A Lie So Beautiful

13. Theme sucks!

Mia's Point of view.

It was during summer, that we all decide to go on a vacation to take a break from our very hectic schedule. We decide to take a private jet, we as in me and my 5 month pregnant wife Julia, and Chris and his wife Monica and his little daughter Claire.

We were set out for Rome cause no one among us have ever been there and all of us were very excited for our one week break. We set out on the tenth of july but for all our dream to crash along with the plane. As we encountered a heavy rainstorm halfway and our plane crash within just minutes. And for those few minutes when we were thrashed around in the plane, I remember trying my best to protect my wife and the baby inside her pulling them in my embrace as much as I can. But when I look up Monica was also there tightly hugging Claire by her side but Chris was not with them. When I was trying to look for Chris, the plane was roughly drop and hit a surface shaking all of us roughly once again.

Do they lose Aunt Monica here cause I have no memory of her. And my dad wrote before that they did. Did she suffer an injury or just passed instantly or was it something along the line of no one knows what happen to her. I hope its not something of that sort.

But however it might have happen, its a known fact that its gonna be something tragic and a sad ending. For the first time, rather then being curious Iam a bit hesitant and a bit scared to know what might have happen next. As I was wondering this, I heard a knock at my door.

Mia: Come in dad!

Jace: As tempting as it is for me to be your dad, Ill rather be your boyfriend.

Hmm! Jace is here? With that I quickly look up.

Mia: Jace? When did you get here?

Jace: Its been a while now but for now, as a great boyfriend myself I have prepared my angel breakfast in bed.

And he brought out a plate full of fruits and some cookies and a cup of milk. And kept it in my bedside table.

Mia: Oh! Why thank you.

Jace: Pleasures all mine.

I have taken the plate in my lap and was about to start when I remember dad.

Mia: But what about dad, wont he join us?

Jace: You do know its noon right?

Oh right, dad should already be in office by now. Forget about eating breakfast together he will have already had dinner by now.

Mia: Oh yeah! I had night shift last night. But then what about you? No work today?

And I forward my plate offering for him to eat as well but he just shake his head in no. Well then, more for me I guess.

Jace: I came from office, and ill most probably go back soon. Seeing as it already 12pm.

Hmm. But then why did he come, surely enough not to feed me right?

Mia: Did you come for something then?

Jace: I did come for something, Iam here to ask you something.

Mia(muffled): Go on, Iam all ears.

My mouth was full by trying to eat a big chocolate cookie in one bite cause I hate the crust falling down, so the word comes out like mmfshjanaba.

Jace: I can see that.

Well he understand anyway. So I gave him a satisfied smile while he too smile but in amused way.

Jace: Anyway remember I told you yesterday about the contract with Chris?

Mia(nodding) : Ummm.

Jace: So the callaboration has been finalised. Contract is sign.

Mia: I knew it will go as plan, you just worry unnecessary. Anyway, Congratulation.

This time my mouth is clear and yes he did worried a lot for this partnership as according to him dad's a client that is very hard to come by and grasp at the same time. He should have realise he also is a partner who is very hard to come by and satisfied for that matter.

Jace: Thank you. But that's besides the point. Actually as a celebration of our partnership, we decide to host a small ball like thingy.

Mia: Okay?

Jace: Not all office staff is invited as you know it is a hospital and inviting all the staff is just not possible. But you dad said he will be inviting some of the seniors.

Well then I guess only the senior staff will attend again. Most of the time only they attend such event as its hard to get everyone onboard on such events. If you are not directly related to the event, most of the time you won't even know that something is happening. I just mean to say its a big hospital

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Mia: So you want me to come or?

Jace : Umm I want you to come but not as your dad's staff but as my date. So angel will you be by date tonight?

Well, isn't this just sweet. And obviously the answer gotta be yes. Who can say no to such a sweetie who come over just to ask this.

Mia: Of course, is that something to ask about. Obviously, it had to be me.(playfully) You didn't have second choice or anything like that, did you?

And I make a skeptical and suspish look while he laugh and then mimic a scared face and raised both his hands saying.

Jace: I did have a long list but good for me my first one work.

And he gave me a dramatic wink, while I just glare at him although I know he is joking.

But I tell you, dramatic people are much more fun only with dramatic people,what Iam saying is I just love us

Mia(playfull expression) : Tch.

Mia: Oh! wait is there a theme for the party?

Oh let there be none, please let there be none. I hate dressing up with a dress code, it just suck to find dresses just cause of a dress code. I hate it.

Jace: Not really.

When he said that I give one of those Cheshire cat grin.

Mia: Then here is my chance to be lazy.

Jace: And here I thought you will say creative. But dress however and whatever you want, you will look beautiful anyway.

Aww I got diabetes right there. Too much sweetness.

But that was not the point, the words he said and facial expression he made was completely different. But I understand why he is making such face.

Mia: Aww how sweet of you. But you can stop making that face, I swear I wont ever go with sweats again.

Once I get to a party with sweats, sneakers and a denim Jacket. Which was so very odd considering it was a formal event and the kuddos point is everybody literally just stare at me.

