Abigail was going to the saloon in preparation for the ball when Ciara insisted on coming with her. Ciara was trying to create a relationship with Abigail since she was going to be marrying Graham, it was only wise to be friends with his beloved sister. Throughout the journey, Ciara was talking non-stop and it somehow made Abigail uncomfortable. On reaching, both women were attended to.
This place was where Abigail always did her hair, facial, nails and other things. Before they could begin working on Ciara she said," Listen, I want to look my best tonight. I want to be the most beautiful woman in Blue City not that I'm not but I want it to be extra tonight because I'm getting engaged." Abigail rolled her eyes when she heard her. Yes, Ciara was undoubtedly beautiful but wasn't she exaggerating?
Luna reached palace hotel at exactly six but what she saw outside made her doubt whether she would be able to sneak inside. Heavy security was outside and all guests were thoroughly checked before entering. The guards had a guest list and would first look for the name before a person enters. She had initially planned to sneak in as a client but she found out that all clients were asked to vacate the hotel three days ago in preparation for the ball. She was now stranded. She decided to wait in the car until the security loosened a little. She believed that with time, she will be able to sneak inside.
Back in Sun City, Bella had finished her work long time ago at four and waited impatiently for the time to reach. She had gone to the washroom and applied makeup then tied her hair into a messy bun. "Will this be too much?" she mumbled. She reduced the make up leaving only a little bit of it. When it clocked six, she received a call from him and Immediately answered. She couldn't help but say ," It's exactly six. You're so perfect in keeping time." "Well, I didn't want you to remind me again that a pretty lady like you shouldn't be kept waiting," said Ethan and his words warmed up her heart. He continued saying," I'm outside your workplace. Take your time," then he hung up. Bella immediately grabbed her bag and rushed outside. Take her time? How could she? When this is what she's been waiting for almost all her life!
On seeing Bella coming, Ethan got out of the car and rushed to her side then opened the door for her. "You shouldn't have done that," she said. "I want to," he said. Grinning, she entered and sat as he went to his side. After sitting, he tied her seat belt before starting the car. Bella looked outside the window simply because she didn't want him to see her grinning widely like an idiot. She was so happy to suppress the smile that was escaping her lips. She didn't know that Mr Carter was this sweet. She was now wondering if he was planning on killing her with love overdose because with him acting so sweet like this, she didn't know if she would survive. The journey was silent and after a while, Bella felt the car coming to a halt and on looking outside, she realized that they were at Carter corporations. She wondered what they were doing here but decided to keep quiet. Just like in the beginning, Ethan came to her side and opened the door for her. After stepping outside, they headed inside as he entwined their fingers. That little skin contact was enough to make her helpless. She realized that it was beginning to darken. They took the elevator and came out on the top floor. Taking the stairs, they went to the roof top.
On reaching, her eyes searched around until she saw a table of two organized and simply decorated. He led her to it and pulled out a seat for her to sit which she did.
When they both sat down, he began opening the dishes as he said," I prepared these for you. Luna told me your favorite dishes and I tried making them. Hope you like them."
She couldn't believe it. " You know how to cook?"
"Not really. I personally made them as my chef directed me on what to do. So I think it counts that I made them," he said as he stuffed her plate with food before pushing it to her side. Without wasting time, she tasted it and he asked," How is it?" "It's really good."
He couldn't help but sigh in relief," I'm glad you like it." Bella still couldn't believe that Ethan Carter could make a meal for her. It all felt so good to be true. She wondered if it tasted that good because it's him that had made it. They dined in silence as they could feel the wind blowing since they were at the roof top.
Meanwhile in Blue City, Luna was getting impatient. It was already eight and the security just seemed to increase. She didn't know what to do. Time was passing by. As she was still thinking, she saw a convoy that had just reached and it consisted of about fifteen cars and it seemed like the Cullens had arrived. Her heart began beating faster in anticipation of catching a glimpse of him. She got out of the car to have a better view but she maintained her distance making sure that they couldn't see her.