You Melt My Heart

Episode 22

*the day of the party*

Today, my mom dragged me to the mall to shop with her. Since the party this evening was for the "rich" people, my mom wanted me to look the part. We went to three different store for dresses. My feet were hurting and I was ready to sleep.

"Arissa, come over here. This dress looks nice, lets go try it on."

I've tried on about twenty different dresses already and I think the first two looked fine but mom is picky. 

*home from shopping*

We finally came back home from shopping and I don't think it was a good idea. My feet hurts now and later I have to wear high heels the whole night. 

*ring* *ring*

"Hello?"

"Qiqi, what dress are you going to wear? So I can match with you."

"I'm wearing a fitted sky blue dress."

"Okay, I'll be there later tonight."

*mom comes in*

"Ari, lets go get your hair and makeup done. I had professional hair and makeup stylist come."

"Mom, we're going to a party, not a red carpet."

"It doesn't matter. Let's go!"

*three hours later*

It took two hours to do my hair and an hour to do my makeup. Zane and the guys are waiting downstairs for mom and me. I have to be honest, my mom looks a little better than me. I had put on my dress and brought a tiny clutch with me. My mom and I walked down the stairs.

*Zane and the guys look at Arissa and her mom*

*Zane looks at Arissa with awe*

Zane looks so handsome tonight. He wore a white tuxedo to match my outfit. 

"Qiqi, you look so beautiful tonight."

I blushed immediately. 

"Can...can we leave now? Mom, grandpa. I'll be leaving with Zane first. I'll see you guys there."

I tried to hurry into Zane's car. I don't like to get spotlight and I don't like all the attention. I feel embarrassed although my mom loves getting attention. 

*Zane drives to the party location*

As expected, all rich people of all ages gathered under one roof.

Zane parked the car and came over to my side of the car and opened the door for me. 

*Zane puts up one arm*

"What are you doing?"

"Hold my arm."

*Arissa holds Zane's arm and they both enter the party*

As we walk in, people will greet Zane. 

"Good evening, Mr. Bolvio."

I tugged on Zane's shirt a little bit and whispered.

"Hey, how do all these people know you? I thought that you barely go anywhere and show your face."

"It's all business."

I shook my head. 

*Zane leaves to grab champagne*

I saw that at the party there was a big huddle of people. I wasn't sure what was going on. 

*someone walks up to Arissa*

"Hey there. I'm Vance. May I ask for your name?"

This random dude walks up to me and asks for my name. I'm sure this is normal for my family but it's a little sketch for me.