In your Arms

Chapter Twenty Seven

The following day Amity just had a whole day's rest for her to look fresh for the art exhibit later this evening. All she did was to lie on her bed, listened to her songs on her MP3, and continued her unfinished reading of a mystery novel. She mostly stayed in her room the whole day only going out to pee or drink and eat. When it was two hours before 6pm, she started to move and fix herself.

Amity took her time in the shower, she scrubbed her whole body hard and made sure she was well cleaned before rinsing up. After that she went back in her room and took out her moisturizer from The Body Shop and applied it on her face and most of her body parts.

The next thing she did was to take the dress that she bought yesterday hanging inside her cabinet and then slipped it into her body allowing it to fit in her curves. It was a sequined above-the-knee black fitted dress with a peek-a-boo top and has halter straps and a low cut on the back that showed her shoulder blades. She also took out from her shoe rack the black peep-toe booties she bought that matched her dress. Amity applied a small amount of make up, just emphasizing her eyes using her dark eyeliner and black mascara from Estee Lauder and for fuller lips she used a red matte lipstick from Revlon.

She blow dried her hair and let it loose along with her full bangs. Yesterday she had a rebond and told the hair cutter she wanted to have her bangs cut, and now there it is.

Amity sprayed her Elizabeth Arden Green Tea perfume which she only use occasionally, it was a gift from Simon. She grabbed her black purse, took a last glance of herself in the mirror looking ready to go. She smiled at her reflection thinking that she looked somewhat pretty even if it was only for her eyes.

She went out of her room and noticed that no one is at home except for her. Amity gave out a sigh of relief, at least Alexander won't be seeing her. She hastily walked towards the door and went out. It was 30 minutes before 6 o'clock and she doesn't want to be late.

Alexander was seated at the back of Uno's car with Patty in front and his best friend driving. He suddenly shifted on his seat feeling uncomfortable with the tuxedo he was wearing. Uno had let him borrow his clothes for awhile since he doesn't have time to go home and find something to wear from his wardrobe. Jordin would see him as well and he doesn't want her to have any idea where he's going. He wanted to surprise her. They're on their way towards the art exhibit Uno had told him yesterday coming from Patty.

"I really don't think this is a good idea, Uno." Patty sounded annoyed.

"It's okay, Patty. Xander won't do anything stupid this time." Uno assured his girlfriend, "Tell her, Xander."

"I-I won't. I promise." Alexander tried to sound modest enough to Patty's taste.

"I still don't like this. Tonight is Jordin's night, what if it'll sour up her mood once she sees him?" Patty blurted out all too frankly.

"It will not, Patty. Xander will make amends. Why can't we just support him?" Uno was beginning to sound a little irritated.

"I don't trust your friend, Uno. I don't like guys who picked on girls. You know that." Patty answered sharply.

"Patty, stop being so straightforward. Xander can hear us. Please." Uno pleaded.

Patty turned to look at his boyfriend, "What? I can't say what I want to say in front of him? If he doesn't like it he can go hail a cab or something."

"Ugh! Patty!" Uno looked embarrassed at his girlfriend's behavior.

"It's okay, man.. Let her be.. She's telling the truth though, maybe I should've not come." Alexander tried to smile.

"See, babe? Let him go." Patty told Uno.

"Just shut it, Pat! C'mon cut him some slack." Uno bursted out and it made her girlfriend quieted down.

"Xander, you're coming. But promise me you won't blow this one off. It's your chance to straighten things up with her. Don't screw this." Uno told Alexander looking at him through the rearview mirror.

"I will, I promise." He gave his best friend a half smile and Patty just scoffed.

I promise this time I won't screw up, Alexander told himself. I'd do anything to prove everyone I'm really sorry.. I have to..