We Belong Together

3rd Chapter

[ Mariah's perspective ]

It's been 2 weeks now since I hurt my damn foot ankle. Well now I can actually walk normal on high heels again. Thank god. It was horrible not going out for a more than a week. Especially because I had to chancel a photo shooting,a few interviews and one concert. I'm totally stressed out at the moment. Tonight I was invited to a important party with important people. Actually I'm pretty fucked up because I haven't got a date for tonight. Michael was there too,but I guess he had another date just because he thought I wouldn't come today.. Well I hope so. Michael is a billionaire. We have a kind of relationship but it's nothing fix. I'm waiting for him to ask me but I think at first I have to tell him,that he can't be with other women all the time. I rolled my eyes thinking about this and looked at my phone. It was 6pm. I had to get ready for the party as soon as possible,but at first I had to afford myself a date. I mean how would it actually look like if I would come alone? I unlocked my screen and clicked on my contacts. Slowly I scrolled trough them. A,B,C... hopefully I starred at my phone screen,hoping that a helpful name would pop up. H,I... J.. My thumb stopped for a second. Jane,Jackson... John. John Lancaster. Should I think about calling him? No.. I mean I couldn't go with my personal trainier. What would the people think of me? But he was the only one I could think of right now and I needed a date. Immediately. "Goddamn it..",i whispered as i pressed the button to call him. It beeped a few times as I heard a deep voice speaking on the other side. "Yes?" It took me a few seconds to respond,but it was just a awkward silence. "Yes,it's me Mariah..",I didn't even wait for a respond and continued:"Tonight is a party and I wanted to ask.. if you would like to go with me there?" I sighed quietly. This was so embarrassing. At first his voice had a bit of a surprised undertone:"Well yes sure." "I'm waiting for you at my house at 9. Be punctual." I hung up. I just asked him out. That's something I usually wouldn't do. But that wasn't important for now. I had to get ready.

After nearly 3 hours making up my makeup,styling my hair and dressing I was ready to go out. My stylist came over as usual before I leave the house. He did my whole make up and hair. I took a glance into the mirror. Apart from the nude-look,the make up trends in eyeshadow were dominated by sparkling bronze,gold colors. My blonde hair was styled wavy and fell gently down my shoulders. I wore a short,black dress and I was sure it was one size too small for me. It was a sexy but elegant look,including my black Jimmy Choos and my silver sparkling jewels. I took my black sparkling clutch walked to the elevator.
Confidently I opened the door of my house where I saw John waiting for me. He was standing in front of my black limousine in a black suit. His dark hair was styled with a bit of gel,but not too much. It looked perfect the way it was. "And I should've been the punctual one.",he said with a big grin on his face. I remembered saying to him that he should be punctual. I was 30 minutes too late. That wasn't much for my condition. "30 minutes come on. It was nearly a new record.",I said amused with a bit of a divaish undertone in my voice. "Yes I'm proud of you Mariah.",he replied and I noticed him gazing at me for a while. I laughed quietly and walked with him to the car door. "Oh before I forget.. you look stunning.",John said with a more serious look on his face now. "I hope so.",I smiled. "But thanks." He opened up the car door for me and I got into the black limousine. He was very handsome too,but I thought it would be better to keep  this to myself. The driver started the engine and drove us to the party.

With elegant steps I walked with John to the entrance where the party would take place. The popping of the flashlights blinded me and I held my hand before my face. The paparazzi were screaming my name but I went as fast as I could into the luxury house. Two tall security guarded the entrance and let us two in. Finally a place with no paparazzi , the party was totally save from them. My gaze wandered over the nice house,where many important and quite famous people where present. Including some billionaires,actors and more. There was a grand entryway with two dramatic staircases and an expensive , airy open floor plan. It looked incredible. John opened his mouth to say something,but he was interrupted by a brown haired woman. "Mariah!",she called my name with one of the worst fake smiles on the entire planet. Her face had probably 10 tones Botox and I honestly don't wanna know how many operations she had. But well she was kinda funny and I know her for 4 years now. "Amanda",I said smiling giving her a short hug. "How are you,darling?" "Very happy to be here thank you.",I replied. "So then enjoy the party.. and by the way who did you bring with?" She looked at john. "John.",he introduced himself shortly. "He's a nice catch.",Amanda smiled. "Amanda..",I mumbled and gave her a look of reproach. "I'm sorry. Enjoy the party." She grinned and walked away. I sighed. "I'm sorry she's a bit.." "It's okay." He interrupted me and grinned too.
After a while I introduced john to a few people I know and we talked a bit. But as I looked towards the door I saw Michael come in. But he wasn't alone. Of course he wasn't. His dark blue suit was fitting him perfectly I bet it was be spoken. He was holding hands with a blonde woman,who was dressed like a prostitute. She wore a red dress and Bordeaux colored high heels. "Whore..",I mumbled and kept staring at them. "Who?",John asked. "What? Um.. Nobody.." "Come on tell me." I sighed. "She. The blonde one who's with Michael." John looked and nodded. "Michael? He looks rich. Very rich." "He is. He's a billionaire." "You know him?",he asked. "Yes.. we actually were together.. Kind of." "Oh okay and you're jealous of that blonde one with him?" He looked at me. "What? No I'm not.." I shook my head. "Don't deny it Mariah.",he grinned. I was about to say something but then I saw how Michael and his side chick was walking up to us. "He's comin..",I mumbled nervously. "Hello Mariah.",Michael said and I bit my lip. "Hi." "Oh hello you're Mariah Carey,I am a really big fan of your music. Nice too meet you I'm Gloria." She reached out her hand but I just stood there not doing anything. It was a awkward silence so john just took her hand. "John Lancaster.",he introduced himself and I noticed Michael checking him out. Gloria just smiled and Michael was wrapping an arm around her. "Okay so I hope you two enjoy the party.",he said pulling her away and they both walked away.
The whole party I just stood by the bar still holding the same glass in my hand. "You're not enjoying a thing here.",John said and looked around. "I actually don't." He sighed and saw Michael with Gloria near by the bar. "I mean perhaps I'm just tired and..",I went ahead talking but John spoke louder:"Mariah there's only one way to make a man jealous." "I don't want to make h-.",I was interrupted by his lips landing on mine. Was John just kissing me? Surprisedly I felt his hands pulling my body closer to his and his lips warming mine. My heart was beating faster now and I was completely overstrained with the whole situation. But I wrapped my arms around his neck and started to kiss him back. I forgot everything around me,he was such a good kisser. Slowly he moved apart from me and I just looked down to the floor. "That was...unexpected." He bit his and we both turned to the bar. "I need a drink.",we both said. But instantly I could feel Michael starring at me.
Yes of course it was kinda awkward between john and me now we talked the whole party,but it was embarrassing. As we walked together to the entrance again John stopped. "Mariah because of the kiss... I know you want Michael and I just wanted to help you out. Nothing more. I barley know you but what I know is enough for me to tell that I definitely would be jealous if I was Michael. So yeah,that's what friends are there for huh?",he said looking down to me with a light smile. I didn't know what to think about that,but one thing I knew was that I actually worked. "Mariah can I talk to you for a minute?",Michael walked up to me and nodded at John. "Yes of course." I went to Michael but I smiled thankfully at John for a second. "Mariah I'm really sorry that I didn't respect your opinion about the other woman.. I forgot what a beautiful woman you are and what I'd miss if I wouldn't have you in my life.",he said to me. "Well I'm sorry Michael but there's much more you have to do for me than just apologize. So think of something. We'll see each other then,I guess." With these words I turned away from him and walked with john outside.