Falling for the Perfect Outfit

Viona woke up in the morning, a dull throbbing sensation behind her temples. Last night's events were just a blur, a collection of images and feelings that wouldn't quite coalesce. She sat up in bed, stretching and stifling a yawn, trying to piece together the remnants of her memories. A vague recollection of a fancy dinner, a stunning view, and… wine. Lots of wine. Then, darkness.

As her mind began to clear, her phone buzzed with a notification. A chat message. From Frans.

"Are you awake, my love?" the message read, followed by a heart emoji.

Viona smiled, a genuine, bright smile that chased away the last vestiges of her morning fog. She remembered now. Dinner. Skyline Bistro. Frans, elegant and sophisticated. And, oh yes, the wine. The memories, though fragmented, began to resurface. She recalled laughing, talking, and feeling a connection that made her both excited and a little nervous. Because of the wine, she might have been a little too fun.

She felt her cheeks flush, a mixture of embarrassment and anticipation. She had been so tired that she passed out. Viona had lost her last memory of calling Steve.

She typed a quick reply. "Good morning! Yes, just woke up. Had so much fun last night!"

Almost immediately, her phone vibrated again. "I'm so glad. I was worried you wouldn't remember, haha. I had the best night with you."

Viona felt her smile widen again, the sensations that had sparked the night before rekindling with a quiet intensity. She decided to reply again, "I remember! The view was amazing, and the food was delicious. It was a wonderful night, thank you Frans."

***

Finally, the weekend arrived, and it was time for Theresia and James's date.

Theresia spent the entire morning in a frenzy of decision-making. She had so many styles in her closet, so many choices. The question was: cute girl or elegant girl? She had to ask the question: casual or pretentious. She really didn't know. She felt completely paralyzed, switching between cute girl and elegant girl outfits.

Finally, a mischievous gleam shone in her eyes. She had a plan. She went to her sister, where she found an amazing dress that would be elegant to wear. A beautiful design with a flowing silhouette. It was perfect.

Theresa stared at the dress, her heart pounding. "Wow, this is beautiful." She tried the dress. It fit, it was amazing on her, so beautiful.

But as she reached for the door, she heard a voice, "Theresia, what are you doing?" Her sister stood in the doorway.

Theresa looked at her sister, but she was silent. Her sister, her eyes narrowed. "Are you wearing my clothes?"

Theresa, caught, couldn't help but smile, and she immediately ran out of her sister's room.

"What is that dress for?" she asked. "I'm going on a date. It's today!" As she ran, she shouted like that while laughing out loud.

Theresa didn't bother answering. Her sister, staring at the dress, she just smiled.

"Well, of course, you stole it! But it's okay. Let her wear it!" thought her sister, then she thought "I will be an elegant stylish girl". "I want to look so pretty!"

There was a mischievous grin on Theresia's face. She was ready for her date.

***

On the other hand, James woke up with great enthusiasm. Usually, on weekends, he woke up late, but today he woke up earlier than usual. He immediately made the most of the time by doing self-care activities. After grooming himself, he showered and washed his hair until it was clean. A long time was used to clean himself and prepare for the day.

After that, James went to his room to choose clothes. At first, he thought of wearing casual clothes, such as long pants and a t-shirt. But then he thought again. Did he want to look casual or stylish? He was very confused in choosing the right clothes.

After a few minutes of thinking, James finally made a decision. He would wear a t-shirt with a blazer outer. However, he didn't just wear a regular blazer. He wanted to show off his neat style. He chose a black t-shirt that fit his body, then put on a light brown blazer outer. His neat style was evident with the addition of accessories such as a watch and wallet.

James was very proud of his appearance. He felt that he looked stylish and confident. Before leaving, he checked himself in the mirror and smiled satisfied. "Well, ready!" he thought. "I'm going to show off my stylish appearance to Theresia."

Smiling, James left the room and went to pick up Theresia. He didn't know what Theresia would wear, but he was sure that she would look good.

***

When James arrived in his car, Theresia was already waiting for him outside, wearing her stunning dress. The sight immediately captivated James.

James immediately parked his car and hurried down to open the car door for Theresia. His gaze didn't leave Theresia, admiring her appearance.

Theresia, on the other hand, was also no less amazed. When she saw James, she couldn't hide her surprise. She looked at James from head to toe, paying attention to every detail of his appearance. She was mesmerized by James's captivating handsomeness. A smile couldn't be erased from her lips.

Inside the warm car, a romantic atmosphere began to build.

"Theresia, you... wow," James began, his voice slightly choked with awe. "Your dress... it's so beautiful. The color suits you so well. Makes you look like an angel from heaven." James opened the car door for Theresia, his gaze fixed on her.

Theresia blushed shyly, but she couldn't hide her smile. "Thank you, James. You too... you look so handsome. I really like your blazer!" Theresia replied, her eyes sparkling.

"Blazer?" James smiled, "I'm so glad you noticed. I chose this light brown color because I think it suits your skin tone and hair. Then, the black t-shirt inside makes a more elegant impression. I want to look perfect in front of you."

"And you succeeded," Theresia chuckled, her voice melodious. "I really like the way you combine your clothes. The blazer fits your body so well, and you look so... neat. Plus, you always wear perfume that has a very intoxicating aroma." Theresia gestured with her hand as if to smell James's perfume.

James laughed heartily, then replied, "That's your favorite perfume, isn't it? I deliberately wear it so you always remember me. And I must say, I really like how your dress is... what is it, cream or ivory? Anyway, it's very beautiful and elegant. Makes you look so charming."

"I'm glad to hear that," Theresia replied with a smile. "I also really like the details of your appearance today. Your neatly styled hair, your shiny leather shoes... everything is perfect. You make my heart race."

"Me too, Theresia," James admitted in a softer voice. "I was really flustered when I saw you earlier. You looked so elegant and charming. I can't wait to spend time with you today." James then reached for Theresia's hand, holding it gently, while continuing to look into Theresia's beautiful eyes.

Theresia's face turned red. She didn't expect James's compliments to make her so flustered. Just with the right choice of clothing, James already seemed so fascinated with her. Even though, only a few days ago they were just ordinary friends, often spending time together while drinking coffee at a cafe. This change felt so fast and pleasant, but it also made her a little embarrassed.

"Oh, come on, James. You can say that," Theresia tried to hide her embarrassment with a slightly flirtatious tone of voice. "But... I'm getting curious, you know, what if we just leave now? Come on, go now. Don't make me curious!" Theresia clasped James's hand tightly, her eyes sparkling with hope. She wanted to get out of the situation that made her heart race, while still enjoying the romantic moment they were experiencing.

James smiled broadly, understanding Theresia's sweet restlessness. He released her hand for a moment to insert the car keys, then took Theresia's hand again tightly. "Of course, darling. We're going to leave soon. Wherever you want to go, I'm ready to take you." James then started the car engine, his eyes not leaving Theresia. He wanted to keep looking at Theresia's beautiful face, enjoying their intimate moment.