The girls were taking me everywhere we could stop to dress me up for the dinner tonight. Nina and Miranda tried to suggest some make up I could wear but I turned that suggestion down. The girls took me to a dress store to pick me out something I didn't own since I agreed to dinner. I didn't want to wear black or the dresses he chose since this was my choice. They were going to help me pick as we went through many choices till we find a elegant formal dress.
"That's it." Zoey said
"You think so?" I asked
I tried it on and looked at myself in the mirror since I wasn't sure what to expect it to look like entirely. I was amazed on how it looked and I smiled seeing myself in the mirror but part of me questioned if this was right. I mean I wasn't going to be someones property.
I mean I wasn't going to be someones property
"What do you think?" Nina asked
"I think I like it but I wish Mrs. Knight had made it." I said
I was particularly fond of dresses my friend Tanya Knight's mother had made. To the point I always compared other dresses to hers. I sighed but the girls insisted I get it so I did.
We headed to the limo after so long and headed back to the mansion I was put in. It was too big for just me there with the servants. I hoped that the girls would stay even with him going to be by for dinner.
"Miss Britt, the master has given permission for your friends to stay if they so wish to." A maid said
"What do you think girls?" I asked them
"We'll stay but we want details." They answered together
I questioned everything but I got myself ready using the heels I had with a one inch heal. After all he wasn't that much taller than her and she hated that she could possibly look taller than him if she went any taller heel.
Why am I doing this again? I thought
I knew I'd chose right though cause it wasn't that much longer before he showed up in his own limo. A maid knocked on the door as Nina was finishing with helping me. I knew that must meant he was here.
"Yes?" I asked
"The master is here Miss. Britt." The maid said
I let a breath go that I didn't know I was holding but I walked out of the room and the maid seemed shocked. I knew my wardrobe wasn't that fancy but her look said she didn't expect me to wear this. I just gave her a smile before I went down the stairs my hand on the rail. I wondered if he'd stayed in the car but no he was at the bottom of the stairs as he looked up.
"Wow you look amazing. Is that new?" Atem asked
"Uh, yeah..It is." I said
"I see so you did get something after all when I saw you with such small things." Atem said
It probably could be taken the wrong way if I wanted to say I wanted to impress him. I thought
I saw him offer his hand to me and I put my hand in his as he led me out of the mansion and the limo driver opened the door. He allowed me in first as I sat in there and he got in sitting next to me as the driver drove.
"Did you get back safely?" Atem asked
"Oh we did." I said
"That's good." Atem said
"What did you do to Jake?" I asked
It was quiet after asking that question but I wanted to know after all the guy was a friend before he became my stalker. I felt Atem put an arm around me and lean me close. I blushed some knowing that wasn't going to be easy to get used to. I knew this was going to be something else.
"Just taught him a lesson, if he comes back it will be worse." Atem whispered "How did you know him?"
"I met him when I was a kid, we used to be friends." I said
He just nod seeming to understand what was going on as he let me go and I calmed myself. The rest of the drive was quiet but I knew that there was more going on than meets the eye. Still I questioned where we were going for dinner.
Soon we pulled up to a fancy resturant and I was unsure about all this but when you agree to go to dinner with someone you have to abide by their rules. The limo driver parked and opened the door as Atem got out then put his hand out to me so I could get out. I put my hand in his but I hesitated knowing this was way beyond my scene.
"You don't have to worry about a thing." He assured me
I questioned about this but I wanted to trust him so I nod as we walked ahead going inside. It was more than I was ever going to see with any other guy. There were many people there all in the rich hierarchy of Society. When we reached the host stand where a girl was standing.
"Mr. Sehkret, We've been expecting you. Is this your date for the Night?" The host said
"Yes, she is. This is Britt, she's my girl so please let the people know." Atem said
"Oh Of course Sir." The host said
We were led to a table where it would be just the two of us. At least that's what I thought as Atem pulled a seat out for me and I took the seat without question then he got his own seat sitting across from me. Things seemed so normal I wouldn't have questioned that I was on a date with someone of good taste and high class.
I wonder what made him decide to bring me out here. I thought
Dinner ended up being nice at first with candles and everything but the place was very expensive. I felt so out of place but it was a chance to eat a good meal from somewhere new and I went ahead to enjoy.
