Mariah Abrams has always dreamed of opening her own boutique. Someday she plans to make her brand a household name. She may be tiny, but she has a big heart. Mariah has an innocent air about her that draws people to her. It's almost as if she hasn't...
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We walked with Chaz over to the sofas. He likes to talk about himself. He is a great looking guy, but he seems to be a bit self absorbed.
Lacey began to tell him about the boutique. He seemed to genuinely be paying attention until he yelled, in the middle of the conversation may I add, "You finally made it, I thought we would have to send out a search party."
I peeked at Lacey to make sure she was okay. She doesn't like to be ignored. Surprisingly she still had a smile on her face and she was no longer looking at Chaz.
I heard a deep voice respond to Chaz's comment with a little sarcasm of his own.
"Haven't you realized by now that your thought process is completely fucked up? I mean look at your shirt, you thought that it was okay to wear that to this party."
At this Lacey and I began to laugh uncontrollably. The shirt was one big sexual innuendo.
I turned to see where the comment originated from and my eyes locked with a pair of hazel ones.
The voice belonged to a bright skinned guy with hazel eyes that you could get lost in. He then bit his lips and of course my eyes were drawn to them.
I began to wonder what it would be like if I were the one biting those lips instead of him.
Lacey elbowed me, causing me to stop staring at the piece of art in front of me. I was embarrassed as hell that I had been caught staring. I refused to make eye contact with anyone.
When I raised my head again, I saw Lacey and the handsome newcomer share a look. For some reason, I could feel a bit of jealousy forming in the pit of my stomach.
As soon as those eyes returned to me the jealousy disappeared.
Lacey stood up and hugged the newcomer. When I looked away I noticed a pissed look on Chaz's face.
She whispered something in his ear and they both began to laugh. She pulled him over to sit with us on the sofa. He sat between Lacey and I, and his leg accidentally brushed mines.
I peeked up at him out of the corner of my eyes, and saw a slight smirk upon his lips.
"Oh my gosh Key, I didn't realize that you would be at the party tonight. I thought you were still out of town designing the new mall in Toronto."
"I actually finished the design 2 days ago. I just made it back in town last night. Chaz here came over this morning and told me about the party that your brother was throwing tonight and I just had to be here.... I had a feeling that I might find a cutie tonight."
While saying the last sentence he looked over at me.
"Who is your friend Lacey? I never seen her with you at any of the parties you frequent."
"This is Mariah, isn't she beautiful? You know, the two of you would make great babies."
I could feel my blood boiling. Oh my God, when this party is over, I am going to choke Lacey! Maybe this was her way of getting payback for what me embarrassing earlier, but it was an honest mistake. How was I supposed to know that he was right behind me?
I opened my mouth to spew her with venom, and then she laughed and said, "Lighten up Rye. I am only joking. Actually, I think Avery would be more your type. Look there he is in by the pool table. He is a really nice guy."
I stood up and walked away. Not only did she embarrass me in front of strangers, but then she had to make it seem like I need her to pick out a man for me. I'm done with this whole night.
I was almost at the door when Lacey caught up with me.
"Rye, where are you going?"
"I'm not staying here so you can embarrass me some more, that's for sure."
"Embarrass you how?"
"First you tell a complete stranger that he and I would make great babies. Then you go on about how I should date some other guy, like I can't get a guy myself. You made it seem as if I need help getting a man."
"I'm sorry Rye; all I mean was that both you and Key look perfect. Just imagine if yall had a child with his eyes, your coloring..... That child would be amazing. Also, when I said that Avery would be more your type, I just mean that he has a similar personality to yours whereas Key is just... Key. I don't think there is any explaining him. If I offended you I am truly sorry."
I really wanted to stay mad at her, but I never could. I have been around her long enough to know that Lacey sometimes speaks without thinking first. She doesn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings, but sometimes she says the opposite of what she actually mean.
"We're good Lace."
"Love you Rye, but really though, don't you think the two of you would make amazing babies? Oh come on, you know you want to say yes."
