Adria was in her room with Ember bracing herself for all the socializing in her aunt's so called 'big event'. It was her responsibility as the only heir to her father's multinational business which her aunt was taking care of, for now. In a few months she should start as an intern in order to take over the business. But did she care about these insignificant rules? No. Her aunt demanded her to make an appearance to the party and introduce herself to everyone. Poor Adria had to choose between attending the party or never go out again. Though she didn't care about going out, she had to, she needed to find something about her mother. So here she was, getting ready for the event.

She wore a beautiful red gown which flared down and had an elegant deep V neckline. It hugged her body in all the ways. She simply complemented her dress with a gold necklace and light makeup.

"Wow girl!! The curves are curving in that dress of yours!!" Ember said looking at her.

"Shut up, Ember!!" Adria said with a faint of a smile.

With that, they entered the Hall where everyone was chattering with a glass of champagne, wine and cocktails. One minute in there was enough to cause a migraine. But she had to try, right? Just as she was going to get herself a champagne, she saw Ven walk out from some room. Was she already drunk? She squinted her eyes a little bit to be sure that she wasn't mistaken. But it was really him! She walked towards him to interrogate.

"What are you doing here?" She asked frowning out of confusion.

"Oh!! Adria! I was just here because my dad couldn't make it. But I didn't know you would be here!" He said, genuinely surprised.

He was here for a mission. A half zombie and half demon had escaped from the demon world and he was taking care of it. He didn't know Adria would be there.

"What do you mean? It is my aunt's event." She said tilting her head in disbelief.

"Oh! So Ms. Turner is your aunt?"

"Ya..." Adria trailed off when she finally saw Ven's full appearance. It took a moment for Adria to comprehend his gorgeous figure wearing a black suit with midnight blue tie. The way he stood there with his hands in his pockets and one eyebrow raised was oddly really hot. You could see this man worked out even through the thin buttonup shirt he wore under his blazer. But she composed herself and continued with a rather stoic expression, "it is and I have to go welcome the guests."

"Oh ok." He said smiling. And that small gesture made her heart do the things it does whenever his mouth stretches and reveals his cute dimples. Neither of them knew about the impact he had on her. But, nonetheless, she left with the same stoic expression on her face defying her raising heartbeat.

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It had been a while since their encounter and despite knowing the fact that his mission was finished an hour ago, he stayed. Though he stayed, he definitely did not stand in the corner, sipping a glass of wine and staring deadly at the boy who was talking to Adria. Even if he was, it wasn't like his heart burned when he saw Adria smiling a little too much while talking to the guy. And he surely didn't want to sweep her out of that conversation because he knew she didn't like chatting too much. But however, he did walk towards them and said, "can I steal her for a minute?", with a murderous glare.

"Umm yeah!" The guy said frightened like a lost puppy.

"Thank you." Ven said with a sly smile and swayed her away.

"What are you doing!?" Adria asked, annoyed but was glad he did that.

"Be glad that I saved you!!" He said to which she rolled her eyes with a faint smile.

"Fine but where are we going?"

"To McDonald's."

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"This was a bad idea!!!" Adria complained seated by the window in their local McDonald's.

"Why? I thought you like their burgers." Ven said tilting his head which Adria found adorable.

"But I wasn't hungry and it's raining outside!!"

Ven looked out of the window smiling mischievously and stood up from his seat.

"Come on!!" He said sounding enthusiastic.

"No!!!" She said when she finally understood what he was going to do.

"It would be fun-"

"No Ven!!!"

"If you didn't get up I'll have to carry you!!"

"No-"

Before she could finish he carried her in bridal style and went out. She was too stunned and mortified to speak. But she didn't hate it. She didn't know why but his hands on her waist was calming and sent a feeling of euphoria through her spine. Her face was so near his chest that she could smell his Cologne. And she couldn't help but to think he smelled so clean and masculine. Why was she thinking that?

He finally let her down and bowed asking her hand for a dance with a breathtaking smile. And with a beam, she gave her hand involuntarily. He was taken a back for a moment but soon led her to the rain griping her hand tightly. And then he started to dance while moving her hands with his as she stood there smiling. But she soon gave up and started to dance too.

For a while they were dancing, laughing and enjoying each other's company by splashing rain on each other on the empty road. At that moment there were no worries, no responsibilities; just the two of them. For the first time in years Adria and Ven felt happy without any worries. The the night was magical just like a dream or a daydream. Neither of them wanted this moment to end. But the rain started to pour heavily and they both ran to the nearest shelter while giggling and laughing. Ven stopped laughing to look at Adria who was still laughing hard. The sight was beautiful in his eyes, more than he wanted to admit. The thought of someone else see in this version of her made his blood boil.

"What are you looking at like that?" Adria asking when she was done laughing.

"You." The word slipped his mouth with a smile before he even knew it.

Her smile instantly faded and she cleared her throat. Oddly, that small gesture made his body tighten with unease and disappointment. And then he saw her shivering a little so he reluctantly wrapped his blazer over her shoulders. At that she opened her mouth to argue but just let out a sigh.

"It's late I have to go now." Adria mumbled dropping her head.

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A

fter a hot shower Ven sighed and plopped on his sofa worrying about Adria, the only girl he had to kill. Why did dance with her? Did he forgot about his dutie? He always does when he's around her.

'What just happened!? Am I crazy? Or maybe it's her magic that attracted me. I knew it would be present and powerful when in necessary times but why did it affect me today? Was it her magic? Or-'

A bell interrupted his thoughts.

"Ven!!!" Camden yelled from the other side of the door.

"Go away!!!" Ven yelled back.

"Just open the door!"

"Ughh" Ven groaned in announce and opened the door.

"What!?" He spat.

"I just missed you!" Camden said sitting on the couch.

"What!!" Ven said, clearly pissed.

"Oh come on!! Why is the grumpy mood?" Camden cooed and continued, "let's watch a movie!"

After a minute of staring contest Ven finally gave up and plopped up beside him but his mind was on Adria the whole time.

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A/n
Hi loves!!! So this chapter was supposed to be inspired by the song 'daydreaming' by Ariana Grande but it's not that whoelsome :( But I hope you enjoy it!!

Love, Riya♥️