Anastasia's wishes

Chapter 10 -Fundraiser-

Anastasia's POV

Nathan takes me to his parent's home because I need to do some makeup and hairdo. Donna already prepared for everything. Unfortunately for him, he needs to work first before he comes to the fundraiser night.

Before we do our makeup, Donna, Jenny, and I have our lunch together.

"My son has talked to you about Lisa."

"Yes, he explained his previous situation."

"Don't be angry, but she's coming tonight. Her parents are actually nice people. They always do charity, help people who need."

"It's okay. I understand."

"Just stay away from her, Ana. Stay close to us or Nathan," Jenny warns.

"Okay."

When the guests arrive at the mansion. I help Donna and Jenny to welcome them. I make some small conversation, Donna and Jenny introduce me to them. Nathan hasn't come yet but I knew he must be on his way. I don't know everybody here but I try my best to not showing my nervousness. I also see Lisa and her parents are already here and I steer away from them.

I go to the restroom to check my makeup and take a breath. I'm not used to this kind of occasion. When I'm out of the restroom, my heart breaks. I see Nathan dances with Lisa. Her hands are on his chest and face. She looks happy. I don't see Nathan's face. I'm afraid to see it. I grab a glass of champagne and go to the balcony on the second floor. Nobody is there. I'm thankful for that.

I see the garden from the balcony. Everything in here is beautiful. I try my best to not thinking about Nathan, not crying and mess makeup. I can't believe he dances with her after what happened before. And why didn't he look for me first before dancing with that plastic barbie doll?

I'm so deep in thought, I didn't realize someone is in balcony too.

"What is a beautiful young lady doing here alone?"
The balcony was dark so I can't see his face clearly. But his raspy voice is so deep and sexy. I can tell he is tall and has big muscles.

None of your business. "I like to see the garden." I try not to sound rude.

"Right."

"What?"

"Nothing, I understand, the garden is so beautiful until it makes you run away from the party downstairs."

"It's none of your business."

"Some people believe, a man's trash is another man's treasure."

"Are you calling me trash?"

"No, I'm calling you a treasure."

"Mmm..."

"Your boyfriend is busy with another girl so you run away from the situation. Other girls might disagree with you. They might cuss and make a scene. But you're not. You retreat. But it also makes you a coward."

"I have no idea who you are. But in 2 minutes you already called me trash and a coward."

"Fight him. If you really want him, fight him. Unless you don't want him, I'm always open." And then he grins. I see his white tooth.

"If he thinks I'm worthy enough, he won't dance with her in the first place. He would respect me."

He comes closer and touches my shoulder. "Then confront him. Ask him. Don't run away. You're a thousand times better than her. I can't see any reason he wants to choose her than you."

Now he stands so close to me, I can see his dark hair and blue eyes. He looks like...

"You're going to move that hand, Blake."
Blake? Blake Smith? Nathan's older brother?

"Or what, brother?"

"Don't start, Blake."

"Oh, I'm sorry. You were getting cozy with Lisa. I'm just trying to spend time with this beautiful woman. She's bored. Aren't you beautiful?" He asks me.

I really don't know what to say. I look between Nathan and Blake. I know that Blake is just playing with him, but Nathan looks really tensed.

"Shut up, Blake. Leave us alone."

"Nate," I try to talk to Nate but he just grabs my hand and drags me to a room away from Blake.

I don't have time to see the surrounding because he kisses me. Hard. It's a punishing kiss. He grabs my ass with one hand and the other is on my hair.

"Mine." He grits his teeth.

"Nate, why are you so rude to your brother?"

"Why are you even there with him?"

"Excuse me? You don't get to be mad. I'm not the one who is dancing with my ex and having her hands all over my body."

"It's not like that, Ana. I was just being polite. Lisa and her parents are big donators for years. When she asked for a dance, I couldn't say no. I dance with her for 5 minutes tops. I'm sorry. But I don't like to see another man put his hand on you."

"YOUR BROTHER was just trying to calm me down. I won't let him touch me the way that fake barbie doll touched you. You don't like him touch my shoulder then please try to imagine how I feel." I try to hold my tears.

"Baby.."

"Ana, Nate," I hear Jenny's voice while she knocks our door.

"Yes, Jenny," I answer and open the door.

"What are you guys doing in Nathan's old room?"

I don't even know I'm in his old room. I take a look at my surroundings. I see his photos, trophies, posters.

"What is it, Jenny?" Nathan asks.

"Mom asked for you guys to come downstairs. They will start the fundraiser."

"Will go down in a minute," Nathan answers, dismissing Jenny.

When she goes, he touches my face and strokes my cheeks.

"We will continue this after we go home."

"Okay."

"Ana, eyes." He doesn't like it if I avert my eyes so I look into his eyes.

"You are very beautiful, Ana. I have to make sure you stand by my side all night because men won't be able to stand away from you. This dress, it's Jenny's choice isn't it?"

"Yes," I answer quietly.

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"Mmm."

"Is it ugly?" I become nervous.

"Oh, my love. It's far from ugly. But I'm not sure I'll like the attention that you'll receive. This dress emphasizes your beautiful body. And the color makes you look nude. I'm sure when man sees you, they'll have their imagination go wild."

I stop listening the moment he said my love. My heart beats so fast. I'm having tachycardia.

"Come on, let's go downstair."

"Kay," I whisper.

He smiles and then we go downstair hand in hand.