The Hamptons

Chapter 21

Eli's POV:

I was standing outside of her door, trying to find the words to say to say to her; but I couldn't. They wouldn't come up. How do you say something for everything that has happened between us? You can't. Sorry isn't enough. It never is. After about 10 minutes I gave up. Maybe it would just be easier to let her go. I returned to my room and to my bed to think. All of her songs pointed to the fact that she cared about me, but hell my luck her songs would be about her and some other guy. All I know is that I care about her. I haven't been happy since the day that we slept in the same bed and spent the day together. I was tired of pushing her away. I would just leave her alone. She would be leaving soon and there was no way I could stop that. I would let her go because that's what she wanted. I felt horrible. If I had of known that all this was going to happen before we came I would have never come. I didn't ask for this; to have my heart torn in two; to care for a girl who is perfect in every way and not be able to be with her. I felt depressed, I guess that's why I didn't go anywhere for the rest of the day; I just laid in bed and thought.

Clare's POV:

I was in my room running around trying to pack everything. I was having bags flown from my house to my hotel in Paris but I still needed to make sure I had everything. I was standing in my kitchen when I heard a girl yelling outside. I went to the peep hole and looked out. Imogen was standing at Eli's door banging on it.

Imogen-"Eli, open this door right now!"

Eli came to the door clad with only a towel wrapped around his waist.

Eli-"What do you want?" He sounded really mad.

Imogen-"What took you so long?"

Eli-"Hummm, maybe I was in the shower!" He said full of sarcasm. God that girl was stupid. He was wearing a towel and he did have water dripping from him, god his was so sexy…..stop it. I can't think of him like that.

Imogen-"Well, why didn't you return my call!"

Eli-"If you leave me a message saying call me if you want to hook up and I don't call then that means I don't want to fuck you!"

Imogen-"Why not? Are you getting it from someone else? Like that bitch across the hall?"

He looked like he was furious by then. He leaned toward her face.

Eli-"Don't you ever talk about her like that again."

Imogen-"Okay. Look I'm sorry, let's just go inside. I can make you feel better."

She ran her hand down his stomach and he grabbed her hand and stopped her.

Eli-"Are you Clare?"

Imogen-"No?"

Eli-"Then you can't make me feel better. I'm done with you, I don't like you. Why do you think I never fucked you?"

He slammed the door in her face and after a few moments she left. I stood there just staring at nothing, not moving and taking in what he said. He wouldn't feel better unless she was me? Does that mean he misses me? I don't know and right then I couldn't worry about it. After a few moments Eli opened his door but he was still wearing the towel. I practically flipped over the kitchen table when I realized that he was coming to my door. I ran into my bedroom and hid. Ok I didn't really hide I just stood there not knowing what to do. He knocked on the door and I walked to it. I opened it and there he stood in the towel still wet.

Me-"Hey….can I um help you?" I was too focused on his body. His stomach was ripped.

Eli-"Could I borrow some soap, I ran out."

Me-"Sure, come in and I'll get it."

He came in and stood in my living room waiting for me to get it. I got mine out of the shower and walked back in there to give it to him. He took it and said thank you. We walked back to the door but before I could open it and let him out he turned around and faced me. He picked up my hand from my side and pulled it close to him.

Eli-"Can I ask you something?"

Me-"Sure?"

Eli-"Will you have dinner with me tonight?"

I was hesitant.

Eli-"It's just it'll be the last time we can have dinner before you leave. You're busy for the next two nights. I was just thinking that we could have dinner and talk for real this time."

Me-"Sure." He placed my hand on his chest and kept his over mine.

After a few minutes he let go of my hand and opened my door. I couldn't move I was stuck in place.

Eli-"So I guess I'll pick you up at 8?"

Me-"Yes, but what do I wear?"

Eli-"Something nice."

Me-"How nice?"

Eli-"Dress like a million bucks."

With that he shut my door. I was frantic, he was being nice. He invited me to dinner and I needed to find a dress. He said dress nice so that probably means he's taking me somewhere fancy. I have to go shopping now. I was already dressed so I grabbed my purse and headed for the door. On my way downstairs I called the limo and headed downtown. I went to the only formal dress shop I knew of and went to looking. They didn't have anything I liked but I found one that was perfect in a magazine. I ordered it and they said it would be here within 6 hours. That was perfect. I ordered it around 12:30 so it would be here around 6 tonight. Once I had ordered my dress I was on the search for shoes. I found the perfect ones that matched my dress. I also found a necklace and earring set, and a bracelet. It all matched and I was super excited. After I was done I made my way to the spa. I ate lunch before I went and was relieved when I saw that there wasn't a long line. I got a facial and a massage. Once I was done there I went to the nearest salon. While they did touch ups to my hair, I got a French manicure on my nails. When they were finished they curled my hair and pinned up one side for me. It looked amazing. I was super excited. By the time I was done and had gotten back to the hotel it was 6:10. I was so excited to see my dress but when I got upstairs to my room it wasn't there. Maybe it was running a little late. I didn't have time to ponder on it. I dashed into the bathroom to get a shower. I took a cold one so the steam from a hot shower wouldn't ruin my hair. Once I was out I dried off and put on my underwear. I had picked up a red corset and panty set from Fredrick's of Hollywood. After I had that on, I pulled on my thigh highs and attached them to the corset. I fixed my hair a little and re curled some pieces. After making sure my hair was perfect I started my makeup. I kept everything natural and simple. I unwrapped my jewelry from its packaging and put it on. Now I'm not bragging but I thought I looked pretty good. I was about to call down to the lobby when I got a knock at my door. I glanced at the clock and saw that it was already 8. Shit! My dress isn't even here. I threw on my silk robe and ran to the door. I peeked through the hole and saw that it was Eli with roses and my dress. I unlocked the door and ran back into the bedroom. I peeked out from behind my door.

