Golden Girl- Book 2

Little Black Dress

"I hate formal parties," Harry complained as Lou fixed his bow tie.

"You have to go," Lou smiled.

"Can you tell them I got very sick?" Harry pleaded.

"If you get to be sick, so do I," Liam said trying to adjust to his suit.

"When will Ell be here?" Louis asked checking his watch.

"She said she was coming in now," Niall said reading of his phone.

"I can't believe we have to go to a party for the X factor even though we didn't win," Zayn puffed.

"We have Ell and Simon. We can still get famous. er," Liam replied.

"Yeah, Ell is great," Niall smiled.

Louis gave Niall the death look as he loosened his tie.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late," Ell said as she rushed into the room.

The boys jaw's dropped when they saw her. Her hair was elegantly draped around her body, she had a stunning purple jewel on her necklace that matched her eyes, and that little black dress. Her legs were toned and tan. The dress hugged her body in all the right places. Her makeup was dramatic with a Cleopatra look to it. She looked like a dream.

"Wow, Ell," Louis said in awe.

"You like it? I thought it was a little short," Ell said looking down at the dress.

"No," all the boys said at the same time.

"Hi Ell, I'm Lou, the makeup artist. Can you please help me with their ties?" Lou begged.

"Sure," Ell said putted her clutch down and reached for Niall's collar.

Niall was very happy Ell was working on the upper part of his body. If she was working any lower, thing would get awkward.

Niall looked down at Ell as she tied his bow tie. The light illuminated her purple eyes and filled them with mystery. Her gentle fingers worked hastily. She bit her lip as she put the final touches on the tie. Her face lite up once she saw her handy work.

"Now you look presentable," Ell sighed in success.

"Me next," Zayn said pushing Niall out of the way.

Niall could not help notice Zayn looking down as Ell fixed his tie. Zayn smiled. Niall guess he was able to see partly down her dress. Niall snapped making Zayn look up. Zayn looked to the ceiling after Niall gave him the death looked.

"Finished," Ell smiled.

"Babe, can you fix mine?" Louis asked.

"Sure," Ell said as Louis pulled her close.

Ell stood in Louis' embrace till the tie was perfect.

Niall felt sad to see Ell in Louis' arms. He could never love Ell the way she needs to be loved.

"Boys, let's go," Simon said as he popped his head in the dressing room.

He had to do a double check on Ell. That was not the song writing girl he usually sees.

"You clean up nice Ell," Simon commented.

"Thank you," Ell said with a smile.

Louis took Ell's hand as they walked out the door and into the loud room of cheery people.

Everyone seemed to know Ell and she know in return. The boys just kept at a herd around Ell till the alcohol was being passed around.

"Oh Veronica! It has been too long! We need to have lunch sometime," Ell said as she hugged another women who looked three times her age.