Walking down the stairs, Theo spots me. He gawks at me as I walk down the stairs, I had to remain calm even though my heart was wildly beating against my chest. The way his eyes roamed all over my body did nothing to help.
"Beautiful." He says breathless making me blush.
He is in a black tuxedo with a white lapel pin. His hair is sleek and shiny but I know it's only a matter of time before it's all messed up he had a habit of always running his hands through his hair.
"You don't look bad yourself." I compliment and he snakes his hands around my waist pulling me into him. He places a hungry kiss on my lips which leaves me gulping for air. I giggle when I see him blushing he takes my hand, leading me towards the elevator, getting in he presses the ground floor button.
Moments later the lift dings and opens exposing the underground parking lot, he takes the white range rover and helps me in. I put my safety belt on and so does he.
Turning the radio on, Theo starts the car and we proceed to wherever he is planning to take me. The ride consists of me singing along to some of the songs and making Theo join on them too, me checking him out and taking some pictures with my phone.
We pull up to a huge building and the valet gets my door helping me out. I mutter my thank you before Theo escorts me inside.
I gulp when I realize where we are.
Theo's Art Gallery.
I look at him quizzically hoping he would tell me what we are doing here but he looks straight ahead grinning. I look around and see my art being displayed on the walls, people looking at them smiling and laughing while talking to each other.
I spot Natalie walking towards us smiling and I couldn't even contain the happiness I feel in my heart.
"You are here!" She exclaims happily hugging me then giving Theo a slight smile which he nods.
"Come on, People are wondering where the artist is." She says taking me away from Theo, he nods with a soft smile on his lips.
"Almost every piece in here is sold. I have to say Theodore was right about you. You are perfect darling." She says looking around.
"Thank you. I didn't expect them to be sold that fast." I say to her.
"Well, you are talented. And people do like your art." Natalie confirms leading me to an old couple.
"Mr & Mrs. Richardson, meet Kaylee. The artist." She explains as I shake the man's hand. The woman pulls me into a hug and I smile.
"Call me Naomi." The old woman says and I nod respectively.
"Naomi, it is great to meet you both," I say smiling broadly.
"It is a pleasure to meet the beautiful woman behind this spectacular art. I am amazed, my dear." Mr. Richardson expresses making me blush.
"Hush now... Please don't mind my old husband. He is like this with everyone." Naomi says hitting his husband playfully and I laugh.
"I am old huh?" Mr. Richardson playfully frowns and I laugh even harder and Natalie joins me.
"You two are sweethearts," I confess grinning.
"Thank you," Naomi says looking at his husband lovingly.
"You are very talented, please do continue to amaze us." He says.
"Thank you, Sir. I am honored." I say and I excuse myself following Natalie.
Natalie introduces me to other people all praising my art. I look around for the person who made this possible I spot him immediately with his group of friends. He looks at me as if sensing my eyes on him, he winks at me.
Suddenly his facial expression changes as if he sees a ghost. I turn around and see the one and only Isabella looking straight at me with a microphone in her hand.
Ooh no! Doesn't this bitch know when to give up?
I internally sigh.
"Hello everyone, I am thankful to you all for making an appearance at this beautiful art exhibition in honor of the beautiful Kaylee." She lets out an evil laugh making me cringe.
"She has fooled you all with her pretense. This woman here is a harlot. A whore!" She screams making everyone including me gasp.
"She took my boyfriend from me by opening her legs. Theo! You will never replace me!" She yells again as security escort her out of the building.
I hear people talking all around me. Someone pulls me into a hug and I look up to see Theo red with fury. I didn't have
"Thank you for today," I say smiling hoping he will calm down which he does.
"Don't mention it. I have someone I want you to meet." Theo affirms before pulling away and Tristan comes to view.
I shriek not believing that my role model and inspiration are in front of me.
"Freaking Tristan Davis?" I ask just to be sure.
He grins nodding.
"Thank you so much," I say placing a kiss on his lips.
"Go talk to him." He says giving me a slight push and I smile up at Tristan.
We walk around as people continue viewing their art like that Isabella incident never happened.
"I am glad Theo found you. You are so positive about life. Theo is a lucky son of a bitch." He whispers and I laugh.
We go on and on about my projects. He gives me his number after taking a picture with him. I find Hazel and I thank her for coming together with Colin and Mia.
Theo introduces me to people I did not see who bought the pieces.
I thank Natasha and Natalie for organizing the whole thing. Well, all they say is they are doing their job.
Theo then takes me to dinner just the two of us at an Italian restaurant which happens to be his. I roll my eyes when the waiters and waitresses bow to him slightly when they see him.
After our meals, Theo drives us home.
Once we are home, I insist on opening my gifts. Theo gets a call and excuses himself. I open the gifts to find bracelets, earrings, fur slippers of my size, a necklace, and paintbrushes. I sigh as I open the last box which I immediately regret.
It has a matching pair of a lace bra and lingerie with garter belts and stockings with what seems like a maid's uniform that is too short. I scowl as I read the note and I recognize the writing anywhere
Happy birthday, sweetheart.
P.s we got all of that with Colin and no, it wasn't my idea. But well, if you ever decide to tease him, here is a little something for you.
Enjoy your birthday.
Xo
Colin&Hazel.
I blush.
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