Adriana

A huge grin was plastered on my face as I was opening the door, that soon changed into a look of horror, more like shock

Oh my god I screamed and slammed the door real quick in his face

WHAT IS HE DOING HERE

"That's very rude of you tigresa, last time you didn't let me inside, now you're slamming the door in my face. Looks like you saw a ghost... Interesting" he said from behind the door and I just couldn't comprehend anything

Butterflies erupted in my stomach and I just didn't know what the hell to do now

Uno,

dos,

tres,

cuatro,

cinco,

seis,

siete,

ocho,

nueve,

diez.

I counted to ten to calm my nerves down then re-opened the door with a blank expression on my face

"Ahem, sorry about that. You took me by surprise that is all, uh so where is Luca and what are you doing here? Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you supposed to be at the event, not at my door?" I said in neutral tone, showing him no emotions at all, when deep inside I was screaming crying horny infuriated annoyed amazed happy and confused

Did I just say horny

"Bella, if you continue on being so dry and neutral with me, we won't enjoy tonight's event or each other's company" he said ever so calmly that it almost drove me crazy

What the hell is he talking about.. Each other's company?!!

"You must be delusional Noah, I'm going with Luca, not you" I said, sarcasm lacing my words, and I just stared at his face, waiting to see his reaction

He didn't show any emotion, he didn't smirk, or smile, nothing, he just stared at me for a moment then a smirk broke on his lips

"Looks like my dearest cousin didn't inform you, he had to leave because of an emergency at work, he'll be running late, but he'll make it to the event eventually, so he was so worried about you that he called me asking me to escort you there, and me being a nice person I decided not to leave you hanging there lonely, so here I am bella, now let's go" He said in all seriousness, his entire rant surprised me, like he called himself nice and I'm pretty butthurt Luca didn't tell me, but then again he was so considerate that he asked Noah to escort me, so he didn't stood me up

Awww, now that, he deserves my respect, so I'm not going with Noah.

"Lol, he didn't inform me, he probably didn't have time, and I rather stay here and wait for him to come then I'll escort him there. Have a goodnight Noah." I said and was about to slam the door shut in his face again, ugh that gorgeous face

"Well then you leave me no choice but to do this" Noah said

and what happened next happened so effing quickly that I didn't realise what was happening till we were out of the building

I suddenly found myself hanging in mid air, supported by very strong hands

"DIOS! PUT ME DOWN NOAH WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING" I started screaming and punching his back, his back that was sculpted by God

"Save your vocal cords, you'll need them" he remarked and strangely I quit shrieking and yelling, because honestly I knew it wouldn't do me good

And I truly hoped his remark wasn't an innuendo

He finally put me down when we reached his car and opened the door for me

"Wait wait wait, who was your initial escort? And why are you alone?" I asked because I was honestly so curious, ever since Luca told him to bring a hot date this morning and he said that it wasn't a problem I was wondering who'd he bring...

"What kind of question is this?"

"A question, that you should answer" I said, folding my arms under my chest, meaning that I'm not moving until he tells me

"Fine, It was Yolanda. Good now? Can we leave, I have serious business tonight" he said and I had the urge to slap his face, THAT BITCH

"What happened to her? Why didn't you bring her?!" I asked, I didn't know what was happening to me, but I was so butthurt and so upset

"Adriana what's gotten into you..?! She got sick, food poisoning, plus I already told you Luca requested this, let's go now get in" he said in an angry tone and moved around the vehicle to the driver's door

Oh he's angry? IM ANGRY

"So what you're saying is that I was your second choice?! I didn't even want to come with you, I don't want to now either. You can go alone, or go get that f*cking putana, hell if I care if she's dying or not" I huffed and was ready to march back inside

Ugh such a long trip back in

"Why do you care so much?! never knew Adriana Lockwood could get jealous"

Oh he did not just go there

I turned around and saw him resting on door, watching me intently

"Oh? You think I care? Hahahahahahahhahahah, you're so full of yourself, I'm NOT jealous."

"You're not? Then why do you care about Yolanda so much?"

"I don't." I lied

"Then prove it, get in and stop fighting" he challenged me

Ohh that man knows how to get on my last f*cking nerve

"WELL FINE!" I yelled and opened the door and slid inside to the passenger seat

He followed in moments later and closed the door behind him

I caught him staring at me from the corner of my eye and turned to him "what?! Why aren't you moving?"