But it was not my fault, he said dress comfortably, its gonna be a long night. And comfortable to me was sweats, but in his defence he did mention it was a party which I though was with some friend.

Jace(relieved) : Phew!!! Pleasure talking to you, ill see you in the evening

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And he stand up while acting like wiping his imaginary sweats off. I guess he is going now. But I quickly grab his hand

Mia: Is Justin coming too.

Jace: Most probably. Chris can't function without that dude, its weird.

That's my dad he is talking about, he should never have to be in an equation with weirdo like Justin.

Mia: Hey, thats my dad you are talking about.

Jace: And?

I never knew someone can make such a strong point with an and.

Mia: Yeah, its weird those two are always like always together. They are weird. What do they even do together?

I mean my dad spent much more time with him than me. Its like, they are almost always together in the hospital. One is not seen without the other one. Seriously.

Jace(shrugging) : Who knows? Anyway Iam going, I have some work to take care of before the ball.

And he sweetly give me a kiss in the forhead as a goodbye while I not so happily let go of his hand.

Mia: Okay you go, I will see you in the evening.

And I quickly get up and kiss him on his for head.

Mia: I can do that as well.

When I do that he look stunt for a while, but quickly a smirk pass by his face which means no good news.

Jace: Well if we must do this, why not do it in the correct spot.

He wiggle his eyebrow while pointing to his very soft looking lips.

Mia(frown) : Tch. Go go shuuu.

And I push him forward but not going down from my bed. As bed is bae and Iam not letting it go for anything.

After he left, I go to the hospital and come back around five and start getting ready.

Oh Iam kidding, I roll around in the bed for an hour and then went to my dad and have a little chat with him and went back to my room when he littetallly throw me out of his room to get himself ready for the party.

So with that I got ready in a black shiny jumpsuit. It was a simple long sleve with a tiny opening by the neck. I pair it with a black stiletto and a cute golden color hand purse.

After that I got up and get in the car with Dad, actually Jace was suppose to pick me up but he was needed in the venue before the programme begin and dad is also going there anyway so I though why not make it easier for all of us.

Mia: So how is your beautiful daughter looking dad?

Chris: She is looking ethereal, looking lovely as always.

Mia: Oh! Thank you, you are looking very dashing yourself.

He is dressed in a blue tuxedo, looking like a perfect gentleman that he is.

Chris: Of course Iam your dad, how can I fall behind.

To that we both laugh out loud and begin our journey. Actually I drove this time, and after awhile of chit chatting we reach the venue.

Chris: Thank you for the ride, little princess but now I have to go and join my old folk crew, I take the liberty to think that you are not interested in that.

Mia: Please do so my king, your little princess is going with her prince.

Chris: Okay, you take care hmm?

Mia: I will, you take care as well.

With that dad goes in, while I park my car and go out in search of Jace. Instead of calling him and making him come here, I decided it will be best if I find him on my own. So I make my way to the venue and just as I was about to get in I saw Jace coming towards me.

He was in a royal blue perfectly fitted three piece tuxedo completed with a black boot and a little silver chain going from the collar of the coat to the pocket which surprisingly make the look a lot more graceful.

And as usual he is looking as dashing as ever. I smile at him and wave while he also smile back and comes up to me.

Mia: Looking dashing, handsome.

Jace: Oh! Thank you and this handsome is very sorry that he could not pick you up.

Mia: No problem at all. But surprising both you and dad are wearing blue.

I mean both of them rarely wear blue. Most of the time its always black. What a coincidence .

Jace: About that...

Oh wait!!!!

With that I tilt my head on the right side of him and saw everyone in blue tuxedo and white gown.

Mia: Why are they all wearing white and blue and more blue?

All of them are dress in blue and most girls mixed it with white. Oh God sweat pant incident is crossing my mind again.

With that I look at Jace expectantly and he give me a confused look and look back at the crowd and said in fake wonder.

Jace: Well I wonder why?

Mia(stern): Jace?????

Jace: Okay!okay! I just didn't want to make you uncomfortable. I know you hate dressing up mainly when there is a dress code. So I thought why not just let you dress freely, and you will be comfortable that way right?

Mia: How do I feel comfortable, Iam the only different one here.

Jace: But you never go to any party with a dress code or gown for that matter. And this is the only chance to be with you when Iam working, I mean its boring without you. And I swear I tried not to make a theme but when I address that the theme was already made. And if I told you , you won't have come.

Well that is true, I won't have come. I rarely go to any of these parties, may it be dad's or Jace. Dressing is really not a buddy of mine, on the other hand laziness and sleep is a true best bud, so you get where Iam going.

But I continue to glare at him, and when he sees this he very quickly take a black handkerchief from his coat pocket and put it flat on his head.

Jace: See now we are same same so?.......

He look at me expectantly after he said that making me chuckle kicking out my little madness.

Mia(laughing) : Okay! Iam convinced, It save me the trouble of buying, suiting and dressing up. And I can't say no to your cute acts and always give in anyway so why bother.

