The Evening Gown

Watching Ava handle the gift box with hesitance, Nathan gently took her hand and pressed the heavy box into it, prompting her to instinctively support it with both hands.

 

"What is this, exactly?" Ava asked, curiosity piqued.

 

"Just open it and see," Nathan encouraged with a smile.

 

Ava, still suspicious, sat down on the sofa and carefully opened the box. To her surprise, it contained a dress and a pair of high heels!

 

"Why are you giving me this?" Ava was genuinely perplexed, finding Nathan's actions increasingly enigmatic.

 

"Didn't you mention your designer meet-up today? I figured you'd be worried about what to wear, so I took the liberty of picking something out for you. Do you like it?" Nathan explained, noting her heightened interest in the upcoming event.

 

Ava raised an eyebrow, impressed yet skeptical. "Are you always this thoughtful?"