A Night With You

Chapter 5

The dinner party was a lavish celebration as usual, nothing is ever small with the Wilsons, they are very rich and they always like to make a statement, which is why they are throwing a big dinner party to celebrate their son's wedding. Their mansion was filled with guests ranging from friends to family and even people they didn't know personally.

Everyone was downstairs chatting with a glass of wine in their hand while they waited for the latest couple in town to grace them with their presence, it wasn't long before Jared and Anastasia came out of the room where they were relaxing and walked hand in hand down the long stairs to convince their guest.

Anastasia already changed from her wedding dress to a more simple beautiful dress for the party, Anastasia was looking so sheen in her white v-neck with a sparkly sequin dress and a criss-cross back that has a long slit in the left side of the dress.

Everyone started clapping and whistling to acknowledge their presence, Jared and Anastasia looked around and smiled at everyone.

Anastasia looked around the room not recognizing most of the faces staring at her, but there was a particular stare that Ana couldn't miss the burn, she turned slightly to the side and as expected Derek couldn't take his eyes off her, which made her step falter and halt her movement altogether.

" You are hurting me, Anastasia said as Jared's hold on her hands tightened.

" Then move," he said randily without an apology but she moved cause she didn't want to attract unnecessary attention to herself.

" You should have used your words instead of hurting my hands " she whispered whilst concealing her anger with a smile.

" Put your hands together for the newly wedded couple, " Henry, Jared's dad said, catching the attention of the guests.

" It is time for the couples to dance " he announced while everyone shifted back creating a space for the couples. Jared tugged Anastasia to the dance floor and they started dancing, he just wanted to get the dance over with, but all the while, her eyes and attention were only on one person Derek Hale. Anastasia's attention was on him, just as his attention was on her.

" Hey stop stepping on me, do you have two left feet ?" Jared whispered to her upset at how many times she had already stepped on him in the space of one song, Anastasia scoffed at his statement cause she knew how to dance she was a great dancer. But at this moment Anastasia is distracted by certain green eyes.

Anastasia didn't fail to notice the presence of a beautiful young lady who was hovering around Derek. Not that Anastasia was jealous because let's face it, Derek paid the young lady in question no mind as his attention had only been with Anastasia all night but her presence was hard to miss.

As the night progresses, the guests are having fun, eating, and dancing but Anastasia can't enjoy the party as Derek's presence and thoughts have occupied her senses.

Anastasia finally got a Hiatus from all the greeting and introduction and she left for the restroom to get away from the crowd and retouch her makeup, but as Anastasia finished from the restroom and stepped into the lobby, she bumped into none other than Derek.

" Hell no " Anastasia cursed whilst staring into his captivating eyes and then to his luscious lips which immediately reminded her of what those lips did to her the last time.

" Am I that much of a bad sight?" Derek asked while ruminating on the night they spent together as he licked his lips.

" Excuse me please, I have to go, " Anastasia said as she tried to leave.

" Why do you like running from me " he asked with his signature smirk.

" I don't know what you are talking about, have we met before? Anastasia asked, trying to pretend but Derek was not buying it.

" Oh come on Ana, don't pretend like you don't remember that night, the sounds you made and the way you move your body made me know for damn sure that you can never forget that night," Derek said with his famous smirk.

" I am very sorry but I think you have the wrong girl," Anastasia said as she shoved past him and left for the party whilst leaving a stunned Derek to stare at her retreating figure as she sashayed away.

" The rest of the night went by in a blur and in no time, the guests were presenting their gifts, a corner of the living room was filled with different sizes of gifts, but the gifting wasn't over as William, Henry, and Cora were yet to give anything. Not that Anastasia wanted anything from her Dad but that wouldn't stop him.

" Anastasia, this is something your mother left for you, I don't know what is inside but I know you will like it," Williams said as he handed a medium-sized box to Anastasia which made her tear up. She was happy to receive something from her mum. Williams gave her a hug which she returned tentatively... She was euphoric with the gift but not happy with him.

The crowd cheered and applauded as Williams presented the gift to Anastasia and hugged her.

" Okay I guess it's our turn," Henry said as he approached the couple along with his wife.

" Here is a little something from us son," Cora said as she handed a small box like a ring case to Jared which he opened immediately.

" What does this open? " Jared asked as the box contained a key.

" That is the key to your new duplex, you and your wife will move in. As a matter of fact, your things are already there. '' Henry started with a proud smile while holding his wife.

