Dawn reluctantly agreed to have dinner with Richard. As much as she wanted to resist for the mere fact that she was in love with Martin, she couldn't help but give into his impromptu invitation. God, he'd been in her life less than 5 hours, and already he'd turned it upside down once again. After explaining to Martin that she was not feeling so well, she showered, and spent much of the remaining time getting ready.
Applying her finishing touches of make up in the car on the way to the restaurant she and Richard agreed to meet for dinner, she couldn't help but fall into a daze at the mere thought of dinner with Richard, just the two of them. It was as though everything she'd dreamed of her whole life was coming true, except now.....she was promised to another.
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Richard fiddled with the silverware placed at his setting on the table, as he anxiously awaited Dawn's arrival. He could hardly believe that after all these years, he had become infatuated with little Dawny. In high school, he was your typical jock, and most popular and sought after guy in school. She was your average aspiring actress. Drama club, honor
student, and dreams of someday marrying MVP Basketball Player, only problem was...she’s ordinary. They had your typical High
School stereotyped scenario. Now it was as though the roles had reversed, and little Dawny had the upperhand. This time, she was the one sought after, she was the one desired. The only thing that remained to be seen was if the feelings had now become mutual and no longer one sided.
"Richard?" a soft voice called from behind, as he turned around to face her.
She was absolutely breathtaking. Her hair was down, and resting perfectly on her shoulders. Her eyes shone with a smile that illuminated not only her whole face, but the entire room. She wore a black dress, which came down to her knees. She held herself with grace, poise and class. She was like a goddess, every man's dream, and he could have smacked himself for not realizing it before.
"Dawn, you look....wow. You look amazing."
"Thank you," she replied smiling. "You don't look so bad yourself." She took a few moments to capture his entire form. His suit fitted perfectly, his short hair appeared to be freshly cut. He smelled like heaven, he always had, even in High School. And of course, his gorgeous eyes. They were like a sea of love to her, and every time she stared in them long enough, she swore she was drowning in his love, or her own infatuation.
"Shall we?" he asked as she came back to reality.
"Yes, of course."
With that, he led her over to her seat, and held the chair out carefully as she sat down, and then headed back into his own seat for a night of reminiscing, and confessions.
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"So she looked at me and said 'You're the one. How would you like to be on a ‘teleserye’?' Next thing I knew, I am here due to tape tomorrow, and now, I am here with you. Of course, nothing compared to how Vic saw you as the next Vilma Santos or Lorna Tolentino, but I got here," Richard said chuckling, as he told her exactly how he landed his role opposite to her character.
"Nah, Dianne made me out to be more than I am. I don't see myself winning a Best Actress award anytime soon," she said modestly, as she sipped on her wine.
"You're incredible.." he said, as he reached across the table to caress her hand, and they made eye contact, a jolt of electricity seemed to rush from them both with the touch. "Don't ever let anyone think otherwise."
"Richard....." she said nervously, as she moved her hand from his grasp.
"No Dawn please, I have to tell you something, and I have to tell you right now."
