Dani POV“Taxi!” i flagged down a taxi, the driver was a man who wore a starbuck t-shirt and had a pack of open dougnuts by the side.“Where to?” he asked as i entered.“Floral street.” I said and pulled my coat with me as i got comfortable, the cab was cleaner than seventy percent of the cabs in the city and i was happy with the turn out.“Oh, do you have a family down there?” he asked as he started the ride, i stared at him wondering how he knew that.“Oh, floral streets host one of the best family events, everyone is a big family down there, my mother stays there. I just figured that it may be that.” he said and i relaxed.“Yeah, i’m just going to see an old family friend.” i replied trying to hold up the conversation.The ride was short and not as bothersome as Pete the driver, didnt speak to me as he sang along to the song from the radio.“Thank you.” i said as i exited the cab, he waved and drove away and when i turned to the apartment bulding. It was made of strong red bricks a
Dani POVIts been three days.Three days since my apartment was broken into, three days since i started staying with Mary-ann and three days since i started apartment haunting. It has been the most daunting task ever but its also been a whole lot of work. Right now i was currently finishing up a list which HR sent for me to review before i send it over to Arthur.Arthur.It has also been three days since i last saw him. He had not shown up to work and even when i saw his car parked out front, he was no where in sight. There was no one to ask about him, not even Robert, he has been busy in the past few days and anytime we cross paths he only waved at me with a broad smile which always made my day.Now as i was waiting for the elevator to open, someone called out to me. It was Robert and he was rushing towards me when i turned. The elevator doors opened at the same time some staffs from marketing stepped out.“Wait! Don’t go in yet!” he yelled out and even though eyes turned to the both
Juliet POV(the day of the masked ball)“What dress will you wear? And will you be going with him?” Lisa, my friend asked over the phone as I smiled.I had to adjust myself while they were working on my hair, I didn’t like the fact that they were wasting time. I couldn’t process my thoughts with how they all acted.“Give me a second please, I need to do something.” I said to Lisa as my eyes were around the room, I couldn’t understand why they all acted like some child.“Okay. I will be on hold.” Lisa said as I stood up.“Hands off!” I tutted as I looked around, Disgust took over my face.“How long will this take?” I yelled at every one of them and they all shook, all I did was turn my head and they were aligned.The silence was deafening, they were all rushing to get things done properly.“Sorry, Lisa. Sometimes they just need to be yelled out. I am tired.” I rolled my eyes and I sat back down. I shook my head as I waited for them to continue with my hair and may the good lord help the
Arthur POVShe wasn’t here yet. I turned my eyes around the crowd but i couldnt get a glimpse of her shiny black hair because she wasn’t here.Juliet arms wrapped around me bringing my attention back to the present, we hadn’t moved and Juliet was staring at me.“Arthur,” my name softed out of her lips and i turned my attention to her, her eyes stared at me, some form of expectation bridled behind the large irises. “Are you okay? You look quite distant?” she whispered slowly and i turned my gaze away from her as i stared ahead.“Yes, lets go.” i said and we moved together, a lot of people stared at us, women in their large numbers, old and yound, they kept there eyes on Juliet but most especially on me. It wasn’t news to who i was and with the attention i was getting Juliet feed off it like a remora fish to a shark.I could sense her ego inflate and soon enough we were nearing people who we actually knew.“Juliet, Arthur, its a surprise to see the both of you- together.” Donovan’s voic
Dani POV (5 hours before the masked event)I was in Mary-Ann’s place putting away some of the cookies i had made into the fridge when a knock came. I was sure that Mary-ann told me that she wasn’t expecting visitors, neither was my mother nor I.“Robert?” I frowned as i tried to make sense as to why he was here. I opened the door after stepping away from the peep hole to stare at Robert who was grinning widely at me.“Hey Dani.” he greeted with a wave, he didnt make any move to come closer to the door instead his eyes twinkled in excitment.“Why are you here and I didn't mean that in a bad way, I am just surprised.” he glanced down at his watch and i wondered if he was actually in a hurry to go someplace.“Oh come on, relax, will you? I am just here to run some emergency errands.” he said and i felt relieved.“Oh that makes sense-” I replied as the sound of footsteps neared me.“Who is there?” my mother said as she came around.“Oh its Robert-” i replied opening the door wider and Ro
Dani POVIt must’ve been the thirteenth time i was using the wipes to clean my palms. Yes, i was that nervous even with Robert in the car beside me. He had picked me up not long after i was done taking pictures for Emily and while he assured me that everything would be fine, i didnt think i was going to be. Even in the thousand dollar dress and makeup that transformed me into someone bolder than the usual me, it wasnt enough to calm my nerves. I was going to be around people in far more expensive dresses, with more elegant makeup and where of more importance than i am, and that was where the problem lied. I was going to be in a sea of people who were going to start judging me the moment i stepped foot insied the hall.“Dani-” my head snapped to Robert who was staring at me, my eyes moved to the glass behind him and i swallwoed when i realized that we were here. The flashes from the camera went off as others climbed the stairs and made sure to give their best sides to the camera.“Look
Arthur POVI couldn't keep my eyes away as she and Robert walked away. She shouldn't be here, especially with him.“Don’t you want to greet more people?” Juliet asked breaking my gaze away from Dani, i didnt look at Juliet to know that she wasn’t happy. It was also a way to get Dani off my mind, we stopped at where one of my business associates was.“Arthur King,” he greeted with a slight nod, he was with a slightly older woman, more older than he was and there was something in his eyes are they moved from me to Juliet who was pressed up beside me. His lips curled into a smile as they lingered on Juliet which made me narrow my eyes on him.“Denver, i suggest you keep your eyes on what actually matters.” i said firmly and Denvers attentiont turned to me, not hiding that he had been checking Juliet out. “Looks like Greece has done you well,” i said and he nodded in agreement.“Oh, you have no idea. Such a wonderful place, rich heritage and culture, great sights and then lovely women who
DANI POVIt wasn’t how I expected my evening to go. Two men in their prime staring down at each other with her right in the middle it was supposed to be a quick and lovely evening yet at every second tension rose up wherever i was.Some part of me knew that if care wasn’t taken, this was all going to end badly.“What do you think you’re doing?” Arthur staed with his voice firm and gaze unwavering, one thing was clear, this was all going to end badly.“Dancing with a beeautiful woman Arthur can’t you see?” Jake replied with that grin that could annoy the heck out of you and he was doing it intentionally. Jake moved closer to me making Arthur’s eye narrow further into slits. “I didnt realize that you are blind.” he added making me chew my lips as my eyes widened between both men.“I told you to stay away from her.” Arthur said adn i frowned, the two had met before now? He had placed a warning to Jake about me? I couldn’t help but stare at Arthur who hadn’t glanced at me in any way.“She