Tonight was the night. March 16th, I am standing in front of my mirror in a black gown.

It was pretty. I had to admit, but this gala wasn't for me.

I would like to stay home and read, eat whatever I want, watch Netflix.

But mom wanted me to attended for "family purposes". She hasn't told me why but I'll find out.

The Gala is being hosted at a banquet down town of where we live. Famous lawyers, business men and women from around globe were coming to attend.

This is the annual Spring Gala my father and Uncle Anthony use to run. My mother wanted to stop it but Anthony said no. "This is one thing everyone remember him as. Each year we have a moment of silence for him." He said.

It took while but my mother agreed. She doesn't like to plan events but this one she loved. It took her over a year to get everything perfect from the lights to the last grain of rice on everyone's plate.

"Alex!"

"Yes mom?"

She opened the door and smiled at my dress, "You look beautiful honey. You're going to enjoy tonight I promise. Andrew will be there."

I groaned, "And that is supposed to make me feel better? We're going to bicker all night."

Being my mother she ignored my complaint and kept her smile, "I'm sure you guys will get along." Then she left.

I curled my hair and pinned my hair to one side then put on a ruby-red shade of lipstick. "I'll stay for an hour and that's it," I told myself.

I lifted my dress and started going down the stairs to see my mom fixing Carlos bow tie. "Why can't I just wear a tie? I can breathe." He complained.

"It's a Gala. My Gala and you must look perfect." She grunted while fixing his bow tie.

I stifle a laugh but quickly covered my mouth. Every year this conversation happens, and every year my mother always wins.

The door bell rang and Carlos gotten out of moms grip and ran to the door. "It should be the Carter's!"

He opened the door and he was right. The Carters were at the door smiling. Aunt Andrea was in a red dress with white pearls around her neck. Uncle Anthony was in a tuxedo with a black bow tie.

Mom came to the front and glanced over at Uncle Anthony's bow tie, "See Carl, Anthony can do his!"

Uncle Anthony cleared his throat. "Umm.. Actually Andrea did it for me."

We all burst out into laughter. I was still standing at the last step when I heard a whistle. I followed the sound to see Alec looking very similar to his father. "My word, you look amazing. It's a great transformation when I saw you yesterday in your pj's" Alec made a disgust look and shook his head.

I smacked him over the head, he let out a groan.

"Awwh baby are you okay?"

I swiftly turned my head to Alec who was staring at me with guilt. "It's a Gala I wanted someone to--"

"Someone to what? Mingle?! You at least take someone home with you every time! You had to bring-"

Before I could finish my sentence I was attack in a tight hug. "Oh Alexandra I missed you so much!" Savannah cried out.

Let me explain to my lovely people who is following along; Savannah or should I call her "The annoying parrot" is Alec's girlfriend. Alec is dating this parrot for three months now and he thinks that she is the one.

I believe she needs to get her vocal cords ripped out of her throat.

Both Andrew and I been trying to tell Alec the problems with her but as you see, this is Alec's first official girlfriend ever and for us to get through that love cloud is impossible!

So we tried to deal with it. It only lasted five seconds when she walked through the door.

Every time she comes over I try my best to avoid her as much as I can. Sadly, she's a talkative person.

All. The. Freaking. Time.

Savannah doesn't shuts up at all and when she does its when she's eating or when she is not in my presence.

So I been avoiding the Carter's residents. So has Andrew. He has hung out Andre or came over to my house.

It's weird because I never thought that Andrew and I would actually sit in a room and get along.

Mom and Aunt Andrea were shitting their pants when they saw both Andrew and I doing homework one day in the kitchen. It was by far hilarious.

I patted her on the back "Can't. Breath."

She quickly let go and gasped, "I am so sorry Alexandra! I didn't realize I was hugging you for so long! By the way, Have you heard Justin Biebers new song? It is AMAZING!! I wanted to pick a day with you if you wanted to listen to his whole album, it'll only take two hours and then we can decide if you wanted to go to his concert..."

See? It never stops talking.

I felt someone place their hands on the side of my hip. "Thank you Savannah but I need to talk to my girlfriend alone,"

Savannah stopped talking and smiled, "Aren't you guys the cutest couple? I can't wait for the wedding and such young love!" She turned over to Alec and pouted, "Why aren't we getting married huh? We're cute right! I mean..."

Both Andrew and I quickly walked outside in the warm spring night. He leaned against the railing. "Sorry about that. I needed a way to distract her."

I shrugged my shoulders. "It's fine, I would have punched her in a matter of 1.5 seconds if you didn't come over,"

He let out a small chuckle. He glanced his eyes over my outfit, "You look great by the way."

My mouth formed a small smile. "Thanks, you don't look bad your self."

