Falling for My Enemy

"I am not going to that event! I’m going to sleep and there’s nothing you can do to make me attend." I stopped my friend from continuing her sentence. Haleta raised a brow with her arms crossed, uh oh. I bit my bottom lip. "Aha, I mean, what should I wear?" I nervously laughed, she nods her head before saying, "I thought so." Haleta can be scary at times. But I did promise her that I was going to her event. Haleta Villers is a movie producer, she was involved in the planning for a movie tonight. But because the man I loathed was attending, I refused to go. Which was the reason for my denial. "I need a friend’s support. I don’t have any friends at work. Besides, the people at work are very dramatic and they like to kiss up to us.” Haleta walked to my walk-in closet, and I followed behind. The walk-in closet was like a whole other room. On the left side of the room, I organized all my formal, casual and sporty clothes hanging r folded in the rightful place, on the right I had one section for all my accessories, a wall-sized mirror separating the other section for my shoes. I had an island in the middle of the room. A vanity beside her mirror And I had my own bathroom behind the wall-sized mirror, I leaned on the door frame as I watched Haleta move around the room, Haleta was a fit woman, she had a slim figure, and the wrapped khaki maxi dress complemented her warm coffee-tone skin, it was a one shoulder maxi dress that reached to her ankle, a slit in the middle stopping at her knees. I loved the champagne velvet spaghetti heels she wore with it. I watched as she took a satin emerald, green dress from the hanger. “This would look amazing on you! The main character’s wardrobe throughout the movie is green. And these shoes!” Haleta walked over to her shoe section picking up, black ankle-strapped heels. It was hard trying to find heels that were my size, with my big feet it was impossible to them, I was a size 11, so I had to order some and customize them. “Alright. I guess my outfit is chosen.” I giggled, Haleta continued to look through the accessories for the final pieces. “Hell yeah! By the way Iliana is waiting for her favourite aunt to come and visit her in France.” Haleta turns towards me shoving the outfit at me “Ow! But don’t worry I will book my flight this week to visit my goddaughter.” I walked towards the island, placed the outfits on the counter and then make my way to the bathroom. “I’m going to get ready now, why don’t you go and ask Tammy for something to drink?" I started stripping out of my blush pink satin robe. “I’m gonna ask if she still had some of the velvet cake with the cheesecake icing!” She yelled as she walked away. I stepped into the black marble bathroom. I looked over at the wall-sized mirror hanging above the wall-mounted double sink, taking off my hair tie, my wild corkscrew curls fell mid-back. Happy that my curls finally grew after that accident that took place a few years ago. I fluffed my hair before taking off the satin nightdress. I was going to rest my ass in the comfort of my bed, but I guess not. I sighed before walking towards the open shower that had only a glass door that stretched halfway. I quickly had a shower and stepped out and into the closet, after moisturizing, II started styling my hair, applying the conditioner, gathered my curls as I quickly tied it up, I picked up the size 16 off-the-shoulder dress, slipping into the satin dress I adjusted it as I walked in front of the mirror, the dress reached to my ankles, a slit that ran up the side to my mid-thigh, the dress hugged my voluptuous figure and I smiled as I turned around, the dress swaying behind. Picking up the set that my brother bought for me last Christmas, a pair of earrings, I smiled at the design, Putting on the 9k white gold earrings, with butterfly designs, I picked up a gold 9k pendant with a green gemstone “The things I do for that woman.” I grumbled as I sat down on the vanity chair and started on my makeup. “Aure. Oh-” I looked in the mirror, my hands in my hair, pinning the two strands that framed my face to the back with a gold leaf pin. “’ So?” I stood up in front of her fixing the dress to the side and picking up the gold sequin scrub clutch an old friend picked up from Italy. “You ready?” I asked as I walked over to her, she gave me a once over before scoffing “And you didn’t want to go. You look like a f*****g goddess.” She took my hand, and she spun me around I laughed as I posed for her once I stopped. “Aurelia. What the f**k were you thinking dating that man w***e?” She spun me out and I laugh. “No clue. But aren’t you glad that I’m single now? We have more time