Chapter 21 21
CHAPTER 21
TESSY’S POV
Agreeing to go on a date with Damien was probably a bad idea because getting I couldn't find anything to wear.Every single dress in my box were either too professional or something I'd wear to a club.I didn't want to go looking like a slut,I mean I was his but I needed to look good.I also noticed that my hair looked too normal.And I didn't have any make-up left to use.
“Tess?”.Anna yelled as I heard the door lock.She hadn't been at home when I arrived which only added to the pressure I'd felt.She was the only one that could help me.“Oh dear”.I looked up and noticed her standing at my door.“Were we robbed?”.
“What? No”.
“Then why does your room look like we've been robbed and why do you look like that?”. Looking around the room,I realized I'd thrown half of my clothes on the floor.I’d scattered my hair in anger when I couldn't figure out what to do with it.I looked up at her with tears in my eyes and she immediately hurried to me.
“What is it hon?”She asked as she held my face looking at me worriedly.
“I have a date tonight “.Her worried expression immediately turned to shock.Soon I felt pain on my back as she hit me repeatedly
“Then why make me worry?I thought something happened to you”
“Ow,stop.I’m sorry”.Tessy paused and looked at me again,this time surprise evident in here eyes
“Date?With who?”
“With…”
“With Damien?”She asked again, interrupting me.
“Yes but….”
“Oh my god,you actually listened to me.I’m so proud of you”.She interrupted me again before hugging me
“Yes but…”
“Then why are you here sobbing and your hair…”Her voice faded as she looked at my hair
“Can I talk now?”I muttered.She made a gesture of zipping her mouth and swallowing the key.
“You can't swallow the key after….you know what never mind.So I have a date with Damien tonight.I agreed to date him for a month and if it doesn't work out, I'll end it”.Anna nodded and looked around the room.“I couldn't find what to wear or what to do with my hair and makeup..ughhh”.
Damien was going to come pick me up in an hour and I still didn't know what to wear.
“You could have asked me,let's go to my room”. Following Anna to her room,she made me sit on the bed and went to her closet.
“Look at this”.I looked at the blue dress in her hand.The blue dress was the color of the summer sky and the neck dipped modestly.It also had a long slit by the side and intricate designs on it.
“This is beautiful “.I couldn't help but admire it,I felt bad that she was giving it to me to wear out.
“I want you to have it.I’ve had it for close to a year now and I never wore out because it never fit me and taking it to a tailor just didn't seem right.But you have more curves that I do and I'm sure it will fit you perfectly”.
“Really?Thank you”.Anna smiled as she set the gown on the bed
“Now come,let me help you with your hair and make up”.Thirty minutes later,we were done and I'd already worn the dress.I’d never felt prettier in my life.Last time I did was at prom.Anna was right,the dress did fit me perfectly,I looked both sexy and professional enough for a date.
“What would I ever do without you?”I asked as I hugged Anna.
“Nothing at all”.Anna laughed. Coincidentally,we heard a car pull up at the front of the door.“Time to leave, remember to have fun”.I nodded before wearing my black heels.
Walking outside,I noticed a different person opening the door to the car
“Hello,I’m Grayson your driver for tonight.Sir sent me here”.I guessed Damien had sent his driver to pick me up instead of himself.Nodding slowly,I greeted before entering the car.
Soon we came to a stop in front of a restaurant.It was definitely one of those high class restaurants that probably took months to book.Walking to the entrance,a doorman opened the door for me to walk in.I moved to a stewardess standing close to the door.
“Hi,I'm supposed to meet with Damien”
“You must be Miss Tessy”.She replied before typing on her computer
“Yes”.I looked around at the restaurant but couldn't find Damien
“Top floor.Mr Damien is waiting for you there.Room 7”.He booked a space for us?oh wow.I mean I knew he was rich but I didn't expect that.Walking towards the room,I took a deep breath before entering.Damien who had been on his phone raised his head and stared at me.Nervously I walked towards him as he stood and walked to me.
“You are beautiful “.He said as he pecked my lips.I’d never blushed so hard before.
“Thank you.uh…you clean up nice too“.Damien laughed before nodding and leading me to the table.He pulled out a chair for me and pointed towards it.Smiling,I sat slowly.
Damien moved back to his seat before bringing out his phone and making a call
“Send a waiter,we are ready”.I looked around the room nervously.It was a fairly large room mostly for rich and famous people who don't like eating around others.
“So tell me about yourself” .Damien said, distracting my thoughts.
“What do you want to know?”I always forget everything about myself whenever I get asked that question.
“Everything.Where you grew up?what you studied?your favorite food, favorite animal.All of that”.He looked genuinely interested in whatever I had to say
Smiling softly,I answered “I grew up in LA,lived there until I moved here a few years ago.I studied communication and language arts…mmmm…my favorite food has to be Mac and cheese or pizza or hot dogs or cheeseburger”My stomach growled just thinking about it.Damien’s laugh pulled me out of my thoughts and then I remembered he was there.His laugh was amazing,it was like music to my ears.
“Go on”He said after laughing.Fortunately,a waiter knocked and entered, saving me from my embarrassment.
“Good evening sir and ma'am, I'll be your waiter for tonight.What do you want to start with?”He asked as he dropped menus for the both of us.
“I’ll have the Harlem estate red wine to start”.Damien ordered as he went through the menu.The waiter turned to me
“I guess I'll just have a mocktail”.I didn't want to get drunk before the end of tonight.The waiter nodded as he wrote it down.
“I’ll be right back with your drinks" .He said before leaving.
“Back to our discussion”.Damien said as he stared intently at me.
“Oh right.I love animals.Dogs,cats,rabbits,all of that.I don't like snakes though.They creep me out”I shuddered as I thought about one.Damien laughed again.
“What about you? Where'd you grow up and all that and how'd you become a big boss”.I was curious about Damien's life too.The waiter returned with our drinks before and served us.
“Would you like to order now?”.Damien looked at me after the waiter spoke.I guess he wanted me to decide.
“uh…sure.I’d like the pan-seared diver scallops with saffron risotto, asparagus tips and citrus beurre Blanc”.The waiter jotted down my order and turned to Damien.
“I’ll have what she's having”.The waiter nodded
“I’ll be right back”.He said before leaving.Taking a sip out of my drink,I turned back to Damien waiting for him to continue our conversation.He dropped his glass before looking up at me again.
“I grew up here in New York.I’m half Italian “
“Seriously?”I interrupted him.I hurried to apologize when I realized my mistake
“Yes,I am”He answered smiling.I guess he didn't mind at all.
“That’s cool”
He continued,“I have two brothers, George and Xavier and a sister,Lisa” Never heard of her before.“I attended Harvard.. Business administration.After my father retired,I took over his company along with my brothers.”I nodded as the waiter entered again with our dishes.
Quietly,we ate.The silence in the room wasn't uncomfortable.It was weirdly comforting.There was only slow music playing in the room.
Soon we were done eating and ready to leave.Damien led me out of the restaurant to his Entering his car,he drove us out and onto the familiar road I knew,which was the way to his house.