Preparing for the Event

Jennifer ate calmly, occasionally stealing glances at Elijah. He tried hard to focus on his food, and excused himself once he finished.

Jennifer stalled for a minute or two, before excusing herself too and went after him, holding the box close to her chest.

Elijah was removing his coat when she came in, and she stood by the door.

"What is wrong?" Elijah asked, then turned to her.

"Uh...I wanted to give you your privacy. That's why."

He smiled and unbuttoned his cuffs, then pulled the sleeve upwards and walked to her slowly.

"You can come in. I am just going to freshen up."

"Uhm, Elijah? You, uhm..got me this gift..."

He nodded. "Yes?"

"I mean, there is no occasion and it must have been expensive."

He looked at her for a minute, wondering if he heard it correctly.

"I just..." He let his voice trail off as he took in a deep breath. "I just thought of you the moment I saw it. And they said I could customize it and that's why I did that." He threw his hands up in defeat, lacking proper wo