Dedicated to Amykaty22801, for also making wonderful books. And kissingthenerd for making lovely graphics

I got ready wearing a red and yellow floral knee length halter gown and black dunlop slippers.
I did a French braid on my hair, wore a necklace of yellow pearls and plucked some flowers from the lei I received at the Airport and placed them on my hair stylishly.

I looked normal.. Nothing to much nothing to small. And I was in time ......right?

O.m.g the clock said 8;00. I should have been there thirty minutes ago. I hurried out of my room and raced towards the sector the receptionist described as the dinning hall. Down the stairs, turn right, turn right again and there.

I'm at the door. Do I knock? Do I just walk in? Do I retreat?..
Arggggh!!!! My inner twin drags her hair downwards out of confusion.

Ok OK OK OK

The door opened to reveal a dashing young man behind it. His blue eyes stared at mine as I stood lifeless. He was on a grey T-shirt that hugged his torso nicely. He had dark hair made into quiff. He was taller than me, he looked familiar like someone I met before.

"Good evening" he said after clearing his throat and then gesturing me in

"Good evening" I greeted trying to shake off the spell he casted on me and i walked into the room. The door may be simple but the room is the exact opposite it was wide and grand and also filled with people.

Dethroat me!!

The room was so filled I got still from the sight of the crowd. I couldn't move and he somewhat bumped into me but that sensation wasn't strong enough to shake of the shock I was looking at. If I wasn't mistaken they will be up to 100 people here.

So much for a family vacation.

"Are you ok?" He asked me one of his hand causing tingles on my waist I nodded and gradually he led me towards the crowd.

As we approachad the main gathering, people were staring at us and i grew increasing shy . It didn't take me long to realize the man on holding my waist was the reason because for all I know.. I'm not popular among these gatherings as I avoided them for years. I quickly shifted out of his hold and smiled at him .

"Ivy my dear seat with me I have not seen you in a while" Mrs Elizabeth bills called me to sit by her. I took the seat. Our table was the biggest round table in the hall. My family, the bills family and the Tinlands. I nodded at Jeremy who nodded back smiling looking ravishing as always only better. The stranger I met at the door sat at the table too opposite Mrs bills and my mom was opposite me. Jeremy was by my right side.

" you are looking beautiful as always Mrs Elizabeth " I commented on her classic and elegant beauty she had kept since forever. She smiled or was it a blush because her cheeks were red.

"Oh my dear call me lizzy" she said as she smoothed my cheeks with her fingers "I see you have met my Son Trijan" she said looking at the stranger I walked here with.

"Yes I have" I replied looking at Trijan then back at her. She nodded looking pleased and mom kept kicking my feet and smiling.

During Dinner, Mr. Jack announced that he had something to announce after dessert and everybody should kindly stick around.

"You never can tell what babe is up to" lizzy uttered taking a glass of wine staring at Mr. Jack as he was smiling at his son Trijan who was having frequent eye contact with me.

"Must be quite an announcement if he's just going to say it in front of everyone here" Jeremy muttered high enough for me to hear him and close enough for me to know his talking to me.

"Yea" I replied him before turning to him and maintaining eye contact with him before looking away "Must be".

For the rest of dinner, my mind was occupied. I was a curious cat and so i wanted everything to be quick that I even rushed my dinner.

"You must be quite hungry" lizzy said "here have some more chicken" she picked three pieces of chicken and placed it on my plate. I just smiled through stuffed lips.

After dessert, the tables were cleared leaving just bottles of champagne and long glasses on it. I was stuffed to the brim and i couldnt take anymore.

We were asked to move to the other room which I knew nothing about, and the fact that he was delaying was beginning to piss me off.

Did i forget to mention that when I'm filled I get fatigue and don't know how to walk or breathe again. What did i eat?

"Are you ok ivy?? You ....." Jeremy asked with a puzzled look on his face analysing my features before he added "stuffed"

"I'm fine jemie... I'm just a little......"I looked at him as we walked down the hallway with a multitude of guest traiing along "stuffed".

He laughed, his deep beautiful laughter. He held my waist as we walked into a large hall with a wide podium It looked cinema inspired only fancier.

We found seats on the second road and say. I was already panting ends sweating despite the air conditioner on. Mr. Jack climbed the podium and people stood up and applauded him. I didn't.

"Ladies and gentlemen" he started grinning like a cat "it gives me great joy to see all of you honoured my invitation for this trip. I must say thank you so much for the honour" he paused as the started applauding and continued when the stopped "I called you all today to announce a news so dear to my heart. You all know my son Trijan?" People began to murmur.

I took it as not all the first know him like me but the his father beckoned him to climb up and as he did whistle were blown from admirers amongst us. I could swear he was blushing. He was handsome as close and afar. He was taller than his Dad and say more handsome he saved the crowd and felt a smile spread on my lips when he glanced at my direction he smirked. "Everyone this is Trijan. The son of his father who has excelled so marvelously in all his endeavours and now his moving to the next stage Marriage" Trijan shot his dad the WHAT THE HELL LOOK. I personally thought he was going to say become CEO and Mr. Jack will retire but marriage seemed more surprising

Mr Jack wasn't moved by his son's intense gaze so Trijan looked at the crowd at an unknown point. He was grinding his teeth behing his closed lips. Wasn't he aware??

"Yes Trijan will be getting Married to Denise Tinland" without invitation Denise climbed the podium and there was cheering. She still looks beautiful. Tall, slender and blonde straight hair. She was the belle and most beautiful when we were younger and now she was the bride-to-be. I was having a strange feeling in me, felt very strange but i forced myself to clap.

I felt like throwing up so I excused myself. Jeremy was right behind me. Shouldn't he be there with his sister celebrating??.

I walked as quick as I can unsure why I was exactly going so fast but I got into my room and slammed my door without even looking back. Like a planned action I threw myself in the bed and started crying. The tears just kept on coming out and i didn't know why. I was asking myself why ...questioning my eyes for flowing so much.

When I woke up. I was feeling exhausted. I felt puffy on my face and my sheets where damp. My room felt fogged so I went to the bigger balcony to relax. There was no one around so i felt more comfortable .The cool air wiped my skin tenderly as I sat on the wooden chair in the balcony. The sound of the ocean and shaking of the tree leaves added to the therapy but my session was interrupted by voices

"I wasn't ready to make it public you should respect my decision .. I'm not a child you know" an angry deep voice came from below the balcony

"I am your father and i don't need your opinion or permission to do whatever I want" a lighter yet bass voice responses I recognized the voice as Mr. Jack's but I have never heard him use this tone before.

"Well father.. it's my life and i expect you to back off. Like it wasn't bad it was an arranged marriage now you announce it prematurely" he said as I moved to the edge of the balcony. I could see them slightly. Trijan had changed clothes, he was wearing the same design of his grey t-shirt but white colour nd black shorts. His mom was wearing drinking what I assume is coffee and his dad was sitting opposite her infrony of trijan

"Whether in due time or prematurely" I heard the sarcasm in Mr. Jacks voice " you are still marrying her. Remember we need that company as soon as possible and you marrying that girl is our only way except we use the other way " the pause lizzy have told me the other way was not a good one.

Trijan just stared at his father that intense look of anger had propelled an urge in me to leave but the edge of the balcony caught my necklace made of beads and the beads cut loose scattering all over down the balcony. I held my mouth in a quick gasp and ran inside closed the door and ran to my room.

My heartbeat was up again and i felt it coming up my throat.

What just happened?