Jace(relieved) : I cant believe there comes a time when ill be this happy to be called cute.

And he dramatically pat his chest with his hand and even do one of those sigh of relieve thing.

Mia(smiling): See, what amazing things I can do.

And I flip my little baby hair from my back as my hair is put up in a pony tail.

Jace: I never had a doubt about it.

I nod at him in agreement making him smile looking at me.

Mia: Oh wait, how do I look?

And I did a little twirl.

Jace: You are my girlfriend.

Mia: Huh? Whats thats suppose to mean?

Jace: It means, I choose to love you and have you as my girlfriend

I have a bad feeling of where this is going but just to be sure I ask anyway.

Mia(confuse):And?

Jace: My taste in everything is obviously good, so how can it go wrong with the most precious thing I have.

And drumroll I was very right.

Mia: Can't you just compliment me without complimenting yourself? You narcissist.

Jace: What's the fun in that?

Mia: Not cool Jace, not cool.

Jace: You look as beautiful as an angel, maybe it got to do something with me calling you angel.

And then he wiggle his eyebrow making me smile.

Mia: You are still complementing yourself.

And I glare at him again, while he open up his arm

Jace: Come here.

I take a step to hug him.

Jace: You never have to ask how you look angel, in my eye you are always beautifull , dressed up or not I don't care. No one can compare to my Mia. But just for the record you look stunning and as always too charming to be true.

Mia: Now thats true.

Jace: Of course, its my Mia; beauty is her other name.

With a smile on my face I have been hugging him for a while but I keep on seeing the anxious face of the woman who has start hosting the ball. She keep on looking at us, which got me thinking.

Mia: Jace, aren't you suppose to inaugurate with some speech or form of something?

Jace: Yeah, in about a minute.

Ahah! That's why she keep on looking.

Mia: Then go on, the host is dying from having no more words to entertain people.

Jace : Oh yeah! She is also there.

Mia: Okay stop making things difficult for her and go.

Jace: But you?

Mia: Ill just mingle with Justin, don't worry.

Jace: Okay then, I'll be back in a jiffy.

Mia: Umm.

And I gave him a reassuring smile. And he ran off to the stage that is at the far opposite from where we are standing. This hall is huge for that matter, but now that Jace is gone, its weird for me to just stand here and in a completely different outfit.

So I quickly ran off to where Justin was standing, who is by the way chatting with dad and his crew as he call it. Basically he is in deep conversation which will probably bore him to death. So I the hero step in.

Mia: Hello Gentlemen's, can I borrow your youngest for a while.

Dr. John's: Hello Mia, and yes please feel free to do so.

Mia: Thank you.

And with that Justin and me, we went off leaving them behind.

Mia: You can thank me in anyway you see fit.

Justin: Thank you.

Mia: That's it? Should I drop you back there again?

Justin: Oh no! Iam sorry my lovely Mia, you are my saviour here and I'll do everything for you for this, I swear.

Mia: That's more like it.

Justin: Well at least its better to die by your hand then to die by boredom with those old folk.

Mia: Hey my dad is in there.

Justin: And?

Mia: Damn it.

How can they make the same point with the same one word at the damn same day. I should learn not to defend dad next time.

Justin: Oh no! No! No!No!

Mia: What! What!

Justin: What the hell is that on Jace head? A handkerchief style or something?

Mia: Oh No! No!No!

Justin: What is that?

Mia: As a joke he put it on to show that we are matching since I'm the only one in black.

When I say that Justin quickly turn back and look at my attire.

Mia: You didn't notice it, did you?

Justin: Yeah, but why are you in black. Aren't we all suppose to be in blue and white or something.

Mia: That's besides the point, (pout) my sweet boyfriend is going to be embarrassed any second now.

Justin: Oh, its falling Its falling.

And truly, the scarf is falling down as he walk up to the stage. I was about to give out a sigh of relief when Jace suddenly catch it and keep it in place.

Mia(Shaking Him) : What's he doing, oh what is he doing.

Justin: Women stop shaking me, just because you shake me, that damb handkerchief won't fall off again. Your boyfriend chose this path himself, have a little believe in him.

To that I whip my head back in complete disbelieve.

Mia: Seriously? Of all thing you could have said.

Justin: Okay I admit that was a little over the top.

Mia: A little?

Justin: Okay a lot, satisfied?

I was about to say something back but stop as Jace start his speech.

Jace: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I thank you all for attending to celebrate such a wonderful moment with us. And yes, the thing on my head is not a mistake rather it is a similarity to something only my dearest wear today and no one else. So please dont be mistaken as me covering up my bald area.

And that make the whole crowd laugh but what make me happy, no! Overjoyed was, what I thought would embarrass him because of me, is to him something that made him proud cause he share it with me and only me.

That put a smile on my face that nothing can ever bought.

Those sweet words is the biggest complement I could ever received that day. And I can't thank him enough for giving me such a pleasure.

Jace continue to thank everybody including his staff and dad's. The speech went on for a bit while.