Chapter 20 - The Scandalous Scene

On their way to the party, Alex reached over and took Emily's hand, and gave it a gentle squeeze. "You look lovely tonight, Emily," he said with a smile and planted a kiss on her hand. Emily felt a wave of disgust wash over her, but she tried to keep her cool. If she didn't know what was going on, if she hadn't seen how Alex had Emilia in a way, he would never touch her. She would have been blushing like an idiot at Alex's compliment. But right now, she was just angry. "Thanks, Alex," Emily said trying to keep her voice neutral. Alexander had not even noticed she stopped calling him pet names. "and I must say you look nice too." Alex smiled not noticing Emily's true feelings. "I'm glad you think so, sunshine," he said, giving her hand another squeeze. Emily pulled her hand away, trying not to show her annoyance. "Can I ask you something, Alex? Promise to be since,." she said, looking at him straight in the eye. If he had confessed, Emily was more than ready to be an understa