ASHLEY'S POV
I was halfway through clearing my inbox when my phone buzzed.
I checked and saw a text from Micheal.
Micheal: Be ready by 7. Dress like you're about to fall in love.
I blinked. My lips curled before I even knew they were moving.
It wasn't just the words…it was the way they felt. Warm, sure, and soft in that way only Micheal can pull off. I stared at the message for a second longer, my heart skipping like it was in some sort of secret dance. Then I shoved back my chair, picked up my bag,and made my way home, my pulse racing with every step I took.
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By the time it was 7pm, I was dressed in a wine satin dress. I hadn't worn it in months, maybe because I didn't have a reason to feel that pretty until now.
He was already waiting outside when I stepped out. Stand
