I've never been more happy in my life than now - being able to leave the De Cruz mansion.
As expected, we didn't finish the project, I plan on finishing on myself anyways - not that they'll be of much help.
I pull my phone out of my purse and call the twins when I'm out of the house and in the huge driveway. Nellie answers and says she's going to arrive soon with Ellie.
I sigh and stand there aimlessly admiring the nice place. These people are really loaded. This place is beautiful.
Out of boredom, I start tapping on my phone. It's then when I feel a presence behind me. I turn only to see Belle who is smiling.
"Hey, I'm sorry for being such ass, earlier. Education is just not my thing." She shrugs walking to me.
"Oh, it's totally okay."
"Thanks for understanding." The place goes silent for a second or two before Belle speaks again.
"So do you have any plans for university?"
"Yeah, I want to go to Standford." I answer.
"That's so nice." She smiles, "You're smart so you can totally get in."
"Thanks."
"So, I have a date at 7, wanna help me pick out something while you wait for your ride?" She asks.
I check my time and realize I have about 10 to 15 minutes till the twins come, "Sure."
She leads me back to the house. I see Zeke lazily sprawled on the sofa still going through his phone as usual.
I shrug once again and follow Belle to her room. As soon as she opens it, I try not to gasp at how big it is. The room is probably the size of my living room plus the dinning and kitchen.
It's huge!
In all, her room describes her. Her lavish, rich girl lifestyle.
"Let's go to the closet room so we can go pick some thing out." She cuts me out of my train of thoughts and open another door just near her washroom door.
Of course, she has a closet room.
As soon as I enter, my mouth drops. Her closet room is the size of my bedroom. There are endless rows of clothes, bags and shoes.
"Woah, this place is huge. And all these clothes yours?" I probably don't even own quarter of her clothes.
She just blushes and nods, "I need to wear something fancy."
"Okay, let's see what you've got . . ."
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At the end, I told the twins not to come for me, Belle decided to give me a ride. Ellie obviously didn't like the sound of that but obliged anyways.
"So it's decided. I'm wearing this." Belle says pointing to the dress we ended up choosing on the bed.
"Yeah, you'll look beautiful." I say smiling.
"Aww, thanks. I'll start getting ready, but before that, do you want me to drop you off?" It comes out as a question.
"Well I can help you get ready if you want." I shrug and say.
"That would be marvelous! Thanks a lot for this Lexi. I owe you one." She gushes throwing her arms around me.
"C'mon, let's get you all ready for your date!" I smile.
It takes me a while but after I'm done with her make up and hair, Belle is in love. She gushes about how much she likes it.
"Thanks." I smile too at my handiwork.
"I'll go get dressed." She smiles and walks to her washroom with her dressed.
She comes out looking all pretty and glamorous in the dress I helped her pick out.
"Thanks a lot for this." She says.
"Of course." I smile, "By the way, I forgot to ask but who's this lucky guy?"
"Oh, it's Carter."
My smile immediately vanishes.
"Oh."
I didn't expect Carter to be going out with her just few weeks after we broke up. I didn't expect him to move on this fast.
I'm not gonna lie, but this hurts.
God, what's wrong with me? I should be over that stupid prick!
"Hey, are you okay?"
"I uh just need a glass of water." Just then, the doorbell rings from downstairs.
It's probably Carter.
This reminds me so much of all the time he used to come for me for us to go out.
"Lexi, you look pale. You sure you're fine?" Belle gives me a concerned look
"Yeah, you should go, he's in." I say going downstairs with her trailing behind me.
"Zeke can drop you off." Belle tells me.
I nod, "Okay."
"Thanks a lot for tonight." Belle smiles when we're finally downstairs.
Zeke's sprawled on the sofa still using his phone.
I just smile at Belle and watch her walk to the door. I see Carter on the other side.
He flashes her a charming smile and when he sees me standing behind her from a distance, he smirks and lands a peck on her lips.
This is where it becomes too much. I run to the kitchen and I break down on the counter. I know this is the stupid for me to do but this hurts badly.
Carter has obviously moved on such a short period of time and that just breaks my heart even more.
My sobs get louder as I hear their car drive away from the driveway. Just then, I hear someone walk to me.
Zeke.
He put a soothing hand on my back. Somehow, I manage to go closer to him and start crying unto his chest.