" Wow, that's so lovely of you, thank you so much," Anastasia said whilst faking a smile and hugging her in-laws. Anastasia was physically and mentally exhausted, she wanted to rap up the night and call it a day.

" You are welcome darling," Cora said cheerfully.

" I think at this point the happy couple would like to go home and have their privacy, so let's say our goodbyes so they can leave, " William said, trying to end the party as he could Already read on his daughter's face that she was over this.

" He is right, you can leave now, we will send your gifts over tomorrow," Henry said while ushering them outside where the driver was already waiting.

" Thanks, everyone " Jared appreciated the guest as he led Anastasia to the car with his hands at the small of her back. But unlike Derek's touch, Jared's touch burns with irritation.

Anastasia left with her mother's gift held close to her heart but another gift Anastasia would have loved to go with is Derek as she could still feel his stare burning her peripheral but that is so impossible.

When sat in the car, she peeped through the window and took a good look at Derek one more time, hoping he was the one sitting next to her in the car instead of Jared.

Anastasia is upset that Jared acts as though she's not enough or like she's below his stand, Jared's presence alone infuriates her and Derek happens to be his friend so near but seems far away and unreachable.

Anastasia can already tell that this marriage will be so excruciating especially with Derek looming around.

Anastasia is wrong though, Jared likes her. He can see she's a sheen and poised young lady, when Jared saw her for the first time at her father's place, he saw reluctance and disdain in her eyes, Jared is only using reverse psychology on her to make her feel inferior and instead of letting him it might probably make Anastasia want him.

The duplex they were gifted was so beautiful, even though Anastasia was exhausted it still made her smile a little, the interior was even more beautiful, it had a minimalist lifestyle interior theme... Anastasia looked around the living space, noticing the neutral hue schemes, clean lines, sharp edges, minimal decor, and subtle pops of hues which were in the form of artwork and soft furnishing.

" Wow, this is so beautiful, " Anastasia said more to herself but Jared didn't miss it.

" Of course, what were you expecting, my parents have stellar taste," he said proudly from a corner in the living room where he was observing Anastasia as she moved around in the living room.

She scoffed and headed for the master's bedroom and Jared followed suit, Jared flung his jacket on the bed and headed to the bathroom.

" Oh no Jared, we are not staying in the same room, this is my room " Anastasia stated, catching Jared's attention.

" Of course, I don't want to share a room with you," Jared said as he proceeded to go into the bathroom.

" Then what are you doing, you should leave " Anastasia clarified.

" You must be dreaming of you think I'll leave my f*****g bedroom for you, the earlier you get out of here and look for another room the better for you Annabelle," Jared said whilst folding his hands over his chest.

" It's Anastasia " she gritted out

" I couldn't care less, he said before going to the bathroom and shutting the door loudly while Anastasia scoffed and stormed out of the room in search of another room to occupy.

" I can't stand him for the life of me, she screamed when she finally got into the room, Jared was so infuriating and Randy, Anastasia was even more angry cause she knows he knows her name he chooses to call her something else, Jared has become the bane of Anastasia's existence.

Anastasia scurried quickly to have a shower so she could relax and check her gift from her mum. After the shower, Anastasia felt so relaxed and ready to check the gift from her mum. After the shower, Anastasia felt so relaxed and ready to check her gift but when she settled In bed, the bed felt so good, and coupled with her exhaustion, she couldn't help but fall asleep while holding the gift close. It was a very long day for Anastasia.

Meanwhile, Malia Derek's mum is insisting Derek takes Gina home with him, it's no surprise cause she has always been a big fan of Gina, Malia likes Gina for her son.

Derek is over Gina, he has been over her ever since his best friend Jared made a move on her and she fell for him.

" You have to take Gina home, " Malia said when Derek attempted to leave after dropping his mum at home after they left the party.

" What do you mean take her home? She's staying with you tonight and leaving in the morning " Derek stated

" No! She's not leaving in the morning, she's staying with you for the weekend " Malia said

" What do you mean by staying with me? Did I invite her? Besides, doesn't she have modeling things to do in L.A as usual?" Derek enquired not comprehending why she had to stay with him.

" Yes I invited her but she came because of you, she's staying with you and that's on period," she said.

" Fine, she can stay for the weekend " Derek grumbled

" And don't forget to drop her off Monday morning " she stated before going ahead to call Gina.