The Chance

Chapter 23

After an hour as he promised, Ethan asked me if I am ready to leave. I simply nod my head and smiled. We both walked towards Dorothy and Esther to bid farewell

"It was great meeting you dear," Esther said as she give me a hug.

"The pleasure is mine." I replied.

"Don't be a stranger." Dorothy said after giving me also a hug.

I smiled at them and gave thanks for their hospitality.

By the time we are leaving I was pretty much immune with the subtle looks we are receiving. I realized that none of what they think about me or Ethan really matters, not that we have something going on...right? I mean what happened in the dance floor is just a spur of the moment kind of thing... right?!

Ethan was kind enough to introduce me as his date, to the other guests which got me feeling butterflies zooming in and out of my stomach. I believe some of them got passed to my rib caged and decided to drum in my heart.

A man approached us as we are heading out, He has a brown hair dark eyes, and is wearing a navy blue suit. confidence is rolling off him as he stand before us. I think he is the same aged as Ethan and I.

"Ethan" He greeted.

"Damon", I am not sure but his voice felt like there a hint of irritation in it.

"Leaving already? aren't you having fun?" then he shifted his gaze towards me.

"I still have an important thing to do." He said in a serious voice.

The man, Damon, Chuckled. "You never change, huh? such a shame, maybe you can leave your date with me so she can enjoy the rest of the party?" He has a teasing look on his face.

"Damon Turner" He held his hand towards me. 

I was a bit startled when he change his focus to me, but I was able to respond immediately.

"Leah Hunt" I said as I reached my hand to shake his.

He didn't immediately let go. "hmmmm... Your name suits you." then he lifted my hand kissed the back of it.

I can feel the heat creep from my neck to my cheeks, dang! I can't help it.

"Would you still like to stay and accompany me for the rest of the evening?" He asked as if Ethan was not just standing next to us.

"Err... no I don't think that that is a good Idea. Besides I.. I also have something else to do." I reason out. What is wrong with this guy. Yes he is handsome my inner self will not argue with that,  but I also am not comfortable with his presence. Besides I came here with Ethan I will come out of here with him.

He gently let of my hand, "Next time then?" He cocked his head to right.

I didn't answer. Thank God, Ethan decided to intervene. "We should get going."seriousness is etched to his beautiful face. Without giving Damon a look, Ethan put his hand around my waist and pulled me closer to him and lead me towards the lobby out through the door, where he let me go to signal with the valet to get his car.

I felt a bit colder without his hand around my waist.

'sure you do' my brain says sardonically.

"So..." I started, while waiting.

He was looking at front where the car is supposed to arrive any moment.

"Yes?" he asked when I didn't finished my sentence.

"Well, you said that you have an important matter to attend to? well.. do you still have some place to be?" I asked curiously.

"Yes I do" He confirmed as he look at me.

"Oh..." I lowered my gaze to my clasped hands. I felt a bit disappointed because he did promised to take me to pizza after the party tonight.

I hear him chuckle, then felt his finger poke my cheek, "didn't I promise you to take you to pizza after we leave the party?"

I looked at him and I couldn't keep the grin from coming out. gosh.. i'm so shallow... even a pizza can change my mood immediately..

'Is it really the pizza or is it because Ethan is taking you out for pizza.'  My brain questioned and I wonder which is.

 "I bet you are hungry, you didn't eat much earlier." he said with a slight frown.

I am surprised that he noticed. "It's not that I don't like the food, the food was great." I smiled at him.

"then what is it?" he asked with concern written on his face.

I diverted my attention to where he was looking at before, and saw his car coming. "well you can blame it on my nerves I guess, I was a bit anxious earlier." I smiled at my waste of emotion.

"Sorry if Gammy and Dorothy overwhelmed you."

"No need to apologize they where great and it is obvious that they really care about you." I said to him. It wasn't a lie. Esther and Dorothy were a  bit overwhelming but in a good way. I'm just a bit too conscious with my self I guess.

His car arrived and we entered it. "So where do you want to eat?" this time we are both in the front seat and he is the one driving.

"Do you know Pizzariah in the 5th avenue?" I asked him.

He think about it for a moment, "oh! The one near by the park?"

"Yes!" I nod my head excitedly.

He seem to caught my excitement because he laughed at it as he stepped on the pedal. Ethan still drive fast, but I somehow felt comfortable.

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Have I told you that the drive to the Pizza store I suggested is 2 1/2 hrs from the venue we came from? No? Well, have I mentioned that I was comfortable now with his driving? Yes?

Well I take it back! When Ethan hits the highway he decided release his inner speed maniac and drove really fast... I mean the 2 and half hour drive became 1 hour and 55 mins... How did I know you ask?, I know because I was freaking-looking at the clock the whole time counting the minutes til' the roller coaster ride was over. If I wasn't afraid of crashing I would've punched him already. Gosh! this man is totally  crazy behind the wheel!.

I was reeling when I got out of his stupid car, and I kept on giving him a stinky eye. which he just leisurely dismissed as he walked in the Pizzariah like he owned the place.

'One day Ethan-freaking-James I am going to punch a hole on your tires and you will not be able to drive that fast!.' I threatened him in my head.

Once inside that was the only time I was able to relax. The smell of pizza do that to me.. don't ask why.

When seated the waiter gave us the menu and instantly I found a way to make him pay for tonight... literally... 

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A/N: I have no valid explanation why I only updated now, But I do hope you enjoyed this chapter. Trivia: I am currently sitting on the same chair on the same Starbucks where I wrote and posted the Chapter 22 part's 1 and 2. I just also finished writing this chapter now.. here.. drinking my new fave frappe... Banana split...something.. you should try it! its really good. I'm going back to work now.. hahaha..

P.S. I haven't proof read this.. I just posted it immediately. so forgive me for the incorrect grammars and typo errors. ^_____^

PPS or PSS:Ha! Whatever!: anyway I did a little reading and tried to edit... so there...^____^
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