The Chance

Chapter 19

I took a bath after I ate breakfast. I had my meal delivered in my room because I was not feeling well enough to walk down the restaurant of the hotel. It was also a good thing that Ethan wasn't bothering me. Now that I think about it, where is he?

I was sitting on my bed browsing thru the TV channels, the clock says its already 10:30 a.m. I know that I am procrastinating since I still have nothing else to wear later tonight. All my clothes I brought is fitted for field work, meaning they are jeans, polo shirts, rubber shoes and safety shoes and a pair of flip flops for when I am walking around the city after work. I don't even have a proper bag because I only brought my case to put my clothes and my sling bag to put my office supplies and some of the tools I needed in case I need to do a little servicing.

I was wearing a white T-shirt and black tights, I pony tailed my hr and decided that I probably need to start and go to the mall to find a dress for this evening, I think that the nearest mall is around 30 mins away from the area that I am staying in.

I was about to grab my bag when I heard a knock on my door. I opened it was greeted by what I believe is a staff of the hotel.

"Ms. Leah Hunt?" he said my name like a question.

"Yes." I replied.

He lifted a big white rectangular box with a gray bow, on top of it is a smaller black box. "From Mr. James"

"Oh.." My eyes scanned for the door in near mine.

"He said that he had to go out to do something and will be back for you later." the guy said, like he read what's on my mind.

"Ok" I took the box from him and said thank you. I closed the door and sat on the bed to check what is inside. I know that he said last night not to worry about everything tonight but I just couldn't help but still be surprised a little because of this. I also admit that I am a little excited, so I decided to open the boxes. I started with the big one, I shake the box a little and tried to listen what's inside.

'What are you doing stupid? You think that there's a bomb in there?' Says the all knowing voice inside my head. What? You cannot blame me, better to be sure than sorry. Right?

Shaking my head because of my habit of talking to my self, I carefully loose the ribbon took off the boxes cover. What ever is inside is wrapped in a thin paper, on top of it was an envelope. I took out the card read the note, I blushed a little when I saw what was written.

A beautiful dress for a beautiful lady.

I know I said that we are going as friends,

But I am really glad that you'll be my plus one tonight.

Thank you,

Ps. Pick you up at 6:00 p.m. Get the rest of your stuff ready so that we don't have to go back here in the hotel after the party.

I really wonder why he still doesn't have a girlfriend, for he sure knows how to make a girl special. I put the card down to see what is inside. I pulled out the dress from the box and was instantly mesmerized. It was a simple white dress with a crisscross and ruffle design at the bust area, it has gold belt designed like a tiny ribbon and the skirt just flow freely. It was beautiful indeed. Now I can no longer back out from my date with him . I mean, the dress shouldn't be put into waste. Right? Under the box there was also black clutch to put my phone and wallet for tonight. The smaller box content are a pair of silver peep toe heels that goes very well with the dress.

Right then I heard my phone beep a signal for new message received. I wasn't surprise who it was.

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Ethan James: You got the package?

Leah Hunt: Yes, it is beautiful! Thank you! :)

Ethan James: Saw it while doing window shopping the other night, and thought that it would looked good on you. ;)

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The other night, does this mean he was already thinking of bringing me with him even before last night? I shook my head, Don't read too much on it Leah.

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Leah Hunt: wow! never peg you to be a fashion expert. :p

Ethan James: there are lot of stuff you don't know about me. ;)

Leah Hunt: oooh... playing mysterious' eh? What other talents you are hiding?

Ethan James: Don't you want to know? ;)

Leah Hunt: *shaking my head here* nah.. I'll just leave it to you to reveal them on your own.

Ethan James: ha! Then you better wait to find out.

Leah Hunt: Don't you have better things to do?

Ethan James: nope! I am already doing something good here.

Leah Hunt: yeah?, and what is that?

Ethan James: making you smile. ;)

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He was right, it was only now that I noticed that I'm smiling like a fool.

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Leah Hunt: Touché Mr. James. Touché.

Ethan James: Glad to be of service Ms. Hunt . ;)

I shook my head and hanged the dress. While I go around the room fixing the rest of my stuff to my luggage, I am aware that I have a smile plastered on my lips and I can't seem to stop.

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A/N: haha I don't know what to make out of this. Forgive me for my lack of flirting skills.. *insert laughing with tears emoji. But if you enjoyed Leah and Ethan's texting don't hesitate to VOTE.COMMENT.SHARE

Yours truly,

Enshaang