Chapter 47 ~ Back up plan

Rose looked at Ethan and wondered if there was something wrong with his head. He avoided being in public with her for as long as she could remember and now he was talking about going to such a big event side by side?

“So, what will it be?” His deep voice whispered.

“Stop playing games, Ethan.”

“This is not a game. I'm as serious as it gets.”

Rose's brown eyes searched his gray Ones but was Still confused because he gave nothing away.

Sighing, she finally said. “Fine.”

“Great.” Ethan stood and created some distance between them.

Rose let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. Her heart was beating wildly against her chest from the contact.

“I'll ask Tom to get you a dress,” Ethan said as he took a seat back at his table.

“No need, I already used your card to buy one.” Rose stood, a smile tugging at the corner Of her lips before adding,

“I'm still spending. I'll have to look good after all, so I hope you don't mind.”

Ethan looked up, a small smile tugging at the corner of