181: Hello Gorgeous

SCARLETT

After Alex’s boob graze, I kept my guard up for the rest of the dress shopping.

When he realized that I was being odd, he excused himself and allowed the attendant tend to me while I chose a dress. That gesture of giving me space even when he’d have preferred to stay with me warmed my heart like every other gentlemanly act he’d expressed that night.

I found the perfect dinner dress after two tries and a glam team was sent in to get me ready while an attendant informed me that Alex was getting dressed as well.

Alex returned when the glam team was doing finishing touches and from the look of absolute wonder in his eyes I could tell that I looked gorgeous. He was an equally marveling sight in his dark blue suit and I particularly loved how handsome he looked with his hair sleeked back.

As soon as the glam team left, he walked towards me with an adoring smile.

“It’s my night yet you'll definitely be the star of the show,” he reached for my hand, lifting it to his lips for a linge