Monday 7:43 p.m.
Noah come at Ashley's place and gets her a perfume. It was their 1-month anniversary.
Ashley: Thanks Noah. But why did you gift me aal of a sudden?
Noah: You..you don't remember? It's been a month since we've been dating now.
Ashley: Congratulations, you've survived with e as my boyfriend for over a week!
Noah: Sit down and tell me the truth today. Don't even think of escaping. Answer me right. How many boyfriends have you had before me? What is your body count?
Ashley: (her phone rings) My phone. It's Lucas. I have to pick it up. Give me a sec.
Noah: That basta…(Ashley looks at him while talking with Lucas on the call) Perfect timing. (sighs and leans back on the couch)
Ashley: Lucas, I told you. I haven't decided whom to support..What if, you can't even stay friends then? Wh.what about me? Who should I go to?
Lucas: Wait, don't hang up on me. Just try talking to Haze…
(Ashley puts him on the speaker and actually lip-syncs to whatever he was saying in front of Noah and even repeats the same thing aloud with him)
Ashley: .."And Ash, I'm sure she likes me. She's just not ready to get committed to a relationship." Yea yea, I know, I know. Get over with it dude. Man up!
Lucas: Ash, I'm serous. Very much. Trust me.
Ashley: Oh, I didn't say other-wise.
Noah: Finish this..Spend time with me, not him!!
Lucas: Anyways, Ashley. So, what are you wearing tomorrow? Something sexy? (Ashley removes the call from speaker-mode and..)
Ashley: Hm…not decided. Will go today, so give me the time.
Lucas: Fine. Can I take you as my partner to the party? I don't plan to find someone else…
Ashley: Lucas….I have a boyfriend and now, he knows…he's coming closer and I'm scared. Be glad I didn't pee in my pants.
Lucas: Ashley, are you leaving me to go alone to the party? At least tell Hazel to come along?
Ashley: Fine. Now, please. (in anger, clenches her teeth and sys in a low volume) I have to go. I will tell Haze. (cuts the call and laughs slightly) Hahaha…Can we go for shopping? Right now…a bit urgent.
Noah: Sure babe. I'll get the car.
Ashley: I'll change.
Noah pulls her by the hand and holds her by the waist. Putting her hair behind her ear,..
Noah: Something sexy? Why with him? Something special? Just you and him or other men or others?
Ashley: Mr. Possessive. That's enough. I have a party, t my office for a big budget launch. We are going to buy me a costume.
Noah: Huh? Costume?? (laughs) You mean a dress?
Ashley: Same thing. And…we can bring our partner along. So, sir. May I ask you for your company tomorrow? (bows, holding the corner of her shorts as if it were some elegant dress)
Noah: Oh, sure. Thou art very formal. Thy request is mine, a command, your Highness. (bends with his one hand on the chest and other on his back, playing along)
9:00 p.m.
At the dress trials.
Ashley: This, this, that one.
Noah: This?
Ashley: Nah..Ok fine. Yes. Yep That too.
Noah: You go and try all of them one by one. I'll wait here. Then, just tell me a suit that goes with your dress. (sits on the couch, scrolling through his phone and video calls his friends to ask for some advice)
Ashley: Here I go. (A long, sleeveless, neckless, elegant, sparkly dress) How's it?
Noah: (puts the back camera on and then turns it to himself) Guys..I think…
His friends in a unison: Heyy, she looks soo good dude. Beautiful..
Noah: I don't need to ask for advice. Gotta go.
His friends: Dude…wai.. (he hands up)
Noah: There's no way you are wearing that. It's awesome, but a bit too much for an office party.
Ashley: Right? That's what I was thinking too. (goes in to wear another one)
Noah: Like it? (it was a red, body-tight, short dress, silky, golden strings keeping it up)
Ashley: Like it? Nahhh, Loved it!!! This is nice. Don't even have to check out for other ones. This is it!!
Noah: (he gets up and goes behind her, speaking in her ears..) You sure? (bites her on her shoulder, giving her a love mark)
Ashley: aahh, stop…What did you do?! (she looks in the mirror, it was showing up, no way to hide it)
Noah: Now, go. Try other ones.
Ashley: (slightly pushes him back) What now…I can't wear any of those…They're all…urghhhh! (stomping in the dressing room)
Noah: (to the sales-women) Miss, please get her something that doesn't reveal her mark.
Ashley: Noah…You wait…till we go back.
Noah: You done with it?
Ashley: Nope. Please help me with the chain.
Noah: Yes babe. (goes in and tries pulling it up, but pulls a bit down instead)
Ashley: Hey. What are you trying to do..?
Noah: Turn and let me.
Noah: See! This elegant, rich look. It defines your curves in the black. All kind of jewels look nice, but your face serves the most of it!
(It was a little above ankle length long midi dress, black, velvet material, body-con top, turtle necked, full sleeve, and a slightly stiff by flowing skirt type of design below)
Ashley: It does look nice. Now, let's choose a suit for you.
Noah: This?
Ashley: Awesome. Handsome! "When God made you, he was seriously showing off. You're dangerously good-looking."
Sales-women: Look at him. He looks so nice…wohhh, indeed, all good men are always taken!
Ashley: Love, (holds his hand) let's take a picture together. (she takes a selfie)
Noah: Oh, your green doesn't look good with your black "costume" (quotes with his fingers and laughs, knowing that her voice reeked of jealousy)
Ashley: (smiles sarcastically) Hahaha very funny. Now go and get changed. We'll buy and leave. I need my beauty sleep. Humphh (turns and her hair brushes past his face)
Noah: I didn't say anything when those men kept staring at you right now, and your legs
Ashley: (pushes him in the changing room) Go!!!
They get changed and pay before leaving. They reach home and Noah decide to apply for half day tomorrow so that they can go to the party on time.
Hazel: Ashley, you look beautiful in that. But, your style is sleeveless isn't it?
Ashley: don't ask about that. Got a h*ckey there.
Hazel: Woahhh!! I didn't ask….
Ashley: By the way, You haven't told me…Lucas and you, what's goin' on between you guys?
Hazel: Nothing. He confessed to me. But I think its just one of his whims and fancies.
Ashley: Girl, he sounded genuine. He deserves a chance. Don't worry about our friendship Three of us, together till death part us!
Hazel: You think so? I actually do like him. But, I'm not sure. No, I don't think this is a good idea.
Ashley: Let love take it's course. He invited you to the office party, right? Agree to it. His efforts are not deniable.
Hazel: You're right. Fine, for your sake. See ya then! Ms. Prom Queen, you haven't changed a single bit.
Ashley: (acts fake shy) Oh, you over-exaggerate it. I won't be humble with compliments then! Thankss.
(THE END)