Reaching The Stars

Twenty Nine

Ashanti is getting me ready, since I already have a silk press in my hair I make her curl it up. Once she's finished I wrap it up so it doesn't get messy when she does my makeup or anything else.

I really don't do heavy makeup just something light. For eyeshadow I decide to go for a glittery gold looking color, didn't want black because no. After an hour for my makeup I put on my jewelry before my dress. A gold necklace and making bracelet. I also put on hold hoops.

After everything is finished I then put on my dress. Thankfully it's a zip up so I don't ruin my hair or makeup. Yes, I do have a matching bra and lace thong. I ask Ashanti to zip me up.

"Okay, with the matching set." I could kill her.

"Kiss my ass."

"If you insist." She's an ass.

"Shut up and zip up my dress." I tell her.

She laughs, "Yes ma'am." Once she's finished I turn around and slap her.

I laugh at the face she's making.

I told Nate earlier he can come by and pick me up. He should be here in the next 20- 30 minutes.

I put on some perfume. Dolce and Gabbana light blue. Literally my favorite smell.

Throwing on my black heels, I'm ready for this evening.

"They gonna be swooning over you. Nate's jaw is gonna drop when he sees you." I roll my eyes.

"Shut up." I say.

"But seriously you look so hot!" I smile widely.

I love compliments from Ashanti, they're my favorite.

"Thank you!"

She smiles, "Okay I need pictures." I laugh. Of course she does.

I let her take pictures on her phone and mine. I do all different kinds of poses. Sticking my ass out is my favorite. After we finish I get a text from Nate saying he was here and he was going to come in.

After I text him back I hear a knock from upstairs. Ashanti runs down the stairs and me in heels walk. Even though I have ran in heels before. I enter the living room where he was at and oh my god Nate looks incredible. An all black suit and a gold chain underneath is to die for.

I see him stare at me in awe. Looking at me like I'm important to him.

"Wow you look incredible, stunning." I get all shy.

"Thank you and you look handsome." We both smile and Ashanti interrupts.

"Okay, y'all can act all lovey dovely later. It's time for y'all to leave." I laugh and give her a look.

"Okay, are you ready?" He asks me and I nod.

I grabbed my phone and everything before I went downstairs.

He grabs my hand and we head out the door. He opens the passenger seat for me. I wave to Ashanti as he drives off.

The drive is about an 30 minute drive so not too bad.

"I know you're going to see him, are you ready to face him after so long?" Nate asks me.

I'm always truthful to him, telling him almost everything.

"I honestly don't know. Part of me is and the other part just wants to ignore his presence the whole night. So we'll see how it goes." He nods his head.

"Are you okay with this, like if I decided to rekindle whatever me and Onyx had?" I have to ask.

He shrugs, "I'll be okay. I know what we have isn't anything romantic or anything so I shouldn't be mad if you decided to do that, maybe it might hurt but I'll be fine I promise."

Now I feel bad, like a jackass.

"I'm sorry for dragging you along with this, I know it'll hurt and I'm an asshole for even doing this to you. I know I said I didn't want anything romantic but things with Onyx might take a turn. I'm genuinely sorry for putting you in this position." I have to apologize cause it's not fair for him at all.

"I know and you don't have to apologize at all. The reason why I agreed to do this with you is because me and relationships don't go together so instead of being heartbroken I can be single with benefits and not get in trouble for it." I nod.

"I'm glad you're not pissed at me or anything." I laugh.

"Never." After that we pull up to the valet parking where a guy takes the car and do whatever they do.

After we're both out the car he takes my hand and we walk into the nice place.

I look around and it's so stunning, the lights around are dim but you can still see.

There is a list where you're sitting and I look at the table.

Of course Onyx will be sitting next to me on my right while Nate is on my left. I see that he doesn't have a plus one which is something.

I breathe in deeply. "The night is just getting started." Nate whispers.

"Ain't that the truth." I say and we approach our table.

Imma need all the alcohol tonight actually no it's a charity event I can't do that.

Me and Nate was deep in a conversation when in the corner of my eye I see Onyx walk in and oh my– he looks so good.

He's wearing a navy blue suit with a gold chain. He looks– never mind I need to keep my comments to myself.

I look back at Nate feeling guilty. He shakes his head, "I'm fine I promise and it's okay. I swear don't feel guilty please." I nod even though I still do.

Onyx doesn't even see me yet, he starts walking to the table when he stops abruptly. Staring me dead in my eyes. Time seems to stop, neither of us has broken eye contact. His eyes travel from whatever portion he can see me then from me to Nate.

He continued to walk to the table and sit next to me. I smell is favorite cologne and oh my god– I need to stop.

"Hi I'm Onyx." He introduces himself to Nate and his Italian accent is still hot.

"I'm Nate. Nice to meet you." He says.

"Myra nice to see you again." He turns his attention to me now.

I definitely know he doesn't even want to see me especially not with another man by my side.

"Onyx always a pleasure." Always a pleasure my ass, I would rather dig my grave right now.

It's definitely going to be a long night.