CHAPTER 3

"Get up!" I heard someone say.

Opening my eyes I saw Elly standing in front of me with an irritated expression. I looked around, I was not in my room, I slept on the floor? yeah, probably I did. then last night's events flashed before my eyes, dad's yelling, Steffy pushing me and my crying session after that.

"What a useless human you are!" she said

I stood up to my full height. Elly is 2 inches taller than me. with her blonde hair, blue eyes and a model like figure she is every man's dream. she is extremely beautiful and confident while me, I have just learned not to call myself ugly anymore.

I was about to leave, ignoring her, when she stopped me with her next words.

"We will be going to a party tonight, so come early from that small little cafe of yours."

"You are going to a party?" I asked.

"are you hard of hearing? I said we W.E we. me, you, mom and dad." She said in an irritated tone.

When was the last time I went to any party along with them. they naver take me along. dad says I am a disgrace and he doesn't want to be seen with a daughter like me. Then why today?

"Even me?why?" I inquired

"Don't be so happy. we are taking you with us only because an old friend of dad, who will be working with us now, wants to meet both of his daughter's." Elly said disgusted while saying both

Why does she hate me so much? and why does she always treat me like I am a trash? He is my dad, my real dad, not her's, then why does she behave like she owns everything?

"Ok" I sighed

"Don't forget the jewelry today. I have someone to impress." she said in dreamy voice

"new boyfriend?" I asked. every month she has a new one.

"Nah!"

"Then who?"

"at the party tonight, there's gonna be someone who a multi billionaire, the most eligible bachelor and the hottest man alive in this universe. and the best part, dad wants me to lure him in my web because if he marries me, our company will be on the top and I'Il be the luckiest girl on this planet." she said jumping with excitement.

What more can I expect of her? she can marry someone for just money. and dad? he wants her to do it for money. is money that important to survive?

"Who is that someone?" I asked uninterested

"Xander Gaxton!"

seriously?! I have heard of him as the most cruel, ruthless, merciless and arrogant businessman. but then he is ridiculously rich and Elly will happily throw herself at him.

"Oh" was all I said

"just oh! have you ever seen him?" she asked, kinda suprised.

"No, but I have heard of him" I said as a matter of fact.

"You really are useless. he looks like a Greek god!" she said throwing her hands in the air.

"Whatever, I have to go to work now." I said and went to my room

I directly went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. after that I dressed in a grey t-shirt and black jeans. putting a bit of mascara and concealer to hide my dark circles, I picked up my bag and left for the cafe.

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My car stopped out of the cafe. after what happened yesterday I was not allowed to drive any of dad's cars.

Something was different in the cafe. there was no customers and all the staff were moving here and there. then I spotted Syarla and Derry talking.

"Hey Syarla, what's going on?"

"we lost our jobs" she said looking at the floor

"What? How? I mean.." I couldn't finish my sentence. I lost my job. Wait. she said we, we lost our job.

"Xander Gaxton bought the place" Derry stated.

"What! he is billionaire right? what will he get buying this little place." I asked. Really, a man who can own an entire country, why will he buy a small cafe like this.

"He didn't just buy the cafe, he bought all the buildings within a four block perimeter!" Syarla said unbelievably.

"so we lose our jobs. I'Il go and talk to Mr. Jordan" Derry sighed and left.

"Nothing can get worse." I said shaking my head

"We'll find another one" Syarla said placing a hand on my shoulder.

"You think dad will allow me? Never. either he'll ask me to work with him or not work at all." I spoke

"We'll find out a way for you" Syarla said. she never loses hope and never lets me lose hope either. "Maybe. I to go and pick Elly's jewelry. you coming with me?" I asked her. I really needed her company right now, she always makes me feel better.

"Yup. as is it I don't have any work to do now." she said cheerfully and moved out taking me with her. she just lost her job and she is all cheerful.

We got the jewelry and then Syarla dropped me home.

"There you go" I said giving the jewelry to Elly.

"you came early. Why?"

"your Xander Gaxton bought the entire area. so everyone lost their jobs."

"Really. you saw him?" she asked, all excited.

"No" I said casually

Elly rolled her eyes in response. "Ok then I'm going to the parlor, I want to look my best."

I went to my room and then opened my cupboard. I didn't have many dresses unlike Elly. and the ones I had, were really dull. I'Il take one from Syarla. Yes, I can ask Elly too but her dresses are too revealing and I really won't be comfortable in them.

I called Syarla and she picked up on the second ring.

"What happened? did that Steffy say anything?" she asked concerned.

"No. I just need a dress to wear to a party." I chucked

"You're going to a party? wity your parents?" I can hear the astonishment in her voice.

"Yes, because his friend and business partner wants to meet his daughters"

"Ohh, and what sort of party is this?"

"Usual. with media and huge businessmen and where I will feel like an alien from a different galaxy." I said sarcastically.

Syarla laughed, "Ok I'Il be there in 20 minutes." she said and hung up.

******

"you look so pretty" Syarla gasped.

I looked myself in the mirror, I look different. No, I'm not beautiful but yes I look fine. the dress Syarla gave me is a black colored beautiful dress, it has embroidery till the waits and even on the hands. the dress hugged my figure till my upper thigs then flowed elegantly to the ground.

"Really? I think I look fine."

"Fine! you're serious?! you look gorgeous. make sure you don't kill the men at the party." Syarla said hitting my arm.

I rolled my eyes, it was already 7 and Elly will be here any moment and just then I heard her voice calling me.

I quickly perfected my lipstick and ran downstairs with Syarla following me. as I descended the stairs, I saw Elly standing with her arms folded. she is wearing a short red dress that ended on her mid thigs and has a deep neck. the dress is so tight that it leaves nothing to imagination.

I went and stood beside her. she saw me and gave a disgusted look.

"You look awful" she said

"At least she is not *****. like you" Syarla spoke, my savior.

"Oh please you don't have to speak, your little mind will never know what fashion and high class is." Elly said glaring us both.

"So high class means moving around with out clothes. then I'm happy I don't know high class. enjoy your high class party." Syarla snapped putting stress on 'high class' everytime she said it. the she hugged me and left.

"Where are dad and Steffy?" I asked

"Already there. now hurry up." Elly said and walked out

The party. I wish I don't do anything stupid there. among all the media, billionaires and the top businessman, I feel I don't belong to that world.

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