"So Britt, will you tell me about yourself? Surely there's something you want." Atem said
My sisters...I wanted to make a life here in Domino to afford to take care of them. Now I'm dealing with someone dangerous. I thought and yet that was what I wanted now.
"I...I'm 2nd oldest in a group of four siblings." I said
"Is that why you came out to Japan? Besides wanting to get away from Jake Daher and your grandfather." Atem said
I didn't know what to say at the moment hearing he knew about grandfather, every time I thought of my grandfather. The man who wanted the women in our family to listen to the head of the household I wanted nothing to do with him. I wasn't going to kneel and be an obedient granddaughter.
"From the look in your eyes I say you are avoiding him." Atem said
"I wanted to make a life here in Japan, small but successful life so I could support my sisters." I said "My parents are..were aware of where I was to the point my father didn't approve of my apartment but I told him I needed to stand on my own."
For a brief moment realization came in Atem's eyes, he'd not been aware of my whole situation. Still I saw him thinking before he nods and our drinks soon arrived. He excused himself to go to the bathroom for a minute and left without saying a word. I wondered if he was going to locate my parents or have someone do it but he came back within five minutes so I let that thought go.
"Do you like Domino City?" Atem asked
"What's not to like? There is a lot going on here and it's not like I have much to look forward to back in Egypt." I said
My words seem to catch him off guard so I didn't even give my response a second thought. I was trying to be uninteresting to him but it seemed my attempts were anything but uninteresting. Yes, he was winning in a way but I was not one to just hand over my heart. I'd kept it guarded for the right person but that person is the person who can break through my walls.
After our food arrived it was quiet and I could think about everything well the pros and the cons. If I stayed with him and became his wife as he was trying to make me. The pros of those was getting my sisters and able to protect them from what was going on. Along with never seeing my grandfather or Jake Daher again. The cons well there was only one I could think of was he would try to act like he owned me.
No one is gonna own me. I'm no ones property. I thought
As I was finishing up my meal I noticed some people approach our table and I wasn't sure what to say. I saw him look up and he didn't seem to have a way of expressing himself.
"Atem, a pleasure to run in with you." The man said
"And to you, what brings you here?" Atem asked
"Well rumor has it you have a new girl." The man said looking at Atem as he talked then looked over at me.
I wish the timing was better but I didn't want to say anything. I felt Atem's hand touch the top of mine and I didn't move my hand away. The man noticed this as I was staying calm.
"Of course I do, this is Britt. She's my future wife." Atem said
"Future wife?" The man said
"Is that a problem?" Atem asked
"No, just we never thought you'd find one to marry with how many girls you have." The man said
I wanted to pull my hand away at the comment but I didn't cause I knew it'd be a bad move. I just had to deal with this long enough to get through. I felt Atem's hand on mine become protective on mine.
"I already got rid of the other girls, they outlived their usefulness. Distractions until I found the right one." Atem said
"Well then hopefully everything works out." The man said before walking away
When it was clear Atem removed his hand from mine and I finished my plate. I didn't want to say anything and until we left and went back to the limo I didn't. Atem covered everything and he didn't say anything until we were back in the limo in case people were watching.
"You did good back there." Atem said
"I'm not something to buy." I said
"You don't seem impressed by a lot of things like others." Atem said as he put a finger under my chin and had me look at him "that's what I truly like about you"
I was caught off guard by his words as I was shocked but then I noticed he was inches from me. I wasn't sure what to think at the moment as I got a good look at his features again. I knew he was handsome looking and I wasn't sure what to do about that.
"If you don't want what is next you can say stop." Atem said
I blinked in surprise but then noticed he was inching closer to me. My mind registered what was going on but my body seemed almost unresponsive. I realized he was going to kiss me. Did I want him to? I hadn't kissed anyone before.
When he was where I could feel him breathing he stopped and his eyes looked into mine.
"Is this ok?" He asked
The way his voice talked was like he'd never asked permission to kiss a girl. I questioned if the was right but I wanted to know and yet there was the part of me that remembered I saved my first kiss for someone special to share it with. My heart was racing a bit in my chest but I was hesitant still my side that wanted this won.
"Yes." I said
Not long after saying that I felt his lips press against mine and I kissed him back. It was more than I expected as I felt sparks while kissing him. My mind didn't care if I thought he'd take this as a surrender at the moment.
