Cali threw it to me, “Try it,” She went back to rummaging through the box.
I sighed slipping off my clothes and tugging up the soft fabric.
“We also need to get you a full-length mirror,” Cali stated, “But wow, yes that, no other options,”
“Not like I have any other options,” I gave her a blank stare.
I looked down at the simple emerald green dress, the fabric was stretchy thankfully. It was from ages ago, I think I wore it to some menial dance in high school Lola dragged me to. It didn’t fit me the way it used to, I was skinnier back then, but this fabric was forgiving and hugged my new curves.
I have no idea why my mom packed it, or maybe I did for some reason when we went to the cabin, those days before we left were still blurry.
“It’s not too dressy?”
Cali shook her head, “It’s perfect, elegant but simple, exactly what I was looking for.”
“Fine,” But I didn’t feel fine, my head felt light, and nerves coursed through me. I didn’t want to be overdressed or presume that we were going somewhere nice.
“You look like a princess,” Emmett stopped in his tracks as he ran into my room.
“A fairy,” Loreli said, almost bumping into Emmett’s back, “I’m hungry,” Her attention turned to her mom.
“Lucky for you I ordered pizza,” Cali winked at me and I ushered her and Emmett to the kitchen.
“Wow, this is enough pizza to feed an entire dinosaur!” Emmett’s eyes were wide.
“Something like that,” I smiled at him grabbing plates from the kitchen before I took a seat next to him.
“Emmett?” I asked him but he was half distracted by the pizza, “Baby?” I touched his arm.
“Yes, Mama?” His green eyes turned to me.
“Mama is going out for a little bit, but Cali will be here and Loreli. Is that okay?” He nodded.
“Take care of them will you?” I winked at him, “Help Cali and show her where everything is.”
“Yes Mama, are you coming back today?” A small frown crossed his face.
“Yes,” I ruffled his hair, “We’re all having a sleepover.”
“Finishing touches, I got it from here,” Cali said swatting my hand away where I tried to grab a piece of pepperoni, “You’re about to eat, probably,” She shrugged.
I rolled my eyes but left the table. I slipped on some ankle boots which were the only thing I had that had a little heel on it, and debated a light jacket but left it. It was warm but I wanted to cover myself for some reason, especially if I ended up in an almost floor-length dress at a burger joint.
“Okay, I think I’m good,” I came back to the table.
“Better than good, you are a goddess,” Cali smiled at me
A sharp knock reverberated through the hall and I jumped, Cali nodded towards the door. I didn’t expect him to come up here, I thought he would have texted me when he was downstairs.
I f.orced myself toward the door, I felt out of breath and tried to take deep breaths as I stood in front of the door.
“Protocol is to actually open the door,” Cali shouted, I was glad that the dining room table was out of view, I wasn’t ready for him to meet Emmett yet, or Emmett to meet him.
He knocked again.
I wiped my hands on my dress and thankfully my body remembered how to open the lock. I wasn’t prepared for what I saw in front of me.
Caspien stood in the doorframe, taking up almost the entire thing. He was wearing a dark shirt and gray pants. His jacket was slung over his shoulder and he looked casual somehow but still had that authority and effortless confidence I’ve only ever seen in movies.
I’ve seen him dress up before, I actually haven’t seen him in anything besides a suit, but in this, he was mouthwatering.
His shirt was perfectly fitted to his body, like he had it tailored, and I’m sure he did. It clung to his body showing the mass of his arms and that he was a trained warrior under perfectly tailored suits. I felt heat course through me and tighten my stomach at just the thought of seeing what was beneath.
When my eyes finally made it to his he was looking at me hungrily. His gaze raked up and down me and it made me feel good.
“You look, Goddess, Willa. You are incredible.” A lump formed in my throat as his icy eyes met mine. They were filled with something I hoped was l.ust but it was deeper than that, there was an affection that went deeper than the hunger, something I rarely saw with Nolan in the year we were together.
(Willa)
“I didn’t know what to wear and I’ve been living in jeans and t-shirts for a few years,” I shrugged.
“I told you whatever you wore would be perfect,”
“You didn’t tell me where we were going,” I gave him a look.
“You don’t like surprises?”
“Depends on the surprise.” I countered crossing my arms.
His eyes narrowed as he studied me, “Do you like sushi?”
I almost laughed, thinking about how I thought that would be his go-to.
“What?” He demanded.
“I just thought you would be the kind of guy to go to a gluten-free sushi place instead of the diner,”
He almost smiled, “There is definitely gluten there.”
“Oh well then, I’m appeased.”
“Do you have everything?” He looked behind me.
“Just let me grab my purse,” I left the door open as I went to grab my things and give Emmett a kiss.
“Who is at the door?” Emmett asked. I shook my head I didn’t want to lie to him but I wasn’t sure how to explain it.
“A friend that I’m going to eat some dinner with.” Cali raised her eyebrow and followed me back to the door.
“Thanks for the pizza,” She leaned against the open door, “Even if you think I’m snarky,”
He nodded once, “It’s the least I could do,”
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