THE GIRL IN LAVENDER
ZAELIX POV
Taking the last glance at the hall as it glazed exquisitely embellished in a red-white theme and looked magnificent. I felt proud of myself. The food section was adorned with a diversity of cuisine, the minibar had all supreme quality wines and beer drinks.
There was plenty of sitting arrangement and a glowing dance floor too, the setup was spacious and grand.
Looking at my smartwatch I realize that I had a few minutes on my hand to get ready, dashing out at the entrance where I had called my best friend Brielle Kahaen to drop my dress bag, thank god I had prepared it early on.
Looking at all the passing cars I try to locate that 2018 white SUV with a little scratch on the left door which Bri had gotten while parking,
Bri lived with her boyfriend Andrew Jake Hill in the next-door apartment. They both went to the same college as me and that's when this friendship grew into the family I never had.
Soon a peculiarly familiar horn honked at me
"yoohoo Damsel in Distress, here's your savior" bri shouted hanging half out the window of the car with my bag waving in the air
"Goodness gracious you are right on time, I owe you a big one"
"You do, let's have a pizza tomorrow"
"Yeah let's do that"
"Now go get dressed, I will take a leave, Andrews waiting, have fun"
She revived the engine and went back on her voyage, the music blared miles away.
Giggling I took the bag and went back in to get ready
FLYNN KNIGHT POV
Looking at the entrance I knew I was almost half an hour late, sitting in the Mercedes parked right across the street, where I had waited for the last 10 minutes contemplating whether to go or not, This party was for my father's farewell, no business rendezvous, it purely had employees and few imminent business figures. Had I gone early it would show that I had come for my father and I don't really want to show him that I care about him. Which I really don't
"thk, thk" came a knock on my window bringing me out of my little mental journey
Turning my eyes to the source of the noise a bright light of the passing vehicle blinds me, shutting my eyes I throw my hand in front of my face, bringing down the hand I look at the reflection of brown hairs neatly tied with a little lilac butterfly pin on the left partition of the hair right behind the ear towards a little front, soon I could see the golden-brown eyes with little freckles beside the right eye, the pinching nose ending right above the nude pink lips
The face of the secretary coming in the full picture, what was her name?
Something strange, Zilly was it?
She knocks again indicating me to come out
I reach for the door handle, coming out I look at her.
She had worn a lilac long silk dress with a cut running till her thigh, single straps on the shoulder. Lilac silver heels making her look a little taller than her petite figure
I remember a girl in the same dress rushing out the hall 5 minutes ago, her gaze looking for something, she stared right into my direction and I thought, she found me or was looking for me but then she rushed back in, to my relief,
I divert my gaze back to the girl staring at me, shivering a little as a cold wind blows through
"You might as well leave if you don't want to attend the party"
"I will be the-"wait did she just ask me to leave
I sigh looking at her glazing golden eyes, I anticipated her to ask me to join the party,
"Leave" I huff
"Are you ordering me?" I say raising my eyebrow
"Not at all sir, although I am saving you from embarrassment," she remarks
"Embarrassment" I scoff
"The CEO is not at the party what would be a bigger embarrassment than that, so shall I expect you in next ten minutes," she says looking at her watch, her remark almost felt like a taunt, it left me to feel a loose of my control and power
With a last glance at me, she turned around on her heels and begin to pace forward but not before I grab her arm, turning her around
With a full force she bumped into my chest raising her head back up she looked straight at me with shock, confusion, and tons of other emotions
"Now wouldn't it be embarrassing if the CEO walks in alone?"
"What?"
"Go along with me," I say as I place her hand on my right arm and begin to move, she slowly synchronizes her steps with me although the shocked expression was quite evident on her face, this made me feel at ease
We reach the hall, coincidentally her lilac dress matched with the lilac tie I wore with my grey tuxedo.
Suddenly flashes from all directions blind us, the shutter sound of the camera was as annoying as the buzzing of a mosquito, random incoherent questions fly in the air
Ignoring all we finally enter the hall which was lusciously decorated, Impressive I must say.
Soon we join in, my father spots me and comes rushing toward where I was standing
"You both look lovely!" he comments gazing at us
"I hope your meeting went well"
"meeting-" I contemplate
What is he talking about
"yes it went well, the meeting with investors, that is why he made it in time " exclaimed the personal secretary
"Great, Zaelix I had talked to Ray about your proposal, You can talk to him, he must be here"
"Thank you" she exclaims searching for someone in the crowd
"I'll take your leave," she says as she scurries off in the direction of the minibar.
My Gaze following her was suddenly interrupted as My father takes me to his business colleagues
"Gentlemen this is my son and the new CEO 'Flynn Knight'' he said introducing me to some of the leading businessmen, Their eyes looking at me full of curiosity as they throw the different questions of the business world at me. trying to assess my abilities, taking on the challenge, I answer all their questions one by one,
"Gentlemen that I believe, the industry fluctuates every second but the way Knight corp is headed in the direction of strategic development and alternative investment policies, it beats every odd of deviating or failing, in fact, we are leading on an expansion, but I won't let you in much trade secrets until and unless you have some interest, therefore otherwise," I say as the interest is now peaked in the room
"well, that's quite exceptional knowledge you have." Mr. Sherman of Berkley Finance voices as he patted my shoulder
"I must say Ryan your son has a great knack of business skill, also his negotiation is extremely intriguing, I see Knight Corp leading The tech industry" he directed towards my Father
"well he has now got us thinking about that slight offer he left us at the end" laughed Mr. Blaisely of Techford Ltd
The men broke in giggles as my father looked at me, to which I turned my gaze away carefully
"Smart move boy," another one said while breaking in between his aristocrat giggle. To which I nod with a little smile, suddenly a lilac appearance catches my eye,
"Now if you will excuse me, gentlemen," I say as they continue their business talks while I take a leave, looking around I reach the minibar for a drink.
I cannot comprehend why I am trying to look for that lilac girl, It feels like some things were left unsaid or the way she answers sharply left me a bit unsettled, usually it's the other way around, I am used to being the one with leverage but she somehow challenged that within a day
I give up looking for her since this whole thing seemed irrational
"one martini" I indicate the bartender, who now was opening the bottle of Martin&Rossi
I settle myself on the seat and to divert my mind I continue to analyze the whole scenario, my eyes move from various groups of socialites to monotonous people, from people talking to drinking. The light music was playing.
Soon I spot the shade of purple standing near the dance stage,
Gulping the contents of my glass, I head in the direction of the lavender dressed lady