Reckless

Aleks

"Is this girl answering my calls tonight? Where even is she?"

I cut the call again as it reaches the voicemail yet another time. Unable to wait any longer, I glide into the hall, greeting with a smile as I pass by knowing faces.

"Aleks dear." Putting on my best smile, I turn around to greet the lovely Mrs Cheong. Although, I loved her, let's just say I wasn't very keen on having to choose a side tonight.

"Oh, you look lovely Mrs Cheong. As always."

"Oh, you little devil, you do love to flatter me too much." She giggles loving the compliments. "But you look just as stunning yourself, my dear. You look wonderful. Who knows if someone already has their eyes on you tonight?" She wiggles her brows and this time, I laugh shaking my head.

"I doubt that. But I'll take your compliment, Mrs Cheong."

"Well, just who knows?" She shrugs her shoulder. "Let the child be, love." Mr Cheong speaks to my rescue, diverting the attention and avoiding any further topic on me as I busy myself greeting the rest. Then I see him coming towards us.

The man that looks untouchable, both in looks and in character.

He moves, his strides regal, his face stern. The crease between his forehead, a permanent feature of his handsome face. There was no doubt he was the most good-looking man present here tonight and also the most unattainable.

My friend must have done some good in her previous life to have him in this one. But at the same time, I wonder if she had committed an unforgiveable sin, cause although she had him, he was not the one she wanted.

I nod my head in greeting and he gives a curt nod in reply, but hey, at least he acknowledges my presence and doesn't seem to be a complete douchebag as he made us assume in those past months.

"Mrs Cheong, she's ready." Just then Amy appears from behind, making Mrs Cheong's face light up in happiness. The joy in her face, I can never describe.

"Let's go then." But the moment she takes a step, Henry comes with a worried look on his face and lowers down to whisper in her ears.

"Gone?" She repeats a bit too loud and guiltily looks around the circle.

Oh Mo, please don't tell me you have gone and done something again. Can I just have a night of plain fun and be carefree without having to worry about my reckless friend?