Differently Same

Chapter 10

Terrence's P.O.V

It was not surprising to see how much everyone just instantly adored her. Her charismatic wit and cute laugh could win anyone over. I mean, even Erick seemed to like her and he almost hates everyone of Clark and mine friends. I was glad i brought her. She seemed to be having a good time judging by the constant smile on her face.

Clark went to get drinks for everyone before we cut the cake. I stood up to go sit beside her.

"Having fun?" I whispered asked her as everyone around the table talked amongst themselves.

"Yeah, for a heartless corporate life sucking lawyer you do have nice friends." She said, smiling.

"Well I pay them to be my friends."

She laughed at that. "but you should've told me it was birthday dinner, not party. I'm way underdressed." She replied, pointing to her black dress which made me look at her cleavage. Maybe I'm drinking too much tonight.

I quickly looked away before she caught me. "You look fine."

"I know that." She said rolling her eyes. "But it wasn't the dress code."

Clark reappeared and handed everyone their drinks. He handed Helena one and surprisingly she took it.

I stared at her. "You're pregnant." I whispered.

"Oh shit." She said and went to put the glass on the table but accidentally spilled it on her dress. "Oh crap."

I couldn't help but smile at her clumsiness. No wonder she tripped over a rock.

Everyone at the table stared at her. In response her cheeks got faint red. I smiled again and leaned in to whisper in her ear. "Bathroom is down the hall to right."

She thanked me and excused herself to leave.

"That was 3000 dollar wine that she just spilled." Erick said when she left.

"Aw don't be an asshole Erick, it was an accident." I said, knowing that if I don't stop him now he'll say something stupid to Helena when she gets back.

"So you're defending her too." Clark muttered under his breath. "But i will say, she's fun." He said to me.

"Yeah, she's smoking hot too. Did she get a boob job because damn those breasts." Michael said. He was our somewhat perverted college friend. His wife Rachel hit him playfully on his arm and glared at him because of his comment.

"I know, right!" Erick said. "Even I like her and she just spilled my very expensive wine."

I nodded. "Yeah, she's pretty great." I said.

"So when are you putting a ring on it?" Wren asked, she was Erick's best friend.

I almost choked on my drink. "We're not even dating."

"Why not?" Clark asked.

"Because we're friends."

"If you're not dating," Erick said. "Then Why'd you bring her here to meet your friends and spill my 3000 dollar wine?"

I frowned. "I'll transfer the money tomorrow." I told him.

"I thought you liked her." Clark said.

"I do. As a friend." I told them.

"But she's smart, funny, cute and hot." He replied. "Why not date her?"

"Because," i said. "It's not like that."

"At least admit you like her!" Rachel said.

I frowned. "I do. But not like that."

"Oh please. You dated Ashley for 6 months straight yet I've never met her. But you brought Helena here. That must mean you like her." Clark said.