When A Bully Falls In Love by Valerie Sax (good books to read for women TXT) 📖

Chapter 21: Unexpected Encounter-1

~Aoife~

 

"Aoife, come out," Clara screamed.

"How am I looking?" I answered with a nervous tone.

"Super hot, babe. I hope we will find some hotties at the party."

She winked at me.

We tried dozens of dresses. It took us four hours to choose only two dresses for us.

We took our shopping bags and went to grab a quick lunch.

Two days back, my door was busted by Clara. After I came from the hospital, I was lost with unnecessary stress. The things we can't control like, Caleb's health and Xander's unpredictable nature, but there she popped up at my door with a piece of good news. She told me about her sister's engagement with her love of life.

She invited me to her sister's engagement party, and I found this opportunity could be my rescue from my current situation. 

I accepted her invitation, and here we are shopping around.

She insisted me to come shopping with her as her sister and mother were busy with ceremony arrangements.

According to her, her family is big, and most of the members will join this event. It would be fun for all of us.

Well, here we are, done with our dress and sandals.

As a surprise, she booked appointments in a salon.

We are all set for the party.

"Come on, finish your food fast. We need to pick my cousin, Zach, from the airport." Clara said.

"What?" 

"Yeah, all my uncle, aunt's are coming by their car, but he lives in Boston." She said.

We stuffed the remaining food in our mouth and ran towards the car.

As we reached the airport, her brother came out.

My mouth dropped open when I saw him coming towards us.

I thought it would be a normal-looking guy, but damn he is super hot.

He's 6.2" tall and body built with muscles and 6 pac abs covered under a tight t-shirt. He has a straight face with a chiseled jawline covered under sprinkles of beard. His eyes were emerald green that could drown anyone. He racked his black curls as a smile played on his thin lips.

"Hey sister, how are you?" He hugged her.

My mouth was open like a kid drooling over candy. He turns towards me with his deep eyes scanning my face.

"And you are?" He extended his hand.

I was so lost in admiring him that I didn't answer him.

"Aoife, he is asking you something," Clara jerked on my hand.

With a confused thought, I came back to my present moment,

"I am sorry, I was just... I am Aoife... Aoife Marshall, Clara's classmate,"

I tried my best to cover my stuttered voice but completely failed.

 

"Beautiful name Miss Aoife (ee-fe)," He replied.

"Oh, it's Aoife (ee-fa)." I corrected him immediately while shaking my hand with him.

"Oh! I am sorry about that. I was lost in admiring your beauty."

He replied with a smirk and planted a delicate kiss on my hand.

It's strange, but only Xander pronounced my name correctly when we met for the first time. 

Clara smiled and looked at my confused, offended, raised brows face.

"Ignore him; he is the biggest flirt." She replied as we walked towards the car.

"Oh!" We smiled and continued to talk.

Our eyes met a few times, but damn, his gaze is a killer. He could kill me with his dimples when he smiles.

I gulped my lustful thoughts and looked out of the window.

In between, he tried to talk to me, which I handled very well.

"Are you coming to our sister's engagement?" 

"Yes, guess I am," I replied with a smile.

"Wow, I will not be bored then," He pressed his lips together with another piercing look towards me.

We reached Clara's home, which was filled with all her family members. Although her home is a mansion, with all these people it looks more beautiful. Children were running after each other, and elders were busy discussing their old times.

All the ladies were in their chit chat, and the men were busy discussing business and politics.

Clara, Zach, and I went to meet her sister.

"Hey Zoey, this is my friend Aoife."

She greeted me with a wide smile on her face; we congratulate her with a hug. She looked nervous, but that is normal. Right?

I mean, doesn't it look good to have your family around, and your going to enter a new life with a partner who loved you more than his life.

We enjoyed the evening with all the family members.

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The next day everything looks great. Zoey was looking like a goddess in her peach color dress. Although it's just an engagement, she was too nervous for it. She called her fiance and talked to him many times.

Luka took the responsibility to take Clara, Zoey, and her mom to drive to the destination.

I was left with Zach, and whether I wanted to say it or not, I like the way he flirts with me.

He looks dashing in a black tux. We followed them in another car.

"You look beautiful," He complimented while we were alone in the car.

It made me blush as his eyes talk more than his words.

"You are looking handsome," I replied with a smile.

We reached the destination. And I was thrilled to look at the place.

"Is the ceremony in this house?" I purred while tilting my face towards the window.

"Yes, it's their house," Zach answered.

"Wow, it's beautiful," I said.

It is a beautiful mansion. 

The mansion was all concrete and tall glass windows that gave a view of the mountains, a chance to relax and take in the changing of the seasons from the comfort of an easy chair.

the house was decorated with lights.

There was a big welcoming fountain in the middle, which could lure your focus. The flower beds were highlighted with simple lights.

"It's mesmerizing," I talked to myself.

We entered the house, where the family welcomed us all with a warm hug. For me, it was all a dream, so much love and life in a family. I have never seen such love and warmth.

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