CHAPTER 31

Meanwhile, April was at home blissfully unaware of the mayhem that had just occurred in Deans office. She was lounging on her sofa reading when she had received a call from Jace that a package had arrived at the front reception desk for her.

No one really knew where she lived and she hadn't ordered anything so April was slightly sceptical but she set down her book and put on her black converse and then left her condo to go down to see Jace at the front reception desk.

After she exited the lift, she noticed a small white paper bag sitting on the front desk. She smiled at Jace and approached the desk, "Hey Jace, thanks for ringing me to let me know I had a package."

Jace beamed at April and responded, "No problem, I am sorry I couldn't bring it up to you. I can't leave my desk." Jace answered apologetically before he picked up the paper bag and handed it to April courteously.

"No worries and thank you." April smiled and nodded before she walked back to the lift. Inside the lift, she pressed the button for her floor and glanced at the bag in her hand. It was from a luxury branded store.

Bing

Getting out of the lift she took out her keys and went inside her condo. She could hear her phone ringing and ringing so she quickly took off her converse and she closed the door making her way towards her phone. As it lit up it showed Micheal's name and she genuinely smiled as she answered.

"Hey, you better be calling me to confirm the time for tonight or else." She laughed as she teased him and set down the white paper bag onto her coffee table as she sat down on her sofa.

"Hey sweetie, first of all, why aren't you getting ready? Secondly, did you get my gift for tonight? No matter what, you have to wear it." Michael's usual cheerful voice came through her phone.

April rolled her eyes, "It won't take long to get ready, it is just dinner with friends."

Micheal chuckled, "You are going somewhere special so go get a shower, do your hair and makeup and then wear what's in the bag! Wear it, no matter what cause your bestie chose it."

April smiled, "Okay bestie." She laughed lightly, "I will put in a little effort then for you."

"That's all I ask, now go," Micheal ordered before hanging up the phone.

April smiled and stared at her phone, she didn't realise she had someone who cared to go out and get her an outfit.

She had once dreamed of a partner that would wake her up with a good morning, to ask if she ate or if she had an umbrella when it rained, for them to ask her how was your day? And to say good night too.

She smiled at the bag, at least she had a friend kind enough to think of the things she didn't. So with a renewed spring in her step, she got up and brought the bag with her towards her bedroom. She set the bag on her bed before taking her phone to the bathroom.

Putting on some music she turned on the shower and she hummed along as she waited for the water to heat up. She then stripped off and got under the water, she washed and exfoliated and stood under the water just enjoying the warm water run over her body.

The music ended and she got out of the shower, wrapping a towel around her hair she dried her body then put on a cotton dressing gown. After choosing another few songs of her playlist she got out the hairdryer and dried her hair.

Next was her makeup, she lightly applied make-up, Mac Sin lipstick and her signature winged eyeliner. Happy with her look she grabbed her phone and walked towards the bed.

She opened the white paper gift bag and saw a white lace dress inside, it was very beautiful and suited her pale skin tone and ebony wavy hair. She had left her hair down in loose waves earlier. She now took the dress and went to the closet to change. She put on her underwear and then the dress, the fit was perfect. She then paired it with a red pair of louboutins, she put them on and took out a matching red leather bag.

Knock Knock

She heard the door and her eyebrows furrowed, wasn't she meeting everyone at seven?

She fixed her hair and she quickly glanced in the mirror, Micheal had really chosen the perfect dress for her. It clung to her body perfectly. Happy she walked to the door and shouted, "Coming."

Outside the door, Dean leaned against the door frame, he had fixed his hair and kept an eye on the time for the past hour waiting to see her, his angel. Tonight he hoped her walls would come down. He was willing to take them down brick by brick if he had to. He heard her voice shout and he smiled as he fixed his styled hair again and waited patiently.

She opened the door and beamed up at him, she was uniquely sweet and kind and it showed through her eyes when she smiled, her red lips teased him and could make him easily lose his rationality. He gazed at her as she said something and then disappeared back into her condo. He watched as she moved about inside.

April's silky hair flowed down like waterfalls showing it's attitude... Her captivating eyes shone brighter than the brightest stars in the night to light the path to his heart which is priceless... Her seashells curved ears waiting for some loving whispers... Her curved nose mocking the moon in the dark... Her marshmallow like cheeks waiting to be teased... Her mesmerizing strawberry lips taunted the devil himself... Her neck that is longing to be caressed and kissed... Her rainbow curved waist makes the rainbow after a storm jealous... He heard her heavenly footsteps that bloom the path to his heart. To put it simply... She is cherry blossoms dressed in snow, heart touching and lovely.

