I was from a rich family and my parents owned a fast food chain but I wasn’t prim and proper as others would expect from someone who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. I was gorgeous and had a great body and might appear to be a flirt but I hadn’t had any boyfriend since birth. I hadn’t found my ideal man yet.

***

"Hands down to you Lexi! You are a real queen girl! Imagine rejecting the handsome Gavin Montes in front of his friends?" Ivy couldn't help but praise me.

"The poor guy had no idea that behind that angelic looking face is a vulgar female with a filthy mouth! A 24-year old woman from a well-off family who graduated from a prestigious university but sadly with no good manners and etiquette. That gorgeous outside appearance of yours could lure any man I have to say just don’t open your mouth and talk because it would be a major turn off!” My gay friend Ola who is Orlando at night commented with one raised brow. He owned a beauty salon where I was a patron.

I just shrugged my shoulders at them. I had to agree that I was very attractive. I had flawless skin. My height of five feet four inches tall was proportioned to my almost hour glass body. In other words I was a natural goddess.

“Well you guys know that I can act perfectly in formal gatherings too but it could get tiring. Those kind of events are more for my older sister since she is a model. You know that I feel more comfortable being myself when I am with both of you,” I told them as I beam.

Ola and Ivy were from a middle-class family but I’d rather spend time with them than with people from the same social circle as my family.

"Maybe you flirted with Gavin so the poor guy thought you like him, am I right?" asked Ola.

"Of course not! You know how naturally seductive I am so maybe he misinterpreted everything. I don’t want to have any kind of relationship with that arrogant playboy!”

"Well just a word of warning, you better be careful! I don’t think Gavin will let what you did pass just like that. You embarrassed him in front of his friends!” Ola added.

"Excuse me but I didn’t say anything rude to him! I just told him that I am not yet ready to be in a relationship. It was his fault that he asked me to be his woman in front of everybody and their brother. Well good for him! He was too confident that I would say yes!”

"For a guy like him for sure that hurt his ego a lot so I agree with Ola. Be more cautious okay?” it was Ivy this time.

I just sighed heavily and at that moment, my phone started to ring. My older sister was calling.

“Shhh keep quiet! It’s my socialite sister Farrah,” I put a finger in front of my mouth.

“Lexi you need to go home right now! It’s an emergency!” my sister ordered.

***

Unfortunately Farrah’s boyfriend had an urgent matter to attend to so last minute he cancelled going with her. My sister’s friend Leo who was a famous fashion designer was holding a special event tonight. They were going to welcome the owner of Beauty First Clinic. I didn’t like going to such events but I couldn’t say no to my sister because she would kill me. Since she was a model, she frequently went to such affairs but always with someone.

"I can't wear this! It's too tight!” I complained.

She was forcing me to wear a red dress which was made by her friend who was hosting the event.

“Stop whining or we’ll be late! Make sure you take care of that dress! Leo will get angry at me if you soil or damage his masterpiece!” she warned me.

I just rolled my eyes and checked my hair and make-up which was done by Ola. I looked beautiful as ever. Everything was perfect except for the tight-fitting dress. It was supposed to be worn by another model but apparently she caught the flu so she couldn’t come too.

"Ginnie is slim and tall! She has small bre*sts! I am 36E so I can hardly breathe in this!”

"Will you please stop whining Lexi? I never ask any favor from you until now. I just couldn’t go alone in this event! Besides since we’re supposed to wear Leo’s creations, you have no choice but to wear that! You can leave after an hour okay? Come on! Let’s go! “

I chose not to comment anymore. My sister was right. I was the one who always asked favors from her.

"Fix yourself and your facial expression! I know you don’t like attending this kind of gathering but don’t you dare do something that would embarrass me!” she warned me and I pouted.

With one brow raised I sarcastically said ,"You should have told me earlier that I should act like Miss Congeniality so I could have printed a smiley and pasted it on my face!”

***

“Farrah I am tired of smiling! You said I can leave after an hour?” I whispered to my sister as I kept a smile.

I winced a little when she discreetly pinched my side. I was actually sick and tired of listening to another model she was talking to. The way the woman was speaking and acting looked so stagy. If I spend a minute more listening to her too husky voice , I was sure I would feel dizzy.

I cleared my throat and said to my sister without even throwing the model a glance, “I need to go to the powder room. I’ll be back soon.”

"Don't be too long. The special guest will be arriving anytime now," she reminded me.

I nodded and walked out of the function room of the hotel. I really needed a breath of fresh air. I was fumbling for my phone in my bag when I bumped into something solid.

"Hey!" exclaimed a baritone voice.

"Aw!” I uttered.

I almost lost my balance but two firm hands took hold of my arms. I raised my face and eyes to see who it was.

The man was towering. My mouth opened slightly when I saw a pair of dark gray eyes. I swallowed when I realized how good-looking he was. He was like a Greek God coming to life.

"Are you alright?" he asked and his brows furrowed.

I was about to answer when I heard a ripping sound. The lacy ribbons which were used to tie the front of the gown together gave way probably because the male in front of me looked so damn hot. I tried to cover my exposed chest but it was too late. The man’s dark gray eyes went automatically to my mountains.