I have something I want to address into why I took so long to update. First off I had some bad writers block then I lost confidence in myself which made me have to take a break from writing. It kind of gets hard sometimes trying to keep up with different stories, keep the storylines fresh.
I want to be true to myself, don't want to put out rushed chapters. I want them to be enjoyable to my readers. Because I love you guys.
Okay now on with the chapter !
Chan's pov~
I knew very well I needed to network around this whole ballroom. Because I still had a hand in the family business. And the whole will situation. Plus I wanted to show Sierra a good time but when I finished with one person another would come along.
I knew it came with the job, I thought I'd be away from these type things by rebelling against the family. In choosing a sort of different profession. And help thousands in my own way that was hands on. Not just manufacturing machines, not knowing if or when these machines would or could malfunction.
Of course there's human errors but I tried to keep it to an minimum taking care of the patients that were in my care. And I'm not put aside the biggest mistake that I made in my life.
It was to hurt Sierra. Even though back then I knew I felt something for her. I let anger, jealousy take hold, couldn't dispel it like others would. But it was hard to keep your cool when Sierra didn't know how beautiful she was to the opposite sex. She was sometimes oblivious to it.
Her voice and smile would pull men in. Whether she knew it or not. I had to have an talk with Nan with the choice of dress that was picked out. Some of these men couldn't keep their eyes leveled to at least on her face. I had to keep myself from making a scene if they wouldn't stop staring.
And another thing that was concerning. Was what happened before we even arrived in the ballroom. The exchange with that other women, Sierra. It looked like she had bad blood with her. But I wouldn't step in because at the time Sierra looked like she didn't need my help.
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After shaking hands, meeting and talking with an whole gang of people. My face begin to hurt from all the smiling I was doing. I would say I wanted this to be over with. But it was something I had planned, hopefully it'll go over well. Especially with Sierra.
The only thing that kept me going was her. Knowing that she was by my side. It gave me energy to keep going. Even though the conversations were getting pretty repetitive. And I think an headache was coming on.
She was doing great on how she was handling herself. She surprised me. And I knew I didn't have to worry at all. But I did have my doubts in the beginning when we first arrived. I still would've left with her if she was feeling uncomfortable, I was glad that she stayed. Because I had that nice surprise I had lined up.
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The evening was half over. When Sierra called my name. I looked over here, smiled. I could never get tired of the vision that is her.
She told me that she needed to go to the restroom. And told her to hurry back. I watched her as she made her way over there before I gave my attention back to whom I was talking to.
After awhile the conversation was getting hard to pay attention to. Because she wasn't back yet. I bid farewell to who I was with at the time. To go in search of her. I didn't see her. Then I got stopped by the hospital director and the person that I least wanted to see.
The guy named Sam. Did Sierra know of his background ? Or his love for her ? But it wouldn't happen. He wasn't even a rival to me or so I thought. I hoped I wouldn't have to deal with him in the future for Sierra's hand.
I would fight if I must. Because she was worth fighting for.
" Hello good evening Director. How's everything going for you ? " I politely asked, eyed Sam.
" Alright, " the director replied, pushing Sam forward, said " This is my grandson. I don't believe you two have met each other yet, " he smiled.
" We've met Grandfather, " Sam said as he looked at me as if he were glossing over his true feelings. I knew that look. Plus he looked pretty intoxicated. I smelt it even.
" Yes we have. But I didn't know he was related to you Sir, " I said but something caught my eye.
I spotted Sierra, she was in deep conversation with an couple. I focused in, was astonished to see who they were. She was talking with them with such ease. She was more lively than she was by my side. I felt a bit jealous. Why couldn't she smile at me like that.
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While everyone was seated at the different elegantly decorated tables. Sierra and I were surrounded with Micheal Turnage, his fiancee Tianna. Sierra's cousin, her companion. An elderly couple that looked to come from money. Maybe there would be an hefty donation coming from them.
And there was also Sam. I looked over at him with my jaw clenched. The look in his eyes lead me to believe that he was seated here for some purpose. But I wouldn't give him anymore attention that was needed or wanted.
I focused my attention on the conversation that Sierra and Tianna was having with the elders as the auction began.
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There were many good things that were up for auction. Many movie stars offered up things, some you wouldn't believe. Even the things Turnage Inc. brought to the table had people lining up prices for a chance at it.
Then it was time for the special donation event. Where people put down some serious coin to local charities, announced their new ones.
I would steal glances at Sierra from time to time. It looked to me that she was having a good time. But it wasn't always with me. Or that blasted Sam. She barely pay attention to him. In which made him keep knocking them back. Someone needed to stop him. He didn't look too good. Nor did I feel sorry him.
But you know what they say. There's no such thing as a good drunk. I just hoped he wouldn't be an embarrassment.
Then I tapped Sierra on the shoulder letting her know that I was up next in a few. And she wish me luck.
She smiled at me, it warmed my heart. Hopefully this presentation would make her feel something more for me. Then I got up, told her I'd see her in a few.
" Alright then, " I said, she said " Okay, " then I walked away.
* * *
I didn't know why I was si nervous. I've working on this for awhile now. I just hoped it would go off without a hitch.
The announcer called out to me to come to the stage. With everything set up. The huge projector screen slid down.
And the video that I worked on began to play for the whole entire ballroom to watch.
What do you all think the video's about ?
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