Dusk To Dawn

Part_15 Date

The day went pretty well with minimum work, Mr. Blake had to leave early for his business meeting at Cambridge. To be honest my mind was only concentrated on a fact that I have a date tonight which I don't wanted to mess up.....I couldn't concentrate on my fashion work , Even I made a fun of myself in front of entire class....

Stella and Jasmine were shocked to hear about my date with 'Mr. Eye candy'. I don't know which one of them told Ryan about my date but to add some more fuel he came 2 hours early to give me the ultimate date session in 1 hour. By each passing minute my subconscious was adding a fuel to my nervousness. Thought of Running away also crossed my mind a few times but it was because of the face that it is going to be a first date of mine and I didn't know how to act on a date.

Ian only asked me to get ready by 7:00 but he didn't clarify the theme and the confusion was not helping at all. Finally, I decided to wear something that can go both casual and classy way. It was a white fringe dress. I went with open hair and no make up make up look with a bold red lips and a hint of highlight following my facial feature to my collarbone till my shoulder to add glamour. Overall I looked date worthy......may be....

"Pearl! Do you still doubt the dress?" Jasmine asked quizzically

"don't worry girl you look f**k worthy" Ryan said giving high five to Stella. Of course he had that devilish smirk on. Asshole!

"No, unfortunately she can't, she's on her periods"

"Who said that, you know you can..... "

"Oh shut up" Me and Jasmine barked together at them.

"I think it's neck line is kind of...." Stella was making some hand gestures that's when a door bell rang

"See, he is already here....now, go...."Jasmine literally dragged me to main door

Taking a few deep breath I opened a door revealing gorgeous pair of blue eyes. He was wearing a grey suit....His hair a bit dishevelled in his regular hairstyle. Overall he looked....killer. For some time he just stood there looking me up to down with a flower bouquet still in his hands.

"You.....You look.....gorgeous!" He said still shifting his weight to one feet to another still holding roses in his hands.

"Oh! I forgot to give you these,beautiful flowers for the most beautiful lady" That words still managed to tint my cheeks despite of it's cliché-ness.

"Did you guys forget that you have a date?" Stella's alarming voice came from behind me

"Oh! Let me introduce you to my bestfriends oomates , this is Stella, she is Jasmine and he is Ryan"

After their little introduction we made our way to his glossy black Ashton Martin car. He pulled out a door for me and helped me bit with my dress, after that he sat on his seat and we are out on our first date. I don't know why but my all nervousness was gone like in a thin air. I was comfortable around him.....he never made me feel uncomfortable around him......on our way he told me about his family.....his father's name is Mr. Jeffery Blake and mother's name is Mrs. Isla Blake. They live in their family home somewhere near Cambridge....and some childhood stuff.

We reached there almost in 15 minutes.On our way Ian kept his hand on my waist makeing my skin tingle from his feather touch. The restaurant was on 30th floor. It was a huge and elegant multi cuisine restaurant. Everything here screamed expensive with a professional colour theme of blue and black. The most beautiful thing about it was that one could see the most beautiful view of Tower Bridge from there. The sky filled with romantic shades of warm blue reflecting it's shadow on the illusory glass flooring. Waiter lead us to our table it was a corner booth table.....one could see almost entire city from here...

"So, Did you like it?" He asked scratching back of his head a nervous habit of his

" It's beautiful like really....,really beautiful!"

"Yeah, but trivial compared to you" His smirk was back

"Oh! Really?....I wonder if that cliché line actually works?"

"Trust me your tinted cheeks are saying totally different story..."

"That's just because your are using.... those......those....pick up lines on me"

"Why ? does that bother you?"

That's when a beautiful blond waitress made her way to our table with a professional flirtatious smile,

"What would you like to order Ian? I see you brought a beautiful lady with you"

"Hello to you too Hannah and this beautiful lady over here is my date Miss. Pearl Williams"

"You must be special....You know what you're the first women Ian has ever brought here other then his boring clients......" She said excitedly clapping her arms like she was already imaging our future together

"Pearl, meet Hannah my friend" Ian had a genuine smile plastered on his face

"Hello, Hannah you're the beauty here.....I am glad we met"

"Oh, You're on your date here....I don't want to disturb you love birds. Now, gimme your orders and I'll fly away"

Ian ordered some lavish wine saying ''it is gonna be the most tasty wine one could ever taste''

Hannah quickly disappeared after taking the order "She's our nanny's daughter we basically grew up together"

"She is quite a beauty here are you sure you two are just fiends?"

"Jealous are we? Don't worry Pearl this man just has eyes for a gorgeous lady sitting in front of him" He said holding my hands and looking straight to my eyes like he was looking through my soul. Suddenly air around us changed to icy making me shudder......as a very familiar feeling rose on the back of my mind......Warm and cosy atmosphere changed to cold and intimidating......I don't know was it Ian or something else.

"I was asking just like that you know....she seems pretty amazing person"

"She is"

Hannah came back with a fancy bottle of red wine and pouring two glasses she again vanished behind glass walls.

"You were right, It's actually flavoursome...."

"Told ya"

"Okay, Ian tell me about your favourite things.."

"Right now you're the only thing dear to me..." I don't know why was I blushing at his every flirty lines I always find them annoying but this time with Ian it had a different effect on me.

"Ian! Seriously....."

