SHADOW

CHAPTER-9

Sofie's POV:

I look at myself in the mirror one last time before I went downstairs.I wear my favourite white dress,the nicest too and pair it with a pair of sandals.I hope my dress is okay.There are loads of dresses that Celeste send,but I'm not in the mood to get all dressed up.Besides,its just a casual family fine out and Jonah will be no doubt messy.I'm not excited to go out after what happen before.I'm really glad to see Gideon unscatch when he come back after he went out with Chance.But I'm mad at him for acting so rude.His rudeness really piss me off.His attractiveness lower when he act like a snob.Should I cancel this dinner?

After a few minutes,Gideon come down the stairs looking good as ever in his dark blue suit.How this man manage to nail every outfit is beyond my understanding.When he reach the end of the stairs,he stare at me assesing me from head to toe,and my whole body felt hot.If he's comparing me with Thea,I would be way much less appealing and that scares me.

Jonah's voice brought me out of my reverie.Gideon walk towards me taking Jonah in his arms and put his hand on my back,which set butterflies in my stomach flutter,wildly.

"You look gorgeous,Sofie"Gideon said with a deep voice looking at me.God,this man is going to drive me crazy.I don't know how I replied or when I enter the car.Why did he get nice all of the sudden after avoiding me for days?Is it because of Chance?Did my brother told him to do this?

I realised my mistake as soon as I set foot in the restaurant.My favourite dress,completely look out of place in this palace like restaurant.I look out of place.I feel a like a pauper suddenly entering a palace dining hall,where the royals dine.I spotted a few actors and actresses,politicians.This is a nightmare.This outing is far from a casual outing I imagined.

"Sofie,are you okay?"Gideon whispered in my ear obviously noticing my discomfort.No,no,no,I want to get out of here.

But instead,I took a deep breath "Okay."Even I can hear my shaky voice.

"You sure?"

I just nodded,too afraid to speak.Honestly,I don't think I can form a coherent word in this state.

Gideon look uncertain,but signal the waitress to lead me to our desk.Seriously,I don't know how I manage to reach our table without collapsing,because my legs are shaking so badly.

We're seated in a rather private space,out of anyone's eyes and I'm really glad for that.I should have fled out right after we enter the restaurant.

"What can I get for you maam,sir?"The waiter addressed us.

"We'll have three glasses of water,thank you."

When the waiter return with our waters,I gulp the whole glass,my throat felt so dry.This whole place made nervous,Gideon made me nervous.

"Sofie,Sofie,what would you like to eat?"Gideon ask me with a concerned look.

"Uhh..whatever you order is fine."I will not able to eat a thing anyway.

I don't bother to look at the menu,afraid I would humiliate myself.Just then,a large warm hand grazed my cheek.I gasp surprise to see its Gideon's.He placed his hands in my cheek and and look at me straight in the eye "Whats wrong,Sofie?".I'm lost in that set of grey eyes,that seem to see me through my every attempt to act normal.

"Everything"I gestured at the whole place ready to cry any minute.I hate bieng a crybaby."I'm sorry,this restaurant is very nice.In fact,its magnificent.But,I'm completely out place here,look at me dressed like a pauper."I'm pretty sure my rant ends with a sob.

His soft lips grazed by lips,completely stop my rambling.But he withdraw too soon for my liking ,"Look at me Sofie,you're the most beautiful woman here,you don't look like a pauper,you look like a princess."