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 watching me. Even Lexi is looking in my direction now and I feel like she noticed that she's talking to the air "You okay,

and wiped my lips with my own handkerchief. I noticed Chris' problematic expression as he stared at my lips and that's when I realized that I'm not

said,

I chuckled. "Sorry."

when someone suddenly appeared in front of me,

of me with a creased forehead. His eyes were darkly staring at my lips while he's

"Pierce..."

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

some on my lips but Pierce took it

My heart started

with the lipstick. He did it very slowly and carefully while his eyes were focused 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

want to believe that he doesn't have feelings for me

I take another risk? But I've been taking the risk

when I 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

Lexi's sharp glares, I didn't give her a

looked at him. "Y-You

eyes. "If it's too much, you should give up. You're just hurting yourself,

"Chris-"

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