Chapter 14 - chapter 11

The plane ride was a smooth one. Ann felt relieved that the stunt she pull off earlier was a success.

" Tighten your seat belts for we have reached the required destination ", the hostess announced.

Ann was to meet up with Emily who had boarded a different flight at the checkpoint.

" Did be suspect you were on this plane?", Emily asked as they dragged their luggage behind them.

" I don't think so, I think I gave them the slip".

After filling in several information, they checked into a five star luxury hotel to unwind.

While Emily unpacked their stuff, Ann called her Aunt Rebecca, who who was pissed off at the thought of Ann's impromptu trip.

" You should have informed me first you know... "

" I'm sorry aunty, I truly am"

" Just take care of yourself "

" I will aunt", Ann replied, hanging up. Feeling very exhausted, she decided to hit the shower.

" wait a minute Ann", Emily called out,

" yes....."

" I heard there's a celebration going on downstairs, why don't we have a cocktail or two to ease our tensed up muscles ", Emily suggested.

" Not bad, but you'll have to pick out the dresses then", she said before making for the bathroom.

Veda graced them with her presence, they were all elated.

" Ann I got the job", Veda informed



" Wow gurl, that's great news.", Emily replied while adding finishing touches to her make-up.



" This calls for a celebration", Ann said giggling happily.

The girls wore their best.

Veda wore a red long sleeve satin gown matched with a pair of silver heels, pearl jewelry set and a magnificent made up face.

Emily took her time to highlight Veda's smokey eye shadow and red lipstick.

While she (Emily), wore a green handless short dress that hugged her in the right places matched with Emerald green stilettos, Jewelry set and well highlighted made up face.

Ann confused on what to wear later chose a royal blue thinly strapped dress that stopped above her knees and hugging her defined waist, matched with a tiny diamond jewellery set.

Veda styled her hair into a bun with loose curls at both ends, while Emily took her time to make her face up to perfection.

The duo were stunned by her beauty, even men where drooling over as the walked down the stairs.

" We go separate ways and meet in the room by 9pm",

" Deal?",

"Deal!!!!!", they agreed as they parted ways to enjoy the night.



Ann obviously the Antisocial type, headed towards mini bar,

" Give me a shot of tequila and highland soda", she ordered while shoving cash towards the attendant.

" Hello beautiful", a familiar but good-looking face greeted extending his hands towards her while placing an order,

" A glass of champagne".

" Hi", Ann answered nervously, grasping the shot and drowning it at once.

" I'm Josh Thornton and you are?"

She immediately recalled who he was. The younger stepbrother to Calli.

" save the formalities, I know you know who I am", she replied speaking boldly under the influence of alcohol.



" I see, you remember me?", he teased.

"Yes how can I forget you and how you regularly visited father then, such a coincidence that we met", she teased in return and they both burst into fits of laughter.



Walking side by side, Ann suddenly clung unto his arm to prevent her from falling; he blushed.

They were oblivious to someone burning in rage at the sight of them together.



Veda bumped into Lance Armstrong, the son of a wealthy conglomerate who asked her out to dance and so was Emily, who found her self moving sensually with Martin George, a famous model and designer.

It seems as though Cupid shot an arrow at the trio's life.

People moved sensually to the beats of Celen Dion's song, even Ann couldn't resist moving to the rhythm even when she was seated.



" Can I have this dance?", Josh asked with arms stretched forward.



" Of course".

They were having a good time, well not until Ann and Veda sighted Calli and Stephen approaching them and froze

The aura they depicted was enough to melt a soul.

Both men walked passed them to pick some random ladies behind them.

Ann sighed and suddenly lost interest in dancing, Josh noticed what happened,

" He's the one right", be asked



" huh....",



" The one you love", he pursued further,

" not anymore, I guess", Ann defended fiddling with her curls, gaze down.



Josh smirked at her shy nature and moving close to her, he asked,



" why don't we find out now?"



" find out what?",



" If you're still into him?"



" And why do you care so much?", Ann asked.

She could feel his hot breathe pulsating on her neck and sending shivers down her spine.

Josh made sure Calli was looking before enveloping Ann in a back hug. Slowly whispering to her,

" I love finding answers to my hypothesis", he replied.

Ann tried to break out of his grip but he gripped her firmer.



" Don't break out yet, he's looking. I want to help you get what you want", he replied seductively.



" What do I want?", she asked but the her voice was hitched when Josh twirled her and made her fall into his arms.

There was a round of applause from the guests who had now turned spectators.



" DJ hit it up", Josh ordered.

Josh danced sleek but seductively towards Ann to the beats (under the influence by James Brown).



Holding Ann's waist, he beckoned on her to look deep into his eyes and let go of all her fears, she did so and followed his steps as everyone cheered and hailed.



At that moment, she let go of her restrictions and enjoyed the dance.

Josh decided to up his game, ever so carefully, he skillfully traced her body with his fingers, from her neck until his hands rested on her waist.

Twirling her again, he traced from her waist to her thighs, placing her in a position where she had her back to him.

" What are you doing to me Josh", Ann asked in a coarse voice.

" Nothing yet", he replied smiling grimly.

Calli was now breathing fire, the view was unbearable as he broke his wine glass with his hands.