Chapter 12

Jamie POV

I get home from work to find my sweet little miss sitting in the dining room eating. Herb made her some lunch. I lean down and kiss her on top of the head.

“What did Herb make for you?” I ask her.

“I have no idea, but it is fantastic,” Crystal says.

I sit down next to her. “Do you still want to go out tonight, or do you want to stay at home?” I ask her.

“I want to do whatever you want to do, but depending on what you have in mind, I am not sure I have anything to wear, sir,” Crystal says as she continues to eat.

“I am sure we can find you something to wear,” I say.

“I figured that much, sir,” Crystal says.

“Actually, my firm is having a small get-together tonight for a client. Would you like to go?” I ask.

“I would love to go, but who are you going to tell them I am?” Crystal asks.

“You could be my date if you want to be,” I answer her.

“I would be your date for a get-together for your work?” She asks.

“Yes, if you want, or I can go alone,” I say.

“I would love to be your date,” Crystal says.

“Good, we need to get you a dress brought to the house and shoes; I can have someone over to do your hair and makeup. Oh, and one more thing, do not call me daddy in front of anyone tonight,” I say.

“Yes, sir, I will be extra careful not to say that tonight,” Crystal says.

“Good little miss. Do you have your phone with you?” I ask her.

She picks up her phone and hands it to me. I open an internet browser to a local dress shop that I know very well. I hand her back her phone. “Look through these and pick something to wear. Make sure to pick out everything you will need. Margie is wonderful. She will bring it to the house and fit it to you perfectly,” I say.

Crystal takes my phone and begins going through the dresses. “What is your favorite color?” Crystal asks me.

“My favorite color is blue,” I answer.

She scrolls down to a blue dress. “How fancy does this dress need to be?” Crystal asks.

“It is a formal affair,” I say to her.

She picks a blue dress and shows it to me. “Is this okay?” Crystal asks.

I look at the beautiful blue dress she picked out. “I love it, and I think you will be gorgeous in that dress,” I say to her.

“Good, I like it,” Crystal says.

She adds the dress to her cart, then selects shoes to match. “Did you get everything you need?” I ask her.

“I think so. I picked out a dress and shoes,” Crystal says.

“Let me see your phone,” I say.

I scroll through and pick out other items for her. I check out on the site and hand her back her phone. “Margie will be here in two hours with your things,” I say.

“How do you know Margie so well?” Crystal asks.

“She fits me for my suits,” I answer her.

“Oh, okay, I thought maybe you bought other women's dresses,” Crystal says.

“No, I do not normally take anyone anywhere; this will be a first for me, so please follow my rules while we are out,” I say to her.

“What are your rules for this outing?” Crystal asks.

“Simple, be nice, have fun, and don’t call me daddy,” I say.

I lean over and kiss her. “I will call someone to come do your hair for you and your makeup,” I say.

“Thanks,” Crystal says.

“I want you to have fun tonight,” I say.

“I will be with you. Why wouldn’t I have fun?” Crystal asks.

“The client is very peculiar, but I think you will enjoy yourself,” I say.

“I think I will too,” She says.

I get up from the table. I lean down and kiss her on top of her head. I go into my home office. I call Margie to make sure everything is good with the dress order. I call Liz to come to do Crystal’s hair and makeup. I have everything arranged for her.

She will look so beautiful in that dress she picked out tonight. I hope she enjoys herself. I cannot wait to be out with her tonight.

I go back to check on her. She is no longer in the dining room. I go up to her room. She is sitting at the small desk looking at her laptop.

“This desk is ridiculously too small,” She says to me.

“I can get you another one,” I say.

“I ordered one today,” Crystal says.

“You did not order much,” I say.

“No, I only got a few things to take the drab, depressing look out of this room,” Crystal says.

“You think this room is depressing?” I ask her.

“It is very depressing. It feels sad in here,” Crystal says.

“It is yours to do with as you please,” I say.

“Good, I plan on it,” She says.

“Why don’t you tell me about your day?” I ask.

She closes her laptop. “Well, I ordered something for my room, I looked around a little bit, and I called Liam,” she says.

“Did the two of you get your lunch date planned out?” I ask.

“Yes, I am meeting him tomorrow afternoon, we are taking your car, but I do not know where we will go eat yet. I will be sure to tell you exactly where we go,” Crystal says.

“That is my good little miss,” I say.

Crystal stands up from the desk. I take her into my arms. “I missed you today,” Crystal says.

“Did you? You have all but ignored me since I got home,” I say to her.

“Sorry, I was thinking about some things; I did not mean to be disrespectful to you, sir,” she says.

“If there is something on your mind, you can talk to me about it. I want to be here for you. I want to take care of all of your needs, mentally and physically,” I say.

I kiss her forehead. I do not want her to feel like she cannot talk to me.