Destiny (Crawford Collins)

Chapter 21

Chapter Twenty One

I was just looking at myself at the mirror and checking out my outfit. I wore a white long sleeved blouse with a black collar tucked into my black skater skirt and my hair looks good in a Side French braid bun. I was about to sit down until I heard a knock in our door, I think that’s him.

“Hi, good afternoon. I’m Ryan, Stella’s boyfriend and I’m here to pick her up because we’re going to my cousin’s birthday party.” Ryan said and shook my hand while I just stared at him feeling confused.

“Err. I’m Stella.” I replied unsure because I’m not sure what to say, is he joking or serious? If this guy is joking, his a good actor.

He stared at my face for five seconds examining me and looked to my feet and back to my face. He raised an eyebrow and shook his head “No you’re not.” He tip toed and checked the house. “Now where’s Stella?”

I raised my eyebrows and my jaw dropped, he really is good in acting. “Cut it Ryan.” I said rolling my eyes.

“I’m just kidding my angel, you look so beautiful.” He slid both of his arms in my waist and pulled me closer to him and kissed my forehead. I giggled a little and whispered, “Thanks. I love you.”

“I love you too.”

I don’t know if I really mean those words because I’m still confused until now, really. When he let go of me, he bowed and offered his hand “Shall we?” he asked and I just giggled at held his hand. He opened the car door for me and ran to his sit and started the engine immediately. The car ride was a bit long because Ryan’s temporary place is a bit far.

It was already getting dark when we arrived in their house, or should I saw mansion. The house was so big and so modern, IT”S SO BEAUTIFUL! While staring at the gigantic beautiful house I felt my door open. “Let’s go in?” he said offering his hand again, I feel like a princess. When we got out of the car he was still holding my hand and I’m still staring at their house, I can feel that Ryan’s smirking and his staring at me.

I glanced back at him with a surprised look plastered in face “Out of curiosity, who lives here?”

“My Uncle. Now come on. Rebecca’s waiting for you.” He said pulling me so we both barged in the house. When we were inside the house, I didn’t see anyone in there.

“Where are they?” I asked. “Garden.” He said.

When I stepped in the garden, my jaw dropped immediately and my eyes popped out, I was just so amazed at what I’m seeing right now. The candles in the poolside, the little lightning bulbs hangin’ in the tree and it’s reflection in the pool.

“Wow!” I said blinking my eyes a lot of times and I heard Ryan chuckle.

“I know.” He said and grabbed my hand and started walking everywhere.

“Okay. Out of curiosity again, how old is your cousin?” I asked him.

“She just turned 16. It’s her Sweet 16.” He answered.

“STELLA!” I heard a familiar and cute voice called my name and it caused me to turn around, it was Rebecca, Ryan’s 5 years sister.

She ran towards me and hugged my legs since she small yet. I was kinda shock at first because I can’t believe that she still remembers me but I kneeled down and gave her a tight hug.

“How are you missy? Wow you grew up so fast.” I told her and she giggled, she is so cute! “So how you?”

“I’m fine but why did you hurt my brother and made him cry?” she said crossing her arms and pouted. I flinched when I she said that, I didn’t know how to respond. I glanced at Ryan and I can see in his face that his a bit shock too.