It Could Be His ✔️

6. My anger is designer

31st December

The plan was simple and took a whole day of planning. I was going to Kane's fashion show but not alone. Luckily, the invite included an extra seat. Pia had used Ryan to get one of his friends to be my date while my transport was Kane's car that I still had. Thalia got or 'stole' me a dress.

"It's not stealing," she argued when she presented it to me.

"It's 700 dollars! And your powers don't let you just get dresses."

A witch could make things appear but obeyed a law that something can't come from nothing. So if she decided to make it rain, the water would have to come from somewhere else, leaving another place in a drought. So the dress, as it turns out, came from a shop in Paris.

"Look. Wear it for a day and I'll send it back in the post. I swear," Thalia put the gold dress in my arms and ran out of my bedroom.

Dismissing the thought that it was stolen, I slipped into the expensive piece of clothing and twisted my hair into a bun at the nape of my neck. The skirt of the dress was mid-thigh length so I tried to pull it down but it refused.

"I guess I'll just go out like this," I sighed. Someone knocked on my door. "Come in!"

Lila's head popped round, smiling gently. "I brought your shoes. They're nude and very pretty so I hope you like it." She handed me the box and sat on my bed to watch me try them on. They fit perfectly.

"Thanks Lil," I said. She looked proud of herself then walked out of my room like Thalia.

Make-up done. Shoes on. Dress stolen but on. All that was missing was-

"Rhea! AJ's here!"

I hurried down the stairs as I heard my mother's voice. My girls stood at the bottom of the stairs fake crying acting as if I was their child going on their first date. Pia was especially being dramatic as she was taking pictures and wearing a T-shirt that said 'Don't touch her or be sorry'.

AJ stood uncomfortable at the doorway with my short mother staring him down. He was Brazilian and Jamaican, which made him look like a model however, I was certain he wouldn't like me or any of my friends as I found out he was gay. I smiled at him with sympathy.

"Thank you for doing this, AJ."

He gave me a thumbs up. "It's cool. At least I have a chance to get some digits."

Giving everyone a final goodbye, AJ and I clambered into Kane's car and made our way to the venue.

"So what's the plan?" AJ asked.

"Kane doesn't like it if I talk to guys who he deems as attractive for example you. He gets jealous. I point out Tash. He apologises and we're all happy."

"And if that doesn't work?"

"I'm going to become a cat lady."

*****

The place was already packed with people ready to watch people walk up and down a catwalk. AJ parked the car in the university's parking area. I climbed out to stare at the huge building which Kane spent time in. Ivy grew up the walls and there were statues of the well known princes and princesses.

"It's weird how these guys know that they're related to these dudes," AJ said flicking a statue of Cinderella.

I grabbed my purse and made my way towards the entrance that was lit up by fairy lights. "I can't imagine being the descendant of a character that's a cartoon on television."

Once we were inside, you could see the place was transformed to look like a professional catwalk. I wouldn't have been surprised if there were scouts among the audience. We took our seats and waited for the show to begin.

"Welcome," a guy finally said. "Are we ready to see the totally fetch fashion line we have for you? Yes? Well, here it is!"

Music boomed out of unseen speakers and models started strutting on. I turned to my left to see AJ clapping along to the song. He was having fun while I was waiting for it to be over. Suddenly, Tash and Kane walked on hand-in-hand. They both wore stunning face paint and outfits that were really out there. Kane grinned at the crowd but faltered when he noticed me. I saw that he was trying to remove his hand from Tash but she obviously didn't understand.

The people around me got up to applaud them while I remained seated. I raised an eyebrow at him and he quickly looked away from me.

Chicken.

After another torturous hour, the show was done and people were trying to make deals with the students who participated. I got up and began to look for my boyfriend. AJ had gone off, probably looking for his own man. I found Kane not surprisingly with Tash. They were talking to a bald man so I waited on the side.

"Okay. I'll call both of you," the man said shaking their hands. They grinned and thanked the man as he walked away. I coughed loud enough that Kane heard. He said a few words to Tash, who looked at me with annoyance before going off. My boyfriend made his way towards me.

"Hey," he said.

Hey? Mentally, I was strangling him but I controlled my urge.

"So it was a...nice show."

"Yeah and I'm so glad you came."

"Welcome."

Then came the awkward silence.

"Erm... Would you like to come to the after party?"

Might as well. "Okay."

Kane handed me a small rectangular piece of card and pointed at the address. "It's a country club. Just call me when you get there."

"You're not coming with me?"

Kane rubbed the back of his neck. "No. I'm going with Tash."

He stepped backwards as if he could feel the waves of anger rolling off me. I folded my arms.

"Fine," I said between gritted teeth. "I'll see you there, boyfriend."

#

So yeah...hmm....

What is going on with Kane? *glares at him*

Yep, you can imagine in somewhere in the crowd, front row of course. Can you see me waving? *waves*

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