Chapter 3

3

Weekend

It’s been five days since I’m with Eliana and trust me on those first 2 days when I hadn’t lived a second for my own. I kept fearing Liam and his gang breaking our condo and assaulting both of us; especially me.

Right this moment, I was sitting at a salon which was way out of my range these days; it was all lavish and for sure expensive but Eliana didn’t care and got me here. 

Getting my hair and makeup from some professionals for the night. Yes, I was forcefully willing to go at the Premier even though I tried to stop her with the sharpest excuse possible but resulted in fog. Eliana didn’t stop pleading with her puppy eyes and I couldn’t ignore her ‘wish’ despite how big and exhausting enough it was to me. 

My final touches got done and I stood up, fishing to find Eliana somewhere in other makeup sitting. My eyes followed back and stopped at the entrance by a man wearing a grey-striped suit with a hat covering his face. His broad chest, brownish exposed hair, whitish tone and gestures were everything like Liam which made me rush to Eliana. 

I rushed as fast as I could with heels on and that led to a tannish man wearing a sleeveless grey shirt, displaying his tattoo work on which was emitting a dreading aura from him, “Watch out girl!” he complained and I immediately apologised with my stammering tongue.

“Jenna,” I heard Eliana’s voice behind me and with a thunderbolt, I spun my head that it could snap too, “What happened? Why are you sweaty all of a sudden,” there stood Eliana an inch away behind me, her expression hinted to me. I was way too afraid than I should be in a public place. 

“I think I saw Liam there,” I pointed out towards the entrance, feeling like a psycho escaping from a mental asylum. I had done this same thing twice with her till today.

“My darling, there’s no one here and even if you think he is here to harm you then forget it, we have dad’s bodyguards with us, why fear? Relax and release your muscles or I have to book a massage appointment for you,” 

“No, El, I don’t know, this all is so confusing me, am I going crazy?” I asked her, worriedly. 

“You’re overthinking, nothing much. We need to suppress your Liam fear of divorcing him as soon as possible otherwise you won’t be able to live a normal life. I’m telling you’re with me and this is enough to make you safe.” she sighed deeply, put a hand on my shoulder, “Trust my words, bubble.” She assured. I smiled. 

“Now tell me if anything is missing?” She asked me and I took a second to answer a ‘no’ because she was looking more than perfection. A true definition of beauty, her blonde hair was curled into a mesmerizing sequence. 

“You look breathtakingly beautiful, Eli, Ryan would die for you tonight,” I exaggerated a little so she acknowledged. 

“Wasn’t it too much?” she raised her eyebrows and left a chuckle right after I got tensed on her remarks, “Alright then, shall we leave?” I chuckled back and nodded in straight yes.

***

We adjusted ourselves back in her Brand-new black SUV which her dad’s chauffeur was driving, we kept talking about good stuff till we reached there, at a Great Grand Atrium, downtown. 

So far LA was treating me so good but the constant depression of Liam’s further approach was killing me, I didn’t if he knew about my escape or he never made it home till today or was he already here with a plan, wait, how would he know where I’m. I left everything behind but...whoever knew? 

This is a city of angels but devils could also roam freely and that’s the fear. 

“I’m marrying this week!” Eliana exclaimed loudly, getting mine and so did chauffeur’s attention in one go. 

“Sorry? What?” I excused her to repeat this ridiculous statement. 

“Do I have your attention all to myself?” She taunted, obviously, Eliana noticed my divided attention towards whatever she was preaching to me. 

“Yeah... Yeah, of course, what is it?” 

“It’s that I’ll be with Ryan after the movie and you know *she came closer to whisper* I’m not going back home with you, So, you gotta be a responsible girl and come back on your own with Mr Peters,” and I didn’t this coming from her, 

“El, please, you know I don’t like being alone right now, I hate it especially right now. You at least should’ve informed me about it, I would’ve stayed home but what am I gonna do in such a huge crowd full of strangers,” I bashed out, 

“Gurl, you’ll feel fine once vodka hits each of your inches. Don’t let your cowardice overtake your inner youngster. Live like singles, enjoy like a whore,” she patted my left shoulder and left me open-mouthed with her wink. 

“Will you-” she put a finger on my lips like always, “But list-”

“No buts, we’re already here,” this woman in burgundy dress gave me a shut-up call. I tilted my head in frustration and let her win the night. My heart began to doubt furthermore and I had no control over it, I completely lost the battle to convince myself to enjoy tonight. 

The car stopped at a spot of lights capturing every moment of humans like if they missed anything, they could lose their lives. Thank God, these tinted windows helped me buy some time to gain my buried courage back. I huffed twice, no thrice to maintain my life in front of these cameras which are waiting for me to step like I’m a celebrity. 

“Are you sure, we need to step out here?” 

“Of course, we’re VIPs. The world needs to know who paid stacks of dollars for this night,” Eliana sounded arrogant to me this time but I couldn’t do anything but smile. She signalled me to come out as her chauffeur opened my door side. 

I gathered my dress and let my black heel out. 

Clicks around me got a speed the moment I exposed my face to the natural wind. My hair blew with the air as I passed a smile, I could sense my bluish eyes sparkling in excitement with a mix of anxiety as it was my first time coming publicly in front of cameras. 

I put a hand on my waist and got attentive to photographers who were trying to gain my attention. I grinned as I couldn’t handle such a fandom moment. 

I glanced at Eliana who signalled me to follow her, so I did. 

She passed me a smile, and it clued me she’s mocking innerly, “So, how’re you feeling now, Miss Brown?” She smirked, 

“I had a good minute back there,” I admitted and she shook-side her head in sign of mockery, 

“Thank me later when the world will see you on screens,” she winked. I cursed myself for hearing her words, World will see me

“El, L-Liam,”