Chapter 5: Black, white or blue

RIELE'S POV

  I'm about to enter my car when Tyler stopped me by shutting my door.

"So Riele Morris, heir to the Morris empire, must be pretty cool right?" I watched Ann enter the car giving us privacy.

I smiled replying with a shrug.

"Uh Tyler? I really want to apologize for the other day. I just wasn't___

"It's all good, trust me. Although I'd get more over it if you come out to dinner with me tomorrow". I laughed realizing the card he's playing on me.

"Actually I have a shopping outing with my friends tomorrow" I said watching as a pout came to his enticing lips. 

"Oh come on, you're not gonna be shopping forever now, are you ?" He asked using the puppy dog eyes. Damn this boy, how could he be so good looking?. Eventually I caved 

"Fine, 7 then?"

 He yelled out a yes fist bumping the air. I laughed at how cute he looked and soon he joined me laughing too.

"Thank you so much, so tomorrow then?"

"Sure" 

 He gave me a peck and I instantly went into the car before I turned red but it was too late because I heard Tyler laughing as I pulled out of the parking lot. 

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Right now I'm sitting down on my bed and Hurriedly putting the girls on group FaceTime because I'm freaking the hell out!!!

"This better be good. I was dreaming about becoming the second wife to the Prince of England" Vanny started glaring at me.

"You think that's something?, I just freaking broke a nail rushing to get my phone".

 We all grimaced on hearing Candice's predicament.

"Okay so what's up Riri" at least one of them is not entirely bent on murdering me. I should really thank God every morning for a calm friend like Livy.

"Y'all won't believe what just happened to me"

"Cut. To. The. Fucking. Chase. Woman" An angry sleepy looking Mia gritted out and if I weren't so excited , I could have cut the call scared out of my mind.

"Okayyyyy....no need to get all Wildcat on me" I cautiously told Mia and immediately ripped the band aid off 

"I got pecked by_____

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh" they all screamed interrupting me

"This is really great news, I mean when was the last time you even got your hands shook?" A very awoken Mia exaggerated, earning an eye roll from me and laughing fit from the others.

"Yeah real funny guys" 

 Has it really gotten that bad with me? Well I did receive a handshake from Jerkface today, That counts right ?....no for real it does right??

"So do we know him ?" Liv asked, gaining mine and the girls' attention who seemed to be engaged in discussions about me like I wasn't on the call.

"Did I say the person is a HE"

"So you called us because you got pecked by a girl" Vanny deadpanned.

"Although with how your life is going now, we would totally accept any decision you make. I heard lesbians are good with their tongues anyways" Candice chimed in and I burst out laughing.

"Oh my God! I am definitely a straight girl and about the last statement. Wow you serious Candice?" 

"For the love of God would you all stop derailing" Mia exclaimed before we could dive into how supposedly good lesbians are with their tongues. Topic for another time then.

"Okay fine, it was Tyler and he asked me out on a date ". I rushed out in one go.

"I knew it!!!" Vanny exclaimed. The girls smirked simultaneously, no doubts confirming the fact they'd been talking about it. 

 I had told them about meeting him at the grocery store the other day and also how I treated him. They were not a fan of the latter and almost had my head.

"Well finally!!!! And with a hot guy too" Candice fanned her face with her hands looking dreamily at the ceiling of her house. 

 I thought hard about what I wanted to say next and decided to just throw it out.

"Oh and uhm, Tyler is the brother of the idiot I had a meeting with on Monday at my company". 

 I looked at their faces waiting for some sort of reaction because they knew the meeting was with the Richards and everybody, literally the universe knew who they were. I had vented through texts with them after the meeting that Monday.

"What!!!!!?" Vanny screeched, making me wince.

"Are you trying to tell us you are involved with two of the hottest bachelors in the world?!" Candice exclaimed.

Frowning I replied "I'm not involved with both of them"

"Working with one, going on a date with the other. Same difference Ri" Mia waved me off.

No point arguing with them so I kept mute.

"So what's next?" Liv asked smiling 

"Wedding plans ....duhhhhh"

 We laughed at Vanny's comment. Although she held no atom of joke in her expression. 

"Wow earth to Vanny, how did you even get there?" Mia asked, trying not to choke on laughter. Vanny grumbled incoherently seemingly upset .

"Okay everyone calm down" Candice voiced out and continued "So when is this date Ri"

"Tomorrow," I said, sounding nervous. Apparently it just dawned on my brain that it's a few hours to go. 

"Awww sweetie. You don't have to be nervous, we are here for you. So after shopping tomorrow. It's going to be Operation doll you up for your Prince charming" 

"Thanks Livy. All of you". They smiled.

"Okay let's talk later bitches. Nate is here" Candice said with the biggest smile on her face looking over at a place in her house which in no doubt stood Nathan.

Nathan is Candice's fiancee and they've been together since college and are very much still in love. They make me almost believe in actual Soulmates.

"Hi girls, bye girls" Nate said, picking up Candice and using a free hand to close the laptop thereby cutting her off.

