Chapter 73
Song recommendation : surrender by Natalie Taylor
The dinner date ( know you more)
Emily sat in front of the mirror for hours , styling her hair , restyling her hair .
"Would it be better if I straightened it or make it curly ?? With the waves and volume?? " She held her hair up in a tight grip and murmur to herself .
She took a closer look at the three dresses that was sprawled all over the bed. Which one would suit her best ??
The satiny green one with the Pearl necklace? Or the dark red one with slit up to her calf . The turquoise blue one with the shimmery lace??
She sighed and pinched her forehead . She was really making a big deal out of nothing .
It's just a business days for Pete's sake !! Why was she getting all strained up because of a thirty minutes or an hour meeting ??
Amidst all the self scolding that she was doing , the door creaked open and she turned her head ruffling her half done hair .
"What are you doing by the door ?? Come in or get out . " She sat down on the bed and begin to think again .
"Heyy! That's mean . Stop being so mean . " Mariah closed the door behind her and padded towards Emily .
"Huh ?? What's the occasion ? Why all the dresses oh oh oh the make-up too . Hey hey . " Mariah whistled as she was more than suprised . Emily wasn't someone who takes too much time thinking on what on to wear . She was a spontaneous person.
Once she decides then she decides . No going back .
So seeing all the dress and the curling iron on the table it surely shows that something is up .
"I'm going on .....a err..meeting . " Emily struggled to find the right words to describe perfectly where she was going.
She didn't want to tell Mariah about the date else she'll nag Emily to the moon and back .
"This isn't just an ordinary meeting . !! You can't tell me you're doing all this to go to a meeting? Unless....you're meeting a president? " Mariah reasoned again as she held up one of the three dresses on the bed .
She surely like the dark red one more . It's simple yet eye catching . It'll look good on Emily's pale and clear skin .
"Now I get it !! . " Mariah's face lit up as if she's just made a genius discovery .
"You're meeting mr Gerald today right ?? Right ?? I have to be right !! . Now now come here . I'll help you with it . I'm excited !!! ." Mariah jumped up and down excitedly , one would think she's the one going on a date and not Emily . Judging from the excited look on her face .
" It's just a business meeting !! Stop making a big deal out of it ! . " Emily pretended to be casual about it .
"Get up I'll dress you up . First we'll get you a silver necklace. I'm sure you'll have that around somewhere . And then you'll wear this red dress . I'll make you look like a princess or no no I'll make you look like a queen . You're a queen already . " Mariah blabbered on with a dreamy look on her face with a smile .
"You like the red dress better ? I would rather prefer the green one . " Emily murmured underneath her breath but say nothing of contradicting opinion
A few hours later , Emily stared incredulously back at her reflection in the vanity . It doesn't look anything like her .
Mariah had given her a little make up highlighting her natural beauty , she curled her hairs to a wavy length .
"Wow wow just wow. " Was all she could keep repeating like a siren .
"I'm good right ? Not everyone can be be this good you know ?? . " Mariah fluttered her eyelid proudly as she glanced at her handiwork that also equals Emily .
"Well yes I'll have to agree . Perhaps I should dress up more . Don't you think ? " Emily twirled her dress around and bowed a little like the southern Belle would do .
Zeke came running into the room with the basketball in his arms and his hair all over the place. He was just coming from the basketball court as Emily could see from his sweaty face and his slightly out of breath face .
Seems like her child had taken after his father in every aspect down to being sporty .
"Mom ?? " Zeke's eyes widened as he peered at his mom as much as his scattered hair would allow . He was suprised and if he wasn't drooling already then it was just a seconds away .
"Mom you look beautiful , amazing . " He looked as if he can't believe it . He circled around his mom with a bewildered look on his face and he was even grinning .
"I knew mom was the most beautiful woman in Earth .. and she proved it more . " He spoke in a low tone . Much like he was speaking to himself .
Mariah grinned wolfishly , but pouted and pretended to be upset .
"Zeke , what about me ?? Aren't I pretty too ? " She rolled around for him to check her out and Emily had to hold herself back from laughing .
"Mariah is a pretty lady . Mom and Mariah are the most prettiest being on Earth . " He announced and they all burst into laughter .
