“Hello Alanna,” she says in a hyper, British accent.”
“Jessica, how have you been?” I say as I press a smile from my lips. Jessica immediately responds.
“I have been good, so what’s up?”
“Well, I am actually in London right now and I was wondering if you wanted to meet up today?” The phone is silent and then Jessica gushes.
“I would love to,”
“Great so where will I pick you up?”
“I am in Piccadilly right now.”
“Okay wait there and I won’t be long.” I say as I go to hang up the phone. However, Jessica stops me.
“Alanna, what has brought you back to London?” I smile as I reply.
“Adrian Black.”
Sophie, Emma and I sit in the luxury town car that Adrian has provided. Our faces are beaming as we take in the view of London. The car slowly drives through the London traffic and I cannot contain my smile. Sophie is gazing freely out of the window and Emma is speechless. I gaze at them and I take in their fashion forward outfits. Sophie is dressed in white jeans and a dark blue sweater. Her hair is high in a loose bun and her make-up is thick. Emma on the other hand is dressed in, tight black skinny jeans a red vest and a black leather jacket. Her long, dark hair is hanging freely and her eyes are glowing green. She smiles at me and I instantly smile back. Every time that I look at her, I see Adrian staring out from her eyes. She has a plain beauty that has no need for heavy make-up and I think that Sophie is perhaps a little jealous of her. I quickly stare at Sophie and I watch as she looks at Emma. Her eyes are narrowed as they stare and I am sure that jealousy is the reason that she does not like her. I briefly shake my head at her and then the car comes to a stop. I quickly open the door and Jessica is standing by the sidewalk.
“Hey,” I say as I wave her over. She walks instantly over to the car and I move over to let her in. Jessica as always is dressed casually in; blue boot cut jeans, a plain white t-shirt and a denim jacket. She smiles at me and I again watch as Sophie stares at the new girl. I briefly roll my eyes at Sophie’s behaviour and then I introduce Jessica.
“This is my friend Jessica, Jessica this is Sophie and Emma.” Jessica briefly says hi and then I watch as she locks her eyes on Emma. She turns to me.
“I am sorry but who is Emma?” I smile at her.
“Emma is Adrian’s sister.”
“I am sorry I am a little confused how can that be?” Jessica says as she cannot help but stare at Emma. I desperately try to respond with an answer that is considered of Emma’s feelings. However, Emma comes to my rescue as she tries to explain.
“Adrian is my half-brother we share the same father.” Jessica still looks confused and I feel that I need to add something to the conversation.
“I know it is a little confusing but it’s true.”
“I can tell it’s true she is the spit of him.” Jessica says in a sarcastic voice.
“Excuse me but how do you know Adrian?” Emma adds. I quickly look at Jessica and I remember her encounter with Adrian. I blush a little as I try to put that awful thought out of my mind.
“I dated him.” Jessica admits. I gaze at her as I feel that she is exaggerating a little. After all it was only one date you can hardly call that a full-blown romance. Sophie is staring at Jessica freely and I wonder what her words might be.
“Come on it was only one date you cannot really say that you dated him?” I lean back slightly in the leather seat and Jessica looks nervous as she thinks of a reply.
“I know it was only one date but he left a lasting effect on me. I will never forget his presence and the way he made me feel uncomfortable.” I stare at her and I am a little annoyed with her words. Jessica had one brief encounter with Adrian therefore; she does not really have the right to judge him. I feel anger building inside of me but I take a deep breath as I try to compose myself. I do not want to quarrel with Jessica so I change the subject.
“Okay, well we are not here to discuss Adrian. Which stores shall we go to?” I say as I smile at the girls.
“Well I would love to go to Oxford Street,” Sophie gushes. The other girls nod in agreement and I reach over and inform the driver.
“Oxford Street please,”
We arrive at Oxford Street and my memories of last time that I was here are flashing around my mind. The street remains the same with same stores and the same busy crowd. I take a deep breath as me and the girls walk along the street with two huge bodyguards behind us. I catch people staring and I blush as I notice people beginning to whisper. I quickly turn my head away from them and I focus on the street in front of me. Many stores fill the street and not all of them are stores that I recognise. My mind is rushing with many thoughts but I cannot escape the thought of Adrian. I have realised that he is my dream come true. I always loved London and now I am here with the guy of my dreams. He has made all this possible and I cannot explain the love that I have for him. The last time I glided down this street I was plagued by the thoughts of a gorgeous, obnoxious out-of-my-league guy. Now as I walk I remember that I am with him and that he is now my gorgeous and obnoxious guy. As I have said, the street remains the same but one thing that I am sure of is that I have changed forever.