Chapter 14

Ava's Pov

Susan insisted on doing my makeup and picking my outfit.

"Sis you need to look cute, this could possibly be your new man" was her response every time I asked her to tone it done a little.

I was originally going to settle for just a pair of leggings and a simple top, but Susan had other plans.

She insisted that I wear a dress nothing too much according to her but still cute.

After debating back and forth with her we both settle on a pair of ripped jeans and a red crop top with a cute denim jacket over it.

"You look cute, but you'll look even better with your hair and makeup done" said an extremely excited Susan.

She grabbed me away from my mirror and sat me down on a chair.

"Now let's beat your face"

"No that's not going to happen, all I need is a little bit of natural makeup to look more presentable" I protested against her idea immediately.

"No, you need to impress him and let him know you made an effort for him because you appreciate him" she shot back immediately while trying to find my eyebrow pencil.

"I need him to recognize me" was what I said in defense.

"Okay how about I go easy on the eyes, but I apply a vivid red lip color to make your skin pop and have the red lip matching your crop top" Susan replied trying to compromise with me.

"That could work" was my only response.

"Right then, sit down properly while I get your face bea- I mean glamorous"

"Let's fill out the eyebrows, stay still so I won't mess this up can't have you looking like a right mug" Susan contained focusing on my eyebrows.

After about thirty minutes of me having to stay still for my make up, I was finally able to stand up to see how it turned out.

Walking after to the other side of the room where my mirror hung on the wall.

Looking into the mirror I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome.

My face wasn't cakey but looked natural. The red lip makes my skin and outfit better but not over doing it.

She also gave me a wing eye look with a liquid eyeliner which I requested for and most importantly I look like myself but more polished.

"You need to get your hair done. You only have twenty-five minutes left before you're supposed to be at your date" Susan exclaimed in a rushed manner.

'Ding-'

"That's my phone can you please pass it over to me" I said as I looked at Susan. She immediately grabbed it from my bed and handed it over to me.

"Thank you" I said once my phone was placed in my hand.

"I wonder who it is" I said more to myself. I don't really get much messages or phone call apart from my siblings occasionally if I don't call them.

"You know exactly who it is" Susan replied in a knowing voice.

Not wasting anymore time wondering I put in my password and looked at the text.

It was from an unknown number that read 'Hey beautiful, it's Damien. You're probably wondering where I got your number from.

I got it from your boss after quite a lot of reassuring and persuasion. I foolishly forgot to ask you for your number earlier and where you lived so I can pick you up'

Knowing who it is replied with

'Getting my number from my boss huh, someone's eager'

I pressed send and in less than a minute Damien replied with

'I'm eager to get to know you yes, there's no Shane in me admitting that'

Smiling I wrote

'Oh really. If you most know I live on 10 avenue Street, cress apartment door 32'

After a while he replied with.

'I'm on my way'

Smiling I threw my phone on the bed.

"Someone's blushing" Susan teased.

"I am not" I stubbornly replied.

"You are but whatever floats your boat" was her reply in a sing song tone.

"Almost done with your hair so you can be with Prince charming very soon" she teased me even more.

"This isn't once upon a time sis " I shot back in a playful manner.

"Sureee" was her only response.

"I'm finished go and see for yourself the miracle I performed with your hair"

Not wasting time, I rushed over to the mirror to see my hair looking absolutely stunning.

My hair was bouncy and rich in color.

My chestnut colored hair was shining as well as polished wood.

My outfit was well put together, and my makeup suited well with my hair.

"You look like a snack" Susan said while coming over to me.

"I look like a whole damn meal" where is this level of confidence coming from, I thought to myself.

"That you are, I'm warning you though Damien won't know how to act when he sees you don't fall into temptation. This is hot girl Summer not hot thot summer" Sudan fake warned with a sly smile on her face.

"I'll wait until the third date"

Susan shot me a look.

"Kidding" I responded quickly.

"Thank you so much though. Don't know ow I would have looked without your help" I said gratefully

"You're welcome" Susan said while dramatically bowing.

"You are way too dramatic " laughing at her dramatic antics.

"I-" Susan was cut off by a knock on the door.

"That is your date, ready to whisk you away. I'll be right back" Susan excitedly ran over to the door.

Trying to hide my nerves I decided to love for my phone and bag. I grabbed my red bag. Slipped on my shoes. While I was doing that Susan walked in with Damien

Not going to lie he looked good. He was dressed in a fitted denim jean with a white shirt that showed off his toned chest.

Did he just get more attractive? I questioned myself if I wasn't attractive to him before I certainly am now.

"It's he a snack and look he brought a rose" Sudan exclaimed.

"Susan" I almost screamed surprised by her words.

I shot her a look and she just smirked at me.

"Hey Damien. Thanks for coming" not knowing what to say.

"Hey. I got you this" he handed the rose over to me

"You didn't have to but thank you. It's beautiful" I said taking the rose off him and walking over to the cabinet I stored my only vase.

Once I found it, I filled it with water and placed the rose in it. Leaving it on the kitchen table.

"I'm ready" I announced walking back to where they were. Susan had already picked her things and looked ready to leave

We all made our way to the front door of my apartment. Damien held the door for both of us.

"What a gentleman, isn't he a gentleman Ava" Susan tasted.

"Yes, he is" was my response while looking at him.

I think I saw his cheeks turn a bit red.

I locked up my door and in no time, we were out of the apartment.

"It's time to say goodbye. Hope you two have fun and as for those of us who don't have a date, we will be at home having Netflix and chill very much alone" Susan again in a dramatic manner.

Before o could respond she hugged me while whispering "have fun"

"Thank you" I said while returning the hug.

Waving she hopped into her car and drove off in the opposite direction.

"My car is this way" Damien being the first one to break the silence after Susan left.

Walking towards the direction of his car only to see a jeep parked with no cars around it.

"Wow, that's a monster. It's beautiful, you have impeccable taste"

"Well thank you. I actually rented it for this date"

"Really "stunned that he went through all that trouble.

"I'm pulling your leg. I bought it about a month ago. Just wanted to see your reaction" He confirmed while laughing hysterically.

"You can relax it's not even that funny" I said trying to save face.

"Oh, but it was" he said calming down a bit. He pulled out of the parking lot.

"Would you like me to turn on the radio?" Damien asked.

"Sure"

He switched channels and settled on one we both agreed on.

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