together now." I shrugged at my best friend who started wiggling her eyebrows and shaking her hips “Oh yeah! Party at my house-” “Girls, you’re going to be late.” A voice cuts Haleta, I peeked behind Haleta to see Tammy looking down at her watch, “Ah s**t!” Haleta looked down at her watch before grabbing my wrist and heading out the door. We finally arrived at the premiere, we took Haleta’s limo, and she got out, the sound of cameras flashing and screams was head from outside, I shook my head and followed behind, I was blinded by the lights as I stepped out. One of the staff helped me out and I thanked him before looking at the red carpet rolled out. I smiled as everyone turned to me, “Here we go again.” I mumbled to myself as I walked down the walkway. “Aurelia!” My name is chanted through, and flashes kept blinding me I waved as I walked to the backdrop, it was my turn I posed, smiled and I left. At this point I was just hungry, Haleta seemed to have disappeared somewhere. I walked down the hallway and see different celebrities interacting with each other, music directors, movie directors’ producers you name it. I saw one of the staff walking up to me, a glass of champagne on his silver tray. “Champagne?” I nodded and thanked him as I took one as I wandered around. “Aurelia? What a surprise! I didn’t know you’d be here.” Turning to whoever called my name, with the flute of champagne raised to my lips, an annoying pain in the ass started making his way towards me, I downed the drink annoyed. “Whoa there. Don’t want you to get too drunk.” He chuckles as he grabs for my glass and gives it to one of the celebrities without looking at them, “Hello Evans.”  I rolled my eyes as I turned to walk away but he quickly stepped in front of me. “Wow. You look beautiful tonight. Who’s the lucky guy?” He fixes his suit as if implementing that I was dressed up for him, I plastered on a fake smile before eyeing a staff making his rounds “Oh you silly...you. I am quite famished. Would you be able to grab some food for me?” I asked with the best smile I could muster, he laughs as he eyes me down, and I raised a brow not liking the way he gave me a once over “Slow down there, you don’t want all that food to land on your hips. Oop, it looks like it already did.” He smiled. I dropped mine and I felt a sudden rage cloud me. ‘You f*****g d**k! If you think that I would ever date you, you’ve gottta be out of your f*****g mind!’ My nails dug into my palm to calm myself from clocking the man in front of me, I know that he was the main actor in this movie but I’m this close to kicking this man’s ass. But I can’t, his father is a good friend of Haleta. The last thing I want is to hurt the relationship he had with Haleta, so I just let out a laugh that sounded almost too fake, I hit him on the shoulder with little a little strength but enough for him to sway “You are so funny.” I say but not before hearing him say “Ow.” “Well, it was a pleasure to meet you, Evans. I hope that your movie goes well, I’m gonna go-” “Oh, let me accompany you.” He was already grabbing for my wrist and before I knew it I had grabbed his hand and twisted it behind him, “Ow!” he yelled, and everyone looked over to me as I cursed at myself before letting him go “Sorry Evans. My reflexes are sharp ever since I started taking self-defence classes.” I put my hands up in surrender, as he held his shoulder he looked at me in shock, and I  couldn’t help but suppress the smile that was aching to show. “Are you alright?” I reached for him, but he flinched back “All good. Was just going to grab you something to eat.” He holds his arm as he walked away “Oh, thank you.” I grinned as he turned to walk away, “Thank f**k!” I grabbed two more glasses and downed them, “Remember, this is all for Haleta.” I reminded myself placing the two glasses back, the waiter smiled as he was about to leave, but I grabbed another two, he looked at me wide-eyed “Miss Duforr.” He looked at me worried, but I downed the two before he could finish “It’s ok, I can handle my liquor.” I winked at him; he froze mid-way but then regained himself, he cleared his throat and excused himself but not before I saw a red tint on his cheeks. I smiled placing the empty glasses on his tray and giving him a gentle pat on his cheek. I avoided a lot of people tonight. They kept asking if they could have a meeting with my brothers and me. I denied every request as I told them that I’m here for personal reasons and that they should book through my assistant. I excused myself escaping businessmen and women. My ringtone got my attention before I could enter the theatre, groaning as I stepped away and answered the call “Hello?” “Aure! Don’t forget to bring Haleta after the after-party! I set up our usual thang!” I distanced my phone from my ear as the caller let’s out a shriek. “Celia? You’re gonna pop my eardrums girl.” “Sorry, but I have set up everything and oh! I totally forgot can you grab us a can of whipped cream? I wanted to go and grab some, but Mahlia’s grandma is coming to pick her up in like 20 minutes.” Celia explained, I clicked my tongue and thought for a moment “Sure. Not a problem.” I answered “Thanks hon.” “No problem ba-” somebody bumped into me, my phone slipped out of my hands, quickly I reached for it, but I see a large hand catching the phone before it hit the ground. Time slowed; my eyes trailed up to the hand of the stranger that caught my phone. A golden watch caught my attention, a navy-coloured suit, muscles that are begging to be freed from the suit, strong firm shoulders, what looked like a tribal tattoo printed on the nape of his neck, sharp chiselled jaw with a clean stubble, “Oh shit.” I exhaled, rose pink lips, and my eyes settled on two dark blues. I found myself ogling at the man, my jaw dropped as I came face to face with one of THE most attractive men that I’ve ever seen in my life “Sorry about that.” He says, and dear lord, did my ears feel so blessed by that low and deep voice. I felt goosebumps just by those 3 words. He must have raised a brow questioningly as if waiting for me to say something, I snapped myself out of the trance and straightened myself, hands still reaching for the phone, “Oh, that’s ok. I was in the way.” I glanced away not wanting to look stupid, I think I drooled a little bit back there. “This is yours?” He gave me my phone and I gently picked it from his hand, our hands slowly brushing against each other, I felt a little tingle and it made me shiver in delight. Dear Lord. “Um, I’m gonna go now.” I giggled nervously gripping hard on to the phone in my hands, jeez I must look like a buffoon, why can’t I talk to him, all the confidence I had completely dissipated! Ugh! “Ok bye.” Waving to the handsome stranger knowing fully well that I would turn into mumbling mess if I stayed any longer. I turned and started to walk away. “Ok, you have a good night.” He calls from behind, I turned to return his goodbye, and the hem of my dress had decided to slip below my heels. “f**k!” I yelped “Whoa!” I heard him behind me, but it was already too late. I faceplanted the floor, yup. I am going to be part of this carpet. Dear Grim Reaper, take me, take me right now. I feel a hand on my wrist and the other slipping under my waist and before I knew it I was pulled to my feet. Looking up at the stranger who helped me, he was much taller now that I’m close to him. I was too stunned from shock and embarrassment; I didn’t notice that he was fixing my hair and pushing a strand of my curls behind my ear. “There you go, just like before.” He smiles, I hear a faint beat growing loud by the second, I came to realise that it was the sound of my heart, I just met the man! I need to calm the f**k down. I blinked again he was staring into my eyes, into my soul…wow that’s deep. I felt my cheeks burning, clearing my throat, I glanced away “Oh wow, how embarrassing. Sorry about that.” A subtle chuckle caught my attention, we were mere inches from each other, I just wanted to step in and wrap my legs- “Oh my god! Aurelia Duforr!” I was pulled out of my thoughts as I saw one of Haleta’s friends walking our way, if I remember her name was Tori, I stepped away from him before greeting the woman who decided to show her presence “It’s been so long! I didn’t know you’d be here; my brother has been aching to meet you- Oh who is this tall drink of water?” Tori’s attention was already on him, but the handsome stranger looked as if he didn’t have the slightest interest in her, I felt a little smile. “I-” “There you are Lia bear.” I felt a hand snake around my waist, and I froze, ‘God! Not this dumbass.’ I tried to push him away, but he pulled me tighter against him “I saved us seats.” He whispered in my ear, and I shivered, most likely from disgust and horror. I glanced over to Tori and the handsome man I was talking to before and he looked almost irritated but not at Tori, he was staring right at Evans, I looked over to Evans who seemed to be chatting away, I rolled my eyes and tried to push him away but he already whisked me away from the other two. God if I weren’t wearing my heels right now, I would have tackled this ass down. I glanced behind me to see that Tori was still talking to him, but his eyes were on me, I could hear it again, my heart beating crazily against my chest.  I smiled sadly as I waved goodbye.