Misty closed her bedroom door behind her and placed her trembling hand on her silk covered stomach that wouldn't stop doing flip flops to save her life. "This is ridiculous," she breathed and then shook it
off. "It's just Justin. Just beautiful blue eyed Justin, that has a smile that can make any woman swoon." She groaned softly as she walked down the
hallway. She lifted her crimson red silk dress, as she walked down the stairs.
She didn't see Justin anywhere, but she heard his laughter and Al's combined from the kitchen. "Great," she mumbled as she walked toward's the kitchen. "Even Al is struck by his charm." She swung open the door
to see the older and younger man laughing it up, while the sipped on their totties.
Justin let out a laugh and was about to take another sip, but his glass froze inches away from his lips as he stared at her. My God, she was beautiful. She had her long black hair pulled halfway up, except for a
few silky strands that rested against the sides of her face. Her makeup was flawless, she didn't over do it, but she put enough on to make her shine. Her scent invaded him, hitting him like a gut to his fist. And the dress. The dress was stunning. The rose colored silk, snugged her curves like a second skin, and it flowed down her slim legs. A slit rode up, revealing her right leg to the world.
Al looked at him and chuckled. The man was in deep, he thought. He glanced at Misty, and she was staring into him, almost in a trance. And she was in just as deep. "Ahem...Misty, you look beautiful," Al said as he walked to her and grabbed her hand.
Misty managed to look away from Justin, and smiled up at Al. "You think so?"
He smiled and placed both his wrinkled hands on her shoulders. "You look like your mother."
Misty's eyes soften and she took a deep breath, to avoid from crying as she hugged him. "Thank you, Al."
Al walked over to Justin and yanked him off the stool and slightly pushed him towards her. Justin stumbled a bit, but froze right when they were inches away. "Um....ahem....you look very nice, Misty."
Her heart dropped. The sound of his voice was almost professional, as if he didn't mean it. She sighed. "Thank you, so do you. Are we ready now?"
"Yeah, sure," he said softly and then followed her out the kitchen.
Al placed a hand on his shoulder to stop him. "Justin, forget why your here, and treat her like a woman tonight, instead of a bargain."
He looked at him, and then at Misty who was on her way to the front door. "I never thought of her as a bargain, Al."
"Then start acting like it," he mumbled. " 'You look very nice?' Please, you can do better then that."
"I...I got nervous, and I...."
"Don't give me the details," he said and then turned him to face her. "Just do what feels right." He then gave him a shove and Justin stumbled a little before straightening. His heart began to quicken the closer
he got to her, and when he stood in front of her, his heart was ready to burst.
Misty gave him a quick smile, before reaching over to open the door. Justin stopped her by grabbing her wrist lightly. She looked up at him in confusion, to see him really looking into her, almost piercing her
with his eyes. "Ju...."
"You look absolutely amazing," he said with his voice cracked with emotion.
Her heart skipped at his words and she froze when his head started to come down on hers. She closed her eyes and her breath caught as his warm lips touched the corner of her's. Even though it was quick, and
gentle, chills still shot through her body. "Thank you, Justin."
He smiled and then opened the door for her as he held out his left arm. She slipped her arm through his and side by side they walked to the limo. And at that moment, maybe for only a second...she felt like she was where she was suppose to be. At Justin's side.
"I got it George," Justin said as he quickened his step to open the limo door himself. He smiled at her, and she returned it, before slipped inside.
"Whew," George whistled. "Well done, Curly."
He grinned. "Thank you, George. Remember where we are going?"
"Yup, sure do," he said. "I'll have you there in no time."
Justin patted him on the sholder. "Thanks," he said and then made his way in the limo, and froze when he saw that she was no longer in her designated seat...but sitting right beside the place he always sat.
She had her legs crossed, which exposed her long legs and a devilish grin. She arched her brows in questioning. "Are you coming?"
He cleared his throat. "Um, yeah," he said and then sat next to her on the plush leather seat. "Got tired of your spot?"
She grinned. "Yeah," she said and shrugged. "I got lonely over there."
He knew he shouldn't have, but he couldn't help it so he did it anyway. He lifted his hand and reached over and grabbed her's. He linked his fingers with hers and squeezed it lightly. "Are you lonely now?"
She tightned the grip. "No," she said softly. "For the first time since last year I don't feel alone."
His eyes softened and he turned his body toward her. "I'm sorry for your loss, Misty."
She let out a shaky breath and managed a small smile. "Thank you, Justin."
"I mean it," he said as he gripped her hand with both of his. "No one should go through what you have gone through....it must have been so hard."
She nodded and swallowed the lump in her throat. "It was hell, Justin. Are you close to your parents?"
"Very," he said as he reached up and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I don't think I could have handled losing them."
"And I pray you don't lose them anytime soon, cause it's the worst feeling in the world." Justin cupped her soft cheek and waited until her watery blue eyes looked at him. "I've been so lonely, Justin."
"I know," he said softly. "But you won't be anymore. I'm going to do my best to make you happy for the rest of the twenty-four hours."
She let out a laugh as the limo pulled to a stop. "This day has been great so far, Justin....I know I was a bitch at first but....."
"Don't aplogize," he said as George opened the door. He lifted their joint hands and kissed her fingers. "Come on," he said as he gave her a tug and helped her out the window.
She stepped out on the gravel and took Justin's hand. He led her around the limo and she gasped when she saw the view in front of her.