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I held on to my chest when the car finally stops. I was breathing real fast trying to contain myself. I glared at a laughing Stella. She didn't even give a damn and it's annoying. How can she not feel bad over what she just did?

" This isn't funny. I almost had a heart attack" I said not funny.

She rolled her eyes " this is my problem with you Ella, you get frightened a lot. It's Halloween girl"

I glared " let just get out of the car already"

She giggled " by the way why do you still have your coat on. This is the venue so please pull that thing away. I want to see your dressing "

I rolled my eyes at her and did as told. I turn to look at her and was surprised to see her mouth wide open.

" You've got to be kidding me," she said looking flabbergasted " is this, my friend? "

I would have laughed at her if I wasn't angry at her. I opened the door and got down. She also got down too.

" Damn girl, I never knew you had it in you" she look me up and down " All the guys are gonna go crazy after seeing you"

" Oh please " I snort.

" I'm damn serious Ella. You look really good. A sexy nurse, I see" she wiggled her brows " this is the Ella I always want to see all the time. You've been hiding all this under those big work dresses of yours"

I felt proud of myself for once. Mom should be thanked for a job well done.

She hooked her hand with mine and together we walked to the hall. A lot of cars were already parked outside indicating that people were inside. Music could be heard from here.

" Don't drawback on the things you want to do Ella. You only live once, YOLO girl"

I inhaled softly with my fingers crossed. I promise to enjoy myself.

" I won't "

She smiled " good. I won't hesitate to enjoy myself too but please always stay beside me "

I nodded " I will"

" Ok, we can now put our mask on," she said and I did as told.

We walked hand in hand to the entrance. The doorman received my coat and open the door for us. Stella and I stroll inside.

We were welcomed with soft music playing in the background. The atmosphere felt nice and I'm already loving it.

People were all hanging around having a drink in hand. Everyone in each of their costumes with a mask covering the face. I breathe in loving the energy that music was giving me.

" This is going to be fun," she said staring at the room as if looking for someone

Stella waved at someone from far behind the room " Come, Ella, let's greet some of my friends over there"

I trailed behind her as we made our way. I'm sure I looked like a lost duck.

We finally stood in front of some fine we'll dress guys in suits. Is this some kind of a costume too? Aren't they supposed to be in a costume?

" Look who we have here, Stella," a guy said as he bent to kiss her on the cheek. Stella giggled.

" Fred, it's been a while. How have you been?"

" I've been good "

It's hard to see how he looks since he has a mask on. Everyone has a mask on so what am I even saying.

" Good to hear " he shifts his gaze to me " who do we have here? "

Stella realized she hasn't introduced us " oh yeah, this is my best friend Ella"

" What a nice name," he said

It seems the other guys were too preoccupied with something important. They seem to be engaged in a deep conversation, making me want to know what it is about.

Stella slightly hit me to bring my attention back. I realized I haven't said hello to her friend " Hi"

Fred raised a brows " Just hi?"

I blushed. What does he have me say then.

" Never seem a sexy girl as yours around here," he said

Stella came to my rescue " that's because she doesn't go out much so please don't try flirting with my friend if you don't want me to tell Jasmine about it "

" Jasmine? " I didn't expect it to come out loud.

" Jasmine is his mat... his girlfriend"

I felt as if she was trying to say something different then quickly cover it up. They shared a look making me suspicious.

" Oh okay"

" Where is Alex? I haven't seen that big head for a while now?

Fred chuckled " You should know how business-minded he is especially when he is around Alp... Erm..... Zion"

Okay, what is going on? Why do I feel as if they are hiding something from me?

" Oh okay," she said.

Fred rubbed his neck " erm ladies, I think I'll excuse you. I need to welcome some friends over there"

" Sure, you're quite excused,  " I said

He smirked " you're different from the rest. I like you already"

I chuckled " okay"

" Oh please just go away already stop flirting with my friend " Stella yelled and I chuckled.

He huffs " so I can't joke around "

" When it's my friend involved you can't," she said defensively.

" Gosh, learn to calm down at times " he pouted.

" I thought you said you are about to welcome some of your friends?"

He nodded " yes"

" Then what are you waiting for? Run along"

I found the whole thing funny. Stella can be a handful at times but I'm loving the fact that she was protecting me. I love this girl so much.

Fred glared at her playfully then gave me a peck on the cheek before running away. Stella snorts at his retreating back.

" He's always a player" she muttered.

" Calm down girl. I'm loving this protective side of yours but you need to tune down a little "

She giggled " yes I know, don't you get the theme ?"

I was confused " what theme ?"

"  I'm a devil so I need to act as one " realization dawn into me " now I get it"

" Our next step is to find Alex but be prepared"

" Why is that ?"

A waiter passed by and hand over a drink to us " thanks '

" Alex is much more worst than Fred. Alex is a total womanizer" she said and something flashed in her eyes. It couldn't be missed.

Is there something I'm missing here?