Chapter 11

Erica's POV

Its been two weeks since I last saw Damian. since he left our room, I have not set my eyes on him, he more or less just disappeared.

I was still pained about the events of that unfortunate evening.

A part of me misses him, and the other hates him for been such a jerk. Sophia have also been missing in action, and the thought they might be together was even more disturbing.

I pretty much have the entire room to myself the entire weekend. I had called Jeffrey earlier on to call off whatever he thought we had. Couldn't keep up with the game, especially since the reason I was with him was to get Damian jealous.

I have been all by myself inside my room doing nothing. I miss stalking Damian and I miss deliberately taking routes I know I might see him. I do really hope he is alright.

He irritates me, but I can't seem to get him off my mind.

I heard someone a knock on my door and I came down from the bed to go see who it was.

"Hi babes" Beatrice said entering the room, "what's up with you?" She asked noticing my sad look. I just shrouded and walked past her to sit on my bed while she sat on a chair close to me.

"Its Damian I haven't seen him since he left" I said unable to control on how emotional I was getting.

"so how is that suppose to be your concern. I thought you didn't want to see him after you caught him with Sophia." She asked surprised at my tune.

"Yes that's what I thought so too, but I miss him, I have checked him up on the places I usually see him, but he is there." I said deliberately avoiding her eyes. I can't believe I am even doing this, what is wrong with me.

"Girl" she chuckles "are you in love with Damian?" Beatrice asked staring straight into my eyes .

"no!" I answered repulsively.

"I can't be in love with him, I just miss him" I said and just then, I suddenly realize I might have fallen head over heels for him

"OMG! I can't be in love with him" I said absent mindedly.

"Why if I may ask" Beatrice asked smiling.

"I don't know, what if he does not love me back, we don't belong to the same Social class, he is all there, and I'm all here, apparently he is in love with his step sister" I said hysterically.

"So what you are trying to say is that, you scared to declare your true feelings for him, because of the fear of been rejected?" She said.

"Not really" I said even though I know deep in my heart she was right.

Beatrice smiled and hugged me,

"don't worry everything will work out fine at the end, OK?" she said, her voice comforting.

I nodded, glad with fact that I finally shared some of my inner thoughts with someone that truly understands me.

"I was here to invite you to a surprise birthday party a few of my course mates is organizing for a friend.

I only accepted to go because I know you needed someone to drag you out of this room and have fun". Beatrice said in a happier mood now.

"I don't really want to go out," I said grumbling.

"I will be here be 8pm, just make sure you are ready and please dress beautifully." She said not paying attention to whatever I had said earlier.

With that she went out of the door. I started toying with my phone, and something in me ask me to check up his name on Facebook.

I searched and found him almost instantly, I went through his post, only to find that his last post was dated weeks back. I kept lingering on his Facebook page viewing his past post.

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I most have slept off, because I woke up looking for my phone which I found on the floor.

I switched on the phone and the time was 7:30pm, Beatrice had earlier told me to dress up for a party that both of us will be attending.

I guess I could make use of a little distraction.

I reluctantly went into shower to take a long bath. After which I picked up a blue fitted jeans and matched it with a cowboy crop top, I applied a little makeup and wore a white sneaker.

I was just about finishing the final touches on my makeup when Beatrice came in holding a shopping bag

"what are you wearing?" she screamed like I looked somewhat different from the human race

I looked at myself and said "clothes"

"Thank God I picked something for you" she said as she brought out a black short open back dress.

"when did you get this? Its beautiful" i said checking out the dress on the mirror,

"go try it on," she said in excitement I wore it and I loved every bit of it. It fitted nicely on my body,

"You look amazing" Beatrice said as she hugs me.

"quickly let's finish your makeup before the cab arrives" she said.

Beatrice received a phone call from the cab driver, and we quickly rounded up our activities

I took a final look at myself and God I was beautiful, I silently wished Damian would be at the party.

we went outside our hostel only for us to see a limousine on the standby.

I asked if she ordered for the limousine, you don't just hire a limousine, these luxury come with a high price tag.

she seem taken aback by the pick up car, as she quickly brought out her phone to make a phone call. it was that confirm that the limousine was our ride.

We both jumped and screamed out of excitement .

A man in suit came down to open the door and we entered not able to contain our joy.

"How did you order a limousine?" I asked in the mist of my excitement.

"I don't know, but I think the cab company is offering special bonus for first time customers" she said.

the ride was amazing, we took lots of pictures and had mad fun,

we saw snacks and drinks that had a paper Tagged 'on the house'...

It felt like a Cinderella tale only that there was no prince charming waiting for us.

I wished the ride would never end, sadly the car came to a stop,

the same guy came to open the door and we came down to see the most beautiful skyscraper building I have ever imagine.

