His Friends

"Well, in that case, I've got a perfect dress for you. It's formal yet sexy. Less formal sexier" She beamed in happiness.

"I don't know... I have this bad feeling. Maybe I should cancel it? Tell him I've got paper cut and somehow I got an infection from it."

"Why?" She asked me as if I was out of my mind.

"Because Analia you don't know him. I know I've just met him not even two weeks ago properly,  and everything about him screams trouble. You didn't even believe it, but I've been in so much trouble, only because of him," I sighed

I still remember goosebumps erupting over my skin, when I remember how near that var was about to hit me two days ago, what if that would have hit me in real, then I would have probably ended up with broken bones with brain damage, or would have died

"You are just thinking too much. He might just want you to be there for him... you know moral support? I would kill someone to be in your place so shut up and let's get ready." She clapped her hands together

Soon, that girl, arrived with the dress which Analia ordered for me. She helped me with the dress and my hair. In half an hour, I was ready and beyond nervous.

"Don't forget to give my number to the second most handsome bastard in there." She pushed me out of the door

I really think I can't be able to drive I'm in my heels and in this dress

But honestly, I don't want to take any driver who worked for Zuriel, I know I'm sounding so stupid, but I really never like to take anything from him

I quickly pulled out my phone and called a cab

After getting a taxi to this place I tried not to think too deeply. So here I was, standing outside Italian restaurant in a black sleek dress, which stops just an inch above my knees and hugged my curves perfectly. The black and red high heels were the only thing that stood out. However, it made my dress look short than it should have been. Also, it made my skin look paler, which, made me, recall of all the time I took tanning for granted.

My hair was done in a side messy bun followed by minimal make up and I've just got small diamond shape studs in my ear. I took a deep breath and told the waiter my name and Zuriel. I pursed my lips when the waiter threw me a lustful look. It took a hell lot of self-control for not punch him in the face.

Nevertheless, he led me to the table where I presume he was. If I was shocked seeing the lavishing restaurant from inside I controlled it. Wait till I tell Analia about this. She will go crazy. I suppressed the grin forming on my lips.

The waiter stopped and that's when I saw him, my heartbeat wildly when our eyes met. His brown eyes darkened when they connected to mine and I felt like I missed a heartbeat. He gazed at me intently and roamed my body shamelessly, making me feel very nervous but also sparks erupt in my body. I took a moment to praise what I was seeing. His tux was exquisitely cut and a perfect match for his suave manners.

My eyes stopped on his lips. I had a strong urge to touch his lips to see if they were as soft as they appeared. Realizing what I just thought my eyes widened in shock. He might have realized something is wrong with me because he shifted uncomfortably in his chair and cleared his throat.

Forcefully, I moved my eyes to meet the others and I was surprised to see how good-looking and classy they all were. However, one girl stood up amongst all and I could sense her studying me carefully. When her eyes met mine she smirked slyly.

It's going to be one hell of a night.

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Zuriel POV

The hurt and pained look on her face did not go unnoticed by me and it made me confused.

Shaking it off, I went home and changed into another suit after having a shower. So here I am. 7 o'clock, waiting at the best Italian restaurant with my friends.

There was Julienne, my mother's favourite. She is quite a thing. Heir to her mother's fashion company she was someone who I would see myself with in 10 years time. No kidding, she had long blonde hair, smouldering blue eyes, full red lips and she was drop dead sexy with her hourglass body plus she isn't the stereotypical blonde, she was actually very clever and very likable. The way she talks, walk and dress catch everyone's attention. Married or not. Everyone knows I infatuated her and I did not mind at all. Why should I though? Every guy I know was desperate to spend some time with her and she is willing to give her all-time just for me.

Then there were her minions including Bethany who had this bitchy attitude. Bethany and I have a really weird relationship. Ever since I rejected her proposal to be her boyfriend in college, let's just say she is secretly praying I would die in the worst way possible and she gets to witness it.

Followed by Emma and Sarah who keeps throwing their selves at me, completely aware of the fact their best friend likes me and made sure everyone knew.

However, there were also my two best friends Samuel and Stacy. Samuel and Stacy have a thing for each other but they will never admit it. Where Stacy was a real-life version of an angry bird, Samuel knew how to tame her. We grew up together, went to the same school, college and university. It was easier to be myself with them. Even now they are giving me suspicious looks.

My parents are Stacy's godparents, which makes me his brother in some way. That's what she tells everyone else. She is in her father's business like ours. In fact, we own 40% of their company. Since I always wanted a little sister so Stacy and I made a deal in school. She allowed me to act as her big brother and I wasn't allowed to hit on any of her sisters at all. It was kind of unfair because the Mckinley sisters used to be the reason for my wet dreams in my teenage years.

Without waiting for her I started the meeting. Sarah quickly shared her company's quote. Any idiot would know not to share the quotes at the first meeting. No wonder I would rather have their parents dealing with this. However, the others were pretty cautious which showed they weren't airheads as described by many. I ended the meeting quickly knowing she was about to come any moment.

Yes, I told her that she will also be part of this meeting, but that's a lie

She doesn't even have any idea what will be going to happen with her here

I smirked and leaned on the table.