Love, Lies & Legacy 2- chapter 16

Chapter 16        

   Colored lights circled the room under the gold silks that draped the ceiling. Seductive music emanated from the dance floor, sending vibrations on everyone’s feet. The guest laughed, talked, socialized and danced as they drank the finest wine served in thin purple colored glasses.

    The girls sparkled in their designer dresses and jeweled stilettos. The boys charmed their way through the party with their perfectly cut casual suits. It was truly an Alex Crusellas party, sophisticated, opulent and most of all sexy.

  As the addictive music came to its peak, everyone could not help but glanced at the gold entrance as Darius and Sienna entered the hall. Sienna looked like the simplest girl there and that made her stand out the most. Her effortless midnight blue colored dress stood out among the glittery sparkled dresses that the other girls wore.

  Darius on the other hand, exuded so much effortless sexiness through his eyes that made every female heart melt. Alex smirked at his best friend’s usual grand arrival. He was use to it and believed that comparing yourself to your best friend is utterly fatuous.

   “You never fail to make one hell of an entrance, Darius,” said Alex as he shook Darius’s hand.

  “I did not ask for it and besides all eyes were on her this time,” replied Darius as he placed his arms around Sienna’s waist.

  “Good evening Sienna. It is your first time here and you’re already causing some riot with your beauty,” said Alex as he lightly shook her hand.

  “I am happy to spice up your party, Alex,” Sienna said with a smile. Alex led both of them up to the exclusive VIP room which was above the circular hall. The semicircular shape of the VIP room made it have a perfect view of the party below.

  Alex gestured them to sit down on the plush black sofas and ordered for some drinks. Sienna scanned the room as Darius and Alex started to talk. The floors were covered with glitter, the girls were frosted with stones, the music made your heart beat faster and the atmosphere was cathartic. Her concentration was suddenly disturbed by Darius’s hands on her arm

“I apologize for leaving you out of the conversation. Alex and I got out of hand,” said Darius genuinely

“It’s nothing. You and Alex haven’t talk to each other in a long time. I completely understand,” assured Sienna.

“I have someone who is eager to meet you Sienna,” said Alex as he drank his champagne. Alex then looked over his shoulder, watching with ecstasy as a beautiful figure walked toward them. Hair tied in a sophisticated high ponytail, wearing a shimmering pearl white dress with red lips was the startling Julez Everard. Sienna immediately stood up at the sight of her and within seconds, they were hugging each other.

 “God, I missed you so much,” said Sienna as they let go of each other.

 “I missed you too!” she said back and they hugged each other again.

 “Ola chico and to you Darius. You look healthy…,” she said as she flashed a smirk to both them.

 “Good evening, Julez,” replied Darius as he shook her hand.

 “Since we all said our hellos, I am going to have a girl to girl talk with Sienna. Apparently we have a lot to catch up with.  Stay away from trouble boys,” said Julez, in her usual flamboyant demeanor. The girls then walked to the other side of the VIP room and sat down.

 “How are you? Everything all right with Darius?” asked Julez with concern. 

 “I’m fine, never been better. Especially now that I’m with Darius. He has fully recovered from his kidnap incident. By the way, thank you for saving him,” said Sienna as she held Julez’s hands.

 “It’s the least I can do. After I push you away at the Eternal Ball and didn’t return your calls, I felt guilty. I should not have overreacted when I saw you with Darius. It was just very shocking that time because I hated him back then. I am really sorry Sienna,” explained Julez.

 “It’s okay. I totally understand,” she said with a smile. Julez smiled back and they both hugged each other.

 “So, you just had to screw Alejandro Crusellas? What were you thinking?” asked Sienna as she crossed her arms.

 “Excuse me; it is more than just screwing. My relationship with him is not based on sex only. It is more than that,” said Julez sincerely.

 “So what is up with the secrecy? Are you afraid to let people know that you’re dating a very seductive player?” asked Sienna as she sipped her champagne that just arrived.

 “Of course not. Believe me; Alex is well tamed when he is with me. We are both at a point where we realize that our relationship is more serious that just talking and sleeping with each other. I do have feelings for him but I think he is not ready to admit his,” said Julez as she leaned back on the sofa.

 “What happen to the candor Julez who speaks her mind and does not let boys put her in a complicated position? You must be really into him,” said Sienna back.

 “I am but it is not as obvious and strong as the feelings you and Darius feel for each other. I mean, he looks at you like you are the most precious thing in his world. It’s great because every time you’re with him, there is a sense of gratefulness in Darius’s eyes,” said Julez excitingly. A wide grin emanated form Sienna’s face as she heard those words.

 “I feel the same way about him too and I’m glad you two are in good terms now,” said Sienna.

 “Yeah, he is kind of nice and he does have wonderful taste in diamonds,’ said Julez as she caressed the sparkling rocks around Sienna’s neck.

“How do you know he gave it to me?” asked Sienna is surprise.

 “Alex told me about it. God, this is a very stunning Bvlgari piece. I bet he is going to buy you one of the auctions dresses later,” she said as she examined the necklace closer.

 ”There is going to be a dress auction later? I didn’t know this was a charity party,” said Sienna.

 “Not technically. This is just one of Alex’s extravagant parties but we always auction off things at the end of the party for charity and for the funding of the society. We have this tradition that your date or lover will bid on the item of your choice and give it as a present to you. This year we are auctioning off beautiful dresses from all the top designers. So our boyfriends would have to cash out a lot of money but it is exciting,” she said with a childish grin.

 After the heart to heart conversation with Julez, the girls decided to go to the dance floor and dance their hearts out. As Sienna was swaying and shaking to the beat of the music, she caught Darius and Alex watching her and Julez from the VIP room above. She nudged Julez and pointed them to her. Julez raised her eyebrow and blew a flying kiss towards them as a sign to buzz off.

 Afterwards they both met up with Holly and Lisette. All of them sat down and begin talking, laughing and gossiping like little girls. Sienna felt so happy and jaunty with her friends after all she had been through with Darius. For once, there was nothing to worry about.