Standing before the mirror with my reflection staring back at me. With an hour left before the party and James still no where to be found. Glancing at my phone for the hundredth time to check if he had texted me.
"mother needs you to go through your speech " James says through the door
" Yea, I'll be right there" grabbing my phone to check for the final time if James had answered one of the million messages I sent her.
The living area of out house was fully decorated with red and white. Roses stood a on either do corners of the wall, with balloons and ornaments expressing the typical Christmas season.
"Mom, I've repeat that speech almost a hundred times" I try to convince my mother while she requests my to repeat it again
The Butler makes his way towards the Front door after hearing the buzz of the bell. My hopes were held high as to the possibility of it being James. An elderly man steps through the door greeting the Butler along with my mother and I.
Justin stands to the far end of the kitchen with his girlfriend Darcy in a silver gown. Stunning as always as her arms wraps around Justin's.
"Jade! " Darcy Calls out for me
" Hey, you look great" I compliment her as soon as I am standing before her
Smiling back at me with her cheeks turning ref from my compliment "Thanks, you look amazing"
Justin shakes his head then kisses Darcy forehead at excusing himself.
"Where's James? " she asks as soon as Justin in out of view
" I'm not sure, he should have been here by now"
A sympathetic smile crosses her lips "Maybe it's traffic"
It could be traffic, with us being here new York city but he still could have been here by now even with travel. Trying to not worry that something might have happen to him. I smile back at her "yeah, let's get this party stared"
With that we both make our way over to where the band will be playing. Taking the microphone in hand I scan the living area which is partially full.
"Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen" everyone stops what ever tasks they had been doing "Welcome to you all"
Justin makes his way to the front of the crowd followed by by my parents "Now enjoy yourself, let's get this party stared" with that I reach for Darcy's hand which is shaking nervously because of her fright for attention.
Grabbing a cocktail we move before Justin who takes Darcy's arm. "I'll be right back"
"Your speech is soon so don't go too far" he says with a fatherly tone
"Yes, dad" I tease him and walk towards the balcony.
Inhaling the cold winter air as i stare at the many lights of the city. With rain lightly drizzling on the balcony where I stand I take a few steps backwards.
"Your next" Justin breaks the silence as he steps on the balcony
I nod and make my way behind him toward the living area. Taking the microphone for the second time tonight I scan the area in search for James. After falling to locate where he is I nod toward the band for the to end there song.
"Good afternoon again" persons nod in hearing my greeting " As you all may know The Andersons Corp will be reaching for the remaining countries that had been out of our reach"
The Butler opens the door and a blonde steps through first followed by James. James in his usual black tux and the blonde in Dark green grown.
"During this period the company will be seeking more assets. Granted that we are able to achieve these, our company would then give off more... " James moves with the blonde toward the left hand of the living area while whispering something in her ears causing her to laugh.
Justin notices James and the reason for the halt in my speech. Giving me an encouraging smile to continue.
"... Support to you, allowing almost everyone to have a larger step in there company" everyone within the audience cheers in appreciation to my words
With my best fake smile I nod at the crowd "With that said, grant us assets and we grant you support" applause fill the small room
"Thank you, now enjoy your evening" finding the exact spot to where I last saw James and the blonde to check if they were still there
Without finding him I walk towards my parents.
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Unbreakable (Book 1)
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