Scarlet's Pov~
"I am ready. I will be down in 5 mins." I replied to Mr. Pearce and he said an okay and disconnected the call.
I quickly grabbed my keys, purse and stepped out of the apartment. Taylor was already at the charity event helping her mom out.
I entered the elevator and sent a quick text to her stating that I am on my way.
I am wearing a simple short black dress with matching black heels, minimal makeup and I have let down my hair. Hope I look okay.
When I walked towards my building entrance I saw Mr. Pearce standing there in his oh so glorious form, looking extremely hot in a black suit.
I bet he is going to grab all the attention tonight. He turned towards me and eyed me up and down. Well that made me a bit conscious.
Am I looking bad?
Is something wrong?
"You look beautiful." He said in a low husky voice. Getting a compliment from him made me blush and the way he is looking at me is giving a butterfly effect in the pit of my stomach.
I lowered my gaze and thanked him while he escorted me out to his car and we headed for the event.
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We reached the event at 7 pm and the valet took his car for parking. When we entered, the press was awaiting for clicking pictures of the guests and they were even asking questions as usual.
I was just moving forward as I had to go and meet Taylor to check if she needs my help or not. But Mr. Pearce quickly took my hand in his and pulled me to his side. We took steps together and then the press guys requested for a picture of us.
He approved to take our picture together and patiently looked at the camera.
I was, well, what I can do. Follow the actions of your boss is what I did but facing cameras made me feel conscious.
I took a breath and calmed myself as I don't want to get affected by him. So I posed with him with a smile on my face and just when the camera focused on us.
He slid his hand across my waist and kept me closer to him. I was too close for my comfort and I felt a jolt of spark within me. My smile vanished and instead my eyes were a bit wide and confused and for a second I took a glance at him.
There were flashes, people asking questions but I was completely in a different zone. I didn't hear anything neither knew what happened right now.
We then together moved towards the area where all the guests were gathered. I somehow was calming my heart beat and telling myself to be professional.
The event is held in an open garden area with beautiful decorations. A small stage was set up in the middle, the whole place was lit with lanterns as well as fairy lights and a soft melodic music was playing in the background.
All the women dressed up elegantly in evening gowns while all men were in black tux or suits.
The crowed ahead was immensely happy to see Mr. Pearce being present for the event.
He is grabbing a lot of attention from everyone. But it's not him alone grabbing the attention; we both together are which is actually making me more conscious again about myself.
Everyone greeted him, made small talks and even took pictures. Well, the young ladies were literally swooning all over him. I couldn't hide how jealous I was.
Wait. I don't want to be jealous. But then I realized, he still has his hand kept across my waist. I want to get away from him.
"Scarlet....Sweetheart you look beautiful."
I turned towards my left, its Taylor's parents, Mrs. Tessa Hope and Mr. Brad Hope. Tessa immediately pulled me for a hug and kissed my forehead. Brad gave me a hug too.
Tessa Hope is a very kind lady with a golden heart. She likes to participate and involve in charity works and social causes.
She is tall, have short blond hair and pretty blue eyes. Actually she is an older version of Taylor. She is a very beautiful, strong and intelligent woman.
Brad is a very respectful businessman in the society as well as a family man who supports his wife in all ways. He is tall with golden brown hair and is a very handsome dad.
They both have supported me a lot and love me like a daughter. I love them too and very much grateful to them for everything they've done for me till today.
They noticed the person standing next to me and greeted Alexander with a hug.
"Alexander, thanks for coming today. We were waiting for you to start with the main event. Where are Archie and Annie? "Brad asked with a smile and they both shook hands.
"They couldn't make it. Dad said he will meet you soon to plan for a trip together." Alexander replied to Brad and then they got busy in their conversation.
They seem to know each other very well...I didn't know they were friends. Finally I was free from Mr. Pearce, as he was taken away by Brad.
I asked Tessa where can I find my bestie and she said at the back of the stage. So I decided to head over there and found her helping around the people for the event.
Taylor and I, we both were wearing short length dresses which were given by Tessa and complimented each other for our looks. We headed out as the event was about to start.
Brad and Tessa were now on the small stage acknowledging the crowd..
"Good evening everyone. Firstly, a huge thanks to all of you, who have gathered here today for the charity event organized by us. Now my wife will say a few words on today's event." Brad said with a smile and turned towards Tessa.
"Thank you everyone for gathering here. As you all know Hope Enterprises today is organizing this event to make funds for poor children's education and other necessities. It's an orphanage called "Precious Hearts" to whom we will be giving the funds.
The head of the orphanage is a nun, Sister Mercy and she is present here right now among us. Please give her a round of applause. I request you all to donate the money generously.
Our first event is a cultural program presented by the Precious Heart's little kids."
The little kids, around 6 of them were on the stage and dancing on a song. All of them are 6 year old and are adorable in their cute pinky frilly frocks.
The place was full of activities. As entertainment, children performed on stage while at the right side of the stage; there was one stall where paintings are being kept which is for art lovers who bought those paintings drawn by the children.
On the other stall there were handmade items for sale like, wall hangings, show pieces, bracelets, chains, earrings etc.
So various such stalls were there which was meant for raising funds.
A special stall was made in which clothes designed by these talented 19 year olds were showcased, which caught a lot of attention and appreciation for them.
Food counter was on the left side of the stage.
Our last event was a simple dress up show with a twist.
Models will be wearing beautiful gowns and dresses which the men can bid for and have the model as their date for the rest of the evening, Vice versa.
"Taylor!" Tessa was stressed.
"Mom what happened?" Taylor asked with concern.
"Baby, I need your help, actually both of yours.
Two models ditched this event due to some reason. I want you girls to dress up in their place and showcase it onstage."
"What? But Tessa it also means that we will have to be someone's date as well." I said with wide eyes.
"We will be ready." Taylor said to her mom, she grabbed my hand and dashed us towards the changing room backside of the stage.
"Taylor. What the hell! You know I can't..."
"You can. Trust me." She said reassuringly.
We both got dressed up and the makeup artists made us look gorgeous. I wore a beautiful floor length dress with sweetheart neck while Taylor looked stunning in an off shoulder red satin gown.
I could hear the cheer of the crowd outside. The bid on other models had started and young CEO's were getting interested in this.
I was nervous as hell. Taylor went ahead confidently and walked in a straight line and stood with a pose.
Immediately bidding started on her dress and I guess several of them wanted her to be their date because the figures were going up. Finally one of them had it and grabbed an opportunity with her as his date.
Wow.
I am next and I don't have any idea what to do? Will anyone want to have me as their date? I doubt it.
With these thought I entered the stage. There were a lot of gasps and it made me nervous.
Several people called out the bid but one person made a higher bid; he was quite good looking in a greyish suit.
Then another person called out a higher amount. Being on stage I was getting a good view of all the people.
My eyes were searching for him among the crowd and I found the known pair of green eyes staring at me intently, I broke the eye contact with him. Suddenly he stood up and left. Damn him.
Why did he leave?