PRETTY AS A PICTURE

CHAPTER 17 KISSING THE FRENEMY?

IZZY'S POV

Note to self never go shopping with Storm again. Storm is fun loving and genuine but the girl is flawed by her need to walk into every single boutique on the hunt for a perfect dress, After 4 hours she had finally selected our dresses, shoes and anything else she thought may be needed. We reached Valene Manor and she rushed me to Jax's room that she shared with him when she stayed and began her prep on me, By time she was done with us both we had 15 mins before we left for the event.

I was in a scarlet red sleeveless full length dress that left my shoulders completely bare with a plunging neckline which showed more than I liked, the dress then hugged my normally hidden curves with a high mid thigh split on my left, I struggled to find a place to put my knives because she forbid me from wearing my combat boots and with this dress a bra was not an option. I looked in the mirror she had done my hair in a messily curled up do which showed my long neck, my make up made my eye's pop and she finished my look with red lip stick. Tonight I looked like a real girl a little slutty I thought, but stormed used the term sexy. 

We made our way down stairs where the family and Massimo were waiting, as walked down I heard gasps I really wanted to turn around and change. My Nona and mother were teary eyed "Storm, Izzy you both look breath taking" Nona said. Storm took Jax's arm he looked like a goofball and stood there ogling her. I walked over to Mass and before he could say  a word I cut him off "Don't say a fucken word I know I look like a slut" I fake smiled and spoke quietly so only he heard. "Izzy I wasn't going to make fun of you, You look Sexy as F u c k is what I was going to say, but where the hell are your knives stashed" he said chuckling "If you try find them I'll kill you" I said sweetly as he continued to chuckle.

We left the Manor and arrived at fancy a s s event center, that screamed money, Mass could feel my nerves as we made our way down the red carpet, flashes from camera's going off every where, It was then I remembered most of these higher ranked Mafia Men, were also legitimate powerful business men which made them famous, There were celebrities here as well from every sector, Artists, Actors, Musicians, designers and producers.   

We reached the entrance and Mass linked our hands looked at me and smiled calming me down. We made our way over to a table with Valene placed in the center, Max stopped every now and then introducing us all to various people, We finally made it to the table and I sat immediately with a sigh "Izzy how you holding up?" Jax asked "This is fucken worse than the 14 days of torture I went through" I replied making Mass and Jax laugh.

"So what are we suppose to do?" I asked  "There is an auction coming up we take part, mingle a bit then leave" Gramps responded smiling at me, he obviously hated these events. A tall good looking dude approached Max and whispered something in his ear he nodded then looked at Jax, Mass, Storm and I. "Ok so one you have to represent us in the auction, they are auctioning dates and unfortunately for you guys our name got pulled out of a hat along with 9 others, so talk amongst yourselves but do it quickly" Max ordered.

"I'll do it" Storm replied Jax smiled at her and I kissed her cheek. I sighed with relief until Max was handed an envelope, he opened it read it then announced " Storm you will be performing with someone famous called Zayn singing dusk till dawn" Max announced not realizing who Zayn even was. "Um I can't sing, I am legitimately tone deaf" storm said as she blushed. The table all looked at me " Aw F u c k my life, Fine" I replied making everyone chuckle even my Nona who wasn't a fan of bad language. "Sorry Nona" I said apologizing for my language.

The tall dude came back and escorted me to a room out the back I sat with 5 dudes and 4 other girls, some were chatting all excited while others looked like me and wanted to get the hell out of here. One by one we were called by name, then it was my turn I took a deep breath and followed the tall dude who handed me off to Zayn. "Hi I am Zayn and what do I call you beautiful" he asked "Izzy" is all I replied, he chuckled "Well Izzy are you familiar with my song?" he asked "Yup" "Are you comfortable singing a duet with me or would you like me to sing and join with the chorus?" "Whatever", "You don't talk a lot do you and you really don't look pleased to be doing this" he chuckled  "Because I am not but lets do the duet I need to let off some steam" I replied "I like your confidence Izzy so lets show em how it's done" He responded

I was introduced "We are now welcoming to the stage representing the Valene family Izzy Rivera she is escorted and will be doing a duet with Zayn. The room erupted as Zayn and I made our way on to the stage. We both stepped up to Mic's and the music started Zayn sang and when it was my part I let rip the room went crazy needless to say Zayn was a little shocked, I just smiled at him as we continued, When we were done Zayn hugged me and whispered " You are incredible if ever you want to pursue this, look me up I'll leave my details with Tom" he said as he kissed my cheek and left the stage while the room was still standing cheering.

The tall dude spoke " The bidding for our very very talented Izzy will begin do we have any offers", 10,000 dollars someone called out then Zayn himself yelled out 25,000 dollars the bidding went on we hit 80,000 dollars and I was shocked,  just as the tall dude was about to close the bidding Mass yelled out 120,000 dollars, the tall dude said "going once going twice sold to the gentlemen to my left" I smiled at Mass with a big thankyou attached to my smile, he just nodded.

