The Billionaire's Proposal

New York, New York (Part III)

"It was really nice meeting you Jane." James stated as he kissed the top of my hand.

"It was nice meeting you James." I reply with a genuine smile.

"It was great seeing you again," Adrian states as he and James do a man hug.

"You're not getting rid of me just yet, we're going to see each other at the dinner party again tonight." James replies and Adrian nods.

"We'll see you there." Adrian responds and we say goodbye one last time before James heads off into his car.

The rain had stopped and the sky was starting to clear out. Hopefully this was a sign that something good was going to happen.

"So, are you still going to buy me that dress?" I question trying not to sound like a gold digger. Honestly, I just wanted to know so that way if he is I will tell him not to.

"Yes." He answers as we enter the black car. I thank Darrel before turning to Adrian.

"Why do I even have to go with you? Can't you just go alone?" I whine as I buckle myself up.

"No I can't." Adrian snaps. "The people hosting this dinner are important people and one of them is a family friend-"

"You mean James? He already knows we aren't really dating so why should I bother to go?" I retort as I cross my arms over my chest.

"Because it's not James we have to worry about it's his father. He sold the land to us because he is a family friend and he knows that I am engaged so showing up alone wouldn't be a good image now would it?" Adrian answers. "Plus, all the guests are taking their wives or girlfriends."

"James isn't." I mumble but like always Adrian heard me.

"That's because unlike me he doesn't have the weight of losing his family's company on his shoulders. He doesn't have to fake marrying someone to get his family's company." Adrian snaps.

"No wonder, he is much more fun than you." I reply only to earn a frown from Adrian. "Look I'll go with you to the stupid dinner party only because it's my job but I can buy my own dress."

"I already told you I am buying it, so please stop being a stubborn woman and listen for once in your life." Adrian answers as he pinches the bridge of his nose.

"Fine," I sigh in annoyance.

"Good." Adrian replies before opening the small window that prevents Darrel from listening to our conversation. "Darrel take us to Josephine's."

Darrel nods before Adrian closes the window again. I lay my head on the cold glass window and let the car rock me to sleep.

***

"Jane wake up we're here." Adrian whispered as he gently shook me.

"I'm up, I'm up." I state as I stretch and rub my eyes. Adrian steps out first and I follow right after.

In front of us was a tall glass building with golden frames around the stainless windows. In cursive font and metallic color Josephine's was written. Adrian placed his hand on my lower back and led us through the spinning doors and into the breathtaking store. Spotless white tile floor laid under our feet, a chandelier hung above us and a golden cash register was placed in the far right hand.