Be long gone

Chapter twenty-two

 Zendaya's POV

Getting into the hall, I'm bemused. I thought the exterior was the most beautiful thing I'll see today but the interior is so magnificent. The light, music, arrangement, flowers, sections, chairs, the cake is so perfect. I think I'll change my mind about parties

"Wow, this is really nice" I complimented

"Thanks. The interior designers did a great job" He added

"You know my dad, always aiming at perfection," He said with my hand still in his

"It's a good attribute" I added

"Thanks for having my back Adam" I appreciated

"No probs. What are friends for?" He replied

"That's true"

"I've not been a gentleman lately. I must confess, you look different" He declared

"That's the power of makeup"

"And you're taller than I am" He added

"Thank you heels," I said looking at them

He's taller than I am on a normal day but a change isn't bad. He's dressed in a black suit, a blue necktie, a white shirt and of course, a designer shoe. His hair is gelled and I can still see the traces of el on his face. He's terrible at this!! He doesn't wear perfume on a normal day but the smell of what's he's wearing going to make me pass out very soon. Sincerely, he's like the elder brother I don't have, defending and having my back when the enemy strikes.

"I'm yet to understand how you ladies feel comfortable in them" He commented

"That's why we're ladies and not gents," I said removing my hand from his

"Oh! I had no idea I was still holding yours"

"You're making this sound weird" I interjected

"Okay, where are the celebrants?" I inquired changing the subject

"Over there," He said pointing to a designated section of the hall

We walked up to them.

"Happy wedding anniversary to the both of you" I stated

Thank you dear, I'm really glad you came" Celene declared

"How could I not attend" I added

"I love your gown" She commented

"Yours is so beautiful" I confessed

She's wearing a red sparkly gown stopping exactly at her knees. Her hair is down and adorned with silver petals. Her heels are even higher than mine. Her cologne is more concentrated than Adams'. Her makeup is light and her .smile is. ever beautiful.

"I'm happy I honored your invitation" Christopher added

"My pleasure sir," I said hugging him

Mr. Christopher Gates is in a tuxedo. He looks younger than his age. He's been holding his Celene's' hand throughout the discussion. His shoe is just like that of his son's. I can see clearly the resemblance between them.

"Where are your parents?" Christopher inquired

"They got in before I did. I'll introduce you to them as soon as i see them" I said

[ And there I see them]

"Oh! here they are" I added