16-The mysterious ball
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I put on my pumps before leaving the door with a clutch and my phone. I carefully descend the stairs, with the clutch in one hand and the dress above my ankle in one hand.
"Aurelie you-you are looking absolutely stunning" Tony says.
"Thanks Tony"
"Now I believe why he calls you Marilyn" Camilla smiles.
"Mom we have to go or else we..." Arlosmirks as his eyes fall on me.
He comes forwards and takes my hand before planting a kiss on the back side of my palm. I knelt a bit on my knee and bowed.
Oh boy! I'm a girl from France.
"Aha looks like you two are going for prom" my mom says.
Fuck prom! I went to Prom with Alessandro and that is why it was a disaster in disguise.
"Okay enough of chitchats, mom where is dad?"
"I'm here folks!" Dad comes pinning his cuff.
"Oh my sweet daughter! You look like an angel from heaven"
"Indeed she does" Arlo hummed, but since he was next to me I got to hear that.
"Let's go" mom said.
"Adrian stay safe and call me if you need anything" Camilla said to Rian.
We step out to see a limo waiting. A guy opens the door and one by one Cam, Tony, mom dad and finally Arlo and me get up.
"For you guys its a regular habit but for me..." I took my phone out and took a selfie and sent it to Celine ,Ethan and Liam too.
"Don't worry you'll do just fine" Arlo reassures me.
I give him my famous smile, a smile that made guys go mad.
The car halts and I look through the window to see blinding lights. People with camera and men and women were all scattered around.
"Ready?" Arlo asked.
"Mhm"I nodded.
The driver opened the door and Arlo stepped out before holding out his hand for me. I take it and get down, careful not to step on my dress.
"Such a gentleman" I smiled.
Cami and mom step down with their respective partners. They all had that facade, that professional looking facade.
"Everything will be fine" Arlo squeezed my hand as a reassurance.
I hooked my arm with his and we started walking forward.
As soon as Arlo stepped into light their were gasps and whisperes.
"Here he comes", "He has a date this time", "Arlo Ricardo has come", "He looks handsome as ever" these whispers filled my ear.
I took a glance at Arlo, he looked unaffected by these.
"Sir who is this lovely girl next to you?" a guy asked.
"Sir sir are you two dating?"
I looked around to see neither mom and dad nor Cam and Tony were there they slipped in.
"I would like to remind you people that I do not like talking about my private life in public" Arlo said, his demeanour was all cool.
At once the questioning stopped. We ascended the stairs and entered a huge room; chandeliers were hanging, there was a champagne mountain- or at least that's what I call it, men in luxurious tuxedos, women in classy dress gowns, waiters, food table- all were there.
"Ah Arlo" a sweet voice voice came.
"Ella?" Arlo spun on his heels.
"Yes the one and only" her accent was something.
Sweet,enchanting and alluring.
"Who is this lovely girl?" she asked,gesturing towards me.
She was looking beautiful, she had emerald green eyes and dark hair with a olive complexion and pull lips.
She looked really familair.
"She's Aurelie. Aurelie Newfeld I told you about her remember?" he smiled.
It was a genuine smile not like the ones he had a few moments ago.
"Aha yeah recuerdo. Arlo tengo que decir que es hermosa"
(Translation-I remember. Arlo I gotta say she's beautiful.)
"Oh sorry I shouldn't have changed my tongue" she says.
"No te preocupes, entiendo español" I know I surprised her.
(Translation-Don't worry I do understand Spanish)
"Really? That's great but I think Arlo told me that you know French and English"
"Yeah but I learned four more languages" I boast.
Perks of being a polyglot!
"By the way I don't think you know her. She's Stella Delgado. A good friend of mine" Arlo said.
"Oh yes! That's why she looked so familiar!" she's a famous model! And I've seen her in magazine covers.
She just smiled at that.
Something about the way she looked at Arlo was not friendly like she looked at Arlo not just as a friend but something more and Arlo, Arlo seemed really comfortable with her.
They two must be close.
"Um I think I will leave you two while I sip a glass or two of champagne" I wanted to see how they communicate when I'm not with them.
I agree I'm jealous. Arlo said this night will be special and now he all laughing with another girl? And that fucking girl is flirting with him?
I move towards the champagne tower and take a glass when at the same time another hand tries to grab the glass.
