sequined silk and chiffon with front and
back lace-pattern panels. It has a sweetheart halter neckline
showing a fair amount of cleavage and fastens behind my neck
exposing the majority of my back. The bodice is fitted, hugging all
my curves down through my hips then gives way to straight skirt
with the hem pooling at the floor. But it’s the color that caught
my attention. The gown is a striking vivid emerald green – the
exact color of Aidan’s eyes – I just instantly knew the dress was
the ‘ one ’.
The shoes are almost as breathtaking as the
gown, they are four-inch gold ankle strap sandals with delicate
pearlescent beads and crystals adorning a metallic gold leather
T-strap.
I’m head-over-heels in love with the entire
ensemble.
“Gabby,” Mia calls, “Aidan’s here”.
“Coming”.
Taking a deep breath I spritz on my favorite
perfume, grab the gold metallic clutch Mia has loaned me and walk
out to the lounge room where Aidan is politely chatting with Mia.
He turns towards me and our eyes lock as our body’s freeze, both of
us suspended in a moment of time. There is this undeniable magnetic
force between us – compelling alluring me in. Aidan is the most
gorgeous man I ever laid eyes on but Aidan standing there in a tux
– words can’t even begin to describe how magnificently
breath-taking this man is. On a loud exhale – I didn’t realize I
was holding my breath – I smile.
“Gabriella, you look beautiful,” Aidan
murmurs walking towards me with a sexy grin on his handsome
face.
“Right back at you Mr. Stone,” I blush.
“Well kids, have a great time and don’t talk
to strangers. Don’t drink too much and make sure you’re home before
curfew,” Mia jokes.
“Good night Mia.” Aidan says taking my hand
leading me to the door.
Pulling my hand from his I quickly run back
to Mia.
“Thanks M,” I whisper giving her a kiss on
the cheek.
“You’re welcome G.” Mia whispers back
embracing me into a brief hug. I walk back to Aidan and he engulfs
my hand once more on a smile and gives me a wink before opening the
door.
“A limo?” I ask looking at the shiny black
stretched limousine parked in the driveway.
The driver opens the door for Aidan and
I.
“Yes a limousine Gabriella and the ride home
this evening will be an enjoyable one.” Aidan says smirking at me
with some hidden secret working behind his eyes.
My belly flutters.
“Champagne?” Aidan offers me once we are
seated.
“Yes please. Wow it’s huge in here.” I say
looking around and running my hand over the rich leather seats.
“You look exquisite tonight baby,” Aidan says
huskily handing me a glass of champagne. His gaze intensely focused
on my mouth.
I’ve got to hand it to Mia, she was right
about the lipstick .
His index finger trails along my exposed
collarbone. “This dress was made for you Gabriella.”
“I chose it because it reminded me of you”. I
shyly say blushing as Aidan raises his brow in silently asking me
to elaborate. “The color of the gown it’s… it’s the same as your
eyes.”
“Gabriella,” he breathes. Instantly I am
rewarded with his mega watt smile.
Chapter Twelve.
The limo pulls up outside the Park Plaza and
a valet opens my door. The Park Plaza is a Neo-Gothic style grand
hotel built in 1925. My mom adored architecture and I remember
visiting this building once with her as a child. She said the hotel
was a jewel dating back to an era of the old ‘jazz age’ grandeur
and with the grand entry before me I’d have to agree. There is red
carpet leading to the entrance with velvet roping on either side.
Flashes of lights from the cameras momentarily blind me as I exit
the limo but then I feel Aidan’s strong warm hand embracing mine.
He leads me along the carpet halting when none other than Cruella
aka Katrina Fairchild stands glowing in his direction.
“Aidan you’re finally here,” she gushes.
“Virginia is asking for you along with the reporter
back lace-pattern panels. It has a sweetheart halter neckline
showing a fair amount of cleavage and fastens behind my neck
exposing the majority of my back. The bodice is fitted, hugging all
my curves down through my hips then gives way to straight skirt
with the hem pooling at the floor. But it’s the color that caught
my attention. The gown is a striking vivid emerald green – the
exact color of Aidan’s eyes – I just instantly knew the dress was
the ‘ one ’.
The shoes are almost as breathtaking as the
gown, they are four-inch gold ankle strap sandals with delicate
pearlescent beads and crystals adorning a metallic gold leather
T-strap.
I’m head-over-heels in love with the entire
ensemble.
“Gabby,” Mia calls, “Aidan’s here”.
“Coming”.
Taking a deep breath I spritz on my favorite
perfume, grab the gold metallic clutch Mia has loaned me and walk
out to the lounge room where Aidan is politely chatting with Mia.
He turns towards me and our eyes lock as our body’s freeze, both of
us suspended in a moment of time. There is this undeniable magnetic
force between us – compelling alluring me in. Aidan is the most
gorgeous man I ever laid eyes on but Aidan standing there in a tux
– words can’t even begin to describe how magnificently
breath-taking this man is. On a loud exhale – I didn’t realize I
was holding my breath – I smile.
“Gabriella, you look beautiful,” Aidan
murmurs walking towards me with a sexy grin on his handsome
face.
“Right back at you Mr. Stone,” I blush.
“Well kids, have a great time and don’t talk
to strangers. Don’t drink too much and make sure you’re home before
curfew,” Mia jokes.
“Good night Mia.” Aidan says taking my hand
leading me to the door.
Pulling my hand from his I quickly run back
to Mia.
“Thanks M,” I whisper giving her a kiss on
the cheek.
“You’re welcome G.” Mia whispers back
embracing me into a brief hug. I walk back to Aidan and he engulfs
my hand once more on a smile and gives me a wink before opening the
door.
“A limo?” I ask looking at the shiny black
stretched limousine parked in the driveway.
The driver opens the door for Aidan and
I.
“Yes a limousine Gabriella and the ride home
this evening will be an enjoyable one.” Aidan says smirking at me
with some hidden secret working behind his eyes.
My belly flutters.
“Champagne?” Aidan offers me once we are
seated.
“Yes please. Wow it’s huge in here.” I say
looking around and running my hand over the rich leather seats.
“You look exquisite tonight baby,” Aidan says
huskily handing me a glass of champagne. His gaze intensely focused
on my mouth.
I’ve got to hand it to Mia, she was right
about the lipstick .
His index finger trails along my exposed
collarbone. “This dress was made for you Gabriella.”
“I chose it because it reminded me of you”. I
shyly say blushing as Aidan raises his brow in silently asking me
to elaborate. “The color of the gown it’s… it’s the same as your
eyes.”
“Gabriella,” he breathes. Instantly I am
rewarded with his mega watt smile.
Chapter Twelve.
The limo pulls up outside the Park Plaza and
a valet opens my door. The Park Plaza is a Neo-Gothic style grand
hotel built in 1925. My mom adored architecture and I remember
visiting this building once with her as a child. She said the hotel
was a jewel dating back to an era of the old ‘jazz age’ grandeur
and with the grand entry before me I’d have to agree. There is red
carpet leading to the entrance with velvet roping on either side.
Flashes of lights from the cameras momentarily blind me as I exit
the limo but then I feel Aidan’s strong warm hand embracing mine.
He leads me along the carpet halting when none other than Cruella
aka Katrina Fairchild stands glowing in his direction.
“Aidan you’re finally here,” she gushes.
“Virginia is asking for you along with the reporter
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