Pitch Black

Kelly's POV

I was having a conversation with Chris but my mind kept on wandering to Pierce's place. I couldn't help but to glance at his direction and everytime I did, I'd always catch him looking at me as if he's waiting for me to look at him. I don't understand him anymore. He asked fo

Lexi?

"I'm really sorry about the bouquet, Kelly. I dic 't know it would create a misunderstanding."

I gave Chris an awkward smile. "It's okay. I just hope we can clarify our relationship next time because, you know, it will create a misunderstanding."

He smiled apologetically. "If only I can explain it to every employee in your

company."

"Ladies and gentlemen, may have your attention, please? Good evening..."

Our conversation was interrupted when my assistant went up to the mini stage and greeted everyone. She's the one incharge to be the host for tonight's party.

I grabbed a ladies drink but I immediately paused and put it back on the tray. grabbed an orange juice and sipped on it before looking at the mini stage again.

"We are pleased to have everyone in this important event. Tonight is the 60th anniversary of ADE. Cheers to another year!"

and lifted my glass. I smiled at Chris too before sipping on my juice but I coughed in shock when I found Pierce's eyes on me again. I can't believe he's still

stared at my lips and that's when I realized that I'm not wearing my kiss proof

He said, almost

I chuckled. "Sorry."

was about to wipe my own lips when someone suddenly appeared in front of me, snatched the handkerchief in my hand and gently

Pierce standing in front of me with a creased forehead. His eyes were darkly staring at my lips while he's wiping it very

"Pierce..."

your lipstick. You will be called to the stage any minute from now," Pierce said with a bit of irritation

lips but Pierce took it from my

My heart started

on what he's doing as if a little distraction would ruin the masterpiece What is he doing again? Why is he here? Why did he look mad? He's really confusing. I don't know

he doesn't have

But I've been taking the risk all these years and look where it

realized I was holding my breath all the time he was putting lipstick on my lips. His eyes stared down at me for a few seconds before I looked away nervously. He grabbed my bag and put the lipstick back inside before

could feel Lexi's sharp glares, I didn't give her a damn glance. I stared at Pierce's back. until I felt Chris nudge

gasped and looked at him. "Y-You

but it didn't reach his eyes. "If it's too

"Chris-"

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