Chapter 7

I was all tipsy. I've had enough to drink tonight. I stared at the room, and then my eyes met those of Zion's. For a mom, I was glued to the f, floor not until I felt two arms around my waist, which made me break eye contact. I turn to look at the intruder, only to see Alex smirking at him. I pushed him a little, but he was adamant about not letting go. " Calm down,n prince, ss" he whispered in my ear. I rolled my eyes at him, "Oh, please don't call me that. He chuckled, " You are a princess, don't you know that?" " Hey, don't even try flirting with me," I glared at him. " Are you always this feisty?y," he asked and finally let me go. " Only to some set of people" ' " But I'm not a player, "he said to himself, and he also didn't find what he said convincing. "Just be far away from me. " Calm down, princess". " Stop calling me that!" I huffed, and he chuckled " It's easy to rile you up. That's why I want to be friends with you, though.h" I furrowed my be. Oh," So you can always rile me up?" He scoffs," Of course not. It's not because of that." " Then tell me why?" I folded my arms " Because I like you, I like you as a friend, that's all," he defended. And why would you think that I want to be friends with you?" I squint my eyes at him. " Just because," he shrugged. I smiled secretly. Alex is so easy to tease, but his playboy act always hides it. " Why don't you want to be friends with me? I'm nothing like Stella, you know, now," he said. I giggle, "Excuse you? What do you mean by that?" " I'm not always grumpy and scary. That girl is scary if you a,k me," he shuddered at the thought. I raised a brow. " Why is it that you two don't get along? " " Ask your friend, I didn't do anything to him, so I don't know what I did." "Are you sure about that?" He gave me a loan. You don't believe me?" I shrug. Ed, " I don't know why I find it hard to believe, even for someone like. you" He looks at. Stop saying someone like me, for crying out loud. Why are you quick to judge?" " I don'.t know" He, fined "Fine then, I'll take my leave since you don't trust me." I stared at his ring back. I knew I went too far; I should have given him a chance before judging him. I took a sip of my drink and let out a sigh. Stella walks towards me. She raised a brow," What is with Alex? "... " It's nothing," I said, not in the mood to explain what happened. " Are you sure?" Yeah, " I forced a smile." By the way, who is that guy you were talking to?" I asked, wiggling my brows. She blushed, " he's a friend." " That doesn't look like just a friend. Are you hiding something from me, Stella?" She huffs, "No, I'm not. That's Marcus." " Marcus?" I asked, " Is he someone I know?" She rolled her eyes. " ok fine. He is Fred's friend and has a little crush on me." I smiled widely. " So? What was your response to him? Please tell me you said yes." "Of course not. I don't like him that much; he's not the one for me." "Why would you say so? He is good-looking and seems calm." "Look, Ella, it's not just because of all that. There is more to it, you don't know," she said, confusing me more. I didn't want to push too hard, so I said, " I just hope one day you'll find someone who'll love you for you."... She pouted, " I hope so too." I hit her arm lightly just to lift her spirit. " Hey" Suddenly, she smirks. She was beginning to scare me. " What?" " What is with you and Zion? Earlier, I saw how you two were close, especially while you were on that dance floor." She wiggled her brows. " Is there something you want to tell me?" She threw my words at me. I rolled my eyes," it's nothing ". "Don't try that with me, girl, I need to know the whole story," she said, smirking. I wish I could wipe that smirk off her face. I blushed slightly. She held my hands, "Please." I let out asigg,." We only danced, and that was all." " But... but what I saw was deep," she said "Oh, please stop it, Stella. It's nothing." She was reluctant to believe but decided to let it die. She stared at her wristwatch, and a frown formed on her face. " What is it?" I asked. " It's midnight already. I don't think we can go home," she said. "Why" " I can't drive. I'm a little tipsy, will you drive?" Of course not ", I'm tipsy too. What should we do then?" " Fred paid for some spare room in case of a situation like this. Are you ok spending the night here?" I shrugged," I don't mind." She smiles. d It's settled then." Whattt room is ours?" " You can just pick any room," she said with a sh.r ug. " okay"... Stellexcused herself, "ff I'll be back in a bit," she said, and took off just like that. I scoffed, staring at her retreating. Just when I was about to look away, Zion was already staring at me. He was dancing with a petite lady. She was saying something to him, but his attention was on me. I won't deny it, I kind of felt a twitch in my chest. Why does he have to dance with someone as beautiful as her? Calm down, Ella, he is taking, remember? She might even be the girlfriend. With a heavy heart, I broke eye contact and made my way upstairs. I should call it a night. I texted Stella informing her about it. I hope she sees it because I'm putting my phone on silent. Wouldn't want any distractions.