Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

There was a plate of pasta with a glass of orange juice. Next to it was a note that said, “eat well babe, I love you. Ivan.” I smiled and took the plate and glass to the table. It was so quiet. I missed the presence of Ivan. I slowly ate the food but finished the plate. Imagining Ivan’s scolding voice in my head. I even drank the whole glass of juice. God I was missing him so much. I went up to my room and laid on the bed. There was nothing to do. I closed my eyes and soon I had fallen asleep.

*4pm*

“babe, wake up,” I heard someone saying as the patted my face. I slowly opened my eyes and found Ivan. I was so happy to see him that I quickly sat up and hugged him. “I missed you so much!” I yelled, squeezing him. “I missed you too and before you break my neck please let it go,” he giggled. I freed him as I crossed my legs. He held my hand with one and as the other cuffed my face. “Aww, my baby looks so sleepy,” he said. I nodded my head yes like a baby. I could see Ivan trying to hide his admiration smile but it came out. “Good job for finishing the food,” he said. “I could hear your scolding in my head,” I giggled. “Come on let’s get ready for the dinner,” he said as he got up from the floor, walking towards his wardrobe. Oh yes the dinner I totally forgot. “I haven’t even matched anything with the dress yet,” I wined. Ivan turned back and looked at me in awe. “What has my princess been doing all day,” he asked in a cute babyish voice. “Sleep,” I grinned.

“You seem to be very tired. Is everything okay babe?” he asked as he came and sat next to me. He put his hand on my head to check my temperature. “Your temperature seems fine,” he said. “Yeah I am okay. I was just extra tired,” I said. He kissed my lips to comfort me, even though I was feeling a bit nauseous. “Come on lets get ready,” he insisted. “I’m going into the shower first,” I raced as I locked the bathroom door. “Babe, let’s save water. We should shower together,” Ivan suggested. “I think I’d like to waste water today,” I giggled. “Come on Crys,” he insisted. “Nope,” I rejected. I stripped myself and quickly took a shower since I hadn’t matched anything with my dress. Within 15 minutes I was done. Wrapping a towel around my body, I opened the door and headed to my wardrobe. Ivan was downstairs, I think. 

I picked out red medium length heels, a red velvet purse and a red phone case which had roses on them. I matched a silver bracelet and silver ear rings. I put the pregnancy test in my purse and changed in the changing room in my wardrobe and walked back into my room to do my makeup. I sat on the couch and curled my hair first. Then I applied my base with foundation and blended it. adding alight red eye shadow with a red lip gloss. “Crys are you read-“ Ivan said as he walked up the stairs and into the room. Forgetting to complete his sentence as he looked at me from head to toe, drying his hair with his towel. He wore a white shirt with black pants and black formal shoes. On top of that he wore a red velvet coat. My guy was also looking very hot and stunning. His towel dropped out of his hand as he walked towards me.

Ivan’s POV:

I walked in to find the lady of my dreams standing in front of me.

Looking like a beautiful queen. I walked up to her as I was mesmerised in the view. I felt a large gulp down my throat. She stood there smiling like an angel. An angel that had stepped down from heaven. “Ah, you look…. You look so beautiful,” I said, still staring at her and processing the view. She played with a front piece of her hair as she blushed shyly. “You’re looking handsome too my prince,” she giggled. My heart was racing. It’s like I had fallen in love with her again. “Turn around,” I said. “Huh-,” she said confused. “Turn around,” I repeated. She turned around to the mirror. I took out a box from the side drawer and opened it. it was necklace with a small circle. “This is no ordinary necklace babe,” I said as I took the circle to her eye. She looked into it and gasped. “It says I love you in 100 languages,” I explained. Crystal stood there nearly about to tear up. I placed the necklace on her neck and it looked so beautiful.

She turned around and gave me a light kiss on the lips. “It’s beautiful,” she said. I smiled as I gave her my arm. She put her arm in mine and we walked down to the car. I opened the door for her as she smiled and took her seat. I got into the driver’s seat and started the car. “Do you want to eat anything on the way babe? The venue is far away,” I asked. “Umm, I don’t know. Maybe a frozen drink,” she said. “Alright,” I said. We pulled up on a fast food driveway and I got both of us a frozen drink. I also texted Alina that we’d be there in an hour so she could prepare everything. On the way to the venue Crystal was so hyped and excited. She was kind of acting like a child but it was cute. She used the hilarious snapchat filter on both of us and posted it on her Instagram story.

We had finally arrived to our destination. I got out and opened the door for Crystal. She could see the entrance and stared at it in awe.

“Woah, it’s so pretty,” Crystal exclaimed as she stared at it. I put my arm around her shoulder as we walked in through the gate. The lights for the room were closed. “Why is it so dark?” Crystal questioned. I left her arm and turned the switch on. “SURPRISE,” everyone yelled from underneath their tables. Her mum, my dad, Alina and her other friends. “Mum!” Crystal yelled as she ran to hug her. “How is my darling?” Ms Gates asked. “I’m so happy to see you mum,” Crystal exclaimed. “Me too my dear,” Ms gates said. Both mother and daughter stood their hugging for a long time. It was very emotional moment for Crystal. Tears were coming out of her eyes.

 “This was Ivan’s idea,” Ms Gates said. Crystal turned to look at me with love. Her look pleased me. “Happy birthday babe,” I said. She walked towards me and hugged me. “I couldn’t have been more luckier. I love you Ivan,” she said. “I love me too,” I teased. She took her head out of my chest and looked up at me. “I love you too,” I smiled. “You ruined my makeup!” she wined. I looked at her and laughed. I walked Crystal over to my dad. “Dad, this is Crystal. Crystal, this is my dad,” I introduced. “Nice to meet you sir,” Crystal said. “No darling, you can call me dad. After all Ivan is your future,” Mr Noir said. Crystal started to blush uncontrollably. Her mother and my dad laughed as we saw her.

I wrapped my hand around her should. “he has a point,” I teased and she blushed more. She walked around meeting her friends and other guests at the party whilst I met some. Most of the times she was with me since we were known as the famous couple. This girl is my biggest dream. Alina had announced through the speakers, “time for our dance. Ivan and Crystal please make you way to the middle of the hall,” she instructed. I walked her down to the middle. Holding her hand up with one of my hands, whilst the other on her waist. The lights became dim and the music started. Staring into her beautiful hazel eyes. We stepped side to side. I let her waist go and spun her around with the hand that was in hers. I pulled her back and her arms were around my neck now and mine were on her waist.

Teasing her nose with mine, she let out a giggle. Our hands joined again and we moving back and forward as the whole crowd watched us with awe. The music was coming to an end and the lights were starting to turn back on. I let got of her hands and slowly knelt down on one knee as I took the ring box out of my coat. I opened it and her face grew in shock and so did everyone else’s.

“Crystal Gates, I have loved you since the day we met. I can not think of a life without you. You have made my life so beautiful by just being in it. Will you marry me?” I proposed. Her lips grew into a smile. “Yes,” she accepted. Everyone started cheering. I got up on my feet and put the ring on her. Pulling her by the waist, I kissed her lips softly, but enjoyed them. Tears were falling out of her eyes. I had never seen her this happy before. We got off the stage and everyone came to congratulate us. “Well done son, you have chosen the right woman,” my father said. “Indeed I have,” I said as I stared at her laughing with her mum.

This girl was my dream since day one. And today I had finally accomplished that dream. Nothing could make me even happier. After dinner the guests were starting to slowly leave. I was looking at the cleaning arrangements when I saw Crystal from a distant tearing up. I quickly rushed over to her. “What wrong?” I asked as I grabbed her into my arms. “Mum’s leaving,” she sadly said. “Aww baby, they have to go. But they will come back soon,” I assured her. Crys looked up to me and broke the hug. She hugged her mum tightly saying, “I will wait for you mum.” “I will