The fall of our secrets

Chapter5

"Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey."
― Roy T. Bennett,

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Ethan:

"I am not wearing this bowtie, Lillian. It is final, and I won't budge." I threw the awful green object on the bed and looked in my closet for one of my black ties.

"Ethan, it looks great on you. Green will bring out your eyes' colour. Besides, you are the host, and you must wear a bowtie." Lillian continued her endless speech and followed me into my walk-in closet.

"Aren't you supposed to be getting ready for the ball?" I asked, trying to change the topic.

"I am waiting for Melissa, she will be here soon." She answered without even looking up from the pile of ties she was rummaging through. I gave up and leaned against the wall waiting for her to finish her search party.

Moments later, Lillian beamed at me with a black bowtie in her hands. I sighed and took it from her.

"Come on, get out of here. Let me get ready, and you as well should be ready by four. We need to be there before the first guests arrive. We have last touches to do." I said as I shooed her from my room.

Thirty minutes  later, I was ready to go. I headed to the girls' room and knocked at the door. Normally, I just brag in since Lillian would do the same to me without batting an eyelid. But I knew Melissa was in there as I heard her coming some time ago, and I didn't want to walk in on something I am not supposed to be a part of.

Lillian opened the door, and I took her in. She was wearing a long red dress with a low neckline. I wasn't surprised by her colour choice since she was obsessed with red and all its shades. It was a simple dress and clear of any trimmings. Her hair was curly and free around her shoulders. Lillian was an elegant girl and can make any dress she wore look gorgeous.

I didn't need to lean over to kiss her cheek as she was nearly the same height as me. I don't understand how girls can wear high heels and walk with them without falling and breaking their necks. I kissed her cheek lightly and complimented her, "You look stunning, cousin."

"You don't look bad yourself." She laughed and looked back in the room, "Are you ready, Melissa?"

The girl in question emerged from the room wearing a purple fluffy dress. It was just above her knee. I looked at Lillian in question, and she just shrugged her shoulders. It was apparent Melissa was the one who chose her attire. Well, it wasn't that bad but, it wasn't good either.

I took Melissa's arm since she was my date for the party, and we exited the apartment with Lillian behind us. As expected, we found Enzo waiting for us next to his silver Audi. My knucklehead of a best friend bowed to Lillian and clasped her hand.

"I can't believe you graced me with the opportunity of being your escort today. You look breathtaking, my lady." For the first time ever, I saw Lillian blushing. She smiled at him and squeezed his hand. What was going on here? Did I miss something?

Before I could dwell on the subject for some more, my friend's eyes landed on Melissa, and they widened comically. I shot him a warning glance, and he coughed and said with his fake charming smile.

"Good afternoon, Melissa. You look beautiful tonight." Melissa nodded and thanked him politely.

Lillian and Enzo went to the Audi, while I and Melissa took my black Ferrari. I gave Matteo the day off since I wanted to drive to today's function. It was so special to me, and I desired it to be a huge success.