"You didn't close your door" he said and I turned around and almost flushed in embarrassment

"Well that's because I don't want to, you want it closed, you go out and close it" I huffed and turned and sat straight, folding my arms under my chest

"You're such a child" he scolded and opened his door and got out, within less than a nanosecond he was outside from my side

"Forgot to mention that you look so dazzling and stunning tonight" he winked and then he closed the door shut

Oh my gaianakjalanakaba

F*CJ HIM AMANALA

I wanted to say the same thing to him actually...

he slid back into his seat and started the car, then speeded out

Well this night just got a little more interesting...

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The car finally came to a halt, and we got out, I looked at our surrounding strangely

"Noah? Are you sure you can park here... On the sidewalk"

"chica, I know you're not so fond of walking but we're going to have to walk to the yacht, that's where the event is held. And coming from a person who can't drive that's a pretty funny remark, my men were right behind us the whole ride, and you didn't even notice, swear you could get kidnapped and stalked too easily. They're here to take the car and park it, knew if we parked far I'd have to carry you to the yacht" he said sarcastically and I just glared at him for the rude comment "haha, so funny. Yeah I didn't notice who was behind us, because there were literally five thousand cars behind us, and I was busy planning your death" I gave him a bitchy smile

"Planning my death? You should join the club, with the millions of other people who hate me, now let's get going " he deadpanned then moved past the car where two men hurried to and got inside of it then left with another one following it, I stood there awkwardly

"So, you coming or not?" He asked, that h*e, he was already like one hundred feet ahead of me!

Actually barely eight meters

"Ughhh but I don't want to walkkkkk, is it going to take long? How far is the yacht? Do you have something I could eat?" I asked in all seriousness but for some reason he thought It the time to laugh, yes because I was being so humorous right now

"I'm counting to three, either get your cute butt moving or I'm coming to get you" this time he was serious

"Uno, dos..." He started and I let out a frustrated groan and started marching

When I reached him we started walking together

After a good one hour walk we finally made it, well it felt like an one hour walk, it was like a five minute one

"Show me your ID please" the security guard that was hindering our way inside the yacht said and I looked up at him innocently

I... Don't.. Have .. My ID. It drowned down with the rest of my pride the day the ship drowned.. And my ID is now probably in the stomach of some walrus

This was so awkward I didn't know what to say

"She's with me, she doesn't need an ID" Noah said sternly, giving the guard a threatening look

"Aight... get in" he said looking at me with a frustrated look on his face and a very rude tone

"Watch it there pretty boy, that's not how they greet the guests, or do you want to end up jobless or lifeless?" Noah warned and deep inside I was like hah take that you mothafucka

"lo siento (sorry) señor Noah, and señora..." The guard was saying but he stopped awkwardly since he didn't know my name

"it's reina Adriana" Noah said coldly

"reina Adriana.. Hope you enjoy the night" the guard continued and I just smiled at him and walked in

Yikes

I suddenly felt Noah's arm wrap around my waist and he pulled me closer to him as we continued walking in together

We walked towards a table and got settled in

Wow this yacht was seriously decorated so nicely and ostentatiously

Very fancy might I add

But I now am really petrified from anything that has to do with yachts and the sea... No need to provide a reason

My mind instantly flashed back to the first time I met Noah on Silas' ship... How we argued and all.. Never thought I'd see him ever again, now I'm at a yacht with him, as his escort here

Wow.. Strange world

Soft classical music was playing, the mood was really nice and calming but i couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious because of the fact that a lot of men were staring at me

"I need to go talk to Leonardo Shepherd, the host of this event, want to come or you'll be good on your own here?" Noah asked breaking me from my thoughts

"I'll be fine, you can go" I said and he gave me an unsure look

"I'm serious" I pressured and he just gave me a small nod then got up and left, disappearing behind the crowd

Well, time to eat!

~*~

We've been here for almost two hours and Luca had yet to come

Noah keeps coming and going, thankfully no one tried to bother me

Annoying humans

A/N: {}

A song started playing and I noticed couples getting up to dance, I admit it was a very nice, slow song

I couldn't help but get caught up in the moment... Its lyrics...

