Without hesitation, I lifted the hem of my dress and descended the staircase, heading towards the door.
As expected, Andrew stood beside a Luxurious car, awaiting my arrival.
At the sound of approaching footsteps, he turned around to greet me.
Andrewâs eyes widened as they fell upon my attire.
Clutching the hem of my dress nervously, I couldnât help but inquire, âDo I look out of place?â
Debraâs POV:
As my words reached Andrewâs ears, his attention swiftly returned to the present moment.
He shook his head, his gaze sincere as he spoke.
âNot in the slightest.
You look absolutely breathtaking.
I always knew you were attractive, but seeing you in this gownâ¦itâs truly stunning.
It caught me off guard for a moment.
â
A rush of warmth flooded my cheeks, the telltale sign of embarrassment coloring my complexion.
If it werenât for the Layers of makeup, I would have blushed as red as a ripe persimmon.
I cleared my throat, feeling the heat of embarrassment creeping up my neck.
âMr.
Pierce, youâre too generous with your compliments.
â
Andrewâs demeanor remained composed and genuine as he replied, âI speak nothing but the truth.
â
With his words lingering in the air, he smiled tenderly before turning to open the car door with grace.
âDebra, please, allow me.
â
The sunlight bathed him in a golden glow, casting a warm aura around his tall frame as if he were a figure from a tranquil oil painting, enveloping everything in comfort.
âThank you!â
I stepped into the car, eschewing any pretense.
Beyond the window, skyscr@pers soared, their spires seemingly touching the heavens, while a ceaseless flow of pedestrians wove a vibrant tapestry of urban life before my gaze.
Amidst the unfamiliarity, a sense of deja vu tinged the air.
Though I may have never been here before, there was a familiarity in the scene that resonated within me.
Before long, we arrived at the banquet venue, nestled at the heart of the city.
Stepping out of the car, I was greeted by a grand villa adorned with intricate lighting, its brilliance captivating guests clad in opulent attire.
Quietly, I grasped the hem of my dress, feeling a wave of apprehension washed over me.
This was my first foray into such a grand affair since my memory loss, and the fluttering of my heart seemed uncontrollable.
Andrew sensed my unease and offered reassurance in a soft voice.
âYouâll be fine; donât be too nervous.
Itâs just a regular party.
Just enjoy yourself, and thereâs nothing else to worry about.
â