Hate To Love You

blue satin flowed gracefully, accentuating my slender curves. The V-neckline adorned with intricate lace detailing cre

he dress), My fingers fiddled with the shimmering silver necklace gracing my neck-It be

or. "Shelly is waiting for you downstairs and you need to leave in fifteen" she added, I quickly dried

at chignon as my shaking hands struggled to fasten the pearl hairpins. I had never been one for fancy events, let alone fancy dresses. But, tonig

ng," Chels voice drifted aw

finishing touches, and even though I heard the sounds of her retreating footsteps, I still added, "It's not like you're coming with

nter an ecstatic Shelly and a starry-eyed Chelsea. Okay, now something's wrong. Chels was the one

entence, her eyes wide with admiration.

d a little twir

ously, Madz, you're going to turn hea

d "But your dress looks

r beautiful emerald green dress that complimented her vibrant

's all perfect! And now I'm tempted to follow you guys and shoo every stupid guy who so m

ked nervously, still feeling self-consciou

n hers, her cheerful voice breaking through

bet I

er ran up to us, stopping us at

s a big event, and you know how wild these things

ng her a quick hug. "We'll stick together

back inside. Her friends were already on their way for a sleepov

ed for us. As the car pulled away from the curb, I felt a kn

tried to relax and enjoy the view, but my thoughts kept circling back to the event. Tif

ruin it? Would I meet anyone interesting? Would I make a good impression? Would I a

houghts all runnin

at the illuminated skyline. The night was young, and for a moment, I decided to allow mysel

ue. It was a lavish hotel, with a

yy,

is now. Flashbulbs popped, capturing our entrance as we made our way inside. The red carpet led into the lobby, where a line of people waited to have the

ahead of Shelly into the lobby, I could feel my heart racing. The hotel was stunning, with intricate chandeliers and