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Chapter 13 - And They'll Tell You Now, You're The Lucky One
Willow
I don’t know what to wear.
For the last hour and a half, I’ve been staring at my wardrobe and wondering what the heck I should wear. Zack had said it would be semi-formal, but since he lives in Cherry Creek, I knew I couldn’t just show up looking like a nobody.
I sigh and make up my mind: an a-line champagne off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline. I had this custom made a few months ago by Matthew Greene of Greene Designs*, but never had the opportunity to wear it. So tonight, I think I will.
I have never been this nervous before, and I think I might just vomit. Zack is making a big deal out of this, so all the spotlight will be on me. Not to mention that Reid will be my date for the evening. Would there be paparazzi? Oh, god, I hope not!
Groaning at the mere thought, I make my way to the shower and resign myself to the fact that all eyes would be on me tonight.
By 7 pm, I am dressed up and r
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Willow Eh? EH?! I jump up and immediately regret it because of my throbbing headache and eyesight going blurry. “Fuck,” I mutter, holding my head and squinting at Reid. “We were on TV?” I ask, trying to remember if I saw cameras last night but coming up empty. “Yip. You made the news and I was seen on your arm so naturally, my family assumed we were a couple.” He says in an exasperated sigh before turning his head to look at me. “I’ll go get dressed and take you home; I’m sure you’re dying to get out of those clothes.” Why did that sound so naughty though? As if picking up on my thoughts, he chuckles. “I’ll be out in a bit.” I watch him walk towards the room I slept in and breathe out a sigh. Reid took care of me again last night. He could have just left me in the lobby of my condo and had the concierge take me up to my room, but he brought me here again. Why was he being so nice to me?
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