Embry's Calling

Chapter 3

Lizzie's POV

"You look amazing, Lizzie! That dress is so you!" Chantal cried as she started twirling me around; checking out the dress in every angle. I climbed up on that pedestal that stands in front of 4 different mirrors, and I loved what I chose. It was a great fit, beautiful, and one of a kind, nothing anybody would ever have. I wanted this so badly, even if I wouldn't be getting married anytime soon, at this rate. I could keep it, though; I was just scared that I couldn't afford the dress. If it wasn't in my budget, I would probably cry.

"Thanks, Chantal, did you find one?" She frowned.

"Yes, I found one, but it turns out it was 'just for display'," as she said this she shot a murderous glance at the sales cashier. Not that 'Cindy' saw; she was too busy checking out some guy walking in with a package for her. I started to giggle, and that's when he turned around.

To say that he was handsome was an understatement; this guy was gorgeous! And he was staring at me, looking sentimentally into my eyes and not checking me out, like my previous boyfriends had when they had first seen me. He started looking me over, not in a perverted way, but it was a way that looked like he was seeing the prettiest girl ever, like the look the groom gets when the bride walks down the aisle, like listening to a perfect melody.

And I noticed that I was looking at him the same way, seeing his perfect chest, perfect abs, his dark brown eyes, short black hair, and full lips. He only wore a pair of shorts, and I found myself wondering why, but dismissing it when I looked back up at him. And this guy was HUGE. Very built and very tall, like almost 7 feet!

"Umm, Liz, why are you and that stranger sharing a blissful moment?" Chantal ruined the perfect silence by whispering in my ear. I didn't even hear her walk towards me; I was that caught up with staring into the beautiful eyes of this boy, actually, he was a man. The eyes that held love, confusion, sorrow, and longing…

"Hello? Elizabeth!" I quickly spun my head towards her and, from the corner of my eye, saw that the man ducked his head down, as if he could hear Chantal while she was whispering, but still looked up through his long lashes at me.

"Sorry, Chantal, here, read the price, I'm too scared to look at it."

"Holy Jesus Christ!"

"What? Is it over or under or-"

"You've got enough for it! Look at it!"

The price tag read $400, but it had a half off sticker on it. $200, wow, if that's not luck, I don't know what is. Chantal and I jumped around like little girls, laughing and saying how we were so happy. I noticed that the shirtless guy was watching me with happiness in his eyes, so I quickly stopped and went back and changed. Then I finally bought my dress! I had to sign the receipt, and then wait while the postage guy did the whole signature routine to give it to the cashier. Doing this made him look bored, but when he turned around to see me his mouth turned to a huge grin.

"Congratulations, that dress is really nice. It looks great on you."

"Thank you," I said shyly.

"My name's Embry. Embry Call."

"I'm Lizzie Greene," I said, and shook the big hand that he extended forward. His hand was so warm, and I think Chantal noticed when both of us held on too long. Cindy cleared her throat, and we awkwardly let go.

"Nice meeting you, Lizzie, I have a feeling that we'll see each other soon." He reluctantly turned to the door and walked out, waving at me as he got in his car. It was then that I noticed Embry had placed his phone-number in my hand.

A/N- And the result of this chapter? Please review!

P.S, sorry I took so long. I was done like a week ago, but unfortunately had no internet, therefore could not publish the story...