CHAPTER - 15

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SCARLETT'S POV:

It's 3.30 pm Ashton told me to get ready by 5. I smiled at the thought of Ashton. He's basically my first everything, my first kiss, my first date. I love to spend time with him, he pushes me to give my best at work and I need not be embarrassed in front of him about anything, and most of all I feel safe around him. I'm very excited about my date with him. I went to the shower and let the hot water run on my body. After a good 1 hour, I came out of the shower.

As I came out of the shower, I saw a bag, a box, and a card on my bed. How could there be someone in my apartment? On the card, it was written,

"Wear this for tonight beautiful...."

-Ashton

The card brought a smile to my very confusing face. The card was covered with flowers and had a small bear in the middle holding a heart. He's so sweet.

Then I started tearing the expensive paper from the bag revealed a short off shoulder dusty rose tulle lace dress with a small belt around the waist part. "Wow" I blurted as I saw the dress. It's absolutely beautiful and so delicate. Not once in my life have I worn such an exquisite dress.

I next decided to open the box. In the box was the most prettiest pair of pumps staring right back at me. These shoes go perfectly with the dress. I can't believe he would do this. Did he actually spend time and pick the dress for me?

"Ofcourse, he probably had someone choose it for you. It's not even like he cares. He probably just bought it to make sure you don't dress in a way that embarrasses him," my inner voice snapped at me.

Oh, you're awake, why did you wake up? (note the sarcasm).

"To irritate you".

 I just rolled my eyes. I wore the dress and then curled my hair at the edges and gave it some volume and applied light makeup and added nude lipstick to complete the look. I then wore the pumps and grabbed my clutch just then there was a knock at the door. I looked at the time it was exactly 5 pm.

Opening the door, I see Ashton. He isn't clad in his normal suit instead, he is dressed casually. He's totally handsome.

"Hey babe," he smirked as he noticed me checking him out.

"Hey," I smiled looking down.  He lifted my chin with his finger and kissed on my lips.

"You look fabulous. Ready?"

"Yeah".

Ashton opened the door for me and closed it after I'm seated, he then started driving.

"Where are we going?" I asked curiously.

"Surprise baby."

I pouted as he laughed.

"If you pout those sweet lips of yours again, I'll bite them" he smirked.

"I think I'd like that," I said blushing.

"You're testing my patience little Scar" he said glancing at me sideways. After 20 minutes of driving the car came to a halt.

"We're here," Ashton told me excitedly.

I looked outside the window and we're infront an art gallery. "MODUS ART GALLERY" it stated. It's packed with people holding champagnes surrounding the door. The stairs are also packed with guards, ushers and people that will offer you drinks.

I looked back at Ashton, "Why are we here?"

"Look at the banner," he pointed.

"Pierre-Auguste Renoir?"

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