My Reward; His Punishment

THE DRESS

I took the help of our stylist for my make up and dress. She has done a really great job in transforming this hideous freak into a barbie doll. My long, red gown flares a bit in the pattern of rose flower from the bottom and its backless and one-sided strapless. I personally like the dress very much.

I take a step with the silver stilettos and almost stumble but manage somehow. I do wear heels but stilettos are a bit outlandish. I remind myself to kick Winnie for choosing it for me.

And at the last, I take out the necklace from the wardrobe and wear it slowly, it appears so perishable to me. And damn it's looking amazing over my neck. Like a topping on the cake, honestly elegant.

I manage my rolled from the bottom hair, take deep breaths and step down slowly from stairs with a heavy heart. I don't know how he is gonna react when he'll see me. What if he doesn't find me beautiful? He will. But not more than Anna of course.

I get down quietly and see him talking with Hannah, sitting on his knees and giving her instructions and Mrs. Hall stands attentively next to them but I can't see his face because he has his back to my side.

"You're not gonna annoy Mrs. Hall." He says as he brushes away her hair from her forehead.

"Yes Daddy." She says nodding.

"And you'll eat your food before 9?" He asks again.

"Yes daddy." She sounds bored.

"And will not at all try to sneak into Daddy's lab."

"Okay daddy." She chuckles sweetly and her eyes reach me. "Mom!" She gets delighted at once.

"Hannah wait..." He stops her but she runs to me and hugs my legs. Adam gets up and swears the moment he turns.

"f**k!" He whispers softly, glaring at me from top to bottom and I hear Mrs. Hall's chuckle.

My smile suddenly disappears. Is something wrong with me? Or the dress code? Or my make up? 

"I'm sorry, wh.." I begin, confused.

"Nothing, I-I forgot my...my keys." He laughs nervously and leaves, most importantly licking his lips. "See you in the car."

"Mrs. Hall," I tell her pouting my lips. "Is something wrong in me?"

"No Mam. You're looking gorgeous. Men become quite uncommunicative with the sight of such a lovely and beautiful wife in front of them." She smiles and I blush.

"Mom." Hannah pulls my dress to grab my attention. "I want this dress for my birthday." I chuckle.

"Okay honey, now go with Mrs. Hall. We'll be back soon." I pat her cheeks before she rushes back to her room.

I am quite exited for today's party, because I never expected him to ask me out ever, just fantasized it. I laugh at myself and then at his reaction, a few minutes ago. Isn't he crazy?