Three Thousand Miles(114)

“Sorry, moment of madness on my part,” I say as I rush over to him. He takes me by the arm as he leads me into the house. Many people are greeting us as we walk in and Adrian introduces me to every one of them. After what seems like forever, Adrian finally notices that I am bored. He smirks at me then he excuses us from the crowd.

“Thanks for that,” I say as we begin to climb the stairs.

I rush into the room and I instantly slouch on the bed. I reach over to the bedside table and I take my phone from the drawer. Adrian sits over by the window and he is also on his phone. I quickly begin to search through my phone and I notice that I have five unread messages from my mom. I quickly send her a text, as I feel guilty for forgetting to call to her.

Hey, mom sorry it took me so long to reply. I am fine and yes, Adrian is treating me well. London is amazing and I cannot wait for you to visit here soon, all my love Alanna.

I quickly hit send and it takes literally thirty seconds for my mom to reply.

Sweetie I am glad you are having such a wonderful time but your father and I have been out of our minds with worry. We told you to text us regularly and you never did.

I frown as I read my mom’s words and now I feel even guiltier because she has said that she has been worried and I hate that. I quickly try to ensure my mom that I just forgot.

Mom I am sorry and I know that I was supposed to text you regularly but I just forgot. Things have been going really well here and I have been distracted, but I am really looking forward to my birthday and I cannot wait to see you, dad and Penelope. My mom replies instantly.

Okay sweetie but please be careful and again I am very happy that you are having such a great time and that guy of yours is a keeper. See you when you return, love you. I smile as all is well again. I quickly reply,

I love you too.

I place my phone down onto the bed and I turn my intention to Adrian. As I lock my eyes on his he lets his phone drop onto the table. He smiles at me.

“Baby who were you texting?” He asks nicely. I smile but inside I am rolling my eyes at him. Here he goes with the control thing again.

“My mom, she was worried because I forgot to text her.” Adrian rises from the seat and he makes his way over to me. He kneels at my side as he gently pats my head.

“You have a wonderful mother and you should never forget that. Now I am going to take a shower, you should get dressed for tonight.” He gently kisses my hand as he rises from the floor. He walks halfway over to the bathroom and then turns back to me.

“Oh and baby, please wear the red, Nina Ricci dress tonight.”

I smile at his words but at the same time, I am a little annoyed that he has chosen my dress for tonight. I slowly get up from the bed and I head over to my closet. I flick through the dresses until I find the one that Adrian was referring to. It is bright red and floor length, very tight around the body and it is strapless. I sigh as I take the dress from the closet and drape it onto my bed. I begin to undress quickly as I hear Adrian is still in the shower. I slip the dress on but I cannot do up the zipper. I frown at myself as I try desperately to reach and zip up my dress. I still cannot reach so I throw myself onto the bed in frustration. I lay still for a moment but then I pull myself together. I walk over to dressing table and I quickly begin apply a very light dusting of makeup. I run a brush through my curly hair and I finish with a gentle spray of Chanel. I lightly touch my neck and I feel the diamond initials of Adrian’s name. I smile and then I hear the bathroom door open. Adrian walks out into the room and he is only wearing a towel. His hair is dripping wet and his eyes look even more sinful than before. I turn nervously to face him as he smiles at me.

“Baby I love that dress on you,” I blush as I stare at him. I quickly clear my throat as I remember about the zipper.

“Adrian would you be a doll and zip me up,” Adrian smiles as he walks over to me. He spins me around and he slowly begins to zip up the dress. His touch tingles me and I smile as I blush. Adrian turns me back to face him and I stare up at his mesmerizing green eyes.

“You smell so good, what perfume are you wearing?” I laugh nervously as I try to respond to his cheesy line.

“It is Chanel,” Adrian smiles.

“The scent is irresistible and I want you to kiss me,” he pulls me closer, I stand on my tiptoes I lean in, and I kiss him.





Twenty-Five





The party is in full swing and the ballroom is delightful. The lighting is soft and candles are burning everywhere I look. Grand vases of flowers tower as high as Adrian and dining tables are filled with people laughing and joking. The busy jazz music that is playing is captivating in the light. I look around the dance floor and I see Mr and Mrs Jenkins. The music is fast but they do not care as they slow dance. Mr Jenkins clings to his wife like glue and she is tenderly holding her husband. I smile as I take in their affection and it is clear to see that they love each other hopelessly. Many couples fill the dance floor but the one that sticks out at me the most is Michael and Emma. I lean closer as I watch them dance. Michael is handsome in a blue tuxedo and Emma is stunning in a dark shade of green. Her hair is thick and straight and it gently sways as Michael moves her to the music. Her smile is clear to see and what surprises me is that Michael is beaming as he gazes at her. I feel a little uneasy as I watch them dance therefore; I go in search of Adrian. I make my way over the bar but I see that he is not there. I turn around quickly as I glare at the crowd. I focus my eyes but I still cannot find him. I try to walk away from the bar but Chad steps in front of me.