Something Gained

Chapter Fifty-Four

Hannah had arrived and it was the night of the event. She had come straight to my house so we could get ready together. I was so excited. I'd been to get my nails done earlier today, I had topped up the tan, and now was sitting on my bed in my dressing gown, listening to music and drinking champagne that Daniel had sent. He spoilt me.

"I literally can't wait to go" Hannah said as she did her hair in the mirror
"To dress up so nice, I literally can't wait!"

Once ready we would be leaving my apartment in a car and taken to Daniels house where we were meeting him, Michael, Jon, Lando and Liam who had become one of the guys apparently? Hannah finished her hair, and beckoned me over, she was now doing mine, she tied up in a ponytail most of my hair, leaving some bits loose at the front and began curling my hair. I had already done my makeup, this was the last bit. I looked at my phone and realised we had 30 minutes before we had to leave my house.
"Don't panic" Hannah said noticing my panic
"Will we be ready in time"
"Yeah, your hair won't take long, then we just have to get on our dresses and that's it" i nodded taking another sip of champagne and handing Hannah hers.

30 minutes on the dot we were walking out the door. I held up my dress to not step on it. I had accessories with silver jewellery, wearing the bracelets Daniel had bought me, a necklace and earrings set and then my new silver open toed strappy heels, and bag to match. Hannah looked absolutely gorgeous, we'd taken so many photos and videos. She was wearing a low back dark blue dress, it had a bit of sparkle, with black heels and bag and some silver jewellery as well. Everytime I walked my leg slipped out from the split in the dress and even I thought, I actually look hot as hell! Our driver helped us in the car, and we were on our way. I stayed as still as possible to not crease or ruin my dress.
"Does Liam know what you're wearing?" I asked Hannah
"Sort of, he knows the colour, but not what it looks like" I nodded "what happens if he doesn't like it?" She asked
"Hannah he would be crazy if he didn't. You look absolutely stunning! And I will slap him silly if he says anything less" I said, it made her laugh but I know it didn't ease her tension.

We arrived at Daniels house, I had been here before and I loved it. It felt safe, like how Daniel made me feel. The driver helped us back out the car before parking up and waiting. I walked up the steps to Daniels house carefully, holding my dress up again, Hannah walking behind me. Michael came to the door and opened it.
"Wow" he said staring wide eyed
"Good or bad wow?" I asked
"Oh definitely good. You both look beautiful" Michael said. I started blushing. He was so nice bless him. He took both of our arms and led us inside. Our heels clicking on the wooden floor in Daniels house.
"I hear shoes" I heard Lando straight away. We turned the corner of the room and I was literally bricking it. The thoughts Hannah had were already in my head. What if Daniel didn't like my dress or didn't think I looked nice.

But I didn't need to worry. The boys eyes widened as we walked into the room. I looked down at the floor checking my dress looked good. Daniel approached and out his hand under my chin, lifting my head to lock eyes with him. He kissed me straight away, so softly, so loving.
"You never fail to amaze me. You're so beautiful" he said quietly. I smiled, I could feel my cheeks reddening.
"Bloody hell girls. Give us a chance, we look like tramps next to you" Lando said laughing, swigging his water.
Liam and Hannah were wrapped up in each other and it was lovely to see. Daniel was wearing a navy blue tuxedo, white shirt with a bow tie, he looked hot as hell. All the boys were in tux's. Lando wearing a black one, along with Michael and Jon. Liam was wearing dark grey. They looked handsome.

Arriving at the event. Lando walked the "red" carpet on his own with Jon and Michael following. Everyone screaming Lando's name. He stopped to let all of the photographers take pictures, there was thousands of them. Hannah and Liam walked next and then Daniel and I. He held out his arm and I put my hand through holding onto his bicep. I was overwhelmed with the screaming and whistling. It took us ages to walk the carpet, we hadn't even got to the bit where you actually stood to take pictures. I was so shocked though. I expected Daniels name to be shouted but I didn't expect mine. Everywhere people were shouting Alex and Daniel, or Daniel and Alex. We stopped and smiled for ages. We made our way to the photograph area and stopped again.
"You look beautiful" Daniel leaned and whispered in my ear. I smiled and looked up at him, our eyes connecting as we looked at each other
"You did that purposely" he smiled and winked at me before we looked back at the cameras. We split up for Daniel to do some solo shots but then I heard my name again.

"Alex! This way" photographers were shouting for me? I froze and just continued smiling and looking around at all of the cameras. Lando came over and put his arm round my waist
"Thank you" I whispered to him. I didn't want to be on my own it felt odd. So Lando did pictures with me as well, before Daniel joined us and they all went crazy again, for the three of us. I couldn't believe any of it. I knew they were popular but I was expecting people to tell me to go away but they didn't. So I stood between the boys, Lando's arm round my waist, and Daniel holding my hand. My boys!

We finally made it inside and were directed to our table near the front by the stage. I sat down between Lando and Daniel.
"That was madness" I said finally breathing properly
"You look amazing, of course they want you" Hannah said from across the table, i blushed and poured myself some water. "Water? Absolutely not" she said, handing me a glass of champagne. I rolled my eyes but accepted as people filled the giant hall the event was being held at.