Speak To Me

(Alder)

The moment I saw her up on that stage..I swear my heart skipped a beat.

I had never seen someone so beautiful in my life..I know it's cliche as fuck..but it was true. The moment I laid eyes on her I knew something changed..a feeling deep inside of me that I wasn't sure I would ever experience in my life.

I took advantage of the moment, letting my eyes wander her curvy body as I couldn't help but stare. She was fucking breathtaking..her dress clung to her hourglass figure so perfectly that I wondered if it was custom-made.

Then I locked onto her gorgeous face. Those full pink lips were tilted into a smile as her big green eyes stared out into the crowd. It was hard not to compare her to my sister-in-law Johnnie at first.

Considering they seemed so similar in the beginning..but now that I'm really looking at her..fuck she is so much more. No offense to my sister in law..obviously I had to move on from those old thoughts..which I most certainly have the moment my brother admitted his feelings for

her.

Jolie seems to be around my age though..and the way she presents herself is beyond graceful and elegant..even though I did catch that little trip in the beginning..if anything it made her even more endearing..

"Our Grandson appears to be very taken by this young woman." My Grandmother whispered to my Grandpa, making me clear my throat awkwardly before shifting in my chair.

I guess I'm not being very discreet about it..

The announcer began to speak as I glanced back up at the stage when my Grandma Marcia placed her hand on my arm gently.

"You should bid for a dance with her Alder." She whispered and before I could even think of responding a loud voice boomed through the room.

"10,000 dollars!" A man shouted, making my head whip to the side to see who it was..even though I already had a hunch.

Yep..it was the same guy from earlier, claiming to be her Fiancee. For fucks sake..this asshole sure is persistent.

I snapped my gaze back up to Jolie, seeing a look of shock and fear on her face as I knew right at that moment I needed to step in.

"20,000 dollars!" I blurted before shooting to my feet.

My eyes burned into Jolie's as I swear I felt the gasp that escaped her brush against my skin.

Who the hell was this girl and why the fuck did I wish she was mine?

The room filled with silence, making me think I had won when that jackass spoke again.

"25,000." He countered, making my jaw tick as I continued to stare up at Jolie.

"30,000." I didn't even hesitate..obviously I'm not as wealthy as some here..but I have enough to go all fucking night if I have to.

I could feel the angry glare coming from that piece of shit, wanting me to look at him but I refused. This wasn't about showing off or trying to prove I was better than anyone..no..this was about keeping this girl away from that asshole. This felt personal..and I have no clue why.

"50,000 dollars." The guy spat, and that's when I saw Jolie's eyes widen. She looked at me in defeat..her head shaking no as I couldn't help but smile at the fact that she thought that would stop me..

But what she doesn't know is that King men don't give up..we don't back down no matter what..and whenever we put our minds to something we want..we get it. Even my dad had that same drive..but he used it in all the wrong ways. "100,000 dollars." The words left me, causing Jolie to immediately slap her palm over her face as the room filled with chatter.

"100,000 dollars!! That is the highest bid of the night! Going once, going twice..sold! Young man, you have just bought yourself a dance with the lovely Jolie!" He yelled, making a round of applause explode throughout the room as Jolie just stood on the stage..her mouth gaping open in shock.

I couldn't help but smirk at her, my eyes finally traveling across the room as I was met with that prick's murderous gaze. I nodded my head towards him slightly, trying to appear somewhat civil as he quickly stood and stormed out of the room angrily.

"Well, that's how us Alvarez men do it..you might not have the name..but you have the blood." My grandfather praised, making me nod once before smiling.

Then the auction continued on to the next contestants. I tried to focus as a man who looked identical to my mystery girl came out..and I learned quickly that it was her brother.

"Well, that's a hard act to follow." He grumbled, making the crowd laugh as they soon started the bidding.

Immediately five older ladies shouted five hundred dollars and the bid war started.

But what surprised me the most was when Jamie Sinclair himself started to bid, making the room fill with laughter when the man on stage seemed to be relieved.

But..after a few back and forths..a woman named Edith won with a bid of 3,000 dollars.

After that, a man with black hair entered the stage, and every damn girl in there bid on him. Even some of the married ones. He was eventually won by a young woman in the back who spent 12,000 dollars on his dance.

But that's when I stopped paying attention..because the moment the bidding ended, I felt my stomach tying into knots..

Music started to play as the contestants came down to the dance floor and the winners were asked to join them..

I weaved through the crowd, my eyes locked onto those big green ones as I felt that magnetic pull guiding me to Jolie.

The closer I got, the more nervous I became. I wasn't someone to get nervous..I usually had a pretty level head and kept my emotions in check..but since the moment I walked into this ballroom and saw her..everything changed.

I stepped in front of Jolie, her head titling back as she peered up at me innocently..fuck..she is even more beautiful this close up..now that I can really look at her.

I gazed upon her beautiful face, the strands of her blonde hair framing it beautifully as her sun-kissed skin practically glowed..then I noticed she had adorable freckles that went across the tops of her cheeks and nose. The urge to drag my fingertips across them rose as I quickly pushed that thought away.

"Hi." She breathed, that one word making a shiver tremble through me as I took another step closer.

"Hi." I responded humorously, finding her cheeks growing pink as I couldn't help but smile.

"You bid on me." She stated, making that smile widen.

"I did."

"Why?..I mean..why so much?" She blurted, and I couldn't help but laugh.

"Why not? You don't think you're worth it?" I asked curiously, making her scoff before she lifted her hand and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear nervously.

Fuck..why was that so sexy?

"No..I mean..that's just a lot for a dance.." She grumbled and I felt myself stepping forward, hearing the music start to play as I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her close to me.

"Maybe it wasn't just for a dance..how do you know I don't have some ulterior motive?" I asked playfully, making her gasp as I started to move her around, dancing to the music.

"What type of ulterior motive?" She asked breathlessly while my hand traveled down to her lower back.

"Maybe I'm just after your money." I quipped, making her burst into laughter. The action surprising me as she seemed so innocent and carefree when she laughed.

"After spending that much..you might just be.." She muttered causing me to chuckle in response.

Damn..not only is she beautiful..but funny too.

"Okay..if not money..then what else?" She asked, her eyes locking onto mine as we danced across the floor. I could tell she was a little tipsy, and maybe that's why she felt so comfortable with me right now but I swear it's like we have done this a thousand times before.. Fuck, I've got it bad..really really bad..

"What else do you want there to be?"