"I am adventures person I like taking risk that makes me feel alive....." He was telling me some of his past dangerous experiences making some lazy circles on my wrist....again I felt those chills again and this time I felt eyes on me making me look around the floor that's when I spot those stormy blue orbs boring in to mine....

There was him, Mr. Blake sitting with some blond.... may be Miss. Brown on the exact opposite corner his eyes flickering between my eyes and hand which Ian was making lazy circle. His body language was calm and confident but his eyes were piercing through mine almost..............punishing me for my deeds.He had same expression from that night!............

"Pearl, what happened? you look pale.." Ian flirty gaze turned in to serious

"I am.....fine....I..uh need to use washroom"

My reflection looked pale like I was caught in some crime.........I don't know why I felt that way.Things are going the way it should and I am in charge of my life now there is no one to hold me back. He's just my boss besides he made it clear that it was a mistake and that thing won't happen again. He shouldn't....mustn't f*****g affect me, I am a strong independent women and I do as I please. Chanting that mantra few times, I went back to only meet with Mr. Blake and Miss. Brown on our table. Oh Boy! It was actually corner half circle booth surely it was made for more than two person. Looks like my first date has turned in to double date. God help me!

(Fredrico: Girl, You're seriously f****d!)

"Miss. Williams I didn't know you and brother are dating...." Mr. Blake asked casually leaning on the chair like that thing didn't affect him a bit. But his eyes were saying a total different story roaming around my body then flickering back to mine with so much intensity.

"It's that..."Before I could say anything foolish Ian came to my rescue.

"Xavier she is not your personal assistant right now, it would be much better if you'll just treat her like my date" Ian said with gritted teeth

"Ian she is MY PERSONAL assistant whether or not dating you....(he said his body language tense then before) but don't worry brother I AM not HERE on work otherwise I'd have needed her assistance.( he said pressing each words)... so Miss. Williams I hope you don't have any problem with me and my date here sitting with you and YOUR DATE "

"Of course no! not at all sir"

"See, Ian she doesn't have any problem....I see you haven't ordered yet let's order, shall we?"

That restaurant didn't had that much vegetarian options there therefore I had to go with salad. Atmosphere was pretty tens till we got our dinner, I don't know why but Mr. Blake's gaze remained on my hand which Ian was holding.

"Honey, do you always eat salad or are you trying to impress us, huh?......just saying...... if you only eat these you wouldn't be like this" Miss. Brown had evil smirk on

(Fredrico: Oh my gosh! Did she just call you fat in front of your boss and your date? b***h has got some ovaries!)

"Miss. Brown, The thing is I am vegetarian.......and mostly I don't get that much options therefore I only option left here is salad. Moreover whatever I eat is my personal choice you shouldn't get to impressed or unimpressed by it"

"Oh Honey, Did I offend you I didn't mean to call you fat" She said making a face like Disney princess' evil step mom

"Apparently, you did! For your information I am so much more than your skin and body weight barriers." I was sure Blake brothers could see smoke coming out of my ears but I couldn't care less no one is allowed to say anything. Fredrico was pushing my nerves to comment on her skimpy outfit but considering the situation and people around me I didn't..... but I don't know how long can I control it.

Again thick silence overcame like a storm at our booth. Despite of our previous experience Mr. Blake kept his eyes on my movements, And because of his heavy gaze I kept fumbling with my fork but thanks to quantity it finished soon.

Thankfully Mr. Blake had work to finish so he and Miss. Brown left early and again I was left with my handsome date. One could see guilt inside his eyes, obviously it wasn't his fault.

"I am sorry for that"

"Hey, no need to apologize"

"No, It wasn't supposed to happen on our first date" his eyes were clearly speaking on his behalf

"You know, You can always compensate with ice cream"

His pearly smile came back "I'll give you the whole ice cream shop"

"Now let's get going we gotta buy an ice cream shop."

Finishing our payment which was clearly on him, I knew he'll never let me pay.Don't get me wrong but things are equal you know all those dress, make up and accessories don't come cheap.

Ian took me to some fancy ice cream shop and after eating like 2 cups we made our way to my house, surprisingly he was also a sucker for ice cream.

(Fredrico: But how did he manage to build a body like this? I thought he only lived on protein powder)

Our ride back was kind was tense as thoughts of 'to do on first date' list Ryan's session over powered my mind...... His fancy car finally pulled over infront of my gate, he came to walk me to my door

"So.." Ian said running his hand to tangled hair which made him look more 100% hotter then he actually was

"I know the date was disastrous, let me make it up to you...." If I wasn't observent I might have missed that smirk behind that smile

"Are you asking for another date?"

" I was just asking about he compensation but you know...... we don't say no to a lady "

"You're such a flirt" In a moment he caught my hand pulling me towards him. His eyes pinned to mine and hands slowly making their way to curve of my waist.His eye had something raw inside it emotions playing hide and seek eyes flickering my tinted lips to my iris asking for something...... I don't know what he saw inside but he pressed his lips to mine in slow motion subconsciously closing my eyes by it's touch almost feather like and he walked away.

Reaching his car he again turned to my direction his face looking amused "Pearl, You're something else" and he drove off leaving me on the front gate. I was about to make my way in when I again heard some screeching voice of a vehicle (Fredrico : Did he forget something) revealing Mr. Blake.

(Fredrico: What the fuc......)

"Miss. Williams in my car now!"