"I want to do you a favour" he said ignoring her comment "what? haha, Adrian I think you need a favour from me" she said knowing how prideful he was he never asks for things even when he needs it "how is the party going?" he asked "it's tomorrow evening and I have everything under control, why are you asking?" she asked "well because I have someone who wants to work there as a waiter or a cleaner" he stated "what? I already have enough workers, and besides on such short notice?" Ariana was confused "just fire someone Ariana, the lady will show up when the party starts" he said "Adrian are you crazy?? I can't just have my worker fired for no reason and besides shouldn't I see this person before time?" she just wasn't understanding anything after all Adrian was a very difficult person to understand "can't you just do it without any complaints, I was nominated and yet, gave up that opportunity for you, you are actually celebrating my win Ariana" he reminded her coldly "fine, just don't make a big deal out of it" she said before he disconnected the call, then he picked up his phone busy scheming as he reached out to the person he wanted as a worker at Ariana's party.
The next day, it was already time for the party, people had waited patiently for.
"Maya!!" Kate called out to her daughter "I'm heading out for work alright I'll be back late," Kate said "what work?" Maya answered from her bathroom, it was a small house, words could be heard whether from inside or outside "I left you dinner, I'll tell you about it when I get back" Kate said and with that she headed out. Maya hadn't been home since morning, she had gone out to the park, where she ran into Xavier, she was really getting fond of him, then she had to go to the church, she was feeling restless about the party this evening, Maya always go to the church whenever she's restless or confused of what to do. When she got back her mum had told her about landing a big work where she was actually paid a huge amount of money and she haven't even seen the person, she couldn't understand what her mum was saying at the time because she was so tired and hungry from the many activity she actually zoned out on her mum.
Maya got out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe, suddenly the door bell rang she knew it was Kelly she ran downstairs to get the door "I told you it wasn't necessary to be here, my house is pretty small, so you have to manage it" Maya said as she opened the door letting Kelly into her small home "I don't mind besides it's cute, now comm on let's put on our dresses" Kelly said with pure excitement Maya could only sigh she definitely couldn't back out now.
Both girls were already dressed up, with Maya doing their makeup "omg Maya you are so good at applying make up better than all my stylist" Kelly complimented "thanks, you look like heaven in that dress" Maya said as she stared at her beautiful friend in a beautiful blue dress, it was a sleeveless dress, it hugged her body in the right way, all her curves hard to miss, the blue colour complimented her skin colour "thank you, my goddess" Kelly blushed "say cheese to the camera Maya you look like a diva" she squealed as she takes several pictures of Maya, Maya turns to the mirror she did look really good it was a black short dress, with just the right curve, Maya wasn't the type to get all dressed up but today she really looked like a diva, her hair styled in the right way, with pair of silver earrings Kelly had got her, her heels were also silver, she was really shiny "I don't like this," Maya pouted noticing how too good looking she was "what's wrong with it" Kelly asked with her hands akimbo "it's just that everyone there already know I can't afford this kind of dress" Maya stated "so what, they can all fuck off" Kelly said "now come on we don't wanna be late" with that both girls left the house, an suv already packed outside waiting for them, Maya was so glad to have Kelly here with her.
Adrian was seen standing at the mirror, admiring how strikenly dashing he looked he wore a midnight black suit that was tailored to perfection and pair of black trousers, with his gold chain glistening at his collar, his gold earrings gifted to him by his mum just then Xavier walks in "wow man you look so handsome if I were a gal I'll definitely end up in your bed" Xavier said with a laugh "ewww" Adrian commented. Xavier just stood there looking exceptionally handsome with his grey colour suit matching his grey eyes "shall we" Xavier said offering his hands like he was about holding his bride, Adrian jokingly slaps it off as the duo walks downstairs where their friends were already waiting for them. "I'll be riding with you" Adrian whispered to Xavier "why?" he asked "Mr Cole seized my cars" he said with that cold look on his face "alright man" Xavier sighed, he wanted to be there for Adrian but for some reason Adrian just never opens up to anyone not even his best friend.
The Johnson mansion towered above the city like something out of a dream. Rows of silver lamps lit the long driveway, guiding sleek cars and glittering limousines to the entrance. The air shimmered with color from fireworks crackling overhead while a live DJ booth pumped out music that made the marble floors vibrate.
The grand hall was breathtaking — crystal chandeliers cascaded light like falling stars, silk drapes shimmered against the walls, and a sweeping staircase curved down the center like a runway. Waiters in sharp uniforms moved smoothly through the crowd, trays of champagne and sparkling juice balanced like jewels in the light. The garden outside glowed with fairy lights strung across palm trees, the pool glistening with reflections of the stars.
Guests were everywhere — Crestwood's finest in designer gowns and polished tuxedos. Boys with styled hair leaned against golden pillars, girls in glittering dresses clustered in corners, whispering and pointing whenever someone important entered.
And then there was Maya. She walked in with Kelly, nerves bubbling in her chest, she surely did not have a good feeling about any of this she could see as all eyes were on her everyone whispering "what is she doing here", "Ariana invites a nobody to her party" "she just doesn't know her limit by showing up here", "she is only here for free food, I bet she haven't been to a party like this".
"Just ignore them" Kelly said as she squeezed Maya's hand into hers "OK" Maya muttered with her head facing the ground just then screams of fan girls filled the place, "omg it's the most dashing duo arriving", "my crush is here" Maya heard them say she only sighed knowing fully well it was Adrian who was arriving. "oh Maya my secret crush is here come let's go see him" Kelly said as she pulled Maya who was about going inside ignoring the whole drama "What?!! You have a crush on Adrian?" Maya asked in shock "No, oh Maya it seems like I forgot to tell you about him, Adrians best friend he is actually the opposite of Adrian in personality" Kelly said Maya could only wonder so he had a best friend how come she never knew "He is super rich, and I have a secret crush on him we are actually like family friends not close tho" Kelly kept on giggling Maya just ignored her as they pushed forward to see this duo.
The car came to a halt, Adrian stepped down, his presence intimidating, his icy gaze swept over the crowd, the smirk on his lips daring anyone to meet his eyes, and then his best friend stepped out of the car, to Maya it felt like time had stopped when she saw who it was.