Chapter 13
"I still can't believe how Phoebe forgiven Cole last night!," Paige said angrily. "I thought she wanted her revenge on that miserable creep. That jerk really tore her apart! It's not like her to give in so easily. Man, if I'd give to get my hands on that..."
"Paige," Phoebe says quietly. Piper and Paige immediately froze. Piper warned Paige silently with her eyes, shut up.. not a word.. Paige ignores her.
"Why? How can you just give up easily?," Paige ask furiously.
"Who says I have?"
"Well, I heard you telling Cole that the past is the past..," Paige began.
Phoebe lifted a brow.
"Okay, fine, I was eavesdropping," Paige flushed. "Hey, I was just concern."
Phoebe smiles warmly, and enfolds Paige in a tight hug. "Thanks sweetie, but this is something which I have to deal myself. But.. thanks for your eaves.. I mean your concern anyway". Both of them grins. Tension broken, Piper decides to surprise them with chores later.
"It's a good thing you called me in for work, Anna," Phoebe said with relief. "Piper was about to assign me to hose down the lawn.."
"Well, this really isn't an emergency, I'm surprise you agreed."
"Are you kidding, I'll do anything to get out of doing chores," Phoebe came to a halt when she caught sight of a livid bouquet of roses on her desk. "Em.. Anna?"
"Yes?" Anna pops in. "Oh yeah, these came in for you this morning."
"I wonder who's it from," Phoebe wondered aloud as she gingerly picked it up.
"Honey, just read the card," Anna suggested saucily before settling a massive amount of paperwork on Phoebe's desk.
Wow, I didn't realize there was this much of work to do! Phoebe shrugged it off as she reached for the card.
Same place, tonight. Phoebe smiled to herself. Henry never fails to surprise me.
Later in the afternoon
"Hey there"
Phoebe looks up and smile at Henry. "Hey, you"
"So..," Henry sat on the chair opposite Phoebe. "What happen with you and Cole last night?"
Phoebe raise a brow. "What happen?"
"You know...," making a circular motion with his hand, silently asking her to continue his sentence
"Henry!," Phoebe cried in disbelief. "Nothing happen! Did you expect something to happen?!"
He got up quickly to her side. "No! Of course not! I trust you, Kate". He pulls Phoebe out of her chair to hug her. "I'll always trusts you". After a minute he asks, "So, did it?"
"Oh man!," Phoebe quickly pulled out his arms and took her coat. "I have to get out from here.. you're driving me crazy, Henry!". As she was leaving, she turn around to look at him. "The only thing which I'm anticipating is tonight, don't spoiled it, Henry. See you tonight". And left the room.
"You are stunning," Paige pronounced. It was evening, and she was fluttering around Phoebe, admiring her own handiwork. Paige insisted Phoebe wear one of the cocktail dresses she have in her closet, since Phoebe's are not very provocative enough. The black halter-style bodice bared both Phoebe's shoulders and almost all of her spine inasmuch as it plunged to the waist at the back. The gown's red skirt flared out in tiered ruffles, giving the costume a Spanish look. For a finishing touch Paige pinned her sister's blond hair up and fashioned a small Spanish fan at the crown.
"There," Paige said. "Fantastic!"
Phoebe turns to look at Piper who was sitting on the bed.
"You look great," Piper agreed.
Phoebe studied her reflection. "It's sorta far out, don't you think? All that's missing is a rose between my teeth."
"Stop that, you look great!," Paige said. "Besides, tonight might be your big night!"
"My big night?," Phoebe asks.
"You know.. Henry might asks you... to marry him!," Paige said with bright eyes.
"What! Don't be ridiculous," Phoebe exclaim, and quickly put more blusher on her face to hide her red cheeks. Is Henry really going to ask me to marry me?
Piper clears her throat. "Em.. Phoebe, you don't have to put more blusher anymore, your cheeks are red enough". Both Paige and Piper burst out laughing as Phoebe's face went redder.
Phoebe quickly gathered up her bag and car keys. I'll be home early," she promised. "Don't wait up, though"
"Oh, we will. We're staying for the good news," Paige said, and winked. "Good luck!"
Phoebe quickly got up from her car seat. She was 10 minutes late. I hope Henry didn't have to wait for long...As she hurried into the restaurant, she quickly stop to ask the attendant. "Hi Bill, is Mr. Denton here yet?"
"Mr. Denton? He did not make any reservation for tonight, Ms. Lynn. But there is...," Bill stop to flip through the list in front of him. ".. a Mr. Turner inside"
"Mr. Turner? Cole? Is in there?," Phoebe asks, shocked. "Who is he with?"
"Em.. he is actually.. waiting for you," Bill said hesitantly.
"What!," Phoebe exclaim. "Are you sure?"
"Because.. he asks me to expect you to join him, can I lead you there now?," Bill asks. Phoebe hesitated for a while, before she let him lead her to the table. She saw Cole slowly stood up as she neared the table. She felt warm all over the minute she saw him. He was formally dressed in a black dinner suit. He knew she loves it when he wears formally. As she reached the table, he handed her a bouquet of red roses.
"Phoebe," he stops to look at her up and down. "You look fantastic!"
"Thanks," she replied, "though I wasn't expecting you"
His eyes clouded. "Who were you expecting? Denton? How would Denton know our favorite spot to eat?"
"Well.. I told him, this is my favorite spot to eat, and this is where we meet once a month," Phoebe said sarcastically.
"You.. You told him our favorite spot?," Cole demanded.
"What is the big deal? Do you want me not to come here just because we don't go out anymore? Is that it?"
"Okay, fine," Cole sighs. "Please sit down, we're making a scene here"
"No! I'm not going to have dinner with you!," Phoebe said disgusted, and was about to turn walk towards the door, but was stop by Cole.
"Please, Phoebe. I want this night to be special," Cole pleaded. "Please? I'm really really sorry.."
She stared hard at him. "Fine"
As they were sitting down, Bill was standing at the corner, making a call.
"Ms. Haliwell is here, with Mr. Turner"
"I'll be there in a few minutes," Henry said coldly.
