The rest of the week was full of preparation for the engagement party. Miss Jane was delighted that we were going through with her. She said she was glad we were back to our senses and not poking our noses in other people's business. Jonas at first didn't want to help his mother in the preparations but I told him that if he did that, and we're successful in this plan, we'll be the first suspects. He reluctantly agreed.
"Hurry up you two or we'll get there when everything is ended," Miss Jane screamed from somewhere in the house. We were supposed to be at the venue before the main event so we could set up the refreshments.
I looked at my appearance in the mirror and smiled at it. I was dressed to slay, in order to distract Lucas and give Jonas enough time to execute our plans. I wore a short bright red chiffon gown, that had a slit to the thigh, and matching lipstick. I styled my short hair and dyed it white and wore a matching white stiletto heels. I had a bright red purse and my nails were painted white. I put on an alluring perfume and strode out.
Miss Jane was stunned when she saw me while Jonas whistled, smirked and gave me a thumbs up. Miss Jane was beautiful in her golden floor length gown. She tied her hair in a French plait and held a matching golden purse. Jonas wore an all black three piece suit, without a tie, and shoes. He looked dashing with his hair all messed up in style.
"Do you two want to create chaos? Why aren't you wearing the colours of the day? I know I got you both golden wear. Where are they?" Miss Jane ranted.
No one answered her. Jonas held out his elbow to me and I hooked my arm in it. I blew Miss Jane a kiss, in a way saying, 'Dont worry,' and Jonas pulled me out the door into the night.
Jonas decided to wear all black so he could camouflage when executing our plan. We got to the limousine ride Miss Jane ordered and waited for Miss Jane. As soon as she arrived, we zoomed off to the party.
We were directed to the back of the compound when we arrived. It was an outdoor event and guests hadn't arrived yet. We began setting things up and after two hours, we were done and the party had began. Miss Jane dragged I and Jonas to meet Lucas and his family. Mr. Kane, the mayor and Lucas father, was a bundle of joy. He smiled at everything we said and soon got away. Grace and Miss Jane were laughing at their jokes. I and Jonas stood for a while.
"He'll soon come for you. Act interested. Flirt. Laugh. Play. But don't be swindled. I'll never forgive you if you fall for his tricks. And yes, he has his tricks too," Jonas told me and left me.
I got a glass of wine from a server passing by. I was about to sip it when I felt a hand hold my lower waist from behind. I gasped in surprise and I heard a deep chuckle. I turned to see Lucas smirking face.
"I can get more than a gasp from you. What do you say?" he said, smiling down at me.
Damn he was tall. I wanted to tell him to shove his disgusting offer up his anus but I remembered our plan and smiled instead. I I entagled my hands round his neck and swayed with him to the slow music.
"I see you're a rebellious one," he whispered.
I giggled, "Why do you think so?"
He gave me a once over and grinned, "Your outfit stands out and it's dashing."
"Why, thank you," I said.
I heard him inhale, "You smell good. And I'm sure your soul is as pure as your soul."
I laughed because that was the worst pick up line I'd ever heard. When I saw his smug look, I knew he misinterpreted my laughter.
He looked into my eyes and asked, "Can we go somewhere?"
"I don't want the police to come after me for kidnappings you. Especially on the day of your engagement," I replied sweetly.
He looked irritated but covered it with a smile, "I can call off this engagement if you ask me to."
I began contemplating. This was not a good offer but it'll come im handy, especially if our plans failed. If I accepted, he'll free the girl. And when it's time for me to fulfill my end of the bargain, I could think of something.
I was about to accept when Jonas appeared from somewhere, pulled me away from Lucas and punched him in the face. He looked so livid. I wondered what got him so worked up. He pounced on Lucas and kept giving him blows to the face, as people screamed. Security came and Jonas away.
A girl's voice kept pleading and crying, "Please, don't hurt him. Please, let him go." She wanted to go after the men and Jonas but some security men held her back.
Lucas stood and brushed his suit with his handkerchief and went straight to the crying girl. He whispered something in her ears and she stopped crying immediately, her face filled with horror. He dragged her to the stage and stopped the music and ruckus with a wine glass and spoon.
"Let's get this done with," he said and got down on one knee, after placing his handkerchief there. "As you saw, I took a blow for you. I've been bruised for you. That should show you how much I'm willing to sacrifice for you. Marry me."
This should be the most irritating engagement I'd ever seen. Even if the marriage was forced, wasn't he supposed to come up with something better for the camera?
The girl forced a smile and said, "Yes." My heart shattered.
He forced the ring to her finger and the crowd erupted in cheers. Miss Jane hurried to me then.
"Where is Jonas? Where did they take him?" she inquired.
When she said the name 'Jonas', my anger rose to the surface. He caused this. If he had gone through with the plan, this asshole won't have a girl to force a proposal on. Because he had to be violent, this girl just signed a jail term.
With the anger seeping into my voice, I told Miss Jane, "Let's go find him. He has a lot of explaining to do."