" Accept the relationship in front of Mrs Henderson and tell her that the woman in the photographs is your fiancée " Kyle said confidently.
Liam stared deeply at Kyle and suddenly bursted into laughter leaving Kyle confused.
" Why are you laughing? " Kyle asked.
" How will your idea work when I don't even know that woman? "
Liam stopped laughing abruptly.
" Just focus on getting rid of that scandal " Liam Henderson continued.
Kyle nodded and turned to leave.
Liam thought for a minute over Kyle's suggestions.
' If this works then Mrs Henderson will be off my neck for a long time but still...
I don't know this woman '
Liam dismissed the thought with a wave of a hand.
' It'll never work '
Liam switched on his laptop and the first notification that popped up was the ' Light Henderson's mystery woman ' news. Liam shut the laptop and dialed Kyle's number.
" Do it faster " He said through gritted teeth and cut the call.
A call came in from Yvette Henderson but Liam declined it.
The phone rang again and he declined it again.
As Liam was about to pick up a file, another call came in.
Angrily, he picked up the phone
" Yvette Herde— "
" Liam Henderson " A feminine voice said from the other end of the phone.
" Maria Lewis," Liam said softly.
" I prefer Mia, " Maria chuckled.
" ... "
" I guess you're thinking why I called you... well I'm hosting a gala tonight " Maria continued.
" And? " Liam muttered.
" A lot of people will be there, " Maria responded.
" So? "
" I'm hoping you'll be there too " Maria said in a whisper.
Liam kept quiet for a while, for some reasons Maria Lewis had always been someone he could never refuse even now that they are broken up.
" I'll try, " Liam said after a while.
" Thank you... By the way congratulations on getting a new girlfriend bring her along with you "
Maria said and hung up.
" New girlfriend my foot " Liam scoffed.
***
" This one's nice, " Jada said as she checked out Lucia.
" I don't like it, it's too... " Lucia tried to find words to describe the dress she was wearing as she stared at the mirror.
" Extra? " Jada guessed.
" Extra " Lucia nodded and a chuckle escaped her lips out of excitement. She was still finding it hard to believe that she was going to an elite gala hosted by the best fashion designer in America.
" That does not matter there are going to be top stars at that gala you don't wanna go looking like a Bishop " Jada teased.
" Even still...
Errr... How bout this " Lucia picked up a simple but grunge aesthetic gown.
" Eww... Go try it on " Jada faked irritation.
Lucia walked into the dressing room and came out in a minute changed into the gown she was holding.
" Honestly I've got to admit this dress does grip the areas well " Jada smirked.
" Shut up " Lucia snorted.
Lucia checked out the dress in front of a mirror, she couldn't help but admire the gown.
A black strapless tight mid-thigh length pencil gown with flower patterned lace.
" I like this one, it's simple... Yet cute " Lucia smiled looking at herself in the mirror.
" We'll go with this, " Jada said to the female attendant.
Lucia went back into the dressing room to get changed into her normal clothes.
" What next? " Lucia asked as she walked out of the dressing room, she gave the dress to the female attendant who packed it up for them.
" Shoes " Jada replied
" We don't need to buy those, I have a comfortable pair of shoes at home " Lucia waved her hand in Jada's face.
" I only know of three shoes Camden...
...Flats flats and a sneaker " Jada smirked and dragged Lucia to the shoes section. Jada looked around the racks and her eyes met a perfect black fish mouth high heels.
" That " Jada smirked, pointing to the shoe that captured her heart.
" Ok " Lucia replied exhausted
" Won't you try it on? " Jada asked
" It looks perfectly my size, " Lucia answered.
" Pack that " Jada pointed at the shoe as she spoke to the attendant.
" Yes ma'am " The attendant nodded and packed it up.
" Let's go eat something, " Jada suggested with a wide smile on her face.
" Are you not going to pay? " Lucia asked surprised
" Oh... I own this place " Jada smiled mischievously.
Lucia was shocked to hear what Jada said
' Just how wealthy are you Jada Skylar '
Lucia wondered.
" Let's go " Jada dragged Lucia out of the mall.
***
MIA GALA
Reporters filled the event as top stars and guests began to arrive, light flickered as cameras clicked at the red carpets.
Jada Skylar's driver, Parker Smith pulled up at the venue of the Gala. He opened the door of the backseat and held it.
Jada came out of the car and looked at Lucia who was still inside the car deep in thought.
Jada snapped her fingers on Lucia's face.
" Hey Barbie, where are you? " Jada teased.
" I don't fit in here " Lucia said in thoughts
" It's not about fitting in, it's about knowing someone who's in and luckily for you...
You know me " Jada gave Lucia a reassuring smile.
Lucia smiled back at Jada and came out of the car.
" You ready? " Jada asked Lucia and she nodded in reply.
They both walked towards the hall where the Gala was being held.
Jada showed her invitation to the man who was standing at the entrance of the hall and he ushered them in.
Lucia stared in daze at the beautiful decorations around her, the exquisite and assorted decors were pleasant to look at and Lucia could not find it the words to describe them.
" This is really beautiful, " Lucia whispered to Jada.
" Truly " Jada replied.
" Jada Skylar... " A voice called from behind.
Jada and Lucia turned back to see who it was.
" Lee Stone " Jada seemed surprised to see Lee.
" Fancy seeing you here, " Lee smiled.
" You too, " Jada smiled back.
" Lee Stone " Lee said to Lucia and stretched out his hand for a handshake
" Lucia Camden " Lucia shook his hand.
" I must comment you're beautiful " Lee complimented Lucia.
" Thank you, " Lucia replied with a smile.
" Let's go meet the others and take pictures, " Lee said to Jada.
" Mm " Jada nodded and turned to Lucia.
" Do you want to come with me? " Jada asked Lucia not to leave her alone.
" Don't worry about me " Lucia smiled and Jada nodded, Lucia nodded at Lee and he left with Jada.
Lucia stared at the people around admiring the dresses they wore.
" You must say I'm beautiful my foot compared to the people here. I look like a beggar " Lucia mumbled to herself.
A waiter passing by with a tray offered her a glass of wine but she refused it.
Lucia walked aimlessly around the hall feeling bored, the classical music playing seemed like sedative to her, she walked out of the hall feeling stuffy and isolated since she knew no one.
" I got excited for nothing once Jada left me I basically stopped existing " Lucia sighed dejectedly.
" Right Jada's still in there she must be looking for me " Lucia remembered Jada.
She tried to go into the venue but was stopped by a bodyguard.
" Your invitation? " The man asked with a stern voice.
Lucia realized that the man who was there earlier on had switched shifts.
" I'm here with a friend she's inside " Lucia tried to explain but the man refused to listen to her.
' Let me call Jada '
Lucia thought but realized she had given her phone to Jada to keep for her as her bag was too small.
' What do I do? ' Lucia thought for a while.
" Please I left my phone inside the hall " Lucia pleaded but the bodyguard didn't budge.
" She's with me, " A voice said from behind.
Lucia turned to look at the person who was talking.
' Light? ' Lucia's eyes widened in surprise.
" So we meet again, " Liam Henderson smiled.