His cheeks flushed. "I tried. My mom was complaining to us that we weren't looking our top best. We did. But I realize that she was talking about the tie and how it wasn't a bow tie."

" My mom is the same thing. She picked out my dress, shoes, hair style, everything! I just put it on."

I looked up at the sky and notice millions of stars are shinning tonight. "I want to stay home."

"It's not that bad. I been to one. If you just have someone there with you as a like a buddy then you're good."

I look over at Andrew. "Are you trying to imply that you want a buddy for the night?"

If he could blush any harder, he did today. "Well, yeah. Since this is your first time."

I nodded my head, "Ok, I'll take you up on that deal."

He dropped his hands in his pocket and sighed in relief "For second there I thought we would be stuck with Alec and the parrot for the night. I wanted to avoid them as much as possible."

I couldn't blame him. She can talk all night if she wanted to.

Just then the limo arrived at the end of the drive way. Mom opened the door and grinned, "The limos here," she beamed.

One by one everyone sat down in the limo and we drove off to the country house.

The country house is the place where rich stuck up people hang out and talk about their riches problems and cater to their snobby rich children.

I wonder why my family try to fit in.

We reach the country house and the door opens. "Oh thank goodness we're here!" I beamed

I tried to go down and kiss the red carpet but both Aunt Andrea and mon stopped me, "Are you nuts?!" They both shouted.

I stood up and Andrew grabbed my arm, "Let's go try the food, I heard it's amazing," he whispered in my ear.

Food? Food! I want food.

As best as I could I lifted my dress a bit and tried my best to run inside. "Alex!"

Turning around. Andrew was already standing behind me, smirking, "Why are you running?"

I pushed a curl behind my ear, "For food?"

He smiled and intertwined our fingers together, "Remember I'm your Buddy tonight," he reminded me

I rolled my eyes, "Don't worry I won't forget,"

~~~~~~

We been sitting at our table for two hours and I already want to go home.

When we came here people recognize me as my father's daughter and asked how I was doing, why haven't I came to any of the previous Galas and to meet their children, who were mostly boys.

Andrew been doing this thing, where he sees me talking to a boy and then wrap his arms around my waist, then he'll introduce himself as my BOYFRIEND!! I want to smack him so much right now. Currently we were walking away from a boy who has been embarrass from Andrew. He was only asking about what college I will be attending then Andrew just had to jump in and ruin everything!

"Why do you keep doing that," I growled pushing him away. Andrew did not say anything, he continued walking behind me in silent.

Just then my mom went up to the podium and tapped on the mic, "I hope everyone is having a great time."

The people cheered.

"I would like to honour this Gala to Antonio Thomason. For being the best man and father he has been for my family."

I looked over at Carlos who shifted a bit in his sit. I wonder what's up?

"Now I want to dedicate this song to all the wonderful man and woman out there who are fighting to make this world a better place." She stopped talking and stepped down the podium.

The song came on and it was Make you feel my love by Adele.

Mom and dad's favourite song.

I strictly remember dad telling me how he picked this song to dance with my mother on their wedding night, and each anniversary they would play this song. Which I don't remember when their anniversary was...

Someone cleared their throat behind me. I turned around and Andrew was standing there with his hand extended out. "May I have this dance?"

I hesitated to take his hand, Do I really want to dance with him?

"Harold! look" A lady gushed to her husband, "Antionio's daughter is about to dance with Anthony's son! My, do they look like a wonderful couple Honey?"

For the safety of my mothers wrath, I took his hand and he brought me to the dance floor. He place his left hand on my back and his right hand intertwined with mine. I brought my other hand to his shoulder and follow his steps.

He smiled, "It seem that you have done this before?"

I shrugged my shoulder, "Dad taught me this dance. I kept on tripping until he suggest that I put my feet on top of his. It helped and it was also to this exact song." I explain.

His expression shown a sign of worry, he brought his finger to my cheek and wiped away the tears, "You're Dad is proud of you Alexandra. He's watching every moment. Every prank, every slap you have given me,"

I smacked his chest lightly and laughed. He looked down at his chest, "He even saw that one now!" he wailed.

I sniffled but let out a soft laugh, "What are you trying to say?"

He pushed a curl of my hair behind my ear, "I'm trying to tell you that you're amazing Alexandra Thomason. Beautiful, amazing girl." he whispered, for only him and I could hear.

His face was a few inches close to my lips. His eyes were showing emotions that I never seen before.

Was I doing the same? Was I experiencing the same feeling?

He tilt my head upwards and sealed our lips together. My stomach was tying in knots, my heart was beating fast, no it can't be?!

We pulled away to catch our breaths, the last lyric was playing. But our attention was only on each other.

To make you feel my love...