Three Thousand Miles(101)

“Oh no, I could never sit through an opera show. I just feel like we have not spent any time together. I feel that we are yet to bond as siblings. I would really like to get to know him better but he doesn’t seem to like the things that I do.” Emma says firmly. I feel compassion towards her and I feel that she really wants to spend time with her brother. As I am his girlfriend, I fell that it is my duty to get the two of them together.

“He likes to watch movies,” I say as I smile at Emma.

“I bet he likes boring movies?” She says as she smirks.

“No he watches all sorts of movies, from romance to action to comedy. He doesn’t really mind and I think that he would enjoy a night in at the movies.”

“Do you think that you could arrange it?” Emma asks sweetly.

“I don’t see why not.”

“Baby,” Adrian gushes as he makes his way over to the table. A tall blonde haired guy is with him. I smile as Adrian reaches me.

“Baby, I want you to meet Jeff,” he says as he gently kisses my cheek.

“Hello Alanna,” Jeff says in a cool voice. I shake his hand as I take in his looks. He is very tall and his tight curly hair is a very light blonde. His eyes are a dark shade of blue and he is dressed in a black tuxedo. He is a good-looking guy but his looks are overshadowed as he stands next to Adrian. I watch as the girls lock their eyes on him and smile at their charming rudeness.

“Well, hello Jeff, it is nice to finally put a face to that voice.” I joke as I remember our little rant about his accent the other day. He gently laughs as he folds his arms casually.

“Who are your friends Alanna?” He says he eyes up the girls. Adrian quickly jumps in.

“These are Alanna’s friends, Sophie and Katharine and this is my sister Emma.” He says as points to his sibling. Jeff nods at the girls.

“Well girls it is lovely to meet you.” He says very coolly. I turn my attention to Katharine and I see that she is gazing freely at Jeff. To my shock, Jeff is returning Katharine’s stare. He is practically licking his lips as he takes in her beauty. I quickly make a dashing look towards Adrian and he instantly smiles at me.

“Alanna would you mind if I asked your friend Katharine to dance with me,” Jeff says as he holds his hand out for Katharine.

“No, not at all,” I say and without hesitation, Katharine lunges from her seat. Jeff gently slides his hand on her waist as he leads her onto the dance floor.

“He doesn’t waste anytime does he?” Sophie says rather bitterly. Adrian does not respond to Sophie’s words instead he takes the seat next to me. He turns to Emma and Sophie.

“Now girls I have something special planned for Alanna, so would mind if we said goodnight?” I gaze at him and I wonder what surprise he has. Adrian notices my wonder but he does not say a word to me. He stares at Sophie and Emma as he awaits their reply.

“Of course we don’t mind,” Emma reassures him. Sophie on the other hand is not so supportive.

“You are just going to leave us here?” Adrian frowns at her.

“No, I will leave the car for you. Now, I really must say goodnight.” Adrian rises from the seat and I quickly do the same. He urges me to take his arm as he leads me away.

Adrian walks me to the back of the room and along a narrow hallway. I gaze at him in wonder.

“Adrian I think that the exit is the other way.” I say softly.

“No, it is this way,” he insists. I resist the urge to disagree with him. We finally reach a door that opens to massive flight of stairs.

“Come on baby we are going to the top of the building.” I shake my head at him.

“Not in these shoes,” I say, as I gently stretch my foot out to reveal a six-inch heel. Adrian grins at me and with one swift movement, he swoops me into his arms. I let out a giggle as Adrian begins to climb the stairs. I still cannot contain my laugh as Adrian carries me up the massive flight of stairs. He stops for a second as he says.

“Baby what is so funny?”

“Nothing it is just so romantic,” he rolls his eyes heavily at my words as he again begins to climb the stairs. I stare at him as he glides and I notice that he is not even out of breath.

“I am not romantic Alanna,” I laugh at his words.

“Are you joking? You are like the most romantic guy in the world.”

“No, I am strange and the things that I do for you are weird.” I frown at him.

“What are you talking about?”

“Well don’t you think that I am a little bizarre? I know I do, I am not like other blokes Alanna.”

“You are not weird and, you are right, you are not like everyone else. No one on this planet even comes close to you.” Adrian again rolls his eyes.