The Long Wait

Chapter 8

By seven she was in her outfit. Since she had no idea where he was taking her she decided to go with a high waisted denim skirt and  an off shoulder nude top paired with a pair of nude heels and purse. Her hair was held in a high ponytail. Just as she applied gloss unto her lips she heard the door bell ring.

Oh my god, that must be him. Okay Cheresse calm down. She stood in front of her wall length mirror and took in deep breaths. Okay I think I'm looking good. Oh no god, is he going to like it? Okay calm down already she spoke to herself. He's not your boyfriend you shouldn't care what he thinks. She took a final look at herself and walked out of her room. As she descended the stairs she heard her parents talking to Damien, her heart beat sped up. The voices quieted down when she reached the end of the stairs .

Princess you didn't tell me you had a date,  Mrs Parker said. You look good by the way sweetie.

She gulped, thanks mum, it escaped me.

It's alright dear. So we finally get to meet Damien, she glared at her dad . Anyways don't let me keep you two waiting just bring my daughter back by eleven thirty.

I sure will Mr Parker. She's in safe hands. We'll take leave of you now .

Sure have fun guys.

Damien opened the passengers door for her, thank you she whispered and took her seat. He got into the drivers seat and sped off.

I didn't know you drive an Aston Martin, nice ride by the way.

Thank you and you don't know a lot about me. Hopefully that will change soon.

She blushed. So where are we going?

You'll find out soon. Relax I'm not going to murder you in some alley, he laughed. Twenty minutes later he parked in front of a big hotel. Dreams hotel was written in bold letters just above the entrance.

Wow you didn't have to bring me here. This is a five star hotel.

I wanted to bring you here. The queen you are deserves it.

Oh uh okay, she blushed, making him smile. They walked into the restaurant and met a waitress who showed them to their seats. He pulled her chair out for her and took his. I'm Rose and I'll be your waitress for tonight, what may I get you please?

You first, Cheresse.

Oh just a glass of orange juice and I'll like some cocktail please Damien said.

I'll be right back with your drinks.

Okay let me start by saying you look stunning.

Thank you. You don't look bad yourself. The waitress brought their drinks. Here you go. So what food have you decided on?

Italian salad and steak will do please. And you sir? Pasta for me please. I'll be with you in some minutes time .

Okay so, I must say I'm really impressed with how you've managed to hide your identity . I mean you look familiar and all, I had my suspicions but I just didn't want to make anything of it .  I'm not judging you or anything of that sort, don't get me wrong.

Oh no it's okay. I'm sorry about that.  I just want to be a normal teenager for once. No paparazzi, no one to watch your every move and all that. It can be overwhelming sometimes.

There's nothing to be sorry about. I understand you perfectly well. My mum is Michelle Williams, owner of Williams even center.

You don't say. Wow, I've actually met your mum on some few occasions such lovely woman.

She sure is. Even though our fame is nothing compared to yours we still experience the invading of privacy and all that so I totally understand you.

Thank God, I can now breathe freely knowing you understand why I'm keeping this a secret.

Your secret is safe with me pinky, he smirked.

Pinky really?

It suits you perfectly. Pink seems to be the shade on your cheeks any time you blush. It's gets deeper sometimes but pink looks like a permanent blush on or is just when I'm around?

You wish , Cheresse chuckled.

Their dinner was served and they dug right into it .
This is really good, she cleaned her lips.

You wouldn't eat anything else if you try the pasta trust me.

I'll try it next time.

Is pinky saying she'll go on another date with me? You like me that much?

Oh shut up already, I didn't mean it like that . She blushed profusely.

Alright! Alright he laughed but I actually love the idea of another date. What do you think?

I'm in, she smiled.

So you do like me that much, he teased.

Do you want me to change my mind? He shook his head. I thought as much .

So if you're done, we should get going.

Alright sure.

They walked outside and waited for the valet to bring his car over. They got in and drove away. So I wanted us to go to this new ice cream shop just some few blocks away before we head home. I've been there once and they have some amazing flavors. I hope you're in for some ice cream?

Now tell me, who in the right state of mind will say no to free ice cream?

You're funny. Damien's hand found hers as they laughed. They sat in comfortable silence as they drove to the shop. 

I guess this is it?

It sure is, let's go spoil ourselves with some sugar. Cheresse shook her head and smiled. Cheresse got a mixture of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream whiles Damien went for caramel ice cream.

This is amazing wow. I guess this is now my new ice cream spot.

I'm always right. I have great taste.

Calm your tits boy.

Ooh did you just imagine my tits? She blushed.

Okay I'm done for the night.

Pinky I'm sorry okay, you're just fun to tease. Am I forgiven ? She nodded her head. Okay, so I better get you home before your dad throws me to the wolves. His hand once again found hers on their way to her house.

Why are you staring at me like that?

You're just so beautiful.

She cleared her throat and thanked him. They got to her house just on time. He got out of the car and walked her to the front door.  Okay so I guess this is where are date ends. Thanks for going out on a date with me .

I should be the one thanking you. I had an amazing time and extend my greetings to your mum please.

I sure will. She turned away from him but before she could open the door, he turned her back around and gave her a peck on the cheek. I just had to do that, I'm not sorry.

Okay see you tomorrow she said and rushed to inside the house.