It takes quite a while but when I stand up from the chair, Reid’s attention snaps.He is shocked… the good kind of shock, the one that makes a man’s mouth hang open without realizing, only that his jaw didn’t hang open, his eyes just widened dramatically, wondering if I am the same woman he had come to the salon with just hours before.“How do I look?” I ask, twirling my hands through my hair.No response from him, he’s just unconsciously checking me out.“How do I look, Reid?” I ask, louder to snap him out of his reverie.“Uh… You look breathtaking.” He glances nervously down at his wristwatch, “We should leave now if we want to catch up with preparations before the party. I also have some engagement downtown so let me drop you off first.”Oh.“Sure.” I mutter with a fake smile, I hope he does not see it though.The drive down is what you might call semi-awkward. It’s not totally silent with regular interruptions but it’s mostly quiet at the same time. He does not say much, but keeps
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