Emily checked her wristwatch and gasp . It was six o clock already .
"I'll have to get going now . " She bent down to kiss Zeke on the cheek and Mariah too .
"I'll be back soon . Be good okay ? " She smiled at them and rushed out of the room forgetting the most important thing .
She had totally forgotten about the file when it was the sole reason why they were meeting again today .
She got outside and wasn't suprised when she saw the car which she couldn't quite place her hand on which exact brand it was but it sure look like it'll cost a fortune . It looked like it could be used to build a house , a very good one at that .
She has no time to drool over the uniqueness and sleekness of the black car as she held the Hem of her slightly over long dress with her hand ginger to avoid stepping on it , she moved swiftly towards the car .
But honestly Micheal can be ridiculous sometimes . Sending a car to pick her up .
She slid into the car with a man clad in black suit was already holding the door for her . She was more than wowed at the interior of the car ,ranging from the high quality of the seat material .
The car took off with a low humming sound , sending vibration down her toes and her heart pounded I'm anticipation .
She knows she shouldn't be too eager but she just couldn't help it .
Being eager . She placed both of her clammy palm on her laps and tried as much as possible not to start fiddling with the dress she wore . She took no note of her surrounding as she had trusted the driver to get her to where Micheal was safely .
She tried not to let her thought wander too far . Yes !! She could do it .
Keep all business , she mean . Or could she not ? She knew not .
The question was left hanging in the air as her mouth was now was . Hanging in the air .
Never in the three years that she had gotten to Canada did she know that a place like that existed .
It wouldn't be a lie or an exaggeration to say that the building is what is called "perfection . "
From it's gold exterior , the palm trees and the lights .
Oh dear God the lights ! They were nothing like she had saw before . Swirvling with purple and golden hues that made everywhere look like heaven , that made everywhere look like money .
A huge gold statue stood majestically at the front row of the hibiscus and the blue flowers whose name she knew not .
"What is this place ?? . " She muttered in awe as she checked out the settings of what was made to look like a picnic . She could live here forever and wouldn't even mind it one bit .
"Beautiful I would call it . " She heard a voice behind her say . She need not to turn her head as he made his presence known , his unique scent , the one that belonged to no one but him . Mint and citrus with a mixture of Micheal .
Just Micheal !
"Yes I'm sure I couldn't agree less Mr Gerald . " She struggled to get the words out of her mouth as she has seen too much beauty tonight. To last her a life time .
She had always thought she had the worst "timing. " But today , she believed otherwise . As soon as she turned her head to face him , she was faced with the most beautiful pair of obsidian orbs that she had ever saw. His sleek black hair was styled in such a way that reminded her of the sea waves .
He was wearing a tailored midnight blue tuxedo that glinted with cold luster . It screamed " not just your regular man . " And yes ! Emily agreed .
"Good evening Mrs ? " He smiled at her and his eyebrows lifted in inquiry waiting for her to correct him without asking .
Tsk tsk .
"It's miss I guess ? I'll be fine with just Jennie . " She swallowed hard and almost back away when he was approaching her with such a great and calculated intensity .
"Yeah right Jennie . If you would please have a seat ?. " He gestured to the chair that he had pulled out for her .
Emily sat down and nodded her head trying to dissipate all "this " thought in her head . She struggled to breathe .
Oh God , how could she not ? When he looked as breathtaking as he does now .
"Hope you like this place Jennie ?? . " He gestured to the surrounding as he turned his head around .
How could she not ?? How could anybody not ?
"This place is literally heaven if I may say Mr.."
"Micheal is fine . " He gave that smile again.
Gosh !! Emily was turning into a mess inside .
To think that she was even thinking of making everything brisk and strictly business .
When all her thought were scattered all over the place .
"Ah yes Micheal . " She quickly look away . The intensity in his eyes was too much for her to handle .
Why was he doing this ?? He was looking at her with so much emotions , as if his heart was right there on his mouth ??
"I trust the ride was peaceful ?? "
Eh ? Micheal was making an attempt of small chat ?
Time really do change people .
"I'm sure no one would have a bad ride in that car . " Emily chuckled , trying to cover up from her pounding heart .