It looked like the building entered the sky, no wonder it is called a skyscraper.

I could not really tell the numbers of floor but it looked awesome. the compound look quiet,not that I expected the party to Be in the compound.

the man phone rang and I could hear him say

"yes boss, we are on our way" he ends the call and turned to face us

"this way ma'am " he said as he courtesy as he direct us to where the lift is.

"Boss?" I said quietly to Beatrice. While she gave me the wait and see sign while giggling.

"where is your destination" The voice behind the automated machine asked.

"penthouse" the man replied.

my eyes widened, I have always wanted to see what inside a penthouse looked like. This was just too good to be true and I kept exchanging glances with Beatrice who is also taken awe of the building.

this party is going to be lit!

So grateful Beatrice thought it wise to get me something to match the occasion.

the machine kept counting

5th floor..... 10th floor.... 20th floor, 25floor..... 30th.... 35th...... Please type the secret pass code to the penthouse.

The man taking us in typed in some numbers, as the lift stopped and opened for us. Beatrice and I giggled as we walked behind the big man in suit.

He stopped and spoke into a door bell "guest for Mr Anderson"

Anderson?

The name kinda took me by surprise but read no meanings into it, it could be coincidence for all I care.

The door opened and we went in, it felt like we were standing on top of the world. The interiors were perfect OMG!! with this view, you don't need motivational speakers to encourage you to work hard.

"Happy birthday"

I heard someone say, I turned to see that it was Lucas, I was surprise to see Lucas standing there, smiling and holding on to Beatrice.

for once I forgot the view while I try to process what What is going on.

"Happy birthday best friend" Beatrice said as she ran to give me a tight hug.

I almost forgot, today is of course its my birthday. I always forget anyways. "thanks" I replied unsure of how he knew it was my birthday.

Just then one of the doors opened and Damian came in holding a beautiful birthday cake.

I couldn't tell which was more beautiful him or the cake. he was wearing a blue jeans and an unbuttoned short sleeve white shirt.

clearing revealing his broad chest and abs. seeing him standing made me have a flash back of all the times we have cuddled. He looked like he has just been dipped into a hot sauce.

how I want long kiss those thick full lips and be wrapped up in his strong steady hands.

I was so surprise to see him, "Happy birthday Erica" he said. His voice reminding me of why I have missed him, I was almost tempted to run into his arms, to have his arms wrapped around me.

Erica stop and think straight.

"Thanks" I said keeping my eyes on him.

"we were not sure of how you feel seeing complete strangers, so we decided to have a little get together" Beatrice said giggling.

"We?"I asked turning to look at her.

"well technically Lucas and I started dating not long ago? And Damian is his Lucas best friend, which makes him my friend too. You know what they say that a friend to your friend, is your friend. so together we all planned a little something for you." She said proud of her achievement or what ever you may call it. I was surprised.

"How come you are just telling me"

I questioned, giving her the you have a lot of explanation to do look. she smirked holding on to Lucas who placed a kiss on her fore head.

"congrats to you both". I said as they both giggled while saying inaudible things to themselves.

"You wanna blow the candle light off on your eighteen year birthday? Cause my hand is starting to ache bad" Damian said, as his voice kinda brought everybody back to the fact that it was still my birthday.

"make a wish" he said.

I walked up to him quietly and had my eyes on him the entire time as I blew off all candles. I watched as he eats me apart with eyes, while Lucas and Beatrice cheered on.

"Happy birthday" they all chorused.

Thanks" I said, it felt like something was stock in my throat, as I tried to clear it out.

"We will be outside" Lucas said, holding on to Beatrice.

My gazed shifted back to Damian as i watch him set the cake down and cut out a piece for me

my mouth parted even before I could think about it

stupid girl

his finger brushed the side of my lips making me shiver. I wished his fingers could linger a while in my mouth but was a bit disappointed when he took his hand away.

And he licked it instead, I wanted to hug him, no scratch, that I want to fuck him

I could feel the fact that this was going to be a long night.

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Damian's POV

I almost stopped dead in my tracks when I saw her, she looked effortlessly beautiful.

the black dress gave her a perfect fitting, suddenly I became jealous of all those who may have seen her in this way.

she wore a very light makeup, using just gloss on her lips. I reminisce on how soft the lips were the last time I kissed her.

Her breath on my hand made my little man twitches. "Please let's go to my room" I said unsure of what her response might be. She hesitated a bit but I was glad when followed without further pressure.

"How have you been?" I asked when we finally settled in. I was standing while she sat on the only chair available in the bedroom. She just sat down quietly and kept her eyes busy with everything in the room except looking at me.

"I missed you" I said not sure if I was expecting her to answer.

She seems still surprise, but I promise before the night ends, I am going to make her mine.