. . .
Hillside Residence
Ashton called home and made sure they prepared lunch for he and Ryanne.
After eating, a set of limited edition gowns were brought for Ryanne to select.
Ryanne selected a couple of dresses.
Ashton insisted he decides the dress she finally wears to the gala.
He received a phone call from his stylist and stepped out.
When he returned, Ryanne was sleeping in the couch and the maids were taking the other clothes out of the room.
Ashton quietly told them to step out and placed Ryanne on the bed to have some rest.
While she was asleep, he arranged a professional stylist team for her.
. . .
Ryanne woke up few minutes pass five.
Ravenford City was an hour and thirty-five minutes drive.
The gala kicks start at eight. She checked her phone.
Ashton sent her a message an hour ago.
Ashton: " Wake up sleepy head and freshened up. give me a call when you're done. I have a stylist team waiting for you downstairs."
Ryanne freshened up and called Ashton.
Ashton:" Hello, sleepy head."
Ryanne:" Don't call me that."
Ashton:" Are you ready?"
Ryanne:" Guess so."
Ashton:" Aright, I'm getting them to you right away."
He hung up'
Next thing, she heard a knock at the door.
She opened it a team entered.
One said," Hi! I'm Ruth. We're from the Dazdas. We're are here to make the lady of the day."
They sat Ryanne infront of the mirror.
After they were done, she was dazzling.
'It's been long since I ever looked this pretty.' Ryanne thought to herself with an invisible smile curled on her lips.
She went downstairs, Ashton was not yet there. She texted him.
Ryanne:" Where are you? I'm downstairs."
Ashton: " You'd see me in a moment."
Not long, Ashton was also descending.
Ryanne couldn't help it but was completely smitten by Ashton's look.
Ashton lean closely to her ear and said
Ashton:" How do I look. Your face is all red."
Ryanne embarrassed bursted out
Ryanne:" Whose face? It's yours."
Ashton:" Yeah, I admit, you look stunning."
Before Ryanne called retaliate, Ashton changed the subject.
Ashton:" The car is ready. The chaffeur is waiting. Let's go."
He gave her his arm to hold on to but she by passed him.
He did nothing than to smile and go to the car.
. . .
Ravenford City....
Few minutes to the event hall where charity gakla was held, Ashton gave Ryanne candy so she would cheer up.
Charity Gala.....
When they got to the event hall, Ryanne saw some familiar from her past.
she instantly began to feel nervous, reminiscing all that had once happened.
Ashton's voice interrupted her.
Ashton:" You seem nervous, hold unto my arm so you don't fall."
This time she didn't hesitate to hold on to his hand.
If she was to fall it would be an embarrassment.
Ashton:" Ready?"
She nodded .
They stepped into the gala hall.
All eyes on them.
Their dresses complimented each other.
Ashton was wearing a well designed black tailored tuxedo with a pair of black matching shoes.
He styled - giving him the look of a handsome CEO from a chessy drama. He wore a pair of clear rectangular glasses with a thin gold frame.
His one hand was tucked in his pocket.
Meanwhile, Ryanne was wearing a black and white limited edition haute couture gown. Her hair was held in a bun with short strands on both sides curled. Her face was touched with an exquisite delicate make-up and a brick red lipstick. A pair of silver earrings, silver bracelet and necklace complimented her look with a pair of matching strap ankle stiletto heels and a clutch bag.
They stood at a spot of the room, while Ashton was waiting for his buddies.
. . .
Larry and Bianca arrived at the Charity gala.
Larry was incharge of officiating the auction for today's gala.
Bianca wanted Larry to her into the hall, but Larry turned her down.
Larry:" I'm sorry I can't take you in. I promised someone else."
Bianca:" I'm jealous. The Miles should surely be here, right?"
Larry:" Obviously."
Bianca:" Alright. I'm going to look for Ashton. Buh bye."
She headed into the event hall.
Few minutes later, a sleek car arrived.
A beautiful young lady dressed in a strapless gown arrived. Her bag and jewelry complimented her look."
Larry smiled once he saw her.