The Charity Event
Mandy
“Great, this is going to be so awkward.” It’s nighttime, and I have no idea how Christian and I are going to share the bedroom. I peeked through the door from the shower and he was busy going through his phone. The bed size ain’t the issue, it’s just that we aren’t that much of a couple, if you know.
I cleared my throat and walked out of the shower, in my nighties which I made sure were not revealing at all. He turned to stare at me, and a smile tugged his lips.
I climbed the bed, and covered myself with the duvet, and turned off the lights, arranging myself on the pillow to go to bed. I felt the duvet move, and I turned my lights on noticing that Christian was trying to lay in the bed.
“Excuse me? What are you doing?” I question him, giving him a weird glance.
“Going to sleep?” He responds, still adjusting himself.
“Yeah right. The bed is mine, and we aren’t a couple, remember?” I furrowed my brows at him, and immediately he got what I was trying to say and grabbed a pillow, and went to the couch there.
“Goodnight,” I said and smiled, shaking my head at the imagination of us having to sleep on one bed.
“Goodnight,” he responded and I turned off the lights giving into the sleep.
**
I woke up a little late, and I quickly took a shower and got ready. I heard the knock on my door for the second time, asking me to come downstairs for breakfast. As if that wasn’t embarrassing enough, I just grabbed the first thing my hands laid on and wore.
Well, which, unfortunately, was Christian’s big shirt. I wore shorts underneath that stopped on my thighs as I rushed downstairs.
“Good morning,” I breathe walking elegantly down the stairs, as if I wasn’t running here a few seconds ago. I smiled at Maliah who looked properly dressed and smiled at Edward before my eyes turned to Christian.
“Good morning babe,” I pecked his cheeks, while he drew my chair, while I had my seat.
“I’m sorry for keeping you all waiting, and dressing improperly for breakfast,” I apologized immediately, and Christian kept ogling at me.
“You looked perfectly dressed,” he said and I smiled…
“That’s my shirt, right?” He whispered into my ear, while I nodded and his smile increased.
“I’m sorry I took it without saying anything to you,” I whisper back while Edward and Maliah stare at us while having their meal.
“No, you rocked it better,” he said and I blushed faintly…
“So are you couples going to eat, or keep whispering compliments at each other like nobody’s here,” Maliah voices out, staring at the both of us.
“What? Let’s have our moments since you had yours last night,” I said back and she gasped shocked, while Edward laughed lightly at our bickering…
“You went on a date?” Christian shrieked in shock…
“What? Why are you acting like it is such a strange thing?” Maliah asked, looking at Chris…
“Damn. You’re a changed man. Dates!” He stresses the date word while looking at Edward.
“Don’t get me wrong, but Edward’s default system is straight to the bed. He doesn’t do dates. You’re on the first date, I reckon that.” Christian said casually while eating, while Maliah turned to look at Edward who just gazed at her saying nothing.
“I see you girl,” I winked at her while she smiled…
Breakfast ended soon enough and I walked up to our room with Christian. He held my hand and when we got to the room he released a deep breath.
“You’re tired already?” I questioned him while he sighed again…
“Not really. I have an event to attend here, and I can’t forfeit as I’m supposed to go with Edward,” he explained and I listened attentively to him.
“What’s the event about?” I questioned, sitting comfortably on the sofa while he sat on the bed explaining to me.
“It’s kind of a charity event, so we go to the party and then we put in our donations, and they announce the highest figure donated,” he explained…
“What’s the money for? The donation?” I inquired…
“While for single mothers, we trying to start up a workshop to empower them and give them training on skills that would be economical,”
“Cool, can I come?” I said and he made a relieved face.
“Oh thank God. I actually was worried about how to ask you to come with me,” he revealed and I chuckled.
“Funny. Just give me details of the theme and everything I need to know,” he started to talk while I listened quietly…
“Wow. That’s amazing,” I told him.
“Thank you,” he said gratefully. “I guess Maliah is coming with Edward,” he nods his head, making me smile.
“Alright then, I guess we can both go shopping for our dresses,” I stood up to leave when he called me and made me halt…
“Please don’t look this good for anybody else just me,” he said to me and kicked his lips, o looked down at his shirt on my body and smiled before walking away from the room.
***
“You should most definitely go with the red dress,” Maliah said, staring at my outfit. I looked at myself in the mirror loving how the dress hugged my body in the right places. It was a bit revealing but was definitely suitable for the occasion.
“And try on the black one, it brings out your features,” I tell her and she quickly goes to change it. I sat down while the salesperson Gave me a variety of heels to choose from. I picked one I thought Maliah would like and would definitely match her black dress while searching for mine.
“This is fire,” I gasped, staring at her as she revealed her outfit.
