The New Yorker meets Royalty

Chapter 42 : Attracts Me Like No Other Lover

"Ms. Hepburn, here's a delivery for you," a woman from the door said to Audrey.

I listened to their conversation from the couch. We were watching the television a while ago when somebody knocked on the door.

"Thank you very much! I wish you a good day," Audrey said before closing the door.

I noticed that she was holding a rather large baby pink box and of course, being an all time curious bastard that I am, I asked her what was inside.

"Oh this? This is what Marilyn told me to wear for tonight's dinner with the cast."

I hummed and asked, "Marilyn Monroe?"

She beamed and nodded then said, "Yes. She's a very lovely and audacious lady."

"In my eyes, you're lovelier and more audacious though," I said with a grin.

She fondly rolled her eyes and shook her head.

"Is that all you got?" Audrey said with a tone of playfulness in her voice.

I chuckled and said, "Oh I have a lot more. Just so you wait."

"I can't wait to hear them," she said.

I winked at her and she simply giggled.

I mentally patted my back and complimented myself, 'That was a good move James'.

I then asked, "What does the dress look like?"

She pouted adorably and glanced down at the box.

"I don't have an idea either," she sheepishly said.

I chuckled and shook my head playfully.

She then went in the bedroom and I stayed where I was. Not a second later, she went back to the couch and we cuddled.

"Hey James?"

I separated my eyes from the television and gazed down at Audrey.

"Yes beautiful?" I replied. Her cheeks turned pink and she gave out a soft laugh.

"Do you want to attend tonight's cast dinner with me?" her eyes were hopeful and who could resist such eyes?

I pretended to think about it for a while and finally replied with a smirk, "Sure. Why not? That'll be fun."

Her eyes lit up and her smile extended.

"Really? You would go?" exclaimed Audrey happily.

"I would love to go however, I don't have a tuxedo."

Audrey hummed and started thinking. "Well I guess we can borrow from a friend of mine. His name is Michel Auclair, he's actually part of the movie."

I nodded and asked, "Are you sure he has an extra one?"

"Well, I heard him talking to Suzy Parker and he told her that he doesn't know what to do with the extra tuxedo."

I felt really excited now! I can't wait to go out with her.

Audrey then went to the telephone and began to dial.

"Hi Michel, it's Audrey. May I ask if you still had that extra tuxedo? - You do? -- Lovely! -- Could you come over? -- Thank you so much! -- Okay, okay. See you soon. Goodbye!"

Audrey then grinned and went back to the couch.

"So?" I asked softly.

"He said that he'll be coming over in about an hour," she replied.

I nodded in understanding and we went back to cuddling.

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"Hi Michel!" Audrey greeted so long as she swung the door open.

I quickly stood up from the bed and went to the living room. There stood a man with a clean haircut and a not so thick beard. He was holding a suit protector bag.

"Hello Audrey," he greeted back with a big smile. When his eyes met mine, I could tell that he panic a bit.

I strode my way towards Audrey and wrapped may arms around her small waist.

"So you're the guy I'm going to borrow a tuxedo from. My name is James Dean by the way, Audrey's boyfriend," I said with a mix of humor and politeness at the same time. I extended my hand for him to shake and he immediately held it and shook.

"Hello Mr. Dean. I'm so honored to meet you because you're really famous in the movie industry. I can say that I'm a big fan!"

Audrey and I grinned and let him in.

"Here is the tuxedo," he said when he handed me the bag.

"Thank you very much. I'm so glad that you have an extra tuxedo," I said.

"Maybe if you don't have an extra tuxedo, I wouldn't have a date for tonight," Audrey added, which made me blush.

Michel laughed and nodded.

"I hope that it will fit you," he said.

After putting the tuxedo in the little closet, Audrey and I went to the kitchen and made coffee for the three of us. It was good to have a new found friend.

"You two look like a married couple," he suddenly said.

When I glanced at Audrey, a pretty smile began to form on her face, which was really contagious.

"What made you say that?" Audrey then asked as she handed Michel a cup of coffee.

Michel said a thank you before replying, "Well. I mean making coffee together is quiet domestic and the way you help each other just screams married."

"We're already married," I said in a playful tone.

Audrey slapped me gently on my shoulder while giggling.

Michel just watched us with a smile. After that, the topic changed.

I watched as Audrey smile and talk and I can't help but stare in adoration. I began to think about marrying her.

That was the question that had been burning inside my head for a long time but I just don't want to think about it too much. I mean, it's too early and I still don't know if she would even accept my proposal.

But there's something about her that I just couldn't resist. Perhaps something in her style? Her smile? Her gentleness? -- I don't know but there's one thing I'm sure of and it's the fact that I don't want her to change. I don't want to leave her now or ever.

Something about her just attracts me like no other lover.

She's like a magic trick -- you just watch her with wonder and amazement yet you will never understand or even know how she does the trick.

I don't want to expect too much but I'm sure that my love for her wouldn't change sooner or later.