Vivian's POV

"I knew you would come out." I place a hand over my heart, as Sebastian scares me.

He was standing outside the dorm room. I give him a glare and grab his hand. Guiding him out of the building, I hit him on his bicep.

"Why were you standing outside? To scare me?" I scold him. Sebastian has a straight face, while his eyes hold amusement.

"Did you have lunch?" He asks me.

"No. I just woke up." I answer. I had learnt that it was no use to lie to him.

"When did you sleep last night?"

"I.."

"Vivian." He gives me a strong look. My hand hadn't left his yet, so he guides me to his car.

"I fainted, it was 7 at that time I guess." I wanted to lie, but I didn't.

"Did you take your meds yesterday?"

I shake my head negatively.

"I want you to have each of your meal with me now." He says.

"Not possible." I answer.

"Let's hope that I can make it possible." He said, determined. "Let's have lunch now." He said.
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I slowly turn the handle of the door, and open it. Cautious of what I would see, I entered the dorm. Alex and Thea were sitting on the couch, the TV running at low volume, while they talked. At the sound of my entrance, they both became silent.

Thea got up and rushed towards me. Before I could say anything, she crushed me into a tight hug. I returned the embrace.

"I am so sorry, Viv. I didn't think before asking. I know that you want to protect us and I appriciate it. I am very sorry for hurting you." She said in one breath. I chuckled at her behaviour. This is the Thea I know.

"Apology accepted." I said. It was my thing, I didn't say 'it's okay' because it would mean that the person could do the same thing again.

She release me and moves back.

"Now enough of this, Viv you have to get ready." Alex speaks up.

"Ok." So thats how I start getting dressed up, while Alex and Thea pick out the accessories to go along with the dress.

Putting on the dress, I ask Alex to zip it up. Sitting on the bench in front of the dressing table, I ask the girls to start.

In 20 minutes, they were done. My hair was kept open and in waves. I had platinum and ruby earings, with a small ruby neclace. Alex had asked me to wear a diamond ring, the same one I had worn last time. I put it on my ring finger.

My makeup was done minimal on the eyes, while red lipstick adorn my lips. I put on red kitten heels, and took a matching clutch. Once I was ready, Alex passed me a plate of french toast. I take it from her and finish half of it in ten minutes. Seeing the time, I bid them farewell and go down to the car, which was waiting for me.

Soon the driver takes me to Sebastian's residency. The driver stops the car, and I message Sebastian to come down.

I see as Sebastian emerges from the building. He was wearing a dark grey suit, a dark red tie in his hand while his other hand held flowers, it was a bouquet of some red flowers. He entered the car and passed me the tie.

The driver starts driving, while putting up the divider between him and us.

I take the tie and adjust Sebastian's shirt collar. Tying the tie around his neck, I pull and push through. Once I am done, I adjust it once and move back.

"You look beautiful." He compliments, handing me the sweet smelling flowers. I take it, with a slight smile on my face.

"What's this for?" I ask him.

"Do you know what these flowers are?" He asks me in return. I shake my head, negatively. "Calla lilies, they represent splendid beauty." He informs.

"Beauty." I mumble, my eyes on the flower.

"And strength. That's why I think they represent you the best." His hand reached out for mine, a firm grip over mine. A comfortable silence fell over us, as I intertwine our fingers.

"Why red?" I speak up after some time.

"Huh?"

"Why did you choose red?" I ask him. My blue eyes meet his, as a smile met his lips.

"It looks good on you." His smile now turns into a full grin.

"And.."

"That's the only other tie I own." He explains, as a slight pinkish color comes on his neck. He was blushing.

I laugh at this. It was full out laugh, I couldn't breath, while my stomach hurt. After a few minutes of laughter, I calm down.

Sebastian looks at me with a spark in his eyes, and once I see his face, I again start laughing.

"It's not that funny." He grumbled, but I could sense that he was trying not to smile too. I took a deep breath and regained my calm.

"Okay. So today's game plan. I am not expecting Mr and Mrs Jackson to be here today. We are here for Mr Acel Elour, and we need to impress him. All you have to do is stand tall and handsome next to me, while I do the talking." I explain.

"Why is he so important?"

"He can help me come closer to my dream." I answer honestly.

"Who is this man?"

"Oh, not much important, just the greatest designer in the world. Well in my eyes he is." I had always adorn his style.

