You know there are some moments when you just want to leave everything you are doing or rather trying to do, bury your face in the pillow and go to sleep - I am currently having that moment. I just want to pull my own hair, scratch the faces of the two women standing beside me doing my hair and then punch the lady who is trying to put layers of makeup on my face. Like seriously?

Okay don't be confused. Let me rewind the last two-surprising-frustrating-ignorant-days.

I woke up with Mr. Apathetic sleeping on the same bed as me. After my endless rant and his ignorant personality, I managed to know that he was there because Jennifer came in the room. I tried to reason that he could have woken me up-only to notice that he had already left for office.

Then the whole day he didn't talk to me as he was in the office. Then at night when he came home, Jennifer told us that she has to go for a sleepover at her friend's because after which she would go back to the 'original home' next day as Ace's dad was home.

So thankfully I didn't have to sleep with Ace and I slept peacefully in my room the last two nights.

Also Ace didn't talk to me after that morning and thus we are back to our normal - ignoring each other.

So yeah, here I am today 'getting ready' for the reception party tonight.

Mind you, the meaning of getting ready here is - putting layers of makeup until your original face can't be seen and pulling of your hair from different directions as the ladies hired by Jennifer try to make some classy hairstyle.

Now the make up artists are getting under my nerves, I thought. So using all the patience I could muster I told them - "Please keep the make up minimal. I have allergy from excess makeup."

They just nodded at me and I smiled. I don't have allergy of course, but that's the best excuse I could think of.

After half an hour, I was finally ready. I looked at the mirror only to see how beautiful I looked. My caramel locks were curled and placed at one side with a beautiful silver plates hair brooch holding the hair. The make up was not too much, just a thick eye liner with silver eyeshadow highlighting my blue eyes, soft pink lipstick and a little blush. The shining silver earring with pink pearls were looking outstanding. But my dress was something I liked the most. It was a full length mermaid gown of the lightest shade of pink, with lace work and then flowing frills at bottom. The best thing about it was the exquisite pearl work at the neckline and the shimmering work done on the dress. It was utterly beautiful!

I thanked the ladies for giving me such an amazing look and then went down with my clutch to see if Ace was downstairs or not.

It was really hard walking down the stairs with the monstrous heels that I was wearing but I somehow managed to get down. But as soon as my eyes found its way to the end of the stairs, a gasp escaped my mouth. There he was, looking as handsome as ever by flaunting his black tux. Ace's hair was gelled to perfection while some strands escaped and cascaded down his forehead but instead of appearing ugly, the messiness made him look even more hot. He was talking to someone because he had the Bluetooth speaker in his left ear while one of hands was holding the phone and the other hand was in his pocket.

I didn't realize until now that I had stopped three steps away from the end of the staircase. So, I started to climb down but my stupid eyes stubbornly decided to continue staring at Mr. Apathetic because of which I tripped and my monstrous heels didn't really help.

But that very second a heard Mr. Apathetic curse and the next second I saw him coming towards me, for a change.

Woah, was he actually coming to save me from fracturing my bone?

Anyways even if he was coming, it would be too late. Soon I knew I would kiss the floor so I closed my eyes afraid of the fall.

Then I felt one arm go around my waist while one hand held my head delicately. When I felt no pain and no THUD sound was heard, I peeked my eyes open – only to regret it.

I was almost on the floor with Ace crouched beside me, holding me in place firmly whilst looking at me. I was practically on lying on the floor- just inches above from the floor though as Ace had caught me before I hit the ground. He had his hands under my head and his face was only inches or rather centimeters away from my face. I could actually feel his hot breath on my face and it was making me breathless. I averted my eyes from him and tried to look anywhere else.

"No I am fine. Just ask him to mail the papers to Mr. Brandson and call me only if there is something important." Ace said and tapped his Bluetooth speaker to cut the call. The phone was still in his hands which were holding my head.

He then slowly removed his hands as he made me stand. I still made sure not to look at him. He then turned around and said "We are leaving."

Assuming that by 'we' he meant me and him, I nodded only to realize that we couldn't see me. So instead I started to follow him out of the house.

