"Those are skyhigh." I protested, eyeing the killer heels she had in her hands.
"You are used to wear heels. You wear it everyday to work."
"Those are not so high."
"Doesn't matter, look these ones has a platform it will not be that bad." She showed me the bottom parts of the shoes.
I sighed. I don't want to go into a discussion with her about shoes. It will only make me more tired than I already am.
"Fine, put them there. I'll do my makeup and I'll come out in a bit." I said defeated.
She grinned widely. "Ohhh! I'm so happy for you! I knew he would ask you! I can see Vasilios babies running around."
She was too enthusiastic for her own good.
"That's enough Rei." I groaned. This was the nth time she was saying this to me. "Wait in the living room for me."
She nodded and exited my room.
I applied a smokey eye makeup, watching a makeup tutorial of Nikkietutorials on my phone. Then I put my hair in a high ponytail, leaving some strands lose in the front.
At last I put on my shoes, practiced a couple of minutes in them in front of the mirror, before making my entree in the livingroom where Reina was waiting for me.
She let out a loud gasp when she saw me.
"You will have Marco begging on his knees for a second date!" was all she said as she turned me around. "Oh god, you look stunning."
I laughed. "Well I think you're exaggerating about Marco begging. But geez thanks."
"You two are so cute I---"
She got cut off by the knock on the door.
That's Marco! She mouthed and ran to the door to open it. I followed behind her and saw Marco leaning on the doorframe.
"Oh yes, she's here." Reina chirped. "Jillian!"
I walked into the foyer and Marco's eyes widened when he saw me.
"I know right." Reina gushed. "She leaves you speechless, mouth wide open, wanting for more."
"Those are my exact thoughts." he licked his lips, his eyes trailing up and down my body. "So fucking beautiful."
"Thank you Vasilios." I smiled. "You cleaned up nice too."
"Is that all?" he asked, pretending he was hurt. "This is the suit you chose for me bytheway."
I looked at his suit and it was indeed the one I chose for him. "You look handsome, now is that enough for your ego?"
He laughed and took my hands in his. He turned to Reina and said: "Don't worry I'll bring her home before midnight."
"You don't worry." Reina playfully nudge his shoulder. "This is not Cinderella, I'm not her evil stepsister. You can bring her to your home, I wouldn't mind."
"Reina!" I hissed.
Marco laughed and after I said my goodbyes to Reina we walked towards the elevator. Marco pressed lobby and we waited for the elevator doors to open.
"Ready for what I've planned for you, pudding?" he asked, stroking my hand softly. He send me a dazzling smile, showing off his white teeth, shutting my brain once again off.
Damn Vasilios!
Marco Vasilios P.O.V
There were no words to describe how beautiful Jillian looked tonight. Her short black dress, showed off her smooth tanned legs. Her eyes sparkled and the small smile on her face didn't fade since we left her apartment.
If Jillian would be a princess, she would be my princess. Her bright red lips were asking me to kiss them and her sparkling blue-green eyes held a mischievous glint.
A little freak.
My little freak.
"No way!" Jillian gasped clasping her hands in front of her mouth, as I lead her to into Gallow Green. "This is beautiful."
Not as beautiful as you I thought silently.
"I figured you would like this place." I said, placing my hand on the small of her back.
"Like?" she said wide eyed, turning around to hug me. "I love this, it's so beautiful."
I was so happy that she loved it, because I had rented the entire place for one night. It was a beautiful rooftop bar at the McKittrick Hotel, nicely decorated with lots of plant life and trellises.
All in all it was an enchanting place, just like Jillian.
"Why are we the only ones here?" she asked, looking up at me.
I bit the inside of my cheeks. I hope she will not freak out. "Well," I said. "I have rented this whole place...for us"
"That's amazing!" She exclaimed, excitement visible in her eyes. "You didn't had to do this, but I'm actually happy that you did, because this place is breath taking."
I smiled and led her to our table in the center of the room. Her face lit up when she saw the orchestra in the corner of the room. I pull out a chair for her and she sat down, still in complete awe about her surroundings.
"Good evening Mr. Vasilios and Ms. Malik, can I take your orders?" the waiter ask, pulling out his notepad.
"A tuna crudo for me." I said eyeing the menu. The food was cheap, but I hope it taste good.
Jillian was still scanning the menu. I hope she finds something she likes. There was a reason I brought her here instead to Del Posto or all those fancy restaurants.
"Pumpkin ravioli please." Jillian closed the menu and gave it back to the waiter.
"Anything else?"
"Yes." I cleared my throat and continued, "Nutella Calzone for dessert and Red wine."
The waiter wrote it down on his notepad and walked away with a nod.
I looked at Jillian and she was already staring at me. "So..." she said, "What made you bring me here?"
"To Gallow Green?" I asked.
She nodded.
"Well..." I was hesitating if I should tell her or not.
"Well?" She rose her eyebrows and I gulped.
"Because I want to." I lied.
She laughed and shook her head. "Vasilios, Vasilios. I know you better, you would never dine at a place under five stars."
Damn, she knows.
"You got me there pudding." I chuckled nervously. "Well, it's because you're special."
That is true. She is special, that's why I hadn't brought her to a five star restaurant, yet. A first date is suppose to be special and one of a kind.
"Am I?"
I nodded. "You are, I didn't want to bring you to a five star restaurant where I brought all my former flings and one night stands. You deserve better."
Jillian was silent. Her eyes were holding all kind of emotions. I couldn't tell if they were happy, sad, or angry. I hope she was not angry or sad. I was trying to make her happy.
I was trying to give her a one of a kind date.
Someplace where I haven't been to with one of my flings.
Jillian deserved a first date that is amazing as her.
"I-I'm.. I mean that's nice." she spoke softly. "You haven't been here with one of your regulars?"