Authors Note
Hi guys its been over a year I had a chance to update but that was due to 2 reasons-
1. I had somehow been locked out of my account and couldn't retrive/ dlt if I wanted to. Luckily my old laptop got rebooted and I was able to retrieve my data/story/updates.
2. I had a miscommunication with my editor for dreame . Not only had she left the platform but also didn't notify a stand in for the same.
Anyhow I have seen th comments some harsh, even butchering my writing and some supportive to the degree I felt loved. For all those who stood by me thank you and I will continue to update as per my previous schedule.
Now enjoy the story
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" You know you should wear that "
" You mean this ?"
" No . The other one -"
" The blue . Blue is boring "
" I mean't the red one "
" Now you are talking . Besides you should wear red too . What if you find your prince charming somewhere between eating and getting drunk ? That would be so romantic "
" More like I-Don't-Exist Charming . I'm good with black........Its the color of my soul"
" Prince Charming exists "
" No "
" Yes"
" No"
" Yes"
" WOULD YOU TWO SHUT UP " Josh was standing at the doorway fully dressed in a tux . Oh if you hadn't noticed it was me who was saying the Prince charming doesn't exist . Ashley was the one who believed in it . There was back to back debate among us and neither of us had decided what to wear yet. I was still in my yesterdays clothes and was searching through my wardrobe for a suitable piece of clothing . I had found a formal dress to which ashley said that american parties are different . They include fancy clothing , dancing and getting drunk . I thought this was a high profile party . Sums out I am in a wrong direction. Now as I looked through my wardrobe I only found a semi-sheer black top and a red frilly skirt . These were the only two worthy to be called fancy . Ignoring josh I held up the piece of clothing I really had. She thought about it for a while and then nodded . I took those two and entered Ethan's room to change . Slipping on those clothes I felt something weird . The skirt I wore was long forgotten, I didn't even know when I had taken it . I came out of Ethan's room and presented myself to the fashion police AKA Ashley . She circled around me then abruptly stopped in front of me .
" You need some treatment " she said
" What ?"
" Makeover honey . You haven't even trimmed your eyebrows , I can't see a speck of lipstick on those lips and I am not seeing any heels . You need to feel sexy woman ."
Not wasting a single minute . I was dragged off to my decent mirror where I had to sit on a puffy and for the next 20 minutes I was in the hands of Ashley . Starting off with my eyebrow to having makeup on my face . I looked at myself in the mirror and I must say I looked pretty good . Come on every girl needs to feel pretty . I slipped on some decent heel like a 3-inch heel and stepped out of the room . Ethan was shocked as a matter of fact but recovered , as for the others they were excited to see this part of me which i didn't even know existed .
" So , Who's driving ?"
" We all will go in my van since ashley's going with Robby " Victor said
" Would you stop calling him robby . Its feels like calling a dog " Ashley snapped
" Come on over guys we need to go . " Josh said
We bid our farewell to ashley as we got into Victor's black van . I sat with Josh at the back while Ehan was in front . it was a long ride thanks to the traffic . It took us probably 30 minutes to get there and another 30 minutes to enter . Why? Because there were dozens of people , expensive cars and gazillion of press and media . click click click everywhere a new camera click was to be heard and among the expensive cars were our little black van which were getting more stares than clicks. The security came over and had our car checked and also asked for the ribbons we were asked to tie . Finally we reached the mansion where the party was taking place . People were scattered along the lush green lawn talking , flirting etc . All women were in their fancy clothing and all men in tux .We were surprised to see Ashley at the main hall welcoming us How did she reach so early ? Did she paraglide all the way up here? or Roberto gave her a jet to swish right here ?. Roberto came along and greeted everyone of us and soon departed with an angelic Ashley by his side . Everyone of us decided to split up . Ethan and Victor said they wanted to check out something but in reality there were mesmerised by some beauties near the wine counter . Josh found his seafood buffet love . Whereas I had no clue what to do . I was just standing near a counter when a guy came forward .
" Hello lady . Why didn't I notice you sooner ?" ABORT MISSION : NOT GOOD . Screamed my inner self but I found myself getting into a way deeper conversation. It wasn't a long time but finally he decided to to take me to the drinks counter .
" What would you like to have , love ?" I hated the way he called that but now since I was desperate for company I had to just go with it . I saw a woman drinking a yellow-pinkish drink . I asked the bartender what that was , he said it was a Piña Colada . I have had a piña colada before and my its so tropical . I said I wanted to have that while Ashton , the guy who offered me took a beer himself . Soon the drinks were served and I felt a pit in my stomach . A heavy feeling . Something was wrong but what was ? Everything seemed perfect . The conversation soon continued to number exchange and to tell the truth I did fake the number . He ordered another beer and excused himself as he had found his long time friend admits the crowd . I on the other hand was enjoying the piña colada as it was a drug . It was almost my 4 th glass when I started to notice some changes in my vision but that didn't stop me from having another one . Come on there were just 3 inch glass . Pfft I am literally overthinking . I thanked the bartender fluttering my lashes at him . Soon I realized that walking was indeed a difficult task . In a matter of minutes I was outside in the fresh New York air . I saw a white guy sitting on a pedestal .
He was sitting all by himself . His body and his face were so pale it looked as if he was a marble . I took a seat beside him but he didnt turn . He had his hand on his chin and was in deep thought . Why was he so sad ? I tapped him on the shoulder but no reaction came . Not even a flinch . I think something tremendously bad happened to hi .
" Hey are you okay ? How about we stroll through the party ?" I asked . Still no reaction . Not even a word came out . This was my new mission . Finding out the hidden past of Mr. White Sadface . That's a cool name . I began to take it slowly .
" What's your name ?"
" Where are you from ?"
" Do you have a girlfriend ?"
" Why are you so quite ? Answer me ."
" Are you dead ?"
No reply again . Since my head felt a little bit dizzy I assumed leaning on his shoulder wouldn't be a problem since he showed no reaction . His shoulder was firm like a rock but had a smooth texture . I was so eager to know about him and all I got in return was silence . Cold silence . I closed my eyes as cool breeze engulfed me . People were still partying dancing , eating etc . But I on the other hand felt as if I needed sleep more than dancing ever needed . What if I ask Mr. White Sad-Face for a dance ? Americans are known for their craziness for dance right?
" Would you like to Dance ?" I asked . Still no reply . I am giving up . My inner self said .
" Why are you talking to a sculpture ?" A cool voice asked . I tried to look at the owner of this voice . Seems like the doppelganger of my beloved boss . Same body structure , jet black coat and navy blue tie . Though I couldn't see his face clearly .
" A sculpture ? This is Mr. White Sad-face . " I said gesturing to the hand some man seated beside me .
" Are you drunk , Melissa ?"
" Melissa Raykar never drinks . You Doppelganger "
" Doppelganger ?"
" Yes . You are the doppelganger of the devil at my office A.K.A my bawse "
" You call your boss as the devil ?"
" A Handsome devil may I add "
" Oh . And Who have you come with ? This marble guy ?" What was he intending that's no marble guy that's Mr.White Sad-face .
" I have come with Eth-Eth . What was his name again ?. Yes I came come with my little brother Ethy "
" Ethy.....What. A. Wonderful. Name " he said .
" So stop bugging me . I need to find Ethy " I was about to leave when a hand grabbed my arm . I was dragged towards the unknown doppelganger as i looked into green eyes . I couldn't even fight him out . He started to walk and so did I . My heart clenched as I left Mr. White Sad-face .
" Where are you taking me ?" I asked
" To Ethy ."
" Wait a second . I don't even know you name . Who do you think you are to drag me against my right? "
" My name is Xavier and I am your boss "
" No you are not . That granite faced devil wouldn't even want to be paired with likes of me "
" I said ,I am Xavier"
" What ? Tavier . Aww That's such a nice name . Reminds me of a dog .Tavvy or was it Toby ? But Tavvy sounds good ."
I heard no response after that . Who was this man that claimed to be my boss . HaHa, as if that's gonna happen . After a long stroll I found Ethy.
" Ethy !" I called out
" Mel. Are you drunk ?" He said looking at me . Why was everybody thinking that I was drunk . God Knows .
" No I am not "
" That's what every drunk person says " Tavvy said
Ethy looked at Tavvy and back to be again . Tavvy's hand was still on my arm as I detached myself and engulfed Ethy in a polar bear-y hug. He just patted on my back as I reconciled . Tavvy on the other hand was shaking his head in disapproval . Aww he looked so cute . I reached up to Tavvy as I pulled his cheeks in a swing motion .
" Oh My God . You look so cute when you are sad . Doesn't he Ethy ?" I looked at Ethy . He wasn't acting correct . He looked almost scared . What's so scary in that . I looked at Tavvy again and he looked at me with a more perplexed look . What was wrong ? Actually something was . My head started to pain a lot further and so did my stomach . Strange . I thought
" We need to get her home , Mr.King " Ethy said . Had he gone mad . Pfft Mr.King would never come here .
" Take a drop from my driver . Make sure she comes to office tomorrow " Office? He looked so cute talking like that . The pain in my stomach grew stronger as the whole sick feeling reached my throat .And I didn't know what was happening but when I gazed down I saw sticky slimy thing at doppelgangers shoes . Then did I realize I had vomited on his shoes . I didn't care though as I was further dragged my Ethy to a limousine . We got in as I saw another doppelganger .
" Sebby , How are you ?" Ethy looked weird yet again . As the car ride began I felt my self being drawn to darkness. And it wasn't long I was consumed by it .