A/N I realized I didn't get all of the chapter uploaded. Corrected now. More coming soon.

Soul Mates?

Part 5

Standing in front of the mirror, Natalie quickly checked her appearance one last time while she waited for Stephen. The flowing deep turquoise gown fitted her slender figure in all the right places and she slipped a silver wrap about her shoulders pleased with the result. Hearing the doorbell ring she quickly hurried to answer it.

Stephen stood in the doorway, a small florist's box in his hand and looking handsome in a tuxedo. Catching sight of Natalie, he couldn't help but stare; to him she'd never looked lovelier in her gown and upswept hair. "I bought you a corsage but I don't know if it'll go with your dress," he explained.

She laughed lightly and said, "Whatever it is, it will be lovely. Come on in, Stephen, while I pin it on."

He stepped inside and watched as she slipped the wrap from her shoulders and opened the box to reveal a silver orchid corsage. "Here, let me do it," he said, taking it from her and expertly pinning it onto her shoulder. "Guess I made the right choice after all."

"I guess so. Just let me my keys and purse and I'm ready to go," Natalie said as she picked up the silver evening purse and moved to the door. Locking it behind them she shivered slightly in the chilly evening air.

"Are you warm enough? I can put the heater on if you want," Stephen asked her as she held open the car door.

"I'm fine. Besides it's sure to be plenty warm in the Symphony Hall. And after the music and dining there is dancing and dessert," Natalie replied.

"You didn't mention anything about dancing," Stephen said as he started the car.

"That's optional. There are going to be some of the best classical pianists performing tonight," Natalie replied.

"And you're there for the music," Stephen guessed.

"Well, its not often I get an opportunity to attend concerts," Natalie admitted. She reached into her purse making sure the two tickets were safely there and settled back to enjoy the ride to the Symphony Hall.

By the time they arrived at the concert the parking lot was packed so Stephen was forced to park some distance away. Seeing how chilly it was when they stepped out of the car, he slipped off his tuxedo jacket and draped it over her shoulders. "This should help," he said taking care not to mess up the corsage.

"Thanks," she replied as they began walking briskly toward the Symphony Hall. Arriving at the door, she showed her tickets. "Dr. Natalie Durant and guest. Mrs. Trista Ryland couldn't attend so she gave them to me."

"Ah, yes. She did leave notice of the change in attendees. Someone will direct you to your table and bring your menus," the doorman said, checking the name off the list,"

"Thank you," Natalie replied as she and Stephen stepped inside.