Chapter 6 : The bouquet Ok , that was weird , really weird . Last night was a complete blur . I left the restaurant quickly and came to my house , with my mind blank . Ethan didn't contact me again , thank god ! I felt like a robot doing things without thinking . I took a shower and went to bed ... but I didn't sleep , how can I ? I stayed up all night like a zombie , wondering what the hell happened . And I couldn't help but ask myself the logical and not - so - logical questions . Did I drink too much last night ? No , I didn't . Am I hallucinating ? Not very likely , but it is a possibility , I mean ... that was crazy . Like crazy , crazy . In the morning , I woke up tired and haggard , with bags under my eyes like a panda bear , I look in the mirror and regret not getting enough sleep , instead of thinking about what happened with Ethan , He kissed me ... he really kissed me . It must have been a mistake . A big mistake . But I'm still not quite sure what happened at that moment in the restaurant ... my mind couldn't help but replay that brief moment over and over again , like a romantic movie in my head . His intensity , his closeness , his taste . Should I stop thinking about it ? Should 1 ? I should try to forget it because surely he has already forgotten it . Damn it , he can't even remember what happened , he'd probably say he was drunk , while I'm replaying the kiss in my head like a fool . And yet a part of me wants to keep this moment , in a remote place in my brain , like a little treasure from the past . Maybe even like a dream , for the little princess Priscilla . The silly girl in love . Poor little girl. In the office , I dedicated myself to reviewing the winning design and starting working on it , since it seems I will have to do all the work . Although I have to admit , without a doubt , that the only thing that really motivated me ... was the date I had today with my cute neighbor . Rob will be waiting for me on my doorstep in a few hours . So I have a lot to do ! I have to prepare myself physically and mentally for this date . Mainly because I haven't had one for years , and also because ... I really like my new neighbor . Maybe I shouldn't , but I am hopeful for this date . For a few minutes , I stand in front of the closet , considering my options . This was always the worst part of me going out into the world , thinking about what to wear that would look good on me . In general , I have formal clothes , for going to the office , but nothing that indicates that I am a girl who is a good candidate for a romantic relationship . " Well , I suppose it will work , " I said . I chose a skirt s and a nice blouse to accentuate my torso and not my hips or legs... or ass . I decided to wear high heels that are comfortable at the same time . I think I look relatively good , I mean it's me . Rob has already seen me , he knows I'm not a model . I put on a little makeup and let my hair down . I'm about to grab my purse when the door rings . " Wow ! Attractive and on time ! " I say happily . This date is off to a great start . Not bad , Priscilla , not bad at all . " Waooo ! Hi ! I must say I'm surprised because ... " I start to say , flirtatiously , and ... I am speechless and frozen like a statue when I see who is at my door . " Hey ... I wasn't expecting this welcome , Prissy " In front of me is not Rob , but a nicely dressed Ethan , who looks me up and down with an appraising look . He's got that side grin I've always loved , his hair slicked back , no tie , and dark blue pants that look great on his long legs . There is a hint of surprise in his voice , and he looks ... happy . I'm still in shock , my hand on the doorknob , my body shocked . I was a statue , empty inside , looking at him . 1/3 P P . Chapter 6. The bouquet I didn't even blink , just watched his expression ... is he pleased ? Really ? Suddenly I saw that in his hands , swaying nervously , was an elegant but simple bouquet of colorful flowers . * I ... I just wanted to talk to you Prissy . I mean ... I want to apologize for yesterday . I guess I wasn't a gentleman , but I never imagined that you would receive me like this ... I mean ... you look ... " he says , while he seems to be pointing at ... my outfit ? Do I look bad ? I hope you don't say I look like a balloon or a piñata . I should have worn the black pants ! Just when I thought the situation couldn't get any worse or more complicated , I heard someone approaching in the hallway . " Hey Priscilla , " Rob says , sneaking near the entrance of my apartment , standing shoulder to shoulder with Ethan . L What in the name of ... ? Are you kidding me ? It seems that there is a hidden camera in my house and at any moment they will tell me that this is all a joke . They are here ... my torment , and my date . Rob seems pretty calm ... maybe even amused by the scene at my apartment door . My date and Ethan look at each other as if to confirm that yes , they are here for me . One came because he had a date with me ... the other came to apologize for the kiss , obviously . The reality is that I don't feel like listening to his apology , it was the alcohol , I wasn't sure what was happening , one thing led to another , but , it's not you, it's me ... to say what we all know : the kiss shouldn't have happened . Sorry , little Princess Priscilla , it was just a mistake , a silly little dream . It wasn't even my fault . " And you are ... ? " Ethan asks with obvious annoyance . " Rob ... the new neighbor , " he says , holding out his hand . I witnessed the strangest and most uncomfortable handshake the world has ever seen . " Ethan , we ... " the blonde says, looking at my neighbor from head to toe . " We work together ... " I say before he adds something about how we've known each other since we were babies . Ethan gives me an angry look . Then he looks back at Rob as if trying to figure out what the hell he's doing here . Rob stares at the bouquet of flowers in Ethan's hand . I like the fact that even though Ethan looks at him with a certain disdain , like he's superior in his big suit , taller and magnificent ; compared to Rob's casual look ... Rob is not intimidated . " So Bob ... " said Ethan . " Rob ... " my date , correct . I don't know if laugh or be scared at this scene in front of me . * I was talking to Priscilla , so I would appreciate it if you come back later ... for whatever you need from her he states without leaving any doubt that Rob will leave . " Oh , I can't " Rob responds . " Because ... " * Because ... we are going out " Going out ? ... where ? " Ethan's voice is getting colder and colder , and he already speaks like a furious boss . " Well , we have a date ... I see you're ready , Priscilla . Shall we go ? " Rob smiles at me , pointing to the elevator , without further explanation . Ethan's face transforms into a mask between horror and disgust , which doesn't quite manage to go unnoticed . " Let me grab my purse ! " I exclaim , happy to get out of that awkward interaction and go back to my apartment . " Ready , " I say , smiling and closing the door , standing between this pair of men . Ethan hasn't moved an inch , " Prissy ... please , " he said , trying to control his bad temper , while Rob took my hand , and we walked to the elevator that just appeared at that moment . Something good finally happens . PP . Chapter 6 The bouquet " Sorry ... Ethan , you catch me busy ... ehhh ... bye ! " I say to Ethan , waