We ordered a car to pick us up , who knew what state we would be in by the time the night ended . When we finally arrived at the club the line that formed outside was rather long . Thanks to my connections and the VIP list we were able to bypass everyone .

"I love that you work in PR!" Sonja says with elation. This is one of the many perks. My particular job description is managing businesses . I didn't want to manage personal images as those can get complicated . Instead I chose to represent actual businesses . There are different departments and specialities, mine are independently owned companies.

Once we entered I looked to the VIP section and see that our party have all arrived . Sonja pulls on my arm as soon as she saw Marie, "You didn't tell me...." she begins.

"I couldn't, you wouldn't have shown up . Besides, you hooked up with Trip two years ago , literally a year BEFORE Marie was in the picture," I say with exasperation.

Sonja just rolled her eyes at me and followed me to the sectioned off area . The girls already had a few drinks in their system by the time we put our purses down .

"You guys need to catch up," Jessica says a little tipsy. She waves down a server and orders more shots for everyone . I pulled her aside and asked for waters and a Jack and Coke.

Once we were settled in and letting the booze flow through our systems Sonja grabbed my arm and pulled me close to her mouth , "Did he contact you?"

My obvious confusion shown on my face , "who?"

"A.C. Wells!" She squealed in my ear .

I pulled out my phone to check and nothing . I shook my head at Sonja and she pouted . Thinking that he won't show up , I tell the girls I need to use the restroom and then I'll grab another drink on my way back.

It was when I got back to the bar did I feel a presence near me . I look up to face the most handsome man I have ever seen in my life . He was tall, at 6'3 , he was almost a foot taller than my 5'5 , thank goodness I wore heels. His eyes stood out next, they were the brightest blues I've ever seen, almost crystal clear . He had perfectly styled dirty blonde hair and the sharpest jawline adorned with a ruggedly forming beard . He was every definition of gorgeous.

"Aria?" This man asked in a very deep panty dropping voice .

If he didn't have my attention before, he certainly did now, "How do you know who I am?"

He smirked , "You're much more beautiful in person than in your pictures. And I thought you were stunning in your profile."

"A.C.?"

"Actually , I kind of fibbed about my name . It's Christian Alexander Wells , but I go by Alex," my eyes bugged open as he said his name. Holy cow , He's THE Christian Alexander !

"I know who you are!" I said as I clapped my hand over my mouth . No wonder he switched his initials around . Every girl would've flocked to his profile just for his name alone . No one's ever seen him but he's in front of me now .

His face reddens with embarrassment, "I hope this won't make you think twice with," he leans in closer to me, close enough to smell his manly musky sandalwood scent, "your proposal."

I shake my head , "Are you sure you're still up for it?"

"Why not? I never get to do anything like this anyway," he says with the dreamiest smile .

"I hope you don't mind but I brough a couple friends along," he says.

"I'm actually here with my sister, cousins and bestfriend for some pre celebrations."

"Oh? The bride and her party is here?" His brows raise.

I nod as he gestures for his friends to come on over . "Is there enough room for all of us ?"

"We have a whole area sectioned off," I say feeling a little nervous . I'm never usually this nervous but there's something about him that has me weak in the knees.

"Wonderful, let me introduce everybody when we get there . Should we start playing our parts now?" He asks.

I don't know if it's the alcohol or his more presence but I nod. With that he grabs a hold of my hand and we walk to the booth. The girls were all laughing with their heads tilted back but all snapped to attention when they zeroed in on the tall and handsome man next to me . Sonja gave me a wink .

"I'm back!" I squeaked out .

"And who do we have here?" Delilah says with a wide grin.

"I'm A.C. you can call me Alex," he says as he waves to everyone , "these are my buddies Brant and Maxwell." I look the his companions and they matched him with the same kind of authority and suave. It's like good looking men run in the same pack .

"Nice to meet you Alex, but how do you know my sister?" She interrogates.

He looks at me and wraps his arm around my waist, "I'm her boyfriend."

Everyone is shocked into silence and Delilah's eyes narrow at me . I laugh off the awkward silence and begin to introduce the girls to them . Once I sit down, Alex scoots next to me and whispers, "was that okay? Or did I make it worse?"

"We'll need to talk a bit more about this plan . Looks like your friends are just as shocked. They don't know, right?"

He shakes his head, "No, but I think we night need to talk sooner rather than later to make sure our stories align."

It's not like we need to lie to the people closest to us . But I'll see what he thinks . I look around the table and I see Sonja grinning like a little girl and Jessica licking her lips at one of the other guys. To which, those guys were more than happy and accepting of the outcome of the evening.

Alex speaks up , "Congratulations on the wedding," he says looking at Delilah , who blushes at him . I didn't point her out but seeing the large rock on her finger probably helped him narrow down the women.

"Seems like my sister talks more about us to you than you to us," she says with a hint of suspicion. I know I'll have to tell her the truth . She knows me too well to believe this.

"I hate to cut this night short, but I haven't seen this handsome man in quite a bit so we're going to take off," I say standing up with my clutch .

"Wait!" Delilah yells , "You take care of her and Ar, I expect you for brunch tomorrow . You can bring your boyfriend over . Dylan and his rat will be there."

And just like that the knot tightened as I grip onto Alex's hand . I nod at my sister and said my goodbyes to my cousins. They all gave me that look , that says I better tell them everything .

We got outside and Alex had a driver already waiting for us. Of course he did , he came from money . He exudes class and wealth. And everyone in the higher society circles knew who he was, even the little guys on the ladder did. Not because he was arrogant or pompous but because he was the rare gem of a good human soul, mostly dedicating his time and money to humanitarian causes and organizations . Also, no one knew exactly who he was and that mystery surrounding him was something people were curious about .

"Where are we going?" I ask him .

"Wherever you're comfortable to go."

"Let's go somewhere quiet and private," I say to him.