Loveless

The Date [Part 1]

'Dear Diary, the day has finally arrived. I've been enduring this anxiety I've had for the past 12 hours. With little sleep, I have been anticipating the wait of my date with Sebastian. The way we met yesterday, I thought to see some gentle aura about him. I'd never guess that he would threaten me to see him today. Any guess having him to be anything like an angel is a joke. He's a demon and such scheming attitude won't get him far. Not with me at least... I'm not gonna fake it though, I have been eager to go out on a stroll with a man for quite some time. I've truly been fascinated to try on such gorgeous outfits and when I say gorgeous, I mean sequins and laces, the most expensive choice of fabrics. I felt like an absolute princess trying them on, for what it felt like the first time ever. It's a shame such taste will be wasted on the likes of today...' I stop writing in my journal. I didn't want to say much more than I already have. I didn't really want to think about it, but regardless of everything, I should probably start to get ready for this evening. I tuck my journal away safely under my pillow, it's an obvious spot, but I don't think anyone would think to look there. I move from my bed over to the closet and pick out my favorite of the other dresses I chose from last night. It's a subtle dark pink with a sequined lining at the waist. It was strapless over the shoulders and a string that ties around the neck. The bottom half of the dress was puffed out, but made short just above the knees. I think it looks pretty cute and stylish if I do say so myself. I could never afford these types of clothing. It makes me think I'm lucky enough to be wearing such things. I suppose I do have him to thank for... I snap back to reality and grab my shoes at the back of the closet. It's a silver 4in heel, open-toed shoe. Usually you wouldn't find a silvery glossed shoe anywhere, but I had a pair made just for me and I love it so much. The paint doesn't fade and it's scoff-proof. I only wear these shoes on occasion and I think tonight is that time of day to wear these babies. Ugh! My heart!!! Getting unbelievably excited, I lay out the dress and shoes spread out on my bed and move towards my vanity next. First, I start pulling my hair back, loosely tying it behind me, getting every piece of strand out of my face, before starting my makeup. How should I do my face tonight? I don't even know where we're going, but since I have my ensemble already picked out, I should try and match. I grab the items I need from the drawer and begin my makeup routine. Starting with the face, I begin filling in my pores with some face primer. That way not only will it make it easier for me to apply other products, but it will make my makeup last longer and cause less sweat to come onto my face. I don't care if we may or may not be seen in public, I don't want to be looking any more of a demon than he makes it out to be. I chuckle at my own remark. Next, I start applying foundation, concealer, and then powder to set the liquid substances in. If there's no powder, my face will be terribly gooey and I will not feel well when I feel gooey. After making sure I am dry to the touch, I start doing my contour, adding some bronzer, blush, and a oh so subtle highlight to the top of my cheekbones. I usually do my highlight up to perfection, but because this is a date and my ensemble looks sort of classy, tonight will be a night of sheer subtleness. Moving onto the eyes, I decide to do a bronzy smokey eye and a cat wing lining my eyes. When done, I start coating my upper and lower part of my lashes with one coat and begin adding glue to some simple and subtle falsies. Did I mention I was going subtle tonight? Once applied onto the base of my lash-line and blended into my real lashes, I move onto doing my brows. Making sure my brows are shaped and cleaned up to how I prefer them, I pick out a pink nude lip color and apply it to the full of my lips. Finishing off my makeup, to make sure it stays matte, set, and locked in, I spray some of my setting spray about 50 times around my face. Okay, so maybe not 50 times, but a lot... heh heh. While my face dries slowly, I undo my ponytail and part it down the side, tucking the lesser side of hair behind my ear. Okay, hair and makeup is complete. Moving onto phase two of getting ready: getting dressed. I move from the vanity back over to my bed and start undressing and dressing again with the chosen ensemble. When fully covered in clothing, I grab my heels and slip them on. Good! All done! I am ready for my date. I glance over at the bedside table with the clock on it. It read: 4:59pm. And not a moment too soon, but aha! He's not here. I knew something would go wrong and now he's late. I bet he did this on purpose, I bet he wants to make a fool of me, I bet- *ding-dong* My train of thoughts get