The ride to the party was silent which is of course abnormal but in our case it was the normal. I don't know what I was expecting from him to say, certainly he didn't plan to compliment me about how I looked but then also. Not getting even a slight compliment made me feel insecure but then we are talking about Mr. Apathetic. A compliment from him is like asking Katherine to say that she loves Elena Gilbert. Phew.

After the torturous ride, which consisted of constant sound of touching the phone screen by Ace and silence by my side, we finally arrived at the party.

Just like before, the driver came and opened the door for me, to which I smiled in appreciation. In normal circumstances I wouldn't have liked someone else to do such things for me but now...it's different. Now, it isn't only about me. It is about Ace also. I am not really in the mood to do something against Ace's reputation. He is a billionaire..and unfortunately...I am his.....I carry his last name now.

So I had to endure it. But the next moment I wasn't expecting Ace to come to my side and wrap his hands around my waist like he was afraid that he would lose me. And then he did the next to impossible thing - he kissed my temples which made me spin my head so fast that it made a 'crack sound'. But Ace just had a blank face like nothing happened.

I swear to the holy gods that this douchebag is suffering from fucking serious Schizoid personality disorder!

And then, just when I thought that he has come into his senses, he looked at me and gave some kind of a smile and bent down towards my ears to say-

"Wipe that shock and act."

Oh...Yeah....Act. The root of this whole Ace-Schizoid-personality-disorder. It was then when I finally noticed the crowd of hungry-paparazzi surrounding us, clicking our photos like it's going to be the next headline for tomorrow's news.

Maybe it will.

I put myself together and returned his smile, which of course was fake- like his. We posed for a couple of seconds after which Ace returned to his Mr. Apathetic role with a blank face.

How rude.

I continued to give a warm smile, even it was fake, trying to control my nervousness as Ace was still holding me. He then removed his hands from my waist and locked arms with me. We made our way into the house which was looking as grand as always. The porch of the house or rather villa was beautifully decorated with lights and so were the insides of the house, making it look some kind of a royal castle. I couldn't help but slip a real smile seeing the beauty of the arrangements. I made a mental note to tell Jennifer that the arrangements were beautiful.

As we entered, people started to stare at us so much that my nervousness spiked. I scooted closer to Ace, in an attempt to hide myself and tightened grip on his arms.

"If you tighten your grip any more I am going to shove you down." Mr. Apathetic said frowning.

"Such a gentleman." I muttered.

"I heard that." He said scowling.

"You were meant to." I replied sniggering.

"it's no good giving you a warning. I won't from the next time." He said.

"You won't have to. I -" I was interrupted by someone 's voice.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Parker." I looked in the front to find a man in his mid twenties around the same age as Ace, wearing a rich Armani suit and flashing a smile towards us.

"Mr. Albrecht." Parker said nodded curtly or I guess professionally?

I didn't know what to do so I just flashed a smile to him, not wanting to be ignorant or rude.

"So you are the new talk of the news. Must say Parker, a very beautiful choice." Mr. Albrecht said raking his eyes over me.

Creep.

"I guess I am very good at making decisions." Ace said and somehow I felt that he didn't like this man much. Maybe a business rival?

"I see why many are jealous of...what all you have.." Mr. Albrecht said shamelessly raking his eyes up and down on me.

Pervert. If it was not of all this reputation thing, I would have kicked him till his brain gave him sense.

Ace clenched his teeth and said "I think we are being waited for. We would like to leave." And with that he again wrapped his hands around my torso guiding me away from the pervert.

thank god.

"Who was he?" I asked him as we went away from there.

"Business rival." Ace said.

Damn. I should have kicked his ass then. I thought to myself.

"Why didn't you?" Ace asked and I froze. Did I say that aloud? I guess I did.

" Sorry. But he didn't really seem....gentleman? I thought he is your business partner it might have affected you." I ranted.

"So you would have encouraged him just because he was my partner?" He asked.

"Of course not. But he didn't really do anything..physical." I said. If he tried anything with me the I wouldn't have thought even once before kicking him where no rays of light go. But he didn't do anything like that, it was just harmless flirting.

Ace looked at me with a weird expression while I waited for him to respond. But he just nodded and continued walking with his hands around me, posing like a happily-ever-after-married-couple.

