Once i walked in and the doors were closed I noticed little candles on a stand on both side of the hallway all the way down but somehow it was still a bit dark and I could hardly make out anything, the sweet savory smell of lavender mixed with musk filled the air which is a weird combination was surprisingly really calming, what was even more surprising was the fact that I was able to recognize the smell
I guess all the perfume sample testing Xain bribed me into going was finally paying off in a strange way
"Lavender with a little bit is Musk not bad at all"
I picked up my phone contemplating sending a text to Xain
"Focus you are not here for this but still it smells really nice
Vee!!!!!!....."
"Darling honestly I wouldn't blame you
Somethings are just a lot harder to resist"
A voice said interrupting me
"Who is there?"
I asked opening my purse in search for my phone while still trying to make out the person but it was so dim that all I could see was a huge frame in a suit
"Wow
Miss Perez
Is that anyway to greet your Knight in shining armor?"
He asked walking so arrogantly toward me
I swear I could hear the smirk in his words but that wasn't my concern at the moment
"Knight in shining armor really?
Okay fine I have had a really long day and in case you have forgotten I am standing in a dark hallway
So I am going to ask again and this time I would strongly advice you to answer for your own good might I add
Who are you and how the fuck do you know me
You just called my name?"
I asked for the second time while watching him walk slowly towards me
"No need to bring out your claws yet darling
The party is just starting and people will definitely notice if your date is missing a finger or two
Beside I thought we are past this"
A pair of golden brown eyes stared at me with so much intensity it felt like he was daring me waiting to see if I would run or shout
"Past what exactly?"
I asked trying to bait him into telling me more about the other night as I realized it was better for him not to know about my missing memory
"Come on now
We agreed not to talk about it tonight
So why don't we just drop it for now and have a nice evening"
He said standing just a few feet from me
His shiny black hair was the first thing that got my attention, with the way it seem so in placed like he doesn't have any worry at all.
I could finally see the color of his suit and trust me when I say I don't think Navy blue has ever looked so damn right on anybody like it looked on his body.
I slowly moved my gaze to his face to meet his eyes glinting with pride.
I was so certain behind the mask on his face was a devilish smile because he was obvious to the fact that I was checking him out
"You still can't get over me right?
I told you dear somethings are just harder to resist that others
You don't have to be shy about it
I really don't mind
I have surprisingly gotten use to it"
He said clearly enjoying embarrassing me as I could feel the heating rising on my cheeks
" I wasn't checking you out
My eyes was just adjusting to the light
And just to put it out there the lighting of this party sucks"
I rambled on trying to get over the fact that he definitely caught me ogling him like some lovesick teenager
"Well that is because you my dear are still hiding at the entrance
You can not exactly complain about a party you aren't even officially in"
"Please the last thing I would do is hide I am not afraid of......"
I stuttered off trying to shake of how his voice seemed so calm and gentle which was a complete opposite of his appearance and his entire look
"Are you sure?
Because right now you are finding difficult to complete a sentence"
He said clearly enjoying watching me squirm
"Yes I am
I got distracted by something anyway back to how terrible this party is
Who throws a masked party in the summer?
I can see my face smearing before we are served drinks"
I said while trying to adjust the already uncomfortable mask on my face
"If I recall correctly you are actually the reason why we came to this party
Remember how you kept on talking about how you never been to a masked party and you even practical dragged me to come here so..."
"That was Friday
Today is a different day for a different point of view
Arghh...
Can we please go
Its not like the party will come and meet us here"
I mumbled trying to get us moving so he won't notice I had no idea what he was talking about
"Fine my lady
No need to bring out those claws yet
Are you ready to experience your first ever masked party?"
He asked with his arms stretched to me
"Yes please"
I replied smiling politely as I took his arm
"So tell me
How is it possible that this is your first masked party?
This city is known for throwing crazy parties?"
He asked as we walk out of the hallway leading us to the most beautiful ballroom I have ever seen
"I did not really get the chance to go through the whole acting out phase
because........"
I could hardly remember what I was talking about as I got lost in the beauty before me
The ballroom looked so magical with a giant golden chandelier hanging in the middle of the room
A cocktail fountain at the extreme end of both side and just different beautiful artwork hanging on the walls with different light to illuminate it
I honestly felt like I was in heaven I am not even that much of an artistic person
"Hey!"
I said in shock when i felt a little nudge on my side
"It was either that or a tap on your head
Where did you drift off to?"
He asked
"Oh yeah
Sorry I just needed a minute to admire this beauty" I said still in awe
"You mean me
Seriously
I thought the charm would have reduced a little bit"
He said thinking I was referring to him
"Honestly is that what you thought I was talking about"
I said trying badly to contain my laughter
"I can not believe I have to actually explain this to you
I was referring to the ballroom
Is it not obvious?
This ballroom is drop dead gorgeous
I can totally see myself giving birth here"
I said still trying not to laugh
"There are so many things wrong with what you just said but let me start with the one that is very personal to me
I can not believe you just use to word gorgeous for a ballroom but you can not see the masterpiece standing right before you
I am beginning to see that there might be something wrong with your eyes
But they seemed to be working just fine the other night
And I just got to ask did you not hear yourself back there?
Because of all places to give birth decided to pick the most uncomfortable spot
I mean come on
You have to realize that yourself"
He said looking at me like I was a strange being
"I did not imply that I will literally give birth on the bare floor
Of course they will bring the hospital bed here and other things I am not a cavewoman from the 16th century" I said
"You could have had me fooled for a minute
But still it does not change the fact
that....."
"Enzo!
Is that you?"