The Bodyguard

Chapter 12 - Sending a Message

The next day work drags, it feels like it lasts forever. I’m distracted as I serve customers and when my boss notices he puts me on stock check duty, but I lose count several times and have to start again.

Finally, my shift is over and I practically run to the bus. Our date isn’t until 7pm so I have hours to go, but I still need to choose what to wear and have a shower.  I haven't been on a proper date for dinner like this before since Jason and I already knew each other and he only ever took me to the cinema, his place or parties thrown by James.

I make myself a quick sandwich and eat it in no time then I knock on Amy’s door.

Dex is visiting and they are just relaxing, listening to music, he's sat on her sofa wearing blue jeans and a red t-shirt and she's half lying on him.  They look cute together and I'm relieved I'm not interrupting anything.  I apologise for intruding, but she doesn’t seem to mind.

“I was wondering if you could help me choose a dress for tonight?” I ask her.

“Sure thing. Let’s see what you’ve got,” she replies.

We head upstairs and she helps herself to my closet. She finds a red dress, but I think it’s too short for dinner and she agrees.  She looks through a few more outfits before looking at me with a frown.

“Do you know where he’s taking you?” 

“No idea. He just said dinner.”

“How about this?” 

It’s a knee length dark green number with thin straps and a slight cowl neck. I love this dress because it is very slinky, it’s made with the softest material that feels like a mixture of velvet and silk. I think it’s microfibre or something. The neckline shows a little cleavage, but it isn’t too revealing.

“Yes! I love this dress and almost forgot I had it,” I beam as she hands it to me.

After I slip it on I find a pair of very high heeled black patent pumps to match, they are plain, but I know they are sexy as hell. I bought them not long ago for a date with Jason to a bar and they sure got his attention. I lost my virginity that same night.  I pull them on and look at her for an opinion.

“Oh my God Kristen, do you want to make it to dinner?!” Amy laughs.

“Too much?” I ask slightly embarrassed at her reaction.

“Hell no, but this ensemble is sure sending a message, just make sure it’s the one you intend or he might get the wrong idea.  I thought you were worried about taking things to the next level?”     Am I worried?  Is it what I want?  I know when I'm with him my body just reacts and I'm not in control anymore, but what do I actually want to happen.  I think carefully and ask myself can I see myself getting physical with Gabriel and the answer is yes, of course.  Is my hesitation because of my age and lack of experience? Probably.  I decide to answer honestly.

“I want to impress him, seem worthy of his attention. I want him to see me as a woman, not just some little college girl,” I admit.

“Well you’ll sure do that in this. Damn, you look hot!  You are so getting laid tonight wearing that..."  She winks knowingly.

I blush. Ok so I’m definitely sending the message I want with this outfit.