"Oh sorry didn't notice the lovely thing in front" he said as soon as our hands touched and I jerked mine back.
"Sorry my fault" I apologize, just as a curtsy.
"Please ladies first" he smirked.
I hastily pick on up and then he picks the one we both went for before.
"I haven't seen you here before, Miss" he moves over and comes closer to me, in front.
"Because I didn't come here before" I replied.
"Well then, let me introduce my self- Theodore Marlon"
"Nice to meet you mister Marlon" I smile.
Not really a genuine one though.
"I gave my introduction now I would like yours" he said, there was authority in his voice.
"Aurelie Newfeld"
"I see why you were named 'golden'" he said.
Is this guy flirting? He really sucks in this department I think.
I didn't even realize that my glass was empty, I drank it all.
"Let's take a walk shall we Miss Newfeld?" he said, keeping his unfinished glass next to my empty one in the table.
Before I could say anything his hands were on my waist and was guiding me through the crowd.
"I believe you're related to music too, like your father?"
"Personally- yes but professionally-no"
"Any plans ahead?"
"University, then swimmer" I answered.
"Swimming is a tiresome sport" he comments.
What the fuck do you know about swimming? Jerk!
"Not as much as over smart guys" I answer.
"True true" he chuckles.
A humorless, fake sound.
"Theodore Marlon" a familiar, gritted voice came and I turned around to see Arlo, nearly fuming with anger.
"Arlo um" I try to say.
"Aurelie let me deal" he cuts me in.
"Do you know Mister Ricardo?" Theodore asked.
"Yes she is my date" Arlo answered.
Date! Really? You start talking and laughing with another girl and then you call my date? Why not sister?
"Sorry Miss Newfeld" he said removing his hands from my back.
He took my hand and kissed the back, a sloppy kiss.
"Hope to see you again love" he whispered.
"Move" a growl leaves Arlo's lips.
He looks at me one last time before vanishing in the crowd.
"So? What's wrong with you?" I ask him, irritated.
"Come with me"he seized my wrist and dragged me with him midst the crowd towards the entrance when mom pops out of nowhere.
"You guys enjoying?"
"Yep very much"
"Um we'll be heading home so I'll just call my driver" Arlo loosens the tight grip.
I bet there's a red mark.
"Yeah mom I'm feeling...tired" I lie.
"Okay take some rest" she said.
"Come"
We get out and stand outside.
"What happened" I ask.
"Just keep quiet" he said.
Surprisingly the car came pretty fast. The driver- Taylor stopped it just in front of us.
His Audi, the one I've started to love. The one he calls Serenity.
"Sir" the driver comes out ans says.
"Here, take the cab" Arlo said, handing him some notes.
"Ok Sir" he stood there.
Arlo opened the passenger door and I slipped in, he did the same and put the key in the ignition. I put on my seat belt. The car purred back to life. He started driving really fast.
"Arlo slow down" I said in a stern voice.
He ignored.
"I said Arlo slow down or else I'm getting down"
He did the same again.
"Arlo" I shouted.
"What? You're scolding me for reckless driving? What if scold you for hanging out with Theodore Marlon! Do you even know who he is?"
"Yeah of course, I really loved the way you where laughing with that Stella" I spit back.
"I didn't me- it was nothing and-and she's just a friend" he rakes a hand through his hair.
"As I didn't notice the way she looked" I mutter.
I know he heard me.
"Sorry" he quietly said.
Everything was quiet after that until we reached the mansion.
Before I could open the door Arlo came and opened it.
Man he is fast!
I stepped out he suddenly swooped me up in his arms and continued walking.
"Arlo what are you doing?"
"Something I should've done before"
"Leave me"
Ignore.
He ascends the stairs and makes way towards his room. Adrian's room was closed.
"I'll shout" I warn him.
Ignore.
He get's in his room and puts me on his bed before again going over and locking the door.
"Arlo" I stand up from the bed.
"Mmm" he opens dress coat and then his tie before rolling the sleeves up his elbow.
He takes a few steps and he was a few feet away from me.
"I told you tonight is going to be special. Arlo Ricardo knows how to keep his word" he said before crashing his lips to mine.
Tonight is going to be special.
Dear readers I present you Theodore Marlon!
Good looking isn't it? But has a evilish or rather devilish charm.
Aesthetics Time!
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All my love~Lily
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