Chapter 12: chapter twelve
To say I was frustrated would be the understatement of the year. I punching something or someone.
The plan was just to get a dress, attend the dinner tomorrow and get out of this city.
I'll probably wear one of my old dresses. I really hope grandma didn't have them pack them all. And if she did, I can always get the dress in the morning.
I'll have to get up really early to get the dress and shoes.
I should have some jewelry around the house too. I'll probably get a purse too.
Urggh! Now I have a lot to do tomorrow.
The drive back to my apartment was pretty normal. I changed into something comfortable. Contrary to my plan to look a dress to put on, I went straight to bed.
I had a very peaceful sleep dreaming for a really pretty hazel eyes. I kept dreaming of – more like imagining – scenarios where we get to met again. I really wish that happens.
I was woken up by the doorbell that kept ringing only to realize it was already 11:56 am in the morning.
I was really surprised by how long I was able to sleep especially on an empty stomach.
Right on cue, just as I was on my way to the door, my stomach rumbled.
I got to the door only to find out there was no one on the other side of the door. I was about to dismiss it as just a prank before I saw the package by the doorway.
It was a white box decorated with a red ribbon. I was about to step out to check if there's someone around then I remembered that this could be a trap.
The thought of it not only stopped me from stepping out of the apartment but also stopped me from picking it box up. I don't want to get bombed into pieces .
Who now what Serena could be up to. She's very vengeful and I know she won't let me off easily.
So, I close the door, went into the apartment and called the security office.
It took them about five minutes to get to my apartment. All these while, my stomach was still rumbling.
They took the box, scanned it to see if there was anything dangerous in it. After they did all they could to ensure they verified it was safe, they handed it over to me.
I gave them a bottle of wine and thanked them before going inside.
I placed the box gently on the kitchen counter calmly while contemplating whether or not I should open it.
After much debate and ordering food from one of my favorite restaurants, I decided to open it. But only after I'm done eating.
I mean… just in case. I can't and shouldn't die hungry.
It was about 1: 18 pm when my order got delivered.
After eating a nice place of pasta and meatballs, I decided it was time to face the box.
Had I know what was inside, I wouldn't have been so dramatic.
After I pulled on the intricately tied ribbon and opened the box, I my breath was taken away fro the sight before me.
In the box were six boxes.
The first one I opened contained a beautiful red dress. I haven't brought the dress out of the box yet but it was so obvious the dress will be beautiful. The color alone is gorgeous.
That might also be because red is my favorite color.
I gently pulled the dress out of the box to examine it. It was perfectly my size.
It was a mermaid gown. Not dramatic, not overly long but the right length. The top was covered in intricate diamonds. Yet it's not lousy.
The shirt was just soft and flow_
It has a slit. The slit is quite high. It should be about 10 inches up my left knee.
The first box made me anticipate for the other boxes.
I gently laid the gown down to check if other boxes.
I must say, this person has lots of diamonds.
The second box I opened was filled with five sets of jewelries and a note. I thought I would spell out our names.
Curious about the other boxes, I opened the third one.
A beautiful black heels. It looks so beautiful that couldn't wait to put it on.
In the fourth box was a purse that goes really well with dress.
I wonder what could be in the fifth box.
It was perfumes. While many others may find getting perfumes as a gift insulting, I love it.
The perfume smells heavenly. So soft and it matches with the dress. Fruity but not sickly sweet.
It's smells like both apple, cranberry, cherry, pomegranate ans strawberry. It smells red.
And the last box contains donuts, cookies and chocolates.
Now I'm conflicted. Who sent these stuffs?
Could it be Ethan?
Nahh… they can't afford these and she's just a baby.
This is from a man.
A man?… could it be?
I can't possibly be Blanc, right?
It's him!
His name is a five letters word and so is mine – Blanc and Grace.
But, why would he send me these stuffs?
It's probably not him. It could be from my grandma?
If this is a plan from the enemy, they have succeeded.
I am going to put these stuffs on and will eat these beautifully decorated cookies and donuts when I get back.
Besides, I don't even enough time to get a dress now. It was already few mins to 3 pm by the time I was done. I still have to make my har and maybe put on some makeup and the dinner starts by 6 pm. I'll probably go late had they not said in the invite that the cruise ship will take off by 6:30 pm.
I know myself, if I'm to start looking for an outfit, that will probably take me more than 2 hours. Especially since I'll need to get something better than this one I was gifted if I ever want to feel satisfied.
So, it ihas been decided. I will put on these stuffs.