Bound by agreement

Chapter2

Juliana pov

Lily was quite a persuasive person, I can't even believe that she was able to persuade me to go for this auction. And now here I am all dolled up and a very different version of my former self.

I was donning a black mini dress that just stopped mid-thigh, with gold strappy stiletto heels while my hair was let down in waves. Lily on the other hand was donning a red lace gown that showed quite some cleavage. Matching with a red pair of strappy heels. Her hair was perfectly slicked back with gel and her makeup was top-notch.

We arrived at the venue and were welcomed with the flashing lights of photographers and a swarm of reporters. Good thing that Lily had given me a pair of sunglasses to block out the light.

We entered the hall and I felt pairs of heated gazes on us. As expected, everyone was dressed to taste. My jaw dropped just taking in the hall and the style of dresses. The women were dressed to taste and the men wore expensive-looking tuxedos.

Lily's body Sashayed to her seat and sat down and I followed behind her but not as fast because of these damn heels. Lily was a very attractive woman but she wasn't the type to stick with one man, she always loved a good fling so she changed men like she changed her wardrobe. A very attractive young man came up to meet her but she just shrugged him off with a " you're not my type" I'm pretty sure the guy wouldn't ever want to approach women again after that. Poor guy!

I sat down beside Lily and whispered into her ears " When is this thing going to end so I can get the hell out of here" The smell of strong colognes and wine was already making me nauseous.

The first item that was to be bidded was a masterpiece portrait of the well-known Micheal Angelo and the. The starting price was what made my jaw drop a second time.

30 freaking million dollars!!!. I was bewildered at how these people were willing to spend that much on just a portrait. But my reaction this time was just the tip of the iceberg. The bidding continued until it was sold for a hundred million dollars!!.

I stood up to use the restroom. The feeling of people's hot gazes on me made me aware and uncomfortable, turning slightly in between people. I lost my balance and poured my glass of wine on a lady who was right in front of me.

“Oh my God, what have I done now,” I said to myself, a little too loud. I apologized and I started using my hands to minimize the damage done but the dress was already ruined.

The lady pushed me away from her and started yelling at me which caught the attention of others. “ Who do you bloody think you are to ruin my dress?” she screamed at me while her face turned a bright shade of pink.

She raised her hand and attempted to slap me as I stood there like a little helpless girl closing my eyes and preparing myself for the amount of pain I was about to receive.

.I slightly opened my eyes to see why I didn't get hit only to notice a beautiful pair of the palest blue eyes staring back at me. Is this the guardian angel I thought to myself. I was mesmerized by his beauty for a second until his voice brought me back to reality._ Are you okay"? he asked.

I looked around and noticed that reporters were already flooding the scene. I looked back at him and nodded in affirmation. He faced the woman who had gone silent and whispered something into her ear that I couldn't quite comprehend.

Whatever he said must have put fear into her because she quickly apologized and scurried away.

I turned back to thank him but he had already started walking back to wherever he came from. I tried to run after him but these damn heels didn't allow me to move at full speed. He went into the elevator and poof! He was gone.

I stood in front of the elevator trying to catch my breath. People who saw me running must have thought I was mad. These damn rich people!!.

I somehow managed to find my way back to the hall and sat down. My mission to find the bathroom was a complete failure instead it made my night a whole lot worse. But I couldn't help but think about the handsome stranger who saved me.

I guess I have bad luck with these rich people. Lily faced me and asked" What's wrong" with a concerned look on her face. "Nothing," I said, faking the most pleasant smile I could muster. She looked at me with doubtful eyes but I was glad when she didn't ask further questions. I wasn't ready to narrate the whole drama that just occurred.

I grabbed a glass of wine from a waiter and downed it in one gulp. I just wanted to forget the embarrassment that I just went through. I was already on the verge of tears. I wanted nothing but to leave this hell hole of an auction.

Damn! A tear slipped out and I quickly wiped it away. I wasn't going to let this money-wasting i***t see how weak I was.

I decided to grab a few more drinks. I figured out that when I'm drunk I tend to be a lot bolder. Lily gave me a worried look

" Should we leave?" She asked with a concerned voice. I think the alcohol was starting to have its effect on me cause the next thing I said shocked even me.

No!..... I'm going to finish what I started.

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I woke up feeling terrible. I was having a massive hangover. This is what I get for having too much to drink

I reached out to my phone to check the time. It was five in the morning.

What the hell am I doing awake by this time?

I groaned! My head was pounding as if they used a hammer to hit me. I decided to go to sleep again maybe after some sleep this damn headache would reduce when I noticed I wasn't in my room and on my bed." What the hell happened here!!"

I took a glance around the room and I saw a figure lying next to me. I almost screamed but I thought of the possibility that it might be Lily and calmed myself down.

I decided to turn on the lamp on the bed stand. My face darkened when I noticed that the person beside me wasn't Lily but a freakishly handsome guy. I held my mouth in shock as glimpses of yesterday night came flooding into my head.

What have I done!!.