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“Please bring it in, if you don’t mind,” Caroline turns to me.
“We have another dress I thought you might want to try on. I didn’t know if you’d like the style or not.”
While we wait, I still have the two dresses in front of me.
“I loved the black dress, but this deep purple is gorgeous, too. I like the princess-like netting that stands up and frames my neck.”
The younger sales girl comes in carrying an iridescent dress that sparkles. It’s styled like a wrap-around dress, with a large hot pink bow that ties it together.
“You should try it on, Val.”
Once I have the dress on, I walk out into the main room.
“What do you think, Bonnie?”
“It’s very unusual. The dress itself is very proper and classic, with just a flash of leg. That hot pink bow, though, gives it quite a bit of sex appeal. It’s like a bow on a present that you want to untie. I think my son will love it.” Bonnie suggests with a twinkle in her eye, “What do you think, Val?”
“Do you have any hot pink lingerie, Caroline?” I ask with a smile.
Twenty-Five
Val
It’s the night of the Charity event, and I left work early. The hairstylist swept my hair up but left a few strands to curl and frame my face.
I let them do my makeup as well, and my eyelids have a line of iridescent makeup that sparkles above my cat eyeliner. The song from West Side Story keeps playing over and over in my mind. ‘I feel pretty, oh, so pretty...’
I just hope tonight ends better than that musical.
I’m dressed and waiting for Chase. He’s running late tonight. There was an accident, and he’s stuck in traffic. He said if he’s too late, he’ll send a car, but I’d rather wait for Chase to go with me.
“Val, I’m home. I’m sorry I’m so late—“ Chase stops mid-sentence when he sees me in my dress.
“So, you like my dress?”
“Hot damn, do I like your dress? No, I freaking love it. You look gorgeous.”
“Thanks. I have your tux all set-out.”
“Shit, yeah, I better hurry.”
He takes a quick shower, and then I’m helping him with his dress shirt. His bow tie.
“Damn, you look fine, Val.”
“You look pretty good yourself there, Knight.”
“I’m ready. Damn, this is tight,” he pulls on the stiff collar.
Chase stands, and he takes my breath away. He’s just too good-looking for his own good. While he is dangerously handsome in his biker leathers, he’s positively swoon-worthy, all dressed up in a tux. His hair has gotten long again, and that rakish lock falls over his forehead. This time, I step close and brush it back with my fingers.
I feel Chase’s hands on my backside as he cups my bottom and gives me a squeeze.
“I wish we hadn’t promised my mother we’d be there tonight. I think I’d rather stay home and untie this–”
There’s a knock at the door.
“Dammit. I went ahead and hired a driver for tonight and he’s right on time. Are you ready to go?”