"It's okay, stop crying." He mutters softly in my hair as he strokes the small of my back.
"It j-just hurts so much." My voice comes out muffled as my face is in his shirt.
"It's okay." He soothes playing with the loose strands of my hair.
The house goes silent after my little sob section is over. I pry myself away from his now wet shirt.
"Oh God, I'm so sorry for that." I say referring to the mess my crying self made in his shirt.
"It's okay. It's pretty hot out here anyway." He says and just at that moment, he removes the tee from his body.
I immediately salivate.
Holy mother Mary, sweet baby Jesus!!
This guy is freaking hot!
God, I could lick abs, every little bit of it!
Okay Lexi, you sound like a creep.
"You - uh, I uh me you . . ." I say incoherently my eyes glued to those abs I want to lick so much.
"Hey, eyes up." He smirks.
"Oh yeah, right." My eyes are however still glued to his abs.
He just chuckles.
After a moment of silence, he says, "I have this crazy idea."
"Shoot."
"I want us to go on a date." He says.
"What?"
"I didn't mean it like that, I mean, obviously. I want us to pretend to go on a date just to go crash Belle and Carter's date!"
Wait, really?" I give a look, a bit surprised at his suggestion.
"Yup."
"Oh my God, that's so good." I smile.
"Great. So you in, right?"
"Of course, I'm in."
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Me; Hey, Zeke just gave me your number. How's the date going?
Me; Can I borrow a dress from your stuff, I promise I'll return it.
I press the 'send' button and patiently wait for her response.
So our plan is pretty simple, we'll also go on a date, at where Carter and Belle are - Eden Heights, some posh fancy, first class restaurant - and just teach them a lesson.
I needed a fancy dress and since I didn't have some now with me - not that I have one at home - Zeke gave me Belle's number so I could borrow a dress of hers and return it later.
I was actually surprised when Zeke told me we should crash their date, I mean they're siblings but Zeke said he wasn't close with Carter.
I guess that's another topic for another day.
My phone goes off and a message from Belle comes through.
Belle; Sure totally. And by the way, the date is going on fine. I have a feeling it won't end here . . .
I try my best not to barf when I send my own message,
Me; Atta girl! Hope you're wearing something sexy ;)
Belle; Of course ;) Later!
I put off my phone and shout, "She said yes."
Zeke is currently also trying to find something to wear. Where or how he's getting it, I have no idea.
"Good, we'll be leaving in 5." He shouts back.
I run to the closet room and choose the first formal dress my eyes lands on.
I apply a thin layer of makeup and tie my hair into a neat bun, not letting a single piece of hair to get out place. I put on the dress and heel and run downstairs, thankfully without falling.
Zeke is standing downstairs making a call, looking so effortlessly good in a navy tux and matching pants. Trust me, this guy can wear a trash bag and manage to pull it off
When he's done with his call, he gives me a double take, "You look..."
"Good?" I help.
"No, marvelous." He says as I get closer to him.
"Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself too." I say, blushing.
He smirks extending his right hand to me, "Shall we?"
"We shall." I put my hand into his.
"I called us an Uber, it'll be here soon." He says when we're outside.
I nod and use this opportunity to text the twins on the turn out of events.
Ell keeps on saying she knew Belle was a snake as she's now going out with my ex. Now, I'm thinking of it, she might be right.
I put off my phone and turn my attention back to Zeke.
"Is our Uber near?"
"The Uber can't get in. Too much traffic and if we waste more time, we might not be able to get there early." Zeke sighs.
"Okay, so what do we do?" I ask.
"You might not like this idea -"
"Then don't tell me."
"- but we can go on my bike." He points to his bike. It was this huge matte black motorcycle and I didn't trust neither of us on that monster.
"No way!" I shake my head. "No, never."
This is for very obvious reasons, 1. I've never been on it before. 2. I don't want to get my makeup and hair all messed up (the wind will mess it up). 3. I don't want to tear the dress or anything; it's quite form fitting. 4. I definitely don't trust Zeke to drive properly.
"We won't, unless of course you don't want us to do this." He shrugs.
I think about it. I really want to do this. How come Carter has already managed to move on and I'm still here feeling miserable. It's not fair. If I can't be happy, then he sure as hell can't be happy either!
"Fine." I mutter.
"Excuse me?" Zeke raises an eyebrow.
"Fine." I roll my eyes.
"That's more like it." He smirks.
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