ie never brings an employee as a date to a party. It's pretty weird that he specifically asked me to be his date - no, he didn't ask me, he stra

hate feeling like I'm wasting precious time. There are so many things I could be doing right

a admit, she's taking her time. I've been sitting for lik

cause just then she says, "On

lips, closes the tube, and hands me a small mirr

the lipstick color accentuates my sk

ess, I turned around and gave Rebecca a skeptical look with one eyebrow raised. It was like she could read my mind b

her off in

Yes. You have to wear so

napped back, "What the hell is wrong with the

better. You're going as Richard Maranzano's

big deal, it's like a dream come true for women. Some would even pay thousands of dollars just for a chance to

insisted, "Just wear the gown. You

n and replied, "Fine.

qué, and a deep V-neck. The fabric is smooth and silky, and it hugs my body like a dream. The plunging neckline is daring and adds a

the full-length mirror, I can't help but smile. The whole ensemble actually look

ing outside. I see Rebecca peeking through the window, her expression confirming what I a

ecca goodbye, trying to ignore her annoying giggles and those never-endi

tact, attempting to deny just how good he looks. His black hair is perfectly gelled back, accentuating his handsome face. Even in the darkness, I can't help but admire his sharp jawline from where I stand. The suit he's wearing hugs his bo

he walks towards me and wraps his arm around my waist. "You

grateful "

follows suit and settles in beside me. As the driver pulls out of the driveway, Ric

tease my ear, toying with my earring. "I planned somet

qued, I ask,

rise, silly. I can't tell you now, but you'll find out later tonight."

s still on me, I turn to look at him and I notice the smirk on his face is broadened. With no further thought, my overthinking hypes me up and I slightly

his is the only reasonable explanation for him asking me to be his date. It all makes sense now, Ric

is planning on k