“It is done. Whatever you say goes.” I wrinkle my face at his agreement. I wonder why he is agreeing to my rules so easily. I look up at him and I say.
“As long as we are clear,” He nods.
“It’s crystal clear.”
I shift nervously as I hear a knock at the door. Michael looks towards the sound and his eyes look panicked. I quickly march over the door and I open it to reveal Adrian. He smiles at me and pushes into the room. His smile soon fades when he sees Michael. I look at the two of them as they stare at each other - like gunslingers. I soon realise that my worst fear has now came true. I am caught in the middle of two brothers and as Sophie said, there is a storm coming and I was unlucky enough to feel the wrath of it earlier on. I walk over and stand by Adrian he takes my hand as he locks his eyes on Michaels.
“Brother, it is nice to see you.” Adrian says. My heart races as I wait for Michael to respond. I notice him rack his brain for what to say and then I see him walk over to us. Michael glances at me and then he holds is hand out to Adrian.
“It’s nice to see you too, no hard feelings?” Michael says and I cannot explain my relief. I feared this moment ever since Adrian came back. I stare up at Adrian as he lets go of my hand and firmly shakes Michaels. I breathe a sigh of relief at the two brothers.
“I must thank you for what you did. I will always owe everything to you.” Adrian says kindly. Michael resists the urge to roll his eyes. Instead, he presses out a smile.
“I just did what anyone would. Now if you can excuse me, I have a girlfriend to get to.” Adrian nods at Michael as he heads out the door. I quickly turn around and glance at him as he leaves. He shortly returns my gaze and then he is out of sight. I turn to face Adrian.
“Thanks for being so understanding. I was worried about what might happen when you two met.” He moves closer to me and grabs me by the waist. He softly kisses me on the neck and whispers.
“Baby, you worry too much.” I smile at his touch and I slide my hand along his strong back. He pulls back from me and he takes a small box from his jacket pocket. My heart races and I remember when Sophie told me that Adrian was going to purpose. He notices the anxiety on my face and pauses before he hands over the small black box.
“Don’t worry it is not what you think it is.” I blush at his words and I feel slightly disappointed by them. He carefully places the small box into my hand. I pause as I open it,
“Adrian you don’t have to buy me things.” He gently lets out a puff of air and he alerts me to open the box. I sigh and I open the box to find, a thin white gold chain with two small letters hanging from it. I take out the necklace and I hold it up. The letters AB hang from the chain and I smile at the sight of the diamond initials. Adrian smoothly takes the delicate necklace from my hand. He makes his way to the back of me and he slowly clutches my hair into a single strand. He pushes it forward and begins to place the necklace onto my neck. His long thin fingers touch my skin lightly as he buttons the clasp. I must have a look of confusion on my face and Adrian quickly notices it.
“Right now this necklace signifies me but one day it will stand for Alanna Black. I want you to wear this as a symbol of my love until that day.” I instantly turn to face him and I place a hand on each broad shoulder. He pushes my hair from my face and he gently stokes my curls as he glides them down my back. I glare into his eyes and I cannot catch my breath. He pulls me close to him and he holds me tightly. I catch a whiff of his strong cologne and I bask in the scent. He whispers softly to me.
“I cannot live without you and I will never let you go.” His smooth London accent rings in my ears as I hold onto him.
I rummage through my closet as I look for a suitable outfit. Adrian has asked me out on our first official date and I want to look perfect. I glance over at him as he talks rapidly on his phone. He catches me staring and he quickly smirks at me. I flash him a smile and I turn back to massive pile of clothes that lie on the floor.
“Just pick something Alanna.” Sophie says as she stands in my closet with me.
“I want everything to be perfect.”
Sophie smiles, “you have Mr perfect what else do you need?” She says in a slow sarcastic voice. I pout my lips at her and I begin to sort through my pile of jeans. After throwing out several pairs, I finally choose a dark blue pair that still has the label on them. I reach over and select a black turtleneck sweater. I gather my outfit and I head into the bathroom to change. I throw on my outfit and I scrunch my hair into a loose bun. I quickly wipe my face with some cleansing wipes and I apply some soft light blush. I use a shimmer of gold eye shadow and add a few strokes of mascara. I finish with a light pink lip-gloss and I take out my hair tie. I swish my hair around my face and I apply a touch of smoothing serum. I step back and I take a good look at myself in the mirror. I feel that I look fine, however I also fell that do not match up to Adrian. I sigh and I can hear Sophie and Adrian talking in the other room. As childish, as it is I place my ear close to the door and I listen to their words.