The Charity Ball
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The crowd hailed as the most powerful families made their entry. Mandy lost with Christian who placed his hands on her stomach and kissed her on her forehead as the camera clicked making the crowds go crazy.
Sarah and Jared held hands and waved to the people as they made their way into the building, they posed for the camera and smiled freely while Jared wrapped his hands around her looking into her eyes as she did with him.
It was time for Edward. He held Maliah’s hands as they walked through the carpet. The crowd’s screams became louder, he posed for the camera with Maliah and stared at her so in love that she blushed and pulled away lightly, but Edward pulled her face and kissed her on the lips making the crowd go crazy with screams.
“Oh my gosh! Finally you two,” Mandy rushed and hugged them tightly while Christian and Edward did a brotherly hug.
“Hi. You must be the girlfriend” Sarah stretched her hands out for a handshake which Maliah received with a warm smile.
“And you must be Sarah Kings, his cousin..” she was saying when she was cut off by Sarah.
“His mother,” she said in a rigid tone and Maliah felt chills…
“So if you break his heart or try to play with him or have any interior motive whatsoever,” she held her hands tightly glaring at her…NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.
“I will chop off your entire fingers, feed to my dogs, and then kill you,” Maliah chuckled and Sarah pulled away looking at Edward…
” She’s well trained. I’m pretty sure Edward has almost killed her to make her immune to threat,” Christian said smiling and Sarah furrowed her brows at Edward who just shrugged his shoulders…
“And if your son breaks my heart, I’ll give him punishment worse than hell,” Maliah directed to Sarah and smiled at her, before locking arms with Edward who looked at her stunned.
“Enough with the threat,” Mandy groaned and rushed to Maliah.
“Your ball gown looks exquisite. It’s so pretty,” they smiled, while Maliah laughed thanking her.
“It’s nice to meet you Maliah,” Sarah smiled at her and locked hands with her husband.
“Come on everyone let’s move,” Jared King half yelled, and everyone held until their partners as they walked to their various seats beside each other.
The whole place was decorated beautifully, the lighting, the settings, the dance floor, and the runways for the models were almost perfect.
“This is completely amazing,”. Mandy said feeling proud she was a part of something big, something amazing. She was happy being in a familiar place where she was recognized, let be who she wanted to be, and a part of the greater good for the people without privileges like her.
This moment made her want to do more, more than just have her foundation and host a charity ball. She wanted to feel like she had touched someone who loves positivity. And whether she knew it or not, she had to have, and this charity was it.
The event started with welcoming speeches, TED talks, and information about the cause of this event when she felt pressured and excused herself to use the bathroom…
Maliah on the other hand held Edward’s hands happily throughout the speeches. She smiled at him, and he glanced so happily knowing she was his girlfriend and there was nothing to worry about…
Mandy got to the washbasin after using the restroom. She turned on the tap and washed her hands in it when she felt like she was being watched. She turned around but saw no one, and quickly dried her hands leaving the restroom.
“Did I scare you kitten?” She turned around to see who said that as the voice sounded strange.
“Pardon?” She looked at the man dressed in black and wearing a mask behind her. She couldn’t see his face but his eyes were alone and they were beautiful, she thought of noticing his hair which he had packed.
“Were you referring to me?” She asked politely even though she could tell they were the only two people standing in the hallway aside from the security guards.
“Yes, been wanting to talk to you for a while,” he said to her and took a step closer but Mandy kept her head straight and didn’t move backward even though the voice in her head asked her to. Even though she got an off vibe from this unknown person and she could feel his dark aura and there was nothing appealing about it.
“Who are you?” She asked him, but he chuckled dryly.
“Ask your killer husband,” the voice said and she turned around to answer Maliah’s call which was getting clearer as she approached them.
“What are you doing here standing? Everyone is looking for you,” Maliah said to her, while she turned around and looked around confused…
“Where did he go?” She pointed to the air, and Maliah looked at her confused, wondering who she was talking about…
“Who are you talking about? Who was here?” She asked immediately and held her hand but Mandy reacted in fright making Maliah worried.