Unbeknownst to April, she ran around her condo filling her handbag with her necessities, her phone, keys and some makeup. Although Dean had mentioned picking her up she didn't think he would be early and wait for her at her door, why was this starting to feel like a date?

Dean kept his eyes on April and he smiled as she ran around and bit her pouty lower lip looking for her things as she shoved them inside her purse. Did she know how adorable she looked? When she looked up with her deep and soulful eyes he stood up straight and waited for her.

April responded apologetically, she hated to make others wait for her, "Sorry to keep you."

"No worries, I would wait as long as you need." Dean meant everything he said and he truly enjoyed just being around her and in her company.

"Oh okay, I am ready now. We can leave to meet the rest." April put her handbag over her shoulder and walked to the doorway, her long hair flowing down her shoulders.

April took his breath away, he loved the curves on her body. He adored her voice, sometimes sultry, sometimes fiery. Her laugh and her playfulness… he adored it all. But what really set his heart alight was the curves inside her mind, the twists and turns, the fire, the brilliance- and her compassionate heart; the beat of it harmonizing so sweetly and perfectly with the beat of his. The whole package was beyond thrilling… yet her mind, her heart, those were the immortal aphrodisiacs.

April walked on past Dean and hit the button for the lift, she had no idea that he had held out his arm for her to take his hand. He clenched his fist and smiled as he walked up to her and stood beside her, her petite stature made her slightly more adorable.

They got in the lift together and Dean reached across April and hit the underground car park button. He smirked as he caught her slight blush on her cheeks. Was she affected by him the same way she affected him?

April had walked to the lift with her head down but once in the lift, the small space made her look up and notice Dean's appearance. They were both similarly dressed, she had never seen Dean in casual clothing and it made her heart palpitate. His devilish smile showed off his dimples which she now started to love. His dark hair was messily styled and made her want to run her fingers through it. She tried to calm her heart and mind but she could feel her cheeks heat up.

Dean wore a white sweatshirt under his black leather jacket, which matched his black jeans and boots. If she was to describe him he would be the male lead in all girl's hearts, the one they wanted their forever love with. He was kind, caring, and sweet without trying. He also had many talents, she had seen a piano in his condo and she wondered if he could play it.

An image popped up in her head of him composing a melody while she painted. Just two twin flames and artists sitting together enjoying the art and company of each other. She shook her head as she heard the Bing of the lift door.

Dean walked out of the lift first and matched her pace as they walked towards his car. He slightly walked ahead and opened the passenger door for her. She stopped walking and he smiled in response before she got inside the car. He put his large hand on her head incase she bumped it getting in, he then closed her door and ran round to get inside himself.

April was surprised that he was so chivalrous towards her, she wondered if he had done this one hundred times before and it was just second nature to him now. She had felt his hand lovingly cover her head and could smell his cologne, everything combined gave her butterflies. She sighed as she watched him run around the front of the car. Oh no, I think my heart is in trouble she thought.

Dean got inside the car and put on his belt, she glanced to the side and saw her flushed cheeks it made him smile even more cheerfully. He had hope for the first time and didn't want to lose her. She was the first and only dream he didn't want to lose or stop dreaming off.

He felt her nerves slightly and so he didn't comment on her blushing even though he wanted to tease her he didn't. He started his engine and headed for the restaurant, he hoped Oliver had everything set up just as he wanted it. Tonight had to be perfect.

Feeling calmer April stared out of the window and asked, "Where are we going? I forgot to ask."

Dean continued to drive and smiled, she was starting to be comfortable around him and he needed her to be as the night had many surprises ahead and he hoped to see her let her guard down and smile more.

"The restaurant is called 'The Ivy', from the food you cooked for me, I picked a place I hope will suit your tastes." He continued to drive although he kept glancing at her pink soft cheeks.

"Anything is okay with me, what about Michael and Casey are they meeting us there?" April enquired as she kept focused on the scenery outside. Why did she find him attractive even when he was doing something as simple as driving?

"Actually they phoned me and cancelled it, they won't be joining us so I have the pleasure of your company all to myself tonight," Dean smirked waiting for the inevitable and she didn't disappoint him.

April heard Dean's words and her head snapped in his direction, her heart was not prepared for this. This sounded and felt more and more like a date, which she never agreed to.