Me-"Come in!"

Eli came in the door slowly and looked around confused for a moment.

Me-"I'm in my room."

Eli-"Oh, well if you're not decent I can give you your dress and come back in like 5 minutes."

Me-"No, I just don't want you to see me until I'm completely done. Can you hand me my dress please?"

Eli-"Sure." I was hid behind the door and heard him walk over to it. I stuck out my arm and took it. I left the door cracked so I could still talk to him.

Me-"I'm sorry that I'm not ready yet. The woman at the store told me that my dress would be here at 6 but it was late."

Eli-"It's no problem really. Don't worry we have time."

Me-"Ok, great." I slipped my shoes on and then my dress. Everything was going good until I realized that I was going to need help zipping it.

Me-"Ok, I'm coming out and don't you dare laugh."

I was really nervous to see what he thought. I hoped he would like it. I slowly opened my bedroom door and walked into the living room. He was standing behind the couch and I heard him suck in a breath. I was looking down so I slowly raised my head. I didn't dare look him in the eyes. I was waiting for it; for him to laugh but it never came.

Eli-"You look…..so…"

Me-"Ridicules. I'll go take it off and put on something else." I went to turn around but he grabbed my wrist. He let it drop and the put his hand to my chin and pulled my face around so I would look him in the eyes.

Eli-"You look breathtakingly beautiful." His eyes were full of love.

Me-"Really?"

Eli-"Yes. Oh I got you something."

Me-"You didn't have to get me anything."

Eli-"Well actually I got you two things."

He pulled out from behind him a bundle of roses.

Me-"Aw, they're beautiful."

He handed them to me.

Eli-"I didn't know what your favorite flower was so I just got red roses. They're a classic."

Me-"I love them, thank you."

Eli-"I also have one more thing for you, but you don't get it until later."

Me-"Really?"

Eli-"Yup."

Me-"I um need you to zip me up." I know my cheeks were red, but in that moment I didn't really care.

Eli-"Sure." I turned around and his fingers went to work. His fingers worked slowly pulling my zipper up. It was agonizing to feel his fingers against my skin, and not be able to do anything about it. Once he was done I went into the kitchen to put my flowers in some water. When I was finished I grabbed my clutch and Eli led me out of the door.

Once we were in the limo my curiosity was going crazy. I just had to know where we were going. I looked over at Eli and saw that he was sipping out of his champagne glass. I could tell that he was cutting his eyes at me but he wouldn't look. I guess he could tell that I wanted to know where we were going. I knew he wasn't going to tell my easily so I decided to work my magical girl powers. I turned my body away from the window and toward him.

Me-"So, Eli. Do you mind telling me where we are going?"

He slowly turned toward me and leaned in a little bit.

Eli-"I don't know. I could tell you but then I would have to kill you." His devious smirk appeared on his face.

Me-"Pretty please?" I batted my eye lashes a few times and gave him my puppy dog look.

Eli-"I'm sorry it's a surprise."

Me-"Oh come on. Please?"

He looked at me for a brief moment, and I could tell that he was close to caving. He then shook his head.

Eli-"Nope sorry. Besides we'll be there soon."

I was about to beg some more when he gave me a look that said that he wasn't going to cave. I slumped down in my seat a little.

Me-"fine."

After 15 more minutes of aimless conversation the limo stopped. I was about to get out when Eli stopped me.

Eli-"Nope, not yet you don't."

Me-"You're kidding right? How much longer do we have to wait?"

Eli-"Oh, no we can go in now. But you have to wear this."

He pulled out a blind fold.

Me-"um why?"

Eli-"Because I want it to be a surprise."

I mentally groaned. He was being super sweet and it did seem like he wanted this night to go perfectly, but I was starving.

Me-"Ok." I turned around so he could put it on me. Once he was done I waited for him to get out and come to my side so he could lead me the way. At first I almost fell on my face, but once I got the hang of it we were good. I had no idea where we were, but I was reassured when I felt his gently squeeze my hands. When I heard doors open and heard a ding I knew that we were getting on an elevator. He led me in, and I heard the doors close. I lost my balance and almost fell…..again when I felt the elevator go up. Eli caught me…..again and whispered in my ear.

Eli-"Be careful, we wouldn't want you to get hurt."

I was going to reply but hearing his husky voice in my ear, and feeling his breath on my neck made my head spin. We were on the elevator for what seemed like forever, when finally the doors opened. He led me out of the elevator and forward. We walked for a few minutes until he stopped me.

Eli-"Ok, we are here. I'm going to take the blind fold off but I want you to keep your eyes closed."

Me-"Ok."

I felt his fingers work behind my head, and felt the blind fold being removed. I was super excited to see where we were and I almost opened my eyes but I restrained myself. Eli picked up both of my hands and I guessed that he was standing in front of me.

Eli-"Ok, when I'm going to walk away and when I tell you to I want you to open your eyes." I nodded, not ready for what I was about to see. He dropped my hands like he said he was going to do. He waited another moment.

Eli-"Ok, open your eyes."

I took in a sharp breath when I opened my eyes and saw where we were.