14 CHAPTER 13

Since today is Saturday, it means No School!!!!! No school rules. Today, I have a smoothie date with Ivy and a dinner party at Josh's. My relationship with Janice now can be described in two words, VERY AWKWARD. She keeps looking at me with some admiration in her eyes, then sometimes she gives me her signature scowl. Honestly, as long as she didn't disturb me when I am working and touch my stuff, I don't give two butts about her thoughts. Breakfast was a jolly affair as always.

I meet up with Ivy at the Smoothie Parlour using Candace's car.

"Hey babe!" Ivy greets me in a very girly voice, making people stare at her. But as usual, she doesn't care.

"Hey babe!" I greet back. Her craziness has rubbed off on me. What can I say?

"Totally love you bag. Where did you buy it?" She asks when she notices my bag. Btw, it's my spy bag she's talking about.

"Oh this? I brought it with me when I was coming. One of my... uhhh... foster parents got it for me. Yeah."

"Cool."

"Yeah. Now let's smoothie away!"

"Totally."

We order our favourite smoothies, mine, banana and mango and hers, pineapple and coconut.

"So, are you going to the dinner party tonight?" She asks while sipping on her smoothie.

"Yeah. But I don't have anything formal to wear."

"WHAT?!!! This calls for shopping. Now! Pronto! Drink up and let's go."

"What's the rush? We have time."

"No we don't. Don't you know shopping for the perfect dress and shoes takes a lot of time?"

"Okay okay chillax! Let me just finish up."

She didn't even allow me to throw away the cups before dragging me out of the parlour.

"So am I forgiven?" I ask Ivy when we get into the car.

"Yeah you are. Next time tell me before you guys decide to ditch school so I can come with, Okay?"

"Okay."

When we reach the mall, Ivy drags me shop after shop to look for a formal-ish dress. After trying on a lot of dresses, I find the perfect one.

"Ouuuuu!!!! this one is perfect! Let's get this one. " Ivy yells. I look myself over in the mirror, and even I like what I see. I pay for the dress, and when I check the time, I realize that we spent over 3 hours at the mall.

"Whoa! We spent over three hours shopping. It's getting late now and I have to get ready for tonight." I say to Ivy.

I drive home while Ivy is happily chatting away about how she thinks Dan likes her. I just can't shake off the feeling that I'm being watched. I just want this evening to come without any events.

"Thanks for the smoothie and the wonderful day. I had a great time. Text me later about how the party went and come back in one piece." She says the last part with a smut smile on her face.

"I had a great time too. Thanks for coming."

"Okay bye! Text you later." She gives me a hug and points two fingers towards her eyes then at my stomach and back. I can't help but laugh at her outrageous self.

I head back home to prepare. Since by the time I reach home it's almost 6, I run up to my room and jump into the shower. I slip my dress and shoes on, only to realize that I don't know how to apply makeup really well, and even if I did I don't have what I need. I turn from the dresser towards Janice.

"Hey Janice. Could you help me with my make up?"

"Really? Now? I'm kinda busy here."

"Yes, please. I don't have have any make up and I'm not any good at it."

"Ugh! okay."

She comes over to me with her make up bag and gets to work.

"So you and Josh are a thing huh?"

"No not really."

"But isn't getting involved with people kinda against your spy code thing.

"No it's not. It's just that we don't want to involve others unless it might be dangerous for them. There's a lot of risk in this work that's why I don't like it when you're being nosy. You might get her on the process."

"Oh okay. I'm almost done. A little blush and you're ready to go."

When I look at myself, I turn to Janice and give her a big hug.

"Thanks."

"Don't mention it." She smiles at me.

She freaking smiled at me! Wow that's mind blowing.

Before I could say anything else, I hear Candace yell my name that my date's here. I glance at myself once more before I go downstairs.

When I reach there, I see Josh looks hot in a black tuxedo.

Ouuu spicy!

"Hi."

"Hi."

"Wow you look gorgeous." He compliments making me smile and thank Ivy in head for the dress.

"Thanks. You look great too. Looking so manly in a tux."

"Thanks." He says laughing as he leads me to the car ready to take me to his place.

"Before we get there, let me warn you that my mom is a hugger. She gives rib cracking hugs. And don't listen to whatever she says."

"Why shouldn't I listen to her?" I question curiously, but laugh when I turn to see a light splash of pink across his cheek.

"She says a lot of things. Just don't take her seriously. We have arrived. Welcome to mi casa."

"Wow your place is lovely."

"Thanks. Tell that to my mom when you see her. She'll love hearing that from you."

He leads me inside to the party that is already in full swing. There's a lot of people here. Mainly business people and grown ups. He leads me over to his family.

"Mom, Dad meet Anaise Otis. Anaise these are my parents."

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Carmichael. It's a pleasure to meet you." I extend my hand for a shake but Mrs. Carmichael crushes me with her hug. I'm surprised I can still breathe. Pheew! I thought when she finally lets go.

"Call me Rosa. Josh has been saying a lot about you. I think he likes you and now I see why. You are very pretty." She says happily, making Josh groan in annoyance.

Mr Carmichael goes in for a handshake, and boy am I glad for that.

"And these here are my little sisters, Sandra and Susie."

"Hiiiiii!" They both greet me.

"Hi. How old are you guys?"

"I'm twelve and Susie is ten."

"That's very nice. You girls are so pretty."

"Thank you!" They blush and scurry away.

When I look up to Josh, I notice his parents are gone. He takes me round to greet people. Dinner was a pleasant affair.

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After the party and I've bid everyone goodbye, Josh takes me back home.

"Thank you for coming tonight." Josh says.

"No, thanks you for inviting me. I had a great time."

What happened next was something I wasn't expecting but something I've been waiting for. Josh leaned down and kissed me.

His lips taste like the lemon bar we had for dessert. Because I wasn't expecting it, I was stunned at first, not kissing him back. Later, I kissed him back for a while until he pulled back but touched his forehead to mine.

"Thanks." He said before he went back to his car and drive off, leaving me with my hands on my lips.

They kissed!!!!!!!!!😌 Finally🙃 Thanks for reading and hit the follow and vote button😁 I like Josh's mom. What do u think about this chapter? Comment your thoughts.

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