Chapter 15

Chapter 15:- Preparations.

"Yh, gala. A charity gala. Why do you seem so surprised? Weren't you informed by Richard?"

Damilola nervously smiled, not saying a word. She really couldn't figure out what was going on.

Though confused and worried, Diego decided it was none of his business and asked Damilola to let them get started on the preparation.

The large living room of Richard's suite had been transformed to a dressing room for her.

After urging for them to get started, about five racks of clothes were displayed right in front of her.

The clothes were pleasing to the eyes and Damilola just wanted to have them all.

Diego stared at the clothes for a while and picked a few out for her to check out.

Though he could already figure out which one will fit the most but he still wanted to see her on all.

Damilola got changed into different clothes till she was completely exhausted. She wasn't really a fan of things like this, it always easily got her depleted of energy.

Finally after what seemed like forever, they settled on a classic Silky A-line off shoulder formal dress, with V-neck and leg slit, accompanying it was a zipper back. It was royal blue in colour and it was just perfect on Damilola. She was completely transformed to an extreme beauty in that dress.

Looking at the wowed look of the people around her, she wanted nothing more but to see her look in the mirror.

Diego prevented her from checking herself out in the mirror, he loved mystery. He wanted to keep her in suspense.

He asked her to remove the dress, so, they could get started with her make up and hairstyle.

Damilola did as requested and was soon seated for the make up.

Her hair was styled first then the makeup applied. While the make-up was being applied on her face, Damilola was deep in thoughts. She just couldn't understand Richard. He was too mysterious for her. Many of his actions, she couldn't explain.

Firstly, she couldn't understand why he had that many bodyguards surrounding him. He was a business man. Though a celebrity, but not the type of celebrity that was known all of over the world. He never reveals himself. He keeps a low profile. Besides celebrities don't even carry that much bodyguards around them.

Secondly, why on earth did he employ her as a personal assistant for a week when he was rich enough to get a perfect assistant for himself? Besides, he definitely must have a personal assistant anyway. Why have her as his P.A? He never chose an assistant since he had been coming to this hotel, why now?

Thirdly, why would he take her with him to a gala dinner. That was way out of line. Gala nights are very special events that people like her could never dream of.

Lastly, why call Diego and his crew over here, when they could have gone over? Why go through all this stress?

Damilola was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't hear Diego call her.

The lady in charge of her makeup was done about a while ago and was yet to receive a response from her. He called her twice but received no response, till Diego came around and tapped her, saying, "Alex, are you alright?" Diego asked worriedly.

Having being tapped, she jerked out of her thoughts.

"What's up?" She asked.

Diego stared at her for a while, confusion written legibly on his handsome face.

"We are done with your make up." He said.

"Oh!" She said and turned to look at the mirror right in front of her.

Diego, as fast possible, blocked her line of sight. Preventing her from seeing herself once again.

Damilola was starting to get mad. What the heck was with this guy? Why wouldn't he let her see herself?

Noticing her stare, he said. "Trust me, you will see yourself to your satisfaction."

Damilola wasn't in the mood to argue with him, so, she let him have his way.

All the mirrors in the room were soon covered to prevent her from sneaking a peek at herself.

What a crazy guy.

She was told by Diego to put on the dress again, which she did.

A beige coloured pair of heels were chosen for her with a beige handbag.

After staring at her for a while, he gave her a pair of white earrings, which was as long as her ear to her shoulders.

Finally satisfied, he opened the mirror right in front of her.

Staring at her beautiful self in the mirror, she was in awe. How on earth did she become this beautiful? Damilola stared for a long time at her reflection in the mirror for a while, shot of words.

She had never looked this beautiful in her twenty four years of existence. She was so sure of that.

Her hair was styled beautifully and gracefully. It was a combination of an elegant twist and a smooth side.

Her dress was beyond beautiful. It screamed class.

Diego who couldn't take it any longer, tapped her out of her daze.

"Mr Diego you sure have some explanations to do" she said still staring at herself with a look of adoration.

She placed her hands on her cheeks as she muttered to herself. "Damn! I am such a beauty."

Diego smiled at her words. She probably didn't know he heard her.

"What explanation do you need if I may ask?" he said with a smile.

She turned towards him. "How? How? Just how did you do it?" she exclaimed in joy. Placing her hands on her cheeks as she stared back at the mirror.

Words couldn't explain how overwhelmed with joy she felt at this moment.

The more she stared at herself in the mirror, the more she understood why Diego was among the top ten.

She definitely must take as many pictures as possible today.

After calming down, she asked Diego to take a lot of pictures of her. She also took some pictures with Diego, so, she could use it to brag when she meets Clara.

Thinking of Clara, she decided to ask Diego for an autograph. Clara would be so happy, if she got one for her.

After giving her an autograph, she hugged him happily and also made sure to get his number.

Diego was taken aback when she gave him a hug.

He had never seen anyone so excited about looking beautiful like this lady before him. He just couldn't understand why though, because to him, she was an epitome of beauty even from the start.

He smiled as she kept praising her beauty.

She was so enveloped in her own world, that she didn't realise when Richard walked out from inside the suite with about four bodyguards behind him.

She kept starring at the mirror in a daze, placing her hands on her cheeks a million times, like she was expecting to wake up from a dream.

Diego walked up to her to inform her about Richard's presence, but just before he could do that, she turned around, only to meet Richard heart piercing gaze.

Immediately, all the colour on her face faded.

Starring at the beauty right in front of him, Richard was speechless.

It was no news to him that Damilola was gorgeous normally, but this lady before him, was outstandingly beautiful.

He almost couldn't control his emotions, staring at her now, but before it could be noticed, he replaced his wowed face with an expressionless look.

But of course, even with how fast he hid the look, it didn't go unnoticed. Diego noticed it.

Damilola stared at Richard who was looking completely different.

To her, the first time she saw Richard, she saw the most handsome man that ever existed, she couldn't believe any look could ever beat that, but right now, clad in a slim fitted tailored beige suit, a biege suit vest, a sky blue shirt and a dark blue patterned tie, he looked like he wasn't made to exist on earth. He looked so good looking, that it looked like this earth wasn't worth having him in it.

Like he didn't take notice of Damilola at all, Richard walked out of the room.

Damilola stared at his retreating figure in silence. He didn't even notice her look, she thought.

"So, my dear Alex, thou hath ready for the dinner. There is no doubt that your dress will be the most beautiful one at the dinner and you my dear, will be the most gorgeous lady there."

"Of course, why not, when I have you as my stylist," Damilola said.

Diego smiled at her. Damilola hugged him once again, her expression filled with appreciation.

At that moment, one of Richard's bodyguards walked right in, informing Damilola that Richard was waiting for her.

Damilola who had totally forgotten about Richard immediately ran out of the room.

Damn! How could she have kept Richard waiting? Wasn't she so stupid right now? He definitely was going to give her an earful.