The Bet

Chapter 26

Nicole's POV

"Do I really have to go?" Emilia pouted as she whined. "You know, this kind of stuff is not my thing."

"Yes you have because your my date and if you won't come then I won't come either. Come one it'll be just for a couple of hours. We'll be home by 10." I encourage.

"Hay..." She sighed. "You and your rich parties. I don't know why out school hold so much parties. It's ridiculous."

"Because it's part of our training. You know... to apply what we learned in socialization. It's stupid I know, I myself hated this kind of formal gatherings. People our age should party in the clubs not in balls." It was such a pain in having to deal with parties like this. Since this school specializes with the rich and famous, we need to learn proper conduct. Actually, this ball was also being graded.

One thing I hated about this party was the other rich spoiled kids. They act as they rule the place. It was preparation for us in the real world. Like the charity event tomorrow, if I did something idiotic or acted ungracefully, then I'm sure my parents would blame the school.

"I also hated this stuff, honestly."

"Then let's just not go."

"But the guy's would be here soon."

"Okay then."

Then my phone rang indicating that the guys were waiting. "Out ride's here."

The gown that Jane selected to Emilia suits her perfectly. She was reluctant at first when she saw the design but I managed to convinced her. It was just unfortunate that she decided to let her long hair down to hide her back.

She wore a matching stiletto that gave her another two inches, we were almost level.

Emilia help me fixed my bow tie since I always had trouble putting them on. I'm wearing a dark blue suit with silver designs and underneath was dark blue dress shirt. My bow tie was also silver to match her gown's design.

"Let me take a picture!" Natalie exclaimed before we go. "You too looked really good together!" Emilia and I told her that we were finally dating. She agreed to baby sit Maddy for a while. Natalie took out her phone and snap a couple of shots. "There! I'll have this print out!"

Our group decided to use a limo instead to driving by ourselves. When we got in, the whole gang was already inside. I knew everyone except for the girl in red dress. She must be Brad's new girl. "Hey guys!"

"Hey! Nick!" They all greeted but then Brad continued. "This is Paula my date, Paula, that's Nick and Emilia."

We shared pleasantries as the limo driver drove us towards the hotel in which the ball was going to be held.

For some kind of reason, Brad's date looked very familiar. "Doesn't she look familiar?" I whispered to Emilia.

"Yeah... she looked familiar. I just can't place her anywhere." She replied.

I wont be able to sleep if I don't have my answers so I tried to pry. "So Brad, where did you two meet?"

"At Starbucks. She was on a hurry and spilled some coffee on me. And the rest was history."

"Okay." I don't want to push further since Brad might get the wrong idea. She really looked like someone I knew.

I can't help but notice that Tony and James didn't bring a date. It was already expected with Jane and Tin since they were all over each other.

I'm so proud of Jane, she picked up Tin in a suit. I'll have to ask her for details but looking at those two, it seemed like everything went smoothly. But for now, I'm just satisfied to watch them. They were such a cute couple.