My Cinderella Story (Be Mine Again)

Chapter 17

Last update for now. I'll be going vacation for spring break so won't update for two weeks or so. As always please comment and vote! Enjoy! =)

"You are shitting me?" I gasped at the amount Riley told me.

"I dead serious," Riley said, "Can you believe it, I knew your work was amazing. You sold a painting before the event started."

"I can't believe it," I kind of directed it to myself.

"Yes and the buyer wants to meet you personally tomorrow too so please look your finest, he's a very important client."

"Definitely. I would love to thank the buyer personally too."

"Okay see you tomorrow."

I hung up the phone staring at my bedroom ceiling lying on my back.

"This is so unreal. Thank you mom and dad." I smile closing my eyes.

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I stepped into the gallery foyer dressed up in the green dress with my hair pull up in a messy bun. The makeup on my face was enough to accentuate my blue eyes but not overdo it. I was stand there amaze at the turnout. The crowd so far was a decent size, everyone dressed in their best outfits and riches. I nervously pulls a loose hair back behind my ear, knowing I will never compare to the likes of these people.

James was just up ahead talking to a couple when he saw me. Excusing himself, he comes towards me with a huge grin on his face.

"Congratulations Millie!" he hugs me, "I'm so excited for you!"

"Thank you so much James!" I return the hug.

"Riley is in the office waiting for you. Go on back there."

"Oh I'm so nervous meeting the man who shell out twenty g's for a new artist."

"You will be fine. To these people a million bucks is pocket change."

"That's what scares me." I said.

He chuckles, "see you two out here soon."

Giving him a nod and a smile, I headed towards the back to where the office is located. I knock before entering and Riley calls me in. She was sitting at her desk but quickly got off when she sees me and gives me a big hug.

"Oh this is all so exciting Millie! Congrats!"

"Thank you!"

"And my my my, you look wonderful!"

I can feel my cheeks warm a little. "Thanks, I tried."

"You don't need to try honey, you're a natural."

She returns to her desk opening the drawer, "Now down to business."

She pulls out small piece of paper I can only assume is the check. "This my dear, is your ticket to fame."

"Now he's on his way here as we speak and is a very important client so play nice dear," she added.

"Who is this person?" I asked as she hands me over the check.

"The owner of this building and many buildings in New York City. His name is–"

"Christian Zain..." I whispered. My heart hammered out of my chest. This cannot be right, this can't be happening now. I never knew that the Galleria was part of Zain Properties. He was so close this whole time and I didn't even know.