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Chapter 13 - 13 DINNER DATE (Part 1)

Damien quickly drove to his town house in the suburban area and shortly arrived after taking a detour. He headed straight for his room that was simply designed in black and white shades.

He went straight to the bathroom and took a shower, after he shaved and combed his hair into a simple bun and walked out of the bathroom with only a towel on his waist, his body looked like a masterpiece, beautifully carved and if he stepped out like that all the ladies would swoon over him.

He went over to his wardrobe and grabbed a light blue shirt with grey trousers and a pullover jersey. He didn't take much time to get dressed and looked exceptionally handsome, he didn't really put in much effort in his looks because he had it all but because he was going on a dinner date he made sure too look extra dashing.

He grabbed his wristwatch and put on his moccasins before heading out of his room. Whilst heading downstairs he was debating whether to bring flowers, chocolates or maybe a teddy bear to offer Carmila. He was in quite the dilemma at that moment, as this was the first time that he came with romantic advances towards her. He was really unsure seeing that he hadn't been on a date in well... forever.

Ever since Gracie disappeared 10 years ago he hadn't dated in hopes that she might come back, but that seemed like empty hope.

He sighed when he thought of her but realized that it was time for him to move on instead of holding onto the past. She was his world, the perfect girl, or so he thought.

He grabbed his coat and keys and headed to his car opening the rear passenger door he put his coat on the seat and went to the driver seat and left the estate.

He drove past a flower shop and remembered he wanted to get Carmila something before picking her up, he parked by the road side and alighted from the car.

Getting into the shop he caught the attention of the shop keeper a young girl who was probably in her late teens to early twenties, she smiled broadly at him and asked "Good evening Sir, how may I help you?" He gently smiled I'm looking for some flowers but not sure which to buy", the young girl almost fell over just by seeing that sweet smile of his and hurriedly responded, "She sure is a lucky girl, if you don't mind telling me about her personality I could help you find a bouquet befitting her person..."

Damien thought of this and so responded " She has the most beautiful grey eyes you've ever seen and has beautiful ginger hair that makes those eyes stand out. She is lively and caring. She has a heart of gold and one of the most beautiful smiles with dimples that accentuate it. " Damien hadn't noticed how he spoke so admiringly of Carmila until the young girl brought him a lovely bouquet of mixed wild flowers and said warmly "Sir I'm sure she'll love this gorgeous mix, as it will compliment her very well. Just by your description I came up with this mix of rare wild flowers".

She handed him the bouquet and he was astounded when he saw how the colours of the flowers reminded him of Carmila. He thanked the girl and paid her before heading back to his car. He got in and started to drive along the way he saw a confectionery that made the finest candy in Europe, he entered and bought a box of chocolates and seeing that the store was promoting a new arrival they had been giving teddy bears away and he was given a box of that promotional chocolate and the bear too.

He got back to his car and finally headed to Avoca Hills. The evening was calm and the mood was pleasant as a song played on the radio it enlightened his mood. He was tapping his finger on the steering wheel as he drove.

15 minutes later he arrived at Avoca Hills, he was on tenterhooks from the moment he arrived there. He didn't know how this dinner was gonna go and he was a nervous wreck for the first time in years. He had completely forgotten what it was like to ask a girl out to dinner and even how to act during a dinner date.

He took a bottle of water that he'd put in the glove compartment and took a few big gulps. He was rather early for the date by 10 minutes, so he decided to get his mind into place before heading over to the door.

He took a couple of big breaths and finished the bottle of water, he checked that his hair was still in place and made sure that he put on his most impeccable smile. He got out of the car and went to the rear seats to collect the gifts he'd brought for Carmila, he still wasn't certain how she'd react to them.

He proceeded to the entrance door and as usual the butler was there and let him in, it was known that he had arrived and Damien wasn't the only nervous one, Carmila was too.