𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐬𝐭 (+𝟏𝟖)

|𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝|

|Isabel Curtis|

"We should probably get out of this room" I tell Wes as I get up from the couch and make my way over to the mirror on the wall.

"Oh, um yeah I guess" Wes states in a low and sad tone also rising from the couch as I inspect my makeup checking to see if my mascara had run even though it's water-proof. A sigh of relief leaves my lips as I see that none of the black substance smeared onto my cheeks an under my eyes.

I turn around and face my brother who still is sulking, "Wesley," I speak catching his attention, "I'm not saying I don't want to spend more time with you," I clarify and a look of relief covers his face, "I'm just saying it would look bad if I wasn't present for more than ten minutes at the after-party of Versace" he nods as I make my way to the door of the room and open it.

"Well, I have to ask you something" Wes states as we walk through the hallway and towards the stairs.

"Yes?" I ask as the sound of people chatting increases as we descend the stairs, out of our little peaceful bubble, and into the crowded party full of models, celebrities, million, and billionaires, and L.A. royalty.

"I didn't come alone... Kades' here too" he speaks and my mind stops for a moment to process the words that just spilled from his mouth.

How could I forget he was here? I guess the excitement and nervousness of reuniting with my brother overtook my senses and made me forget all about the boy I grew up with. It seems like not that long ago the three of us were running around the house playing hide and seek, he and Wes practicing basketball in the backyard while I cheered for them, how they would watch as I played Just Dance on our playstation down stairs. God those were the good old days... but people grow up and change. We all have.

"Bells are you okay?" I hear Wes ask in a hesitant voice.

"Umm, yeah I'm fine, I just..." I huff out.

Wes looks at me with soft eyes and stretches his arms out so that each hand is placed on each of my shoulders, "Look you don't have to see him, you don't even have to look at him," he tells, "But, if you want to then we can go see him, and I know it would mean a lot if you would, but no pressure. This is about you not me or him" he reassures, calming my nerves somewhat.

"I guess it would be alright if we go and see him, I mean it would be nice to talk" I tell in a low voice and a look of pure glee overcomes his face at my words.

"Thank you so much Bells! I know Kade is gonna be so happy" he tells enthusiastically and gently grabs my hand while leading us out of the room and back towards the party.

As we ascend into the glamorous yet crowded room my thoughts start to take over about the whole situation.

What is he doesn't really wanna see me and only came for Wesley?

What if he thinks that I don't look good?

Wait I look good right? I mean I wouldn't be a model if I was ugly.

Oh my God! Why do I always over think everything! It will be fine, everything will be fine... hopefully.

"Kade" the sound of my brothers voice snaps me out of my negative thoughts and helps my eyes focus on the image in front of me.

There he is. Standing right here, wearing a black tux fired for his strong and built body perfectly. Looking even more enchanting than the last time I saw him, these past seven years have been kind to him. He has grown more, his hair is longer and sexier than I last remember, his skin more tan.

At the sound of his name his eyes snap away from the person behind him and towards my brother. But they stay there only for a short moment before then slide over to meet my own. His beautiful and dark brown eyes grace shine with many emotions as he looks at me. He's always been easy to read but right now I can't decipher what he is feeling.

"We talked, and it went well" Wesley confessed to his best friend making Kades eyes go back to him.

"That's great man!" he congratulated, happiness leaking through his words.

"She wants to talk to you too Kade" Wesley said causing Kades whole body to tense and his eyes to find mine again.

"Are you sure?" I don't know if it was directed towards myself or my brother but before I could answer an annoying and familiar voice was heard.

"Um I don't think you are baby, because that woman right there is my least favorite person in the world"

Ruby Fucking Rhodes.

Why the FUCK was her ass with Kade!? I saw her at the fashion show but stayed away. You never know, you might catch syphilis or herpes from just standing a few feet from her.

"Ruby" I said in a monotone and bored voice.

"Isabel" she spit my name out as if it was poison.

"What are you doing here? I would have thought you would have gone straight to the bar," Ruby spoke passive aggressively, "Thankfully you didn't though, don't want to have a recap of last time" she said in a fake happy voice.

Don't be a bitch Don't be a bitch Don't be a bitch.

Don't be petty Don't be petty Don't be petty.

Putting on the same fake smile, "I'm glad you care about my well being Ruby, now can you tell me why your around him" I said cutting straight to the point.

She gasped, "Oh you didn't hear, I have a new boyfriend," she said and then looked up at Kade putting her arm around his waist, "And this is him, Kade Frost" she said and the world froze.

She's dating him, he's dating her, they're together. A couple. In a relationship. Together.

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!

So many thoughts raced through my head as i tried to comprehend what she just said. The guy I grew up with, had my first kiss with, loved... is worth the biggest fucking bitch in the world. Who is also my biggest competition.

Are you fucking kidding me!?

"Yeah, we just started dating about a month ago so it's still pretty new, but it's amazing," Kade said and then looked down at Ruby with a smile, "She's amazing" he said.

She giggled and leaned up pressing her mouth on his and I felt like I wanted to throw up.

A few seconds later their mouths parted and he looked back over at me, "So do you still want to talk?" he questioned, hope lingering in his eyes.

Without hesitation I answered, "Yes"

"No" Ruby answered at the same time as me.

"Well this is a happy reunion" Wesley said under his breath.

Make sure to read my new story "Nefarious Affairs"
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