After 2

Chapter 27

Michelle's pov

What am I going to wear? He didn't exactly specify what sort of attire I should wear.
Maybe I should ask? Nah then I'd just sound weird.
Well his parents booked it and they seem to be really rich based off their house so it must be fancy.
I go into my wardrobe and sift through my nice clothes.
"Hmmm?" I scrunch my nose up at some of the choices.
I decide on a black dress (see attached image)
I quickly straighten my hair so it's not as messy.
King Alfie: I'm here :)
Wow! 7:30pm already?
I leave a quick note saying where I'm at for Richelle and Cierra. I haven't seen them in a while, must make a mental note to have a girly night.
I open my door and see Alfie there. He looks amazing.
"Wow!" He says in almost a whisper "you look, beautiful"
I feel my cheeks heat up.
"Thanks" I smile. He holds his arm out for me to take. He's such a gentleman oh my god. We walk out to his car and he opens my door for me. I smile and take a seat.
"So where exactly is this restaurant?" I ask after about 10 minutes of driving.
"Umm like 5 more minutes I think"
"You think?" I laugh
"Yeah well I haven't exactly been here before" he laughs. I just bake my head and look out the window. I begin to wonder, did his parents actually have work tonight?
"We're here" Alfie says breaking me from my thoughts. I look out the window and take in the restaurant. I hope my outfit is enough to get in. Alfie gets out of the car and comes around t side to open my door.
"Thank you" I say to him as he takes my hand. We intertwine our fingers as we walk into the place. This place is amazing. I've never been anywhere this clean. I look around in awe.
"Umm Mr and Mrs. Bates" Alfie tells the person at the counter. She smiles at us and walks us to our table. 
Alfie pulls out my chair for me like a gentleman. He's being so sweet tonight it's making me so happy. This is what I need right now.
"Can I interest you in anything?" The waitress asks.
"The specials?" Alfie says more like a question. I nod my head and smile.
"So for entree there is..."
I start to zone out as she speaks. My mind keeps wandering to James. What is he doing tonight? He obviously knows I'm out with Alfie. Maybe he took his girlfriend out or something. Is he as kind to her as he once was to me? Do they fight as often as we did? Has he told her he loves her? Does he still love me? Do I still-
"Michelle?" Alfie interrupts me from my thoughts.
"Hmm?" I question.
"Does that sound appealing to you?"
Oh god what did she say.
"Umm yes please" I smile as if I was listening. The waitress walks away and I look at Alfie and grin.
"You were in a pretty intense daydream there" he laughs
"Yeah" I sigh. I lean my chin on my hand and stare out the window. I watch at the cars drive past and the couple too. They all look so happy, dress up beautifully.  I really like her dress, ooh and her hair. I think to myself as a young couple walks past. I smile at them but they obviously don't notice. I can't really see her partner very well but I'm assuming he's good looking or else she wouldn't go for him.
"Michelle are you alright?" Alfie asks with concern.
"Hmm yes sorry it's just complicated"
"You can talk to me if you want. We have all night"
"Yeah" I sigh "well James stopped by this morning and well he apologised for something he said and did and it's just bothering me when it shouldn't" I look at Alfie and see he is staring behind me with wide eyes.
"What?" I question as I slowly turn around.
You have got to be kidding me.