Chapter 20 Two Dates

The next day things must've been crazy for Gisele as we had to settle on a video chat date. Even than she got interrupted several times, but towards the end of the call she locked herself in a storage room so she could reveal her secret of the day, "When you bought your outfit for our doll date that had already been purchased. We were actually at my home. The reason for the blindfold was I wasn't ready for you to see it, but you have to admit it was fun. I was surprised I had never done anything like that before. Anyways, I don't live, exactly alone. I Live in a family compound. It is a detached home with it's own garage and security system. Not even my sister has been inside since I opened my first bar. All the same though it's not my home, but if you become my wife the family will expect us to live there. For you I would defy them, but it is for our safety. My Dad works with dangerous people. There have been kidnapping attempts before. Tomorrow night we're going shopping and Friday night a huge party. That is if you still want to, And Jul I love you."

"I love you too. You're amazing. See you tomorrow, and don't overdo, love."

With that our date was over as my usually laid back girlfriend rushed back to whatever had kept her from me. I had to admit I was jealous of whatever that was and Harper, because I knew whatever it was she had been right next to Gisele for it all while I didn't even get to know what it was.

I returned to my life and for the first time since we had started to date my day felt to come and go in its' old routine. Before I knew it we were at my second to last date and I needed a cold shower. She said shopping, but did that mean another game of dress up doll. I didn't think I could get that lucky, that would go way beyond the ground rules we set for the week. All the same the possibility was making my heart race. I answered the door and It was the young lady who had brought her bag the other day when she changed at my house.

"Has something happened?"

"Things are just a little hectic right now so Gi Gi has already went to the shop to get fitted she has asked me to bring you to have a look and get your fitting done. I hope you appreciate the pressure she's endured for you. The master is happy she settled down, but not so much that it's with you. She was to wed a CEO or a Baron. A politician wouldn't have been out of the question. Mind you I'm not saying I dislike you I see the happiness you bring to little Gi Gi's face, I'm just warning the head of the household really doesn't like you. Gi Gi is stunning and should have brought the family a new expansion. I tried to explain to them no political partner would have taken her with her party girl background any ways so there was no loss, but there you have it. Any ways are you ready?" She explained to me in a voice that was somehow robotic and ashamed, as if she had no choice in what she was saying.

I was wearing pink sweatpants and a matching sweater that didn't cover my belly. There was a tank top underneath but no bra. We drove in silence and for the first time since dating I realized the reason I had never taken notice of the people in the front before was there was tinted glass separating the two. I wondered if that meant it was sound proof as well. Perhaps or perhaps she didn't wish to talk to me either way we made it to what appeared to be a bridal boutique, but there were very few white gowns most were colorful and elaborate. I was led through the shop to a couch were I sat down, immediately after Gisele came out and twirled in a black gown with purple marbling running threw the skirt bursting up from the waist in a ray pattern the long vertical tip touching the bottom of the deep v neck line. The top of her tanned breasts and her amazing cleavage was on full display as if a gift for all the world. I was both entranced and enraged at the same time. That was my girlfriends amazing body it was supposed to be for me, not the whole world. She looked happy and I couldn't deny how amazing she looked so I relented my jealousy and settled into ogling her shamelessly.

"Gi Gi wonderful taste as always, but you didn't even let me help you put it on this time," the sales clerk said to Gisele, completely ignoring my presence.

"Never going to happen again. I already told you that. This is Julia, my girlfriend and not like you were. She is the love of my life. If you insult her or make another pass and either of us, neither of us will be buying our gowns here in the future," Damn it was hard to get jealous of other people when she was so quick to shut any and everyone of them down so fast and so harshly.

"Sorry I forgot. Can't really blame me in that number though. I mean all your old flames are going to want to reignite the dying embers with you when they see you in that tomorrow."

"Well any fool enough to try will be banned from all of my family's properties for life. I'm sending out one last warning via text tonight. Daddy was more than happy to give me this. He wants you all band anyways. He says old money or nevu rich if you carry on like monkeys at the zoo or dogs in an alley you have no place in high society."

"Then he must really hate the fact that you haven't even limited yourself to your social equals."

"Enough! My girlfriend didn't even get to help me pick this out because there is so much to do. So can we get her opinion, than get her fitted for something lovely in pink and black. Than I need to be off."

I felt like I finally had permission to speak so I did, "You look simply divine my love." I said and then a pair of slightly older women grabbed my arms and dragging me into a fitting room. 

"Based on the measurements we were given the gown hanging in there should be perfect."

It was a modest gown in a muted pink. The black was only in the trim around the neck line the waist and the bottom hem. It looked elegant, but not flattering. Something someone would wear to ensure they blended into the backdrop. I couldn't believe this was what Gisele wanted of me. I thought she wanted someone to stand beside her, but this looked like she wanted someone who could never steal the light from her brilliance. This didn't feel right and I know Gisele was in a hurry so I called her over.

"Gisele, love, is this real what you want me to wear?" I asked, pointing at the dress hanging up. Her eyes got large and her anger was obvious. Thank God I was right. I didn't know what I would've done if I learned she just wanted me to be a back drop in her life. No matter how much I loved what I knew about her I never considered being in a relationship were we weren't viewed as equals even if only to each other. The rest of the world could view us however they liked.

"No. When I gave the specs to the girls I had a gown in mind. It's strapless and should be in the front window."

"We were afraid her bust was too modest for that cut."

"Please she may not be as large as me, but her breasts are more than ample enough for her to go strapless," the two girls looked at each other like they were considering who to pass blame to, but they didn't have time. Gisele had more to say, "Whatever I don't have time to deal with this. You two get the gown I'm going to talk to Jul while I get changed. You two morons are going to fit her for the dress I picked out and," she looked past them to the girl who had originally greeted Gisele, "Barbie dear they will be taking half commission on this sale or I will not be buying it. See that it fits perfectly and send me pics."

With that Gisele dragged me into a different dressing room before beginning to speak again, "Look babe I'm sorry the last couple days probably haven't even felt like dates, but I don't want to out right skip them all together and I don't think I could go a whole day with out seeing you anyways. I promise things will calm down this weekend. Maybe we can even take a little trip. No close your eyes I can't stand your hungry stare tonight babe sorry."

I was touched by how much thought she was giving to everything and happy to know her passion still seemed to be burning she was just pushing it down just like me. So I closed my eyes and then I felt moist pressure on my cheek. The sly devil had just slipped me a kiss. A smile over took my face. I folded my hands in my lap and waited for her to speak, "So today is nothing too big. I can't imagine you'll even care and on some level I'm sure you already know, but when I was talking about extravagant lifestyles that applies to pretty much all parts of my life. I have fifteen servants. So our alone time is a variable that can be a bit tricky. Not all of them are employed by me, but they do all report directly to me and they all have proven their loyalty to me over the family. O and most of them are in favor of you. Not that that would influence me, but so you know it's not you against everyone in my life. Also no matter what you hear I haven't slept with any of them. I make it a strict policy if I sleep with them they have to sign voluntary resignation paperwork before we can."

 "That all makes sense. That's more than I would have thought, but of course I knew you had servants. You're of course right this changes nothing."

"Good, then I'll be off, make sure I get pictures. If you don't like the gown make them find something else. Try to keep the colors though."

I heard the rustling of the curtain and I opened my eyes. Why had it felt more like dating before we started dating than it did now. My heart weighed a little heavy with that thought, but for now all I could do was hope we weren't at the beginning of a horrible trend. I got fitted for my gown, sent pictures, ate, and went to bed. I was ready for the week to end.