"If I stay here a little more, I would go mad." I muttered to myself because as I had said earlier, I am claustrophobic around hot men.

"What?" Ace said knitting his eyebrows together.

"Uhh...I said I will just go and look for Jennifer, I wanted to talk to her about something." And saying this I got out of his hold and without waiting for his answer, I practically sprinted away from him.

I don't know how many unknown people smiled at me like idiots for no reason while I just gave them a forced smile, I just walked looking around for Jennifer. At last I found her talking to some women who were all dressed in classy, expensive clothes. Jennifer was looking breathtakingly stunning wearing a full length silver dress with thigh slits which showed her perfect model body and toned legs. The heart shaped borderline showed a little bit of cleavage and the strapless dress went deeper from the back making it look backless. On top of it, it was studded with shimmering stones which sparkled like diamonds which made her olive skin look even more beautiful.

"Hey Jennifer" I said making her turn towards me and give me a broad smile. She then excused her from the other women and dragged me towards the corner of the hall.

"Heyyyy! I was waiting for you ! And woah.....this dress looks so good on you! Beautiful and stunning!" Jennifer said gasping and hugging me.

I think I am still not used to her extra-cheerful-nature. But I liked it.

"Thanks Jennifer. You look amazing yourself ! " I told her truthfully.

She just smiled at me and said "I know."

"The arrangements and everything is fantastic." I complimented to which acted by bowing down and saying "Anything for the king and queen."

I giggled seeing her.

"Okay now where the hell is Esteven? We have to introduce you to the press and guests.." Jenn looked around the crowd to find Ace.

"Oh there he is! Wait here, I will get him." She said and went towards the crowd of some men talking.

I was looking towards the direction where Jennifer went when I felt a tap on my back. I turned around to see my favorite people on the earth standing there.

"Hey chica!" Jessica exclaimed launching herself on me. It felt so nice to hug her. I smiled at her. She was wearing a black knee length dress which hugged her curves and went with high heels making her look beautiful.

"Hey beautiful! How are you?" Jake said and pulled Jessica from me so that he could hug me.

"I am good. I didn't know you were coming ! Jennifer was hosting the party and I didn't know she knew you. But I am glad you two are here." I said giving a big smile.

"Oh how could we miss 'your' reception party! Besides, there are so many hot men to stare upon." Jessica said dreamily looking over the crowd around.

I and Jake just chuckled seeing her. So like Jess. I missed her so much.

We were talking when Jennifer returned with Ace by his side.

"Hey. You two must be Jessica and Jake, Eva's best friends right?" Jennifer asked.

"Yeah, they are. But how do you know them?" I asked her.

"Oh, I forced it out from Ace while he was sulking on his laptop. Long story. But I am glad you both are here!" She said turning towards Jake and Jess, giving them a huge smile.

Jess and Jake gave Jennifer a confused look and I think that is when Jenn remembered to introduce herself.

"Oh I am so sorry. I am Jennifer Parker. Ace's sister and of course Eva's friend. Okay, Esteven and Eva, you two go there. Dad is waiting impatiently to introduce you two. Meanwhile I , Jessica and Jake are going to get to know each other. Also, I need to know about you, Eva. And who are better than them to know you." Jennifer said winking and pushed me and Ace towards the stairs at the end of which Ace's father was standing.

Ace nodded towards Jess and Jake, which kind of surprised me, and dragged me by draping his arm around me.

Ugghh, Not again.

"You need to stop doing that." I scowled at Mr. Apathetic.

"Do what? Hold you? Oh please. don't even think for a second that I like it." Mr. Apathetic answered.

Before I could reply, we were interrupted by Mr. Parker coming to us.

"Oh my son. So good to see you. And you too Eva." He said smiling at us.

"Hello Mr. Parker." I said smiling.

"Hell no. Call me John." He said as I smiled at him.

He then went to pick the microphone kept on the table beside and started speaking in it.

"Pretty ladies and handsome gentlemen, I would like to grab your attention and introduce the reason for this party. Meet my son Ace Parker and his beautiful wife Eva Parker."

Oh no. I am not ready for being the centre of attention.

But I think it's too late to say that.