We all know what is probably happening right now between Candice and Nathan, so it's thanks to him they actually remembered to cut the call this time around. 

Yeah, they forgot one time and it wasn't even funny. We on the other hand were frozen with shock before we remembered the end call button. 

 We eventually said our goodbyes and cut the call.

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I still can't believe Elena would choose Damon over Stefan. Yes we all love Damon and his whole "don't give a shit persona" but Elena and Stefan were the definition of epic soulmates. The writer of Vampire diaries should be put behind bars. I don't even get why____

"Ring ring ring"

 huh?? That's my work line, who would have the guts to disturb me by this time. Even Ann knows not to try me. Annoying part is it's got no name. And even if it were to be a new client who got my number from a referrer ,the timing is very unprofessional.

"Hello" I eventually picked up.

"Hi Miss Morris" I stilled, hearing Jerkface's voice. How the hell did he get my number? 

'oh I don't know, maybe the file you submitted which included your details'. Oh yea I almost forgot that, thanks for nothing subconscious.

"Uhhhh is there a problem?" I asked genuinely confused.

"Not really, just wanted to make sure we appear uniformed by Saturday pertaining to the color of our clothing". He casually said. 

Yeah because it was written as a necessity to be done on the invite? I internally rolled my eyes at why he was trying too much. 

"Okay so what's on your mind?"

"It's all up to you, what's your favorite color and please don't say pink" 

 I laughed hearing the irritation in his voice. Guess he's not a fan of Barbie, I love her though, the color? Not so much.

"Actually No, it's black, white or blue"

"Wow, same here" he stated, surprised. 

"Yeah, so the color blue?, A deep shade to be precise"

"Yeah sure, all cool. See you then" and the line went dead.

Not even a polite goodbye.

"Asshole," I muttered.

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"Oh my God! I'm freaking out" I voiced out grabbing at my hair.

"Would you stop that, it took me hours to get the right hairstyle on your hair" Mia scolded, prying my hands off my hair and trying to rearrange it as best as she could.

"You better freak out, he just got here" Candice said walking into my bedroom. 

Currently I'm all dressed up in a long velvety gown my mom sent me last week from a fashion show she went to. According to her it just came out and only the best for her daughter.

 It has an open back down to my lower back with a front that glitters with gemstones. The bottom flows out from the waist to just above my knees. Vanny made me pair it with a nude heel which I never even knew I had till today. My accessories were strictly diamonds, from my earrings, necklace, bracelet and it even came with an anklet. I've always been a big fan of it and apparently my Dad remembered because he was the one who got me this diamond set. I'm looking at my floor length mirror admiring myself holding tightly to my nude clutch while also freaking the hell out. But damn do I look beautiful!!! Knew my girls would do a great job. My face wasn't bare. Candice applied minimal makeup because I've never been a fan of it but it was still evident I put on one and I wasn't complaining . I actually liked it.

"Candice, you're not helping!" Mia snapped shooting daggers at Candice who was currently munching on chocolates while looking anywhere but Mia's direction.

"Come on sweetie, you look beautiful already. Just go down and be yourself, okay?"

"Okay but there's just one problem....who am I again?" I panicked.. Before Mia could utter another word, I was turned around abruptly

"Calm the fuck down bitch!" Vanny shouted at me and funny, it actually helped calm my nerves.

"Oh thanks, I needed that" 

"You welcome boo" she smiled sweetly.

"Alright I'm ready" 

"Then let's go". Mia took hold of my hand and led me down the stairs.

I was hearing voices while walking down and I recognised one as Livy and the other as Tyler's.

"Social media exaggerates way too much" I heard Livy laugh out loud after her statement and then came another laugh from Tyler .

"Oh look! Riele's here" Liv pointed out on seeing me standing by the last step.

"Uhm hi?" I said shyly.

 Tyler looked frozen, I almost laughed. He looked at me like I was unreal and maybe I was. I mean have you seen me? Not bragging but I know how I look right now. Since he was frozen in time, I used that time to check him out and Boy did he deliver!. He looked really handsome in a suit. A sight I didn't mind seeing everyday. 

"Uhm wow". He breathed. I noticed Mia and Liv were no longer present with us.

"I do hope that's a good wow" I smiled, accepting his outstretched hand and finally coming down from the last step.

"An incredible one" he smiled " you look really beautiful" 

"Thank you" I smiled hoping the blush covering my face wasn't so noticeable " you don't look so bad yourself"

"Oh well, I try "I laughed and he grinned.

" Shall we?" He said positioning his elbow.

"We shall" I accepted his arm and he led me out to where he parked his sleek black Bentley. It was fine as hell.

He opened the door for me and I admired the interiors of the car. It actually glimmered gold. What the fuck! I could literally marry him for this car right now.

"So where are you taking me for dinner?" I asked genuinely, wondering.

"It's a surprise". He said driving and we made small talk. 

It was hard shutting off that part of my brain that kept telling me he would leave too and I should stop this and save myself before it was too late.

It's just a friendly dinner. I kept telling myself

Not long after he announced "we're here".