I Choose You

CHAPTER 12

New Look Revealed

As Allison prepared for bed, her phone buzzed intensely. She lazily picked it up and smiled when she saw Benjamin's name flashed on the screen. 

"Hey. Did you miss me already?" she teased. " Of course," he said. "Like the new look," he smiled. "How did you.......know?"Allison asked. Benjamin sent her a picture from Samantha and Amber's Instagram accounts.

"I can't believe they posted it," Allison said. "You look stunning," he said. "Do you like it?" Allison asked.

"Yeah," he said. Allison was surprised by the lack of enthusiasm in his voice. "You don't sound convincing," she said confused.

"Look Allison, I liked you before all of it and I still like you now. I was attracted to your beauty and not the glam but if you like it I support you," he said. 

"Okay," Allison said wondering why he wasn't as excited as she anticipated. 

"Allison Sinclair, you could wear a paper bag and I would think you are beautiful. Your beauty extends beyond the superficial stuff. I guess I just don't want to share you," he admitted.

"What do you mean?" Allison asked. "Everyone is going to see you and other guys try to hit on you when I want you all to myself," he teased. 

"I haven't changed that much. It's just clothes upgraded and I fixed my hair. Surely, it is not that noticeable," she said. 

"Allison, don't sell yourself short. You look incredible," he smiled. But I like your outfits if they are tuned down or if you glam them up. As long as you are happy and doing it for you, I'm good," he expressed. 

"Benjamin Grey, did I ever tell you, you are good for my ego," Allison giggled. 

"You can tell me in person and I can see for myself," Benjamin suggested.

"No way. You are not coming here uninvited anymore. We have to stay in my father's good books," Allison reminded her.

"Most certainly," he concluded. "I guess I will see you at church," he continued.

Allison smiled. "Are you coming?" she asked. "Of course," Benjamin said. 

"Well, good night Benjamin," she said smiling enthusiastically. "Goodnight," he smiled anticipating the moment he saw her again.

The Church Service

Mr. Sinclair looked at his daughter closely the next morning. She wore a beautiful dress, with her cardigan, heels, and flowing hair bouncing on her shoulders. He knew she was always beautiful but never fussed about clothes. Now she looked amazing like her mother. 

"Where is my daughter?" he teased as they prepared to go to service. Allison smiled. "I'm right here Dad," she laughed as they hugged. Allison felt good and no different with her new look. She kept it simple and knew if she was comfortable the people around her would be comfortable too. 

Samantha, Amber, and Michael gave Allison, fist bumps to say hello when they saw each other outside church. Samantha and Amber could not keep their eyes off their friend. "You really look nice," Samantha said. "Thanks," Allison said. "I knew she would all along. Her look left Mariah stunned. Her tongue is perhaps still out of her mouth," Amber giggled. 

"Your boyfriend is coming," Michael teased as Benjamin approached. "He's not my boyfriend," Allison scolded him prompting her friends to laugh at her words. Samantha rolled her eyes and Amber gave her a look as if to say you have to be kidding. 

"Hi guys," Benjamin said giving everyone a fist bump as his eyes remained fixated on Allison. 

"That's our cue to leave. See you inside of church," Amber said motioning to her friends to leave.