You Can Paint Me

Sequel Ch. 5: New Faces

"Let the matchmaking begin!" Mia uttered in pure excitement.

Yeah... So, basically, tonight all the bridesmaids and groomsmen are gonna have a get-together gathering. It was essential for all of us to meet and get to know each other before the wedding, because apparently, we are not familiar with everyone. And as expected, tonight is gonna be Mia's matchmaking playground. She will play with all of us like some puppets and try to find a match for all the single people there. The only person that will be off the hook tonight will be Felix, because the cousin Mia has arranged him with, has not arrived yet in Italy.

You can imagine the torment Mia went through just because she wouldn't be able to matchmake Felix at the gathering. She was going crazy earlier this day, but thankfully, Ava and I were able to calm her down. Claiming that she can at least play the matchmaker with me and Hyunjin, Mia had composed herself again. I don't get why she has taken this whole 'matchmaking' thing so patriotically.

"How are we supposed to fit in this place? Don't get me wrong, this cafe-bar is amazing but it doesn't seem as if it can fit all of us." Bethany questioned in confusion as we were walking pass the outdoor tables of the building. Her eyes observed the small, graphic place in asthonisment, but her eyebrows were knitted together quizically. As the tables were placed outdoors, the customers had a perfect view of the night life of Positano. From up here, we were able to observe almost everything. The moon was illuminating brightly in the dark blue sky, accompanied by numerous twinkling stars. Their reflection were mirrored on the peaceful sea underneath them. The sight was breathtaking to say the least, taking the spotlight for the place's beautiful decoration around us. Bethany had a point, this cafe-bar didn't look big enough in our eyes, but this wasn't the case for Mia.

The bride chuckled, a conceited grin playing in her lips as she eyed Bethany beside her. "Honey, you don't know what strings I can pull off." she said proudly, leaving the girl more confused than before.

Letting out a sigh, I took the liberty to explain the situation better to her. "Thank God for Hyunjin's friend from modeling. He's Italian and his grandparents own this place and for a wedding gift they offered Mia and Minho a privé area here. So yes, it can fit all of us, Beth. Don't worry."

And yes, Hyunjin is a model. It's actually a self-explanatory situation really. With such good looks, we forced him to persue modeling along with his art career. He is doing excellent in both aspects of course, Hyunjin never fails on something when he works hard to achieve it.

"Exactly! So don't bother being discreet at all tonight, honey! We can have all the fun we want!" Mia clapped her hands together cheerfully, her eyes glinting in mischief.

Bethany on the other hand, seemed to be a little concerned. "Why couldn't we have fun around other people? Are we gonna be this loud?" she glanced at me and I pursed my lips for a second.

"Perhaps you have no idea how Mia likes to have fun, huh?" I patted her shoulder pitifully.

It's night and we all came here to chill and have a drink, but... Alcohol and Mia does not go well together. I learnt this the hard way...

"Now I'm scared. Should I be?" the poor girl turned pale, fearing the worst.

I let out an awkward laugh, shaking my head and waving my hands in an exaggerating manner. "NoOoOOoo....No-"

"Yes." Ava's voice came from behind us, startling Beth and I.

"Where on earth did you come from?!" I gasped, clatching on my beating heart as Bethany mirrored my expression.

Ava gave me a smirk and wiffled her eyebrows. "I'm always here, baby. I listen to everything." she said darkly and if her statement wasn't indeed true, I wouldn't have gotten chills. She is in fact everywhere but no one notices her at times and that's creepy.