Bee to my Barnes

part 53

Exhausted from your encounter with James, you curl into you bed allowing the tears to soak onto your sheets. Seeing those steel blue eyes made you miss James even more than before. You must have cried yourself to sleep as the next thing you heard was Jade tearing through the doorway. It was Friday morning, the day of the expo.

‘Come on, were having no moping today! This is your event of the year and I’m ready to party with my girl!’ dragging the covers off your body Jade turns the music up on the stereo as she dances round your bedroom. Burying your head into your pillow you let a huge smile blossom. This was your event of the year, thankfully James’ assistant had picked up all the last minute work and Pepper had been so helpful and understanding.

Letting out an excited squeal you allow yourself to feel a moment of joy and excitement.

You had selected an all black cocktail dress, the long sleeves modestly hiding the bruises across your skin and Jade worked her makeup magic to make you feel like your old self. Scooping your hair into an elegant bun you apply a brown lipstick highlighting the bronze tones to your skin, before sliding into a pair of heels.

‘Wow Jay. You look amazing!’ watching her blonde hair twirling as she span, giving you a 360 show of her long white dress, a slit up the side perfectly exposing her smooth tanned leg under the ripple of fabric.
‘C’mon, the driver’s out waiting for us.’

Skipping down the staircase there was a black limo stretched at the curb side. An older gentleman in a back suit and matching tie tipped his hat towards you as he opened the door. ‘Good evening Ladies.’

Scooting onto the leather seats you grab two glasses from the bar pouring the ice cold champagne for you both to enjoy on the journey. Taking a sip from your glass and clearing you throat. ‘Will Steve be coming tonight?’

Seeing straight through your questioning Jay rolls her eyes. ‘Of course he is... But I don’t know if he is bringing James.’

Lifting your chin, flinching at the sharp pain as you roll back your shoulders, you take a deep breath to push down the disappointment of not having him here by your side. You want nothing more than to share these moments with him.

After a short while the limo stops, opening the door your driver offers assistance, helping you out of the vehicle and onto the red carpet. The night was alive! The flash of photography and hum of music made the atmosphere electric with excitement. Linking Jade’s arm you walk towards the entrance and into the main event.

Feeling like you had stepped into the future, the room was a buzz of technology. Taking another glass of champagne from one of the service staff you watch as Steve and Tony’s latest designs are displayed at each corner. The chatter of excitement filled the air as guests marvelled at the inventions.

Spotting Steve heading over, he spins Jade round in his arms before softly kissing her. You loved them both so much and couldn’t be happier for them, but right now your self pity stung too much at watching their affection. Leaning in so they could hear over the music, ‘I’m going to go find Peter.’ Smiling as you kiss Jade’s cheek you slip off between the stalls.