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"Me permites este baile?" (May I have this dance) a voice, Noah's, said from behind me and I turned around and saw him looking down on me with such a cute smile

A smile that very rarely shows up

I just nodded and got up, I took his hand and he guided us to the dance floor, where other bodies were swaying slowly to the music

He rested his hands on my waist and I rested mine on his firm shoulders and we started moving in sync to the music playing

My heart felt very heavy, couldn't help but remember our first dance

Our pace was moving with the pace of the music, getting closer and closer by the second

I felt his breath on my neck, my heart was skyrocketing, I've never felt this nervous, never felt like this, a feeling I've been searching for, a feeling that have been missing from me for the past three months

"you are beautiful.. you should know that all this isn't an act this time.. I'm very interested in you, I've seen a ton of girls but not one was ever close to being like you.. No one is forcing me to do this. It's not for family business and money.. So you should be flattered,don't forget to smile, because your smile is one of the very few things that bring me happiness" he whispered and my breathing hitched, omg omg omg, déjà vu...

This was all so overwhelming, I didn't know, I didn't know what to say or how to feel...

I moved away just a bit so I could meet his eyes, his eyes were showing all kinds of emotions, for the first time ever, I could see compassion, I could see regret, lust, guilt, and.. I shouldn't dare to say this but I saw.. I saw love in his eyes

"Adriana i.. L" Noah was saying but before he could continue he was cut off, we were cut off but a loud cough that was becoming from behind me

I turned around and saw Luca standing there "Adriana!!! I'm so sorry for not making it here earlier, I tried my best to come as early as I could... But there was a fire in one of my warehouses" he said and started coming closer to us

I moved away from Noah completely and went to Luca

"Wow you look breathtaking" he praised and I blushed a little

I was trying to hide my disappointment ...

"Oh god, is everything ok now? In your warehouse? Any huge loss? And aww thank you, you look great yourself" I said

"No it's okay don't worry" he smiled

"I'm sorry for cutting you guys off like that.. Go continue your dance, I'll go see Leo" he said while looking at Noah

I turned around and saw Noah standing there completely frustrated

"No it's okay, I want to go see Leo too, besides I have been waiting for you Luca, I already talked to Leo and we just need a little more convincing to do to nail the deal" Noah said

Oh

"Well then, Adriana I'll be with you in a few" Luca said and he approached me, kissed my cheek then left

Aww

Well... Looks like that's it for me..

Ugh I ... I can't think straight anymore

What just happened... Noah... IM SO STUPID.

I always fall for his charm...

Fake feelings, he was showing me fake feelings.

~*~

"Adriana Lockwood please step to the stage, I repeat Adriana Lockwood please step to the stage" I heard Luca's voice coming through a mic

What? What's going on...

A huge light was shed on me, and all eyes were eating me, literally everyone here was looking at me

Uhm omg ok

I stood up from my seat slowly, and followed the light

Shit, I hope I don't trip... There are way too many people here I would literally die

I finally reached "the stage" and got up, I saw Luca standing there

My eyes were roaming the place, going from one person to the other... STOP STARING AT ME OMG WHAT THE HELL

"Adriana, mi amor, mi reina" Luca started and I instantly looked at him

He approached me, because i was like a breathing statue right now, couldn't move.. Like a deer caught in headlights

"Adriana, I know, I know that we've only known each other for a couple of months, but through this very short period of time, I got to know a lot about you, I got to spend so much time with you, I got to know the real you, what Yu like and dislike, when do you wake up and when do you go to sleep, your reactions to everything, I got to know everything about you, you are so real, and in this short period of time I got so hooked to you, hooked on loving you, and I was scared, I admit it. I was scared of admitting it to you, I feared rejection"

"Here I am saying it here In front of the most important and judgmental business freaks, in front of over a hundred person. Adriana Lockwood, Te amo, I love you. I love you so sincerely that it had me surprised, I've never had feelings for a woman before. And Adriana I want you to be in my life forever, I want you"

"So for that... I here have the courage to ask you this..." He took a deep breath and got down on one knee

I forgot how to breath

No way... No...

"Adriana Lockwood, will you marry me? Will you be Mrs Di Vaio? Will take me, as your husband?" He asked, opening a box he was holding in his hand that revealed a diamond ring

Oh my god.

Oh my god.

I looked at the crowd, they were all applauding and chanting "I do I do I do"

They were looking at us with an awestruck expressions

But I couldn't care less about all the crowd, only one person

One person was on my mind, one person i was searching for

And when I did, I saw him in the middle of the crowd... his facial expression almost gave me a heart attack

My heart hurt, I was beyond confused, overwhelmed, shocked, astonished and amazed

What do I do now?

Cmon Adriana they're waiting for your answer

So what's it gonna be?

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