Take a Chance (Fillie)

Chapter 23: Dinner

Millie continued to sob, not knowing what to do. She felt helpless, she felt like she was a little kid who needed her mom. Before, she never had to face decisions that were too complicated. The only question was, "will it benefit me or not?" But now, she was not so sure what the answer would be.

She really loved Finn, no doubt about that. But she wasn't sure if she was ready to be in a relationship. And if they waited too long, they would eventually lose intrest in each other.

Millie heard the door creak. Snapping out of her thoughts, she turned to look at who was entering. Linda.

She wiped away her tears, and Linda sat beside her. "What happened??" She told her everything, every word, every detail. It left her speechless.

"You're gonna agree right?? To go long distance I mean," Linda asked, as if it was that easy. "I don't know. I'm not that.." brave? courageous? 

"I understand it's hard but," Linda said, taking both Millie's hands to comfort her. "Listen, I don't know that much about love, but I do know that finding someone you care about that cares about you equally is very, very rare," she said, emphasizing on the 'very'

Millie listened, absorbing every word she said. "I think you should take a chance on this one," Linda said. 

Millie thought about it again. Finally, she looked up and smiled, only to see her smiling back. 

"I think you're right,"

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"And then she said she'd think about it," Finn told Daniel, finishing up his story about what happened. It was the next day, and they were walking to the outfit room together. 

"Well, she might answer you today," Daniel said. Like Linda, he was really entertained at their love story and how it would develop.

"I hope," Finn said, not convinced. Through the long journey that he has gone through with Millie, he had done his best at making her loosen up and open up her horizons. But he wasn't sure if he had done enough.

As he though this, he had just passed by Millie who was walking with Linda. They looked at each other but they just passed by without saying anything. Finn took this as a sign that she was still undecided.

He frowned and turned to Daniel. "See?"

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All the cast members are invited to a dinner to celebrate our last week in New York. Please where a semi formal attire. Dinner starts at 6:30 pm to 8:00.

(Your outfits have been chosen and it is in your closets)

This was written on a note they found in their rooms. As soon as Millie and Linda saw this, they started to fit their outfits. 

Millie's outfit was a simple cream colored dress. It was sleeveless and it extended up to her knees. The top area had some tiny golden specks. The middle are had a silver belt and the rest of her dress was made of really lovely, soft material that flowed subtly when she walked. Her dress was matched with silver heels, small, gold earrings and a necklace.

Linda's dress was the same style as Millie's, but it had a more pastel green color. She had light blue flats and some bracelets.

Finn and Daniel wore a simple black suit and tie.

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All the members sat together in one round table. The order was: Finn, Linda, Daniel and Millie. They were eating the food that they were served in the buffet. Roast beef, chicken, grilled asparagus, and a sweet, blueberry cheescake. Their drink was red iced tea. 

Millie decided that at one point in the  dinner, she would finally answer Finn. She would not keep him waiting any longer.

After wiping her mouth, she kindly tapped his shoulder. "Hm?" Finn asked. "Can I talk to you outside? Alone?" Millie asked, and Finn nodded. Though he was very unprepared and nervous, he tried not to show it. 

They walked outside the hotel, just infront of the main entrance. Making sure that they were alone, Millie took a deep breath. "You look pretty tonight Millie," Finn said, breaking the silence. She blushed, flattered by the compliment. "Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself," 

They smiled at each other. "Can't believe we're leaving in a week. Seems like we've been here just yesterday." Millie said with a sad tone. "I know right. Seems like yesterday when we started shooting. And now we're nearly done," Finn said.

There was another silence, where it sunk in to both of them that they would finish the movie soon. And separate, again. 

Finn cleared his throat. "What were you gonna say again?" Millie took a deep breath, This was it. "I'm decided already, and I don't want to keep you waiting so I'm telling you right now," 

Finn was listening intently. It was silent, and he got even more nervous every passing moment, where he was just waiting for the answer. "I love you Finn, and that's why I'm willing to try a long distance relationship with you."

It was like music to his ears. He was left speechless. "Wait, oh my god.. really?" He asked, and Millie chuckled. "Yes," He smiled. "Yes!" He cheered, and looked at Millie, who was now officially his girlfriend. 

He smiled, and pulled her into a tight hug. Millie was caught by surprise, but she hugged him anyway. 

They were cherishing this moment, their first one as an official couple. After a while, they broke apart, "Let's go back inside," Finn said, a smile still on his face.

He held her hand and they walked back inside. 

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