SWNOVELS Chapter 19
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“You. Look. Breathtaking!” Lily squealed as she applied the finishing touches of the make–up. ” Mehn! Beauty school paid off after all,” she said with a proud smile settled on her face.
“I nearly forgot you learnt so many skills over the years,” Anna sald, “It’s a wonder you’re still jobless.”
“That’s because I refuse to do something I do not find passion for and my passion for those things died a long time ago, although I think being a detective is more my forte,” she stroked her chin, pretending she was deep in thought.
Anna rolled her eyes as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. “Don’t you think the make–up is a bit much?” she questioned, poking her check only for Lily to slap her fingers like she was a child attempting to eat bar soap.
“Ow! What was that for?” Anna yelped, shooting her glare as she resumed looking at her make–up.
“Are you trying to ruin my work of art by touching it?” Lily said as she dabbed the side she had poked.
“Oh boy!” Anna said with an eye roll, “More make–up.”
“Now you look gorgeous,” Lily beamed.
“So what did I look like before?” Anna raised a brow.
know-”
Lily held her hands in hers, a smile on her face. “Come on, you proud smile played at Anna’s lips, “-that you look like the Grinch.
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Anna’s smile fell, “The Grinch is attractive in case you didn’t know,” she retorted, but Lily stuck out her tongue at her.
here!
“Have you called him to let him know he’s to pick you up Lily asked
Anna nodded. “Yeah, I sent him a text.”
“Has he seen it?”
“Yeah. Anyway, I forgot to mention that we should release the recording tonight,” Anna said and Lily’s eyes lit up.
“I thought I’d never hear those words,” she chirped, resisting the urge to scream for joy. She calmed herself and asked, “Why tonight though?”
“Davis mentioned Daniel and Williams will be at the event today. It’d be even more scandalous and embarrassing if the scandal happened in the middle of such an important event after all, everyone who is someone will be there,” Anna said with a smile on her face as she pictured his horrified face and the chaos that would ensue when he returned home to challenge Rence.
‘Now I wish I was attending the event and living at your mansion,” Lily groaned, “But I’m just glad we’re finally doing this. I already divided the recordings and had the one we’re releasing locked and
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loaded for release to the world.”
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Anna chuckled, “You’re something else, to, are you just going to post it anonymously ?” she asked.
Lily shook her head negatively, “Nah, I’m going to anonymously send it as a tip to Whisper Maven.. Since they’re so popular, It’ll go viral Immediately and they reply to your messages almost immediately so they’ll see the tip early,” she said as she scrolled through her phone.
She looked up at Anna, “Do I send it now or what?” she asked.
“Nah! It’ll be better if you send it when Davis and I leave the party,” Anna said. Just then, they heard the horning of a car.
Lily rushed to the window and came back with a big smile on her face, “Your date is here,” she squealed.
Anna’s lips pursed into a thin line, “It’s just Davis,” she said, standing up from the table, frowning at the excess makeup on her face, “If he does anything stupid, I’m wiping my face on his outfit.”
“You beautifully devious thing,” Lily chuckled as she adjusted the straps of her gown.
**stop acting as though I’m getting married,” Anna said with a light chuckle when Lily locked her arms with hers as they descended the stairs.
smiling a little. You’re supposed to be attending an event with your husband who you’re in love with,” Lily whispered as they got outside and met Davis leaning against his car in his sharp charcoal
tuxedo.
The clean lines and silky lapel gave a classic vibe, and the touch of midnight blue in the pocket square added a stylish touch, with his polished black shoes completing the look with a confident finish.
“He looks effortlessly cool and classy,” Lily sald dreamily.
Anna rolled her eyes, “Oh, please! He’s not that good–looking,” she said.
In all honesty, he’s a work of art.
“I thought you’d never come down,” Davis said in a teasing tone, making Anna raise a brow
Lily elbowed her in the side, “You’re his wife, remember?” she whispered. Davis walked towards. them, a smile on his face.
“Wow! No wonder we’ve never seen him smile,” Lily said, “He probably doesn’t want to take all the girls. I mean, look at that smile
“It’s just a smile,” Anna said, a fake smile plastered on her face.
Why are the red flags always good looking and why do they have the most adorable smiles?
“I hope you don’t mind me borrowing your friend,” Davis said to Lily as he stretched out his hand to
Anna.
“She’s all yours,” Lily giggled, placing Anna’s palm in his.
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Davis pulled her close to him, wrapping his arm around her waist, “You look breathtaking,” he said in a whisper, taking her breath away.
“T–thank you,” she stuttered. Clearing her throat, she added, “You also look good tonight.”
“We should get going now so we don’t miss out on all the fun,” Davis said and they both made their way to the car.
“Bye!” Lily yelled as they got into the car. “Mehn! They look really good together.” She headed back inside the house as the car drove off.
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“I should have probably said this before but I can’t slow dance just in case we’ll have to do that, after all, I haven’t been to such an event before,” Anna said as they pulled up to a mansion that was a bit smaller than hers, but one look at it was all it took for her to know hers paled in comparison to it.
“You’re lucky I’m a good teacher then,” he said as he got out of the car.
She opened the door at her side and got down to see him staring at her with a blank face. “Oh,” her mouth formed an ‘O‘ when she realized. “You were coming to open the door for me? But that’s not necessary is it?” she asked with a light chuckle.
“I guess you are right,” he said with a smile. After locking the car, he took her arm in his and they walked toward the entrance where two huge bouncers stood guard.
“By the way, are you sure I won’t be sent home or something?” she asked nervously, holding onto him tighter as they got closer to the bouncers.
He placed his palm on hers, “You won’t be embarrassed so relax. I’m here, okay?” he said reassuringly.
She gave him a thankful smile as they continued their journey towards the bouncers. Although she found his sudden change in attitude awkward, she was glad he wasn’t being his cold self at that
moment.
“Name,” The bouncer boomed, startling Anna. Davis gave her hand a light squeeze,
“Davis Solorante.”
The bouncers‘ eyes widened but they immediately composed themselves. “Welcome, Mr. Solorante.” They glanced at Anna, their eyes darting between both of them.
“She’s my wife, Anna Solorante and she’s not on the list,” Davis said.
“Since she’s with you, she can go in,” The bouncer with the list said. “Go through the door at the end. of the hallway.”
Davis gave him a light nod. “Thank you,” he turned to Anna with a sweet smile. “Let’s go in, darling.
Anna nodded with a smile as they entered and went through the door.