“You look amazing,” I said truthfully, while she smiled and instructed the salesperson to pack our items while she changed back into her clothes…
“I’m sure the boys are tired,” we laughed and walked out, to see them chattering at the waiting spot…
“Alright let’s go,” I said and we all got into the car when they made a stop at an eatery, they got us chocolate and drove us back to the mansion…
“You ladies plan on keeping your outfit a secret, huh?” Edward said and we both laughed…
“That’s not a problem. We should do the same,” Christian said and we both gasp at the same time.
“You both shopped? You got an outfit for yourself,” Maliah said pouting her lips, while we all climbed the stairs…
“Damn. I guess you both are trying hard to look good for us,” I said, wiggling my fingers at Christian, who was lost for words.
“Oh, that’s on. Let the best dressed win,” Chris said to me.
“Absolutely,” I responded with a look of confidence…
*** The Charity Event***
We had the boys dress up in a separate room, while Maliah and myself got ready in a separate room.
“Oh this is going to be fun,” I smiled while Maliah rolled her head, still unable to believe the fact that Chris and I were serious about making this a competition…
“You both are weird. How did you get Chris into one of your crazy ideas,” she said.
” Well It wasn’t my idea at first but I liked it. Either way, you can’t possibly say no to this face,” I pointed at myself, while she rolled her eyes.
“You’re so full of yourself,” she said while I laughed.
“This ain’t just a pride baby, I’m obsessed with me, a lot,” I tell her proudly while she sticks her tongue out, tired of me…
“What do you think about this? Silver or gold?” I asked her, she looked back at the jewelry, before picking the gold and handing over a gold bracelet, staring at my ring.
“You like it?” I shook it on my face.
“I can’t get over it,” she smiled and helped with the neckpiece while I helped her with hers…
“You’re ready?” I asked her…
“Affirmative,” she said and we smiled and walked out of the room.
Writer.
They both got down elegantly staring at their respective date who looked so good in a tuxedo. Edward couldn’t take his eyes off Maliah, so many thoughts ran through his mind as she approached him. The things he wanted to do to get, made his mind go wild.
Christian looked at Mandy falling for her all over again. She just kept getting more pretty every day and he didn’t know what to say. She looked so heavenly, the red dress, her curves, the way she swayed her body, her smile, and her beautiful face, all of that almost gave him a hard-on.
“Christian,” she called his name, stopping him from gawking at her that way.
“You look so pleasant,” he kissed her cheeks while their body made contact…
“You think this is pleasing. Wait till you see what wants underneath it,” she whispered and he looked at her shocked…
“Fu*k” he cursed loudly while she laughed. He couldn’t understand if she meant that seriously, or if she was just teasing him.
“Let’s go,” he said and took her to his ride which happened to be a sports car. He opened the door for her and urged her in.
“Would there be a lot of press?” She asked immediately he started the car, while he shook his head in response, and drove off in silence, letting her enjoy the ride while staring at the window.
“Mandy” he broke the silence, while she turned to gaze at him…
“Nobody’s going to be able to take their eyes off you, and I don’t like that, “Shocked by the utterance she asked why.
“Because you’re so sexy,” he said simply, while she turned her head around blushing…
“Let’s go,” he said and took her hands as they walked to the red carpet of the event…
“Mr. Reigns, Mr. Powers,” they flashed their camera at them, throwing lots of questions at them, but Edward’s eyes were on Maliah, and Christian kept staring at Mandy the whole time.
They got seated at their table, and the event started with talks about single mothers, their struggles, and what the workshop entails. They paid attention to the speech, while they waited for the real donations to start.
Each one of them put their donation in the box and started to interact with other important people at the gathering.
“What is such a beautiful lady like yourself doing alone tonight,” a man approached Mandy, who went to grab dessert.
“I’m not alone,” she smiled at him…
“Really! Cause I don’t see anyone besides you,” he tried to touch her waist and Mandy looked at him irritated, pouring the wine in her glass on his face…
“Do you need any help?” Chris said in a harsh tone.
“Mr. Reigns! Not at all,” he said politely dismissing him…
“Great, ’cause I thought I saw you bothering my fiance,” he stated.
“Fiance?” The man was repeatedly shocked… “Oh mine is so sorry, I didn’t mean to,” he begged…
“Are you okay,” he held her hands, staring at her, while she nodded her head, staring back at him…
“Is everything okay here?” Edward rushed to them immediately and Maliah alerted him about the little crowd and whispered there…
“Mr. Powers you’re here too,” his voice was shaky now immediately he noticed Edward’s presence…
“Powers?” Mandy repeatedly looked at Maliah who was confused…
“We’re fine, let’s go,” he tapped Edward’s shoulders while holding Mandy’s hands and Edward did the same with Maliah, as they walked to a different corner.
“Hold on! That man called you Mr. Powers,” Mandy’s words made everyone halt immediately.
“Are you Edward Powers?” She immediately asked and he nodded his head.
“What! You’re Edward powers?” Maliah moved backwards astonished…Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!