Business With Lust

Chapter 51

Diana's POV

I flatten down my dress, looking in the mirror to make sure it looks right.

There's some guys birthday party, Mr Stewart's. Me and Alex have to attend.

We're out in Louisiana, getting ready at our hotel. At least I am. Alex was ready ages ago, and is probably out in the living room drowning in self pity.

He does not want to go here.

Apparently Alex's dad, Issac, and this Mr Stewarts guy were friends. All of Alex's family was invited, but they all came up with an excuse. So we have to go on our own. And Alex has been complaining about it all day.

Hes quite adorable. With his little frown on his face.

"You look ravishing" Alex suddenly says, and I look in the mirror to see him standing in the doorway.

I smile, turning around while he walks to me. He looks me up and down, before resting his hands on my hips. I throw my arms around his neck, and when his eyes meet mine I shoot him a warning look.

"Keep it in your pants" I tell him, and he chuckles, pulling me closer against his body.

"Why should I when I dont have to?" He asks, and I chuckle. "Come on. Lets go" I tell him, removing my arms from around his neck and grabbing one of his hands instead.

He groans while I pull him towards the bedroom door and out into the living room.

"Lets get this over with" Alex mutters.

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Alex pulls me through the small crowds, while I look around the room, admiring it.

"This one seems alot more..whats the word.." I say, looking around. "Boring?" Alex suggests. I chuckle. "Thats it" I nod.

"Because it is" Alex mumbles, standing behind me while I look around.

The room we're in is massive- better classified as a ballroom. There's quite alot of people here, since the room is full- but not swarmed.

Everyone was in lovely suits and dresses, as usual. I notice me and Alex seem to be two of the youngest people here.

"See those two women over there?" Alex says, placing his hands on either side of my waist and turning me. I then see two women- both looking similar in age. They appear to be in their late forties, both of them in beautiful floor length gowns, with a glass of champagne in hand.

"Thats Ms Whitlock, and her assistant Ms Miller. Aka, Lilian. Aka, Harriets mother" Alex says, standing right behind me. I stare surprised. "Really? Harriets mother?" I repeat and he hums.

"Both lovely. Before you came along, I often spent these events talking with them" Alex tells me.

"Thats the women that annoying guy was talking about?" I ask, remembering the event clearly. Alex hums, not seeming to bother forming words. His hands are rested gently on my hips, and I'm slightly leaning against his chest.

I continue to look around, admiring the womens dresses, every one different from the last.

I then lock eyes with a man, who appears to be staring. I tense a bit. "Alex?" I mumble. "Yes Diana?".

"Who's thats guy over there staring at us?" I ask. Alex removes his hands off me, taking a step back. I frown slightly, even though I know its for the best. We cant have people knowing...or can we?

"Mr Stewards. Lets walk away before he walks over" Alex sighs, placing his hand on my lower back as we walk. I chuckle at how much he seems to dislike this man, but dont comment on it. Usually its for a good reason.