Icy Flames

Chapter 18

The long awaited evening finally arrived. Lily went to Alita's room to help her get ready and also braid her hair.

"Alita." Lily called from the door.

"Come in Silly." Alita said after hearing Lily's voice.

"Have you found a perfect dress or are you waiting for the most clever in the fashion to help you?" She asked.

"And who is that 'most clever.' "Alita asked using her fingers to emphasis the "most clever."

"Me of course." Lily said smiling.

"Wow, most clever indeed. Well, most clever in fashion can you please help me get ready." Alita asked smiling.

"Your wish is my command soon to be bride." Lily said.

"What did you say?" Alita asked

"Oh nothing I just said I'll gladly help." She said picking the black gown they bought from the mall.

"Wow, I forgot about that dress completely, I didn't even see it before now." Alita said.

"That's because you're not that clever in fashion."Lily said laughing.

"Well thanks little sis." Alita said pleased by Lily's help.

"You're welcome big sis." Lily replied and then hug her.

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At the venue, Alita and her family came out of the car and Gavin drove off. Alita was shaking with fear.

"Alita, calm down. Everything will be fine." Her mom said.

"Thanks mom." Alita said as she took a deep breath and walked into the party venue with the others behind her. Alita and her family walked towards a table to have their seats. Mr. Simmons got up and told Alita to follow him to greet their guests. She followed her dad silently as he began to introduce her to his business partners and friends as his daughter who is getting married to Mr. Sullivan's son.

After some minutes of introduction, Alita excused herself and walked towards the restroom. As she was walking she bumped into someone.

"I'm so sorry." She said.

"It's alright." The person said. She looked up to see who she bumped into. To her utmost surprise, it was Marcus Leo's high school friend.

"What are you doing here?" Alita asked

"I came for the party." Marcus answered.

"How did you know about the party?" She asked.

"Well Leo told me." He answered.
"See I know you're still angry with me but look I'm so sorry. I never knew Leo loved you so much that he even fought with me because of you. But we're okay now cause I've seen my mistake and I've apologized." He explained.

"Leo." Alita said with confusion.

"Yes, I never knew until just now that, you both came back together and that you are even merging your companies. I'm happy for you two but most especially for Leo because he has found t........."
Before he could finish what he was about to say, someone dragged him away and Alita stood there confused and trying to think of words to finish Marcus statement so she could understand better.
"What did he say Leo found?" She asked herself confused.