A weekend with the Alpha novel Chapter 22

The next few days flew faster than I expected, and soon it was Friday. I had one class with my students and after I closed up for the day, the next step was to pick up Zion from school.

Just like every day as I stepped out of the block, Daniel was already waiting for me to see me off to my car. "Are you ready for the night ahead?" he asked, sounding too eager and making me raise a brow at him.

"I can't say no, can I?" I raised a brow.

"You can't, Ms Adams. This is an only yes answer." he chuckled.

"Then yes I am," I answered.

"And Zion?" his concern always seem to warm my heart. It could be because he's expecting to get a chance with me someday, but it was always nice and comforting whenever he'd ask after Zion. He did more than some family members did.

"He would be with Diya. I already made plans."

He nodded impressed, "That's good."

For a moment, I wondered what it would be like to give us a chance. He was a great guy with a big heart. I've known him for two years and his care for me has never fluttered despite knowing he might never have a chance. "Thanks for your concern, though." Perhaps this was something to think about and not push away.

After picking Zion up from school, we came home and made dinner while he did the weekend homework. After dinner, I gave him a warm shower and changed him into nice sleeping wear and packed a few others of his clothes into his handout bag. I added a few snacks to his bag and his iPod to play with in case he got bored before sleeping time. Once all was in place, I raced into my room to get ready.

The fundraiser would kick off at nine p.m. but members of staff at the University were to be present with eight-thirty p.m. being the latest for us. It was currently seven, and I had an hour and thirty minutes to get ready.

After showering, I brought out the outfit Diya had ordered a few days ago, which came in yesterday, and I changed into it. It was a perfect bodycon that highlighted the curves I had. Its colour flattered my skin, and I knew that despite her choice being prompt, she had thought it through.

The dress flowed down my legs but had a sexy cutting up to the mid-thigh. The silver heels made my legs appear longer than they usually looked and brought me from my five feet three inches to five feet eight inches. I dug my hand into the shopping bag and pulled out the small crystal clutch, which was an additional touch to the already amazing outfit. Diya wouldn't tell me how much she spent to get this, but I knew it had cost her a lot.

I sat before the dressing mirror and applied light makeup to my face. A little blush, mascara, and eyeliner did the trick. Then I made my curly blonde hair into a bun, letting a few strands fall over my face. I brought out my silver necklace and placed it around my neck.

I rose to my feet and glanced at my wristwatch and I saw I had thirty minutes before eight-thirty.

I was now on the clock. As much as looking good was important, going early was also important.

The doorbell went off, and I knew that was Diya. Good thing I was already set for the night.

I dragged a few deep breaths and reached for my long black coat before walking out of my room. I came to the living room and opened the door. Diya and Greg stood before me and I watch their eyes lit up at the sight of me and I felt giddy.

"Don't worry, he'll be fine," she assured me.

I nodded. This was the first time Zion would sleep over at anyone's place and I wanted him comfortable.

I stooped down to stare at the rather quiet boy. "Kisses for mommy?"

He nodded and leaned in, placing a kiss on my cheek. I kissed his forehead before we all walked out of the room.

"Take lots of pictures," Diya yelled as they drove off and I waved back, making the promise under my breath.

I entered my car and drove off towards the Sheraton hotels and towers where the fundraiser was being held.

I made my way inside and got onto the elevator, going up to the sixth floor, the event floor. I glanced at my wristwatch to see I had ten more minutes before eight-thirty. I came early after all. That was a good thing. The elevator door opened, and I stepped out to see the floor already filled with many familiar faces, especially from the university.

I caught sight of Daniel with a few professors and when his eyes caught mine, a smile came onto his face. He didn't take his eyes away from me even as he spoke to the men, and this made them turn to see who he gawked at and they found me. Their eyes also lit up, and I wondered if I was too dressed up for the night. Diya had told me I wasn't, but the look on their faces seem to say otherwise. There was no dress code given, but I knew we had to be decent, which my outfit was. There was no limitation placed on the level of elegance and that's on them.