I was loving this , rich people had so much fun . My fun ran out as I learned that they didn't serve soft drinks here , so I stuck to cold chilled water . The last for the course was desserts and this time we had the privilege to go through the table and select anything we wanted to be served . I wanted one of all the types they offered and so I tried all of them . Martha was shocked by the amount of desserts I had before me , She was a strict person who cared for her health . A lot. After my stomach had been filled we resumed to talking as usual . Our conversation was interrupted by Donald , the old man when he asked us to join for a dance . He and Martha soon left for the dance floor . They looked so graceful holding each other swaying to the light music that followed . I would say they were an example of Relationship Goals . I felt a shift at the back but ignored it entirely .

" Would Mrs.Rodriguez like to have a dance ?" A cool voice whispered . I looked back at Logan and playfully hit his arm . He wiggled his eyebrows as to ask whether I wanted to dance . In response I just nodded . He held my wrist and led me towards the center of the ball . All couples I looked at smiled at us . Logan held my right hand above as we laced our fingers again , His other hand went around my waist . We swayed to the light music giggling as I stepped on his foot once or twice . The feeling I felt was surreal .We just danced to the music ignoring the whole lot of stares and comments . This little prank had turned into a relaxing getaway . After a whole lot of dancing we returned to our seats . As we just locked our eyes . I felt a wave of guilt hit me . Like something was about to happen . And true to my feeling something did happen . 

" I would like to dance as well " A cold hard voice answered . I swiftly moved my head to find the same green eyes I was comparing to earlier , only this time they weren't angry they held something uncertain in them . Something I couldn't grasp . My jaw hung open as both Logan and I stood up and failed to make an eye contact . 

" I suppose this party was only for some people . Logan , Whose idea was this ? As far as I know you wouldn't think of defying such rules . "

No words were spoken 

" Logan you may leave . " He commanded . Logan gave me a sad smile before he left . I looked up to see a hardening glare of green locked into mine . I screwed up . The intensity by which he was looking at scared me . Not even Logan was there to help now . He will create a huge drama in front of everyone . He might even kick me out of my post , which he will considering I have done the unthinkable . He will make a fun out of me in front of all the people . So many thoughts were running in my head that it took me a lot of strength to look at him . The next words he said completely took me by surprise .

" As for you Ms.Raykar , Let's dance shall we ?"