Pain

♡Astrid♡ We arrived at the party on time, luckily. Guests streamed into the hotel where they’d planned the party. They were all fancily dressed, and for a moment, I felt slightly underdressed. Adrian stepped out of the car and turned around to open mine. He offered his hand, staring down at me. I hesitated for a second before taking it. He helped me up, then went around and grabbed the gifts we’d bought. I rubbed my hands together, waiting for him. He returned to my side and raised a brow. “You good?” he asked, and I nodded, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. “Yeah. I just feel slightly underdressed,” I muttered. He looked me over before meeting my eyes again. “You’re not underdressed. For an event like this, you match the theme and keep it simple. You’re an event planner, so don’t ever doubt your style.” He grabbed my hand with his free one. His brown eyes searched mine. “You’re beautiful just the way you are,” he added, and my chest fluttered. That was sweet to hear. Damn it, th