“Are you okay?” She asked this time slowly holding her hands to avoid scaring her off.
“Where is he? The guy on the mask. He was just here,” she turned around, staring at the whole hallway in search of him.
“There is no man here, you are starting to see things,” Maliah cut her off immediately.
“But I’m sure of it. He was talking about Christian and right now I can’t tell anymore. It’s like he just puffed into the air,” Mandy explained truthfully.
Oh my gosh, Mandy. We would find the mystery guy later, let us go now. The show is about to start,” she pulled her, but Mandy was a bit reluctant…
“But…,” She trailed off…
“You are going to hate yourself if you miss the designs on design, so keys go,” Maliah said and pulled her to herself as they walked quickly pulling Mandy with her till they got back to the hall.
“Where were you, baby? I was worried,” Christian said and held her hands immediately as she sat beside him staring at the runaways.
“I’m fine. I guess I got a bit lost,” she lied and looked at Maliah who didn’t say anything else but kiss Edward. Her mind trailed off to the strange while her eyes were fully on the models walking in her company’s designs…
“You did good,” Christian whispered in her eyes and kissed her while she smiled.
“I’m sure you did great,” she said to him…
“You both can’t come close to any of our designs,” Edward said
“Affirmative,” Maliah said and they laughed loudly…
“Relax children, you know who the boss is,” Sarah said and Jared kissed her knuckles, making them roll their eyes…
Christian designs were displayed and so was Edward’s. When Sarah’s models walked the runaways, you could see the difference in the atmosphere from their designs to their energy, to their looks, and then their walks. The way they carried themselves like bosses, with such an amazing taste in fashion no one needed to argue who the winner was. Everybody knew Sarah was going to bring her best to this and that was exactly what she did, as the crowd cheered and clapped their hands after she was announced the winner.
“My wife, I knew you were going to beat them,” Jared said and kissed her so passionately in front of everyone, while she giggled happily.
“You know I should be winning this,” Edward said in disagreement. But even though his designs were amazing, they can’t be compared to that of Sarah.
“Relax brother, we will be getting her next year,” Christian patted his back, while Maliah rested on his shoulders, using her hands to rub his chest smoothly.
“Let’s just dance, and celebrate,” Maliah said and pulled Edward with her…
“Yes, come on. It was a successful event,” Sarah said and joined them on the dance floor.
“You’ve been quiet,” Christian said to Mandy, who just sat there, staring at the floor and spreading her legs, like she was tired and about to floor.
“I don’t know. I just feel a little pain around my waist, my stomach, my hands” she groaned…
“Is it the baby?” He asked, concerned, but she shook her head.
“Come on, let me get you home,” she nodded her head and stood on her feet to go with him when her water broke instantly.
“Did that!” He panicked looking at her, afraid.
“Christian,” she cried out staring at the floor and he immediately rushed to her.
“Mandy,” they all gathered around her in panic
“Is it the baby?” They asked in unison.
“Hmmm,” she said to them, squeezing her face as the contractions hit her.
“What do I do?” Christian asked, confused and terrified.
“Get the car, asshole,” she yelled at him and he immediately rushed out of the hall, while the others helped her walk off the hall.
“Why did I wear a ball gown?” She groaned while Maliah chuckled.
“Don’t. Cause you to look absolutely fabulous,” she told her truthfully when she screamed loudly again, getting the attention of a few people who gasped and whispered a few excited and some worried…
“Where is Christian?” She yelled immediately when they arrived outside and Christian drove right in front of her. He rushed out of the car and helped her into the back seat ignoring all her beatings and cursed words directed at him.
“We would see you guys in the hospital,” Sarah said to him, holding hated head worried, while Maliah gripped Edward’s clothes as Christian drove off.
“Drive faster Christians,” Mandy yelled in pain, scared that this was happening already…