Till The End

Chapter 49 - Jamboree

It's been an hour since we arrived back in our inn and had lunch. We all planned to go for some shopping this afternoon since the members of this inn are throwing a new year party tonight and most of us didn't bring any such outfit to wear in a party. Last time, in the Christmas party Annie helped me out, this time I have to buy one. It's only Emi, Tacker, Keith, Sarah, Rochelle, Jack, Sam, Jim and I, and yeah, Winnie's coming too. Well, did I mention that our teachers are already gone for shopping, except Mr.Paul. We all meet downstairs as planned since we'll together head for shopping. One thing, I haven't talked to Winnie after last night, I don't know what to say or how to say. It's better we take things slow. 

We reach the nearest shopping mall and everyone heads to their respective path to choose their dresses while Jim's accompanying me or I should say I'm accompanying him. After going through a few dresses, I bring out a black, off-shoulder flowy frock which lengths just below the knees. "How is this one?" I ask him after holding the dress in front of me.

"Mmm. It's good but not that much", he makes a face which makes me pout.

"Ohh. Then I'll select another", I turn around to keep the dress back in its place. After a short while I come up with a long georgette gown of rose gold colour, which has a slight work just at the top. "This one?" I again place the dress in front of me.

"No", which again makes me pout. He's too choosy! I place the gown back in its place when he call me from behind, "Try this one", as I face him, I see he's holding a light grey knee length frock. Stepping closer I take a look at the halter tulle knee length frock, this one's beautiful! "Wowww", I take hold of the dress, "This one's nice", I chuckle.

"Give it a try", he asks and I immediately rush to the trial room. After I'm done I take a look at the mirror. This one suits perfect! There's no heavy work, just a simple one with slight work at the tulle neck and near the waist which makes it suit properly with my figure. After I get out I see his eyes glued on me as he takes a look from top to below. "What? Mesmerised to see me?" I say with a smirk.

"No", he gushes taking his eye off me. "We'll buy this one", he turns around as I nod and then go for changing.

Jim's POV :

To be honest, I'm indeed spell bound by her beauty. She looks heavenly ethereal in this light grey dress. But I couldn't tell her. I am not good enough in passing compliments. Eila gets out holding the dress, "Now, let's select one for you", she holds my arm pushing me near the gent's compartment. I just stand there while she picks suits one after another and holds in front of me as to see which one suits more. First she picks up a black jacket then takes it away, then a grey suit and again takes it away, and like this no wonder how many more. She's choosy! Finally she brings out a white shirt along with a dark navy blue suit jacket and holds it in front of me, "This one's perfect", there's a wide smile on her face. I must say, she tried almost half of the outfits here and finally chose this one. "Try it out and see if it fits properly or not".

"Okay madam", I take hold of the shirt and jacket and go inside the trial room. 

Eila's POV :

After he gets out I go near him with my eyes open wide. Giving a proper look through every side I finally admit, "This one's just perfect!" I make the perfect sign with my hand followed by a wink. "You're looking so so so so handsome", I put stress on the So's. 

"Thanks. Then I'll take this one", he chuckles as we go near the cash counter and I see he's about to pay for my dress for which I stop him, "What are you doing?"

"What?" He seems surprised.

"You don't need to pay for my dress", I protest frowning at him.

"Why can't I?" He questions after he turns to face me properly.

"No, you can but you don't have to", I don't know why but I just don't want him to do so. My conscience is not just allowing me.

"But I will and I want to", he bends forward near me.

"Okay", I finally come up with something to make it equal, "You pay for my one and I'll pay for yours", I immediately turn to the lady on the counter to hand over the bill of his suit.

"Eila", he steps near me, "I can pay for both", he turns serious.

"I know you can", I hold his hands, "But I wanna pay for your one like you wish to do for mine. Please." And he agrees. Yet he gave me another reason to love him more. We don't go more arguments rather equality. As we turn to face the brown lady on the counter we notice she's smiling at us as she passes the bill and we equally pay for it. "Best wishes for you both", the lady offers a warm smile which we gladly give back. Her name is Mia Johnson, it's written on her nameplate.

"Thank you", I warmly reply before we turn around to go back.

.  .  .

It's evening. I'm half ready. I tie up my hair into a fluffy bun leaving some loose strands of hair on both sides in front of my ear. I apply some nude pink lipstick on my lips and for my eyes I just opt for simple liner and mascara which is enough to highlight my already black, big round eyes, I don't go for any dark shadows as I feel this won't suit with this dress. Today I don't change my glasses for lens since I think glasses works just fine. After I am done, I take a pair of same color heels which Emi brought and they just fits perfect on my leg. I see Emi's ready, she chose a plunge neck maroon knee length frock for herself which has mid length sleeves. "You look beautiful in this dress", Emi compliments but I must say she's the one looking damn pretty. "Not more than you", I give a swift reply.

"Hey", we hear a voice and we turn to see it's source. We find Sarah standing near the door, "Are you both ready?" She's wearing a golden shimmery body fitting dress which falls just upto her knees.

"We are, you look pretty", Emi compliments.

"Yeah. Where's Rochelle?" I ask.

"Getting ready I guess. You know, today Jack chose her dress", she grins.

"Woo. Not nad", I give a smirky smile, "Now let us go down."

As we reach downstairs, I just stare at the beautiful decoration they have done in this little time. The hall way is fully decorated, the theme color they chose is golden and I must say, this looks utterly beautiful, magical, glamorous and wise at the same time. There's dark yet a glittering essence here with the chandelier placed at the centre, bar house at a side, the table cloth and napkin is black and golden which just goes perfect with the theme. There are also golden paper lanterns, 3D prismatic star centerpieces attached with them, new year eve balloons of the color golden and black. Also, they added some extra flare with this theme as they opted for dark purple and emerald green in some places as for the pom pom and the tassel garlands. As I take a look around this beautifully decorated place, I reach the front yard which is also adorned with balloons, lights and the tables are covered with black and golden clothing with wine glasses placed on them as some other visitors are passing their time in there. But I don't see Jim. I decide to call him to ask if he's ready or not, as I am about to do so, I see him approaching with Sam. Wowwwww! He's looking as handsome as before as he opted for dark jeans with his outfit and black shoes. Smile curves upon my lips as he steps near me with a mesmerising grin on his face.