Chapter. 19

Today, I woke up early. Today is the day. The day, I will accompany Rustler, our male lead to the banquet as his date. Can't he find someone else? I'm pretty sure no girl will reject him. Well, I am not from this world. So, I don't count as one of them.

Since today is the banquet, I don't have to go to work. I dozed off the entire day doing nothing and finally evening came.

As Rustler said, someone dropped me a dress. I took out the dress. And it was so good. It was a dress designed perfectly. A shiny black dress that showed all my curves and reached upto my legs. It had a sleeve and another side had a strap only. Such a great design. And yes it perfectly fitted me.

I did my makeup. Not too heavy not too light. After doing makeup and wearing dress, I noticed there was a pair of matching heels and a purse. I put on my shoes and packed the purse with stuffs.

I went downstairs. I had already informed my family that I was going to the banquet with Rustler. Mom was very cheerful. As soon as I reached downstairs, I was bombarded with flashlights. Of course, my mom was clicking my pictures with her camera. I cooperated with her and we took some pretty good photo shots.

After sometime, I saw a message in my phone from Rustler saying that he was here. So I waved my mom goodbye. Dad and Sean were busy in the Company. I went outside and saw a very expensive-looking car. Don't get me wrong. I am very bad with car names. I don't remember the names of car. I only had a normal car in my world and I bought that in loan.

I went towards the car. Rustler was seating at the backseat of the car. The driver quickly got out of the car and greeted me. I greeted him back and he opened the door for me. I was kinda surprised since nobody ever did that to me. And I find it rude to allow someone open the door of the car for you. I mean I can open the door myself. But I didn't say anything to him since people have their own principles.

I got inside the car and I found Rustler sitting comfortably in the seat. He was wearing a tuxedo and looking very handsome as usual. I smiled at him.

"Hello, Mr. King." I said politely. I was actually nervous. He is the male lead. I have to be very wary of him.

He just nodded and ignored me completely. It was a awkward silence. Since he is not a much of a talkative person, I would look like nagging him if I continued so I also remained silent. I just watched the buildings and the trees go backwards from the car.

I felt somewhat peaceful. Soon we reached the venue. There were so many cars. And since the banquet is of some famous person, many big people were invited. So to avoid meeting others we went to the banquet hall from back door. As soon as we got off the car, Rustler gave me his arm. And I held his arm since it is kind of etiquette in a rich society. And I am his date for today.

I learned some etiquettes from some books and online so that I will not embarrass myself in front of people.

When we reached the back door, I saw a middle-aged man standing. Guess he is waiting for us. I mean Rustler belongs to the most powerful family of the world. So of course people will respect him.

"Hello, Mr. King. Welcome to the banquet." The man said enthusiastically and with pride. Rustler just nodded.

"And this must be Mr. King's date. This lady...." He said looking at me with some helplessness.

"Hello, Mr. Adams. I am Grace Miller. Nice to meet you." I said and smiled at him.

"It is nice to meet you too, Miss Grace. Welcome welcome." He said showing us the way.

"Thank you." I said politely and we followed him. Rustler hates the media. So, all the reporters are restricted from entering the banquet and no one is allowed to take his pictures in the party as well. If somebody does that, I don't want to find out the consequences, he or she might bear.

As soon as we reached the hall, the noisy environment changed to the pin-drop environment in seconds. And all the eyes were on us. Some girls who were dressed beautifully looked at me with envy and jealousy. I am helpless okay? Do you think I wanted to come?

I gritted my teeth and ignored them. If looks could kill, judging by the looks these girls were giving me, I would have long been buried down. Even some aunties of my mom's age were looking at me with fire in their eyes. So just by becoming Rustler's date for one day and that even in a banquet, I became a common enemy for many people. No wonder there were so much haters of Pearl.

I was just looking around casually when I spotted a familiar person. I was not surprised that he was here but I was shocked to see another person who was accompanying him as his date. The fudge is going on?

No wonder this is a novel. Can I not get a single moment free? Why am I still tangled?

I really wanted to cry okay? Pearl really has a female lead halo. Even if she didn't get to come with Rustler as his date, she came with John.

I knew it. John has probably met Pearl for a few times now. I silently looked at Rustler to find his face dark. I don't care about anything, but can I not get squashed inside this love triangle? I don't want to get involved.

I must keep my distance from John as much as possible from now on. Don't look at his innocent face. He is a devil. I felt my throat running dry because I was overthinking. So I excused myself and went to get a glass of water. Rustler didn't say anything.

I reached the bar and asked for some water to the bartender.