As a child, I had seen my mother- Mrs Jackson, wear a lot of jewellery and accessories custom made by his brand. I had fallen in love with his original work, and aspired to be like him. The mid 40s man was well-off, he had a sweet wife and two kids.

"Vivian, we are here." Sebastian says, making me come out of my thought-train. He leaves my hand and gets out of the car, while the driver open my door. I get out of the car, as Sebastian offers me his arm.

Act on.

The cameras start flashing, and questions are thrown our way. The press wanted to know what relation I had with Sebastian. But as usual, we both had our calm and composed faces on, while we entered the demeure.

The ballroom was designed beautifully, as the people around acted high and mighty. The people always wanted to interact with me and Bennet, since they knew that one day we would take over the company.

While I gave them a cold shoulder, Bennet florished under the spotlight. But that did not mean that these people gave up. They still tried to mingle with me, but I never changed.

So when I entered the place with Sebastian by my side, most eyes turned to us. Some looked shocked as how I have bought the same person to the third social event, while I usually came dateless.

While the others had interest in why I was here. It was usually ungeard of me coming to these parties unless and until the Jacksons were all attending. They were unsure of why I had recieved an invite.

"Vivian. How lovely to see you here today." The host of the party called out. I turn to see Reece walk towards me. Reece Welson, is a well known guy, he is the second most eligeble bachelor of New York. But to me, he is more of a friend. He was 3 years older than me. Bennet and him were close friends, and that's how I met him.

"Hey Reece." I greet, hugging him when he came close. He released me and his eyes went over to Sebastian. "Reece Welson." He gave his hand.

"Sebastian." They shook hands and then dropped them.

"Hope you enjoy here. I have to go and recieve Mr Elour." He informs and then leaves, not before giving me a dashing smile.

Sebastian gave me one weird look and then looked around the place. I made small talk with few people, who I had known from years. Just as Lilac left, a voice spoke up from behind us.

"Fancy seeing you here with him." I didn't want to turn around, but it would create a scene. Coming face to face with him, I keep my eyes fixed on his eyes.

"Fuck off." Sebastian growls, his voice kept low. I tug on his sleeve, silently asking him to keep calm.

"Keeping him wrapped around your finger, huh?" Jason taunts.

"Any problem?" I ask, my eyebrow up in question.

"None. What's with the ring, though?" He comments. My eyes drift to the ring, the one I had wore previously too. It looked like an engagement ring.

I look up at Sebastian, as a slight smirk comes on his face.

No. Don't do this. Please.

"Not your problem." Sebastian says. I sigh in relief. Thank god that he is sensi- "But I don't see why my fianceè can't wear her engagement ring."

Fuck.

Jason looked genuinely surprised, while it took everything in me to keep my poker face on. In a way, this was good. In others, it was a recipe for disaster.

"Congratulation, though I still believe Viv, that you chose the wrong guy." Jason comments, raises his champagne glass, and then leaves.

I motion Sebastian to come to a corner, once away from the crowd, I give him a blazing glare.

"You asshole, what the hell did you do?" I whisper.

"It is beneficial. Now you can stay with me." He says. Oh my God! He jist messed this all up, to stay with me and get me to eat 3 square meals a day!

"Do you not realize that now us separating after a few weeks will be a scandal? The paparazzi will try to get all your background, you will be thrown across in this shitty high class society. It's not worth it-" I ranted out, until he stopped me by kissing me.

It was a short peck, but it efficiently made me silent. He moved back, a smile on his lips.

"We will figure it out. By the way your Elour came in just now." His hand goes on my back, and leads me to the main gathering.

I spot the man, clad in an expensive suit. He and his wife were mingling with the people. I wait for sometime before approaching him. Suddenly he turn around and looks at me. An identical smile comes on Mr Elour and his wife's face.

Them approach us, while the people all act as if they are not interested while they all listen.

I offer my hand to him, and he shakes it. His wife on the other hand, hugged me. I chuckle and hug her back. The lady was dressed in a black elegant gown, her diamond earrings hung beautifully.

"Vivian. It's been very long." Mr Elour starts.

"Yes, I believe it's been over two years. How was France, Mr Elour?" I ask him.

"I have told you to call me Acel." His accent was thicker now. I nod.

"And who is this young man?" Mrs Elour, Jaylene asks.

"Sebastian. Nice to meet you." He shakes hand with the couple.

"Friends?" Ace asks, a knowing smile on his face.

"Engaged." A voice speaks up, as Jason joins us. And the whole place becomes quiet.

Oh shit!
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