side-tracked as I hear the doorbell go off. I glance over at the clock once more. It read: 5pm. He's on time! That's great! ..... Wait...it's not great. I shouldn't be happy about this. I just feel...that way since it's my first real date...I suppose. I shake the feeling off and begin making my way downstairs, meeting Sebastian at the entrance. "Hi!" I greet him, with a charming smile, noticing all eyes on us. "How do you do, Miss?" Sebastian responds to my greeting, whilst doing a bow at the waist. Does he really have to go this far to impress the family? He could show up wearing biker chains and skinny jeans and still get the same reaction from my parents. Well, I'd have to admit, if he did that he would look kind of cool... ...NO! I refuse to think that! I admit nothing! "Anyway, should we get going to wherever it is that you're taking me?" I question with a sneer. "My my~ such haste. Are you really that eager to be spending time with me?" he remarks. "Oh poor Sebastian, I wouldn't let it all get to your head. There wouldn't be any room left for your ego." I reply with much needed sarcasm. "Is that a compliment I hear?" he questions. "No, just your arrogance getting in the way." I answer with a smile. With all the polite gestures going back and forth, I'd say my parents are oblivious to what's really go on between the lines. "This way, Miss." Sebastian holds his arm out for me to take. I loop my arm with his for show and we both get a move on with the date. Once out of sight of the mansion, I release hold of his arm. "Thank you, but I can walk on my own without an arm to hold." I comment. "I'll get what I can." he adds in a flirtatious manner. I roll my eyes. "So where are we headed on this date?" I question. "Well you've never been on a date before, am I right?" he asks. My cheeks slightly stain red. "And if I hadn't?" I ask. "I'm going to show you how people used to do it back then." he answers. I stop in place, giving him a weird look. "Oh, just come on." he tugs my arm gently, taking me with him to our first location: a clothing store. Taking my hand, whilst walking me through the doors, the sales lady approaches us, asking if she may be able to help in any way. "None, we're good. Just looking." Sebastian tells the sales lady. "Alright, just let me know when you need anything." she answers, whilst turning to walk in another direction. Still holding my hand, Sebastian leads me into the women's clothing area and lets go, leaving my hand feeling empty. "Well, go on, pick out anything you like and I'll buy it for you no matter the cost." he says. I give him a dumbfounded look. "I have my own money." I tell him. "But this is a date and I'm treating you today, so pick out something, anything." he adds. I shrug and just accept it. I look around until I see a floral pattern dress that sparks the eye. I grab it and check the price. Yikes, expensive. Just what kind of clothing store is this? My eyes glance around and notice that this is a formal wear retail store. He said anything, but I kind of feel bad, but I also kind of want this dress, but if he's not gonna take no for an answer, then who am I to get in the way of him spending on me? Accepting the idea of it all, I grab the dress off the rack and we both walk up to the cashier. Sebastian pays and then we're off to the next destination. Wow, this seems pretty easy of a date, but maybe I'm acting too spoiled... The thought leaves my mind as we enter a restaurant. The restaurant he took me to was a five star dine in. "Should we really be here?" I ask after finding our seats. "Don't worry about it. It's on me." he reassures with a smile and a wink. I still kind of feel bad because he's already done a lot and I mean a lot for me even before we met, such regarding getting us out of debt. "I know and thank you, but we also could've ate in a ramen shop. I love noodles." I suggest. "It's really okay." he says once more. I accept his generosity and start looking over the menu. During the course of our meals, we gradually start talking more to each other and getting to know one another better. Even though he acts all arrogant and demon like, he has good character. He's going to inherit his father's company, but feels insecure that he won't be able to do a good job and live up to his father's standards. I told him that I want to be a makeup artist and maybe someday have my own line of cosmetics, to be able to build and run my own company. When it came to business and other important affairs, it seemed like we were getting along really well. Maybe he was right, all we had to do was get to know each other a little better, but still, both of us still didn't like the concept of getting married to one another. Although, now that I know things I kind of don't mind. After dinner, he decided he wanted to take me to one final stop before sending me off. Somewhere with a nice view, he said.