The Prince of Dragons

Chapter Five

I was in the middle of having a really amazing dream when I heard knocking. I struggled to open my eyes to see the time was 8:40 in the morning.

"Ashley, you up?"

I heard her grunt. That basically told me that she wasn't getting up. I get up and head to the door. I open it to see a woman dressed nicely in a suit.

"Good morning, Ms Jones. Sorry to wake you up this early in the morning but I was requested to bring you this package." She tells me as she hands me a small box.

I take it and looked down at myself.

"Oh, geez. I must look like a mess."

"Don't worry I've seen far worse. People have actually answered the door naked," she tells me.

"Thanks again for the package."

"You're welcome, hope you have a great rest of your trip" she says then walks away.

I close the door then walk back to my bed. I sit down and take the envelope that's attached to the box.

I pull out a letter and start to read it.

Dearest Talia,

I hope you are enjoying the cruise, I cannot wait for our dinner this friday. Inside I have gotten you something and I'd like for you to wear to dinner, I hope it's to your liking.

Just wanted to check up on you and I will give you more information about dinner later.

Benefactor

I put the letter down then looked at the box. I was a little nervous to open it.

"Would you just open it already."

I look up to see Ashley awake and staring at me.

"Open the damn box, I want to know what's inside" she says.

I open the box to see a black piece of clothing with a smaller box on top of it. I grab the smaller box and open it. The smaller box contained a necklace and a pair of earrings.

I then gently grab the black clothing and pull it out. It's revealed to be a long, beautiful dress.

I thought the dress, earrings and necklace were absolutely gorgeous.

"HOLY SHIT, are those diamonds?" Ashley yells as she practically jumps out of bed and grabs the small box.

"Oh. My. Lord. They are real diamonds. Whoever this benefactor is, he's trying really hard to win you over." she says.

She might have a point but I hate it when people give me gifts. It's nice when you really know someone but if you barely know the person then it feels weird.

"I mean, they look beautiful but-"

Ashley cuts me off by grabbing my wrist and pulling me off the bed then grabbing the dress.

"You gotta try the dress on." she says as she hands me the dress.

"Fine, I'll try it on but let me brush my teeth first" I tell her.

I go into the bathroom and clean myself up before trying on the dress. I take off my sleepwear then put on the dress. I take a good long look at myself. I really like the dress, I'd probably buy it if I had the money. I walk out of the bathroom to show Ashley.

"Oh, Talia. You look beautiful." she says.

I've always felt self conscious of my body. I mean I'm not overweight but there are certain areas of my body I don't like. So, it feels nice when something I wear actually looks and feels nice on me.

"Yea, I do. For once I do."

"So, you think you'll be ready for the dinner by friday?" she asks.

"Honestly, I don't know. I'm obviously going to freak out but I should be ready by then." I tell her as I go back to the bathroom to change into something else.

"I know you don't want to talk so much about it so how about we head out to the spa." she tells me.

"That sounds like a good plan." I tell her.

I changed into the spa outfit that the cruise gave Ashley and I, then we headed out to the spa.