I was escorted back to my table the tall dude whispered again into Max's ear then left "Izzy you have made this charity's record books, 80,000 dollars has been the highest bid ever for a date and Mass's 120,000 dollar bid has earned our table an invite to the after party, so if you young ones would like to attend feel free" Max explained. Storm squealed "Can we Jax pleeeeease" she begged "Only if Izzy and Mass come to" Jax replied " Come on you 2 Pleeeease", "Okay, Izzy if you come I'll consider this our date" Mass responded knowing full well I would have opted for home. "Fine Fucker" I whispered Mass just grinned at me. "Yes" Storm squealed again.

The after party was held in a high security room next door as we entered people were dancing laughing and drinking most were Celebrities. Storm dragged Jax to the dance floor while Mass and I sat at the bar. "Izzy would you like a drink" Mass asked "Coke" I replied grinning. Mass and I sat joked and laughed a lot it was like meeting a whole different person " You know Mass I like this version of you, you are fun when you don't want to kill me" I said with a chuckle. "Well Izzy this is the real me without a title or pressure" he said with a sad smile.

"Ok no thinking about responsibility lets go" I said taking his hand and leading him to the dance floor. Mass shocked the s**t out of me the boy could move and dam if my ovaries didn't start producing eggs at the sight of this sexy a s s man before me. " You are Hot as hell" I yelled at him over the music Mass threw his head back and laughed " Typical you Izzy just say what you like" He responded "Keeping it real home boy" I replied laughing.

Mass twirled me so my back was to his front he put his hands on my hips and guided them back to himself as we grinded on each other, I giggled and looked over my shoulder, the music slowed down and just as I was about to leave the floor Mass pulled me back to him wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me closer if that was possible. Mass turned me so I was now facing him he looked down at me "Izzy thank you for letting me be me even If it is only for a night" he said as he pulled me closer bringing his head down so his lips were brushing my neck. "Ah Mass what are you doing, if you keep going you will be carrying me out of here home boy my legs are weak as f u c k" I said still giggling. "Nice to know I have that affect on you" he said as kissed my neck more intensely

"OMG" is all I heard from the side of me making me open my eyes, "Wow this is news" Storm continued chuckling and Jax just smiled at us, I thought Mass would pull away but he pulled me closer and continued to sway with me in his arms. The night went on and Mass kept me in his arms all night, Jax came over and talked to us " Hey I've booked us room, Storm is drunk as all hell, I've let Dad and Ara know they will send a car for us in the morning" Jax then handed Mass an extra Key card to the room as he left carrying Storm. "Izzy shall we go?" Mass asked I just nodded feeling sleepy. We used the key card to enter the private elevator to the suite.

When the doors of the elevator opened Mass took my hand and led me inside, he kissed the back of my hand making my stomach do flip flops. "I am just going to check on Storm" I said with a smile, I knocked on the door "Jax are you guys ok?" I asked, Jax opened the door "Iz I'm going to sleep in here with Storm so I can look after her will you be alright sharing with Mass?" he asked "Yup no problem Mass is probably sleeping already" I said chuckling as I kissed Jax's cheek goodnight.

I walked into the other room looking for Mass and I heard the shower running so I decided to steal his discarded shirt on the floor to wear after I got undressed. I took my heels off as I sat on the end of the bed and then tried to unzip my dress not having any luck, I hadn't noticed Mass had walked out only his boxers still a little wet. "Izzy you need help" he asked, I looked up at him and dam was he ripped "Dam Mass you should totally walk around shirtless all the time, I like you a whole lot better like this" I said laughing. Mass laughed along I stood in front of him giving him access to my Zip.

Mass slowly Zipped it down with the back of fingers brushing down my back, I held the front of the dress remembering I wasn't wearing a bra. Once he was done I scurried into the bathroom taking his shirt with me, I stripped and had a cold shower I had been told this makes you less horny but unfortunately that s**t was a lie, it just made me cold, I laughed at my own thoughts.

I chucked Mass's shirt on a little self conscious that I was naked under it. Massimo was in bed already with one of his hands behind his head looking deep in thought. I jumped in next to him making sure to stay on my side. "Izzy what are doing all the way over there you'll fall off the bed, you can move over you know" He said smirking "No I can't you've made me horny and I don't get horny" I stated Matter of factually, Mass burst out laughing "Izzy you not suppose to admit stuff like that you know" he said laughing harder "Why not it's the truth" I replied. "I need to give you lessons on things you should and shouldn't say in these kinds of situations" he replied with a huge breathtaking smile on his face.

"I don't get into these situations" I said facing him "Remember you were my first kiss" I continued. Mass grabbed me and pulled me so our foreheads were touching he looked deep into my eyes "Izzy if things were different you would be mine and I would treasure you my whole life, you are the weirdest most infuriating, most innocent yet beautiful girl I have ever met, who ever gets you will be the luckiest man alive, but just for tonight can I have you Izzy, I promise not to take your virtue, I just want to be as close as I can to you just for one night please Izzy"

" Okay but you have to promise to stay my friend and Mass If things were indeed different then I would have been honored to be yours" I said as I kissed Mass gently he deepened the kiss I could feel the passion, need, desperation and sincerity pouring out of him into this kiss.