control." He was very aware that Deanna wasn't used to moving in his social circles, and

sked him to let Deanna know

you call he

don't have

d for it when you too

y. Call her for me and tell

her, Daniel again had this strange feeling in the pit of his stomach. But this time, since they were going to a nice restaurant, he went

understand. She liked it a lot, but it seemed too much for dinner. Maybe Laura had misunderstood and thought they were going to the opera. Act

future wife would be well played. What would her grandmother say if she saw her so elegant? Deanna smiled.

nd clothes that fit her well and were more elegant so she'd fit in with the rest. But wha

ann

o Dan

ached the car and op

elf it was better not to respond with sarcasm to his abrupt comments and just let them pass. In a way

d to find a way to talk to her more cord

, and

oo

few words, but today the silence made him uncomfortable

u work in your fa

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do y

tating the obvious

n what do you d

mana

rief and curt, but had no idea how else to explain his job. His few words had alwa

ngs flow naturally. She was sure they'd eventually find something to tal

getting nervous. How was she supposed to behave in a place like this? Although Laura had explained some etiquette, she was sure

erved table, a staff member discreet

" Deanna didn't und

ank you." And the youn

'll show you to your tab

own to her waist. The dress had a considerable opening that revealed her spine. It didn't show

e greeted him when he caught them staring, others gave him knowing smiles. What unpleasant guys. Th

th. Deanna observed everything around her. Th

t dre

it. Isn't it

... it's too much." Ther

ce. I didn't know what to wear, I've

s is pretty... but e

ey looked because

asn't going to tell her that yes, it was

." That mad

ind of dress that... shows too muc

n't wear th

ear them, just don't do it wh

coherent things. But at least he was using more words than usual and that was

. They also discussed some things about the upcoming family gathering, where it would be and who would attend. D

f course they had to run into each other here tonight. Lynda was one of his mother's friend's daughters, the one who had no problem

stopping at their ta

el, how hav

nda

dence running

ed in her presence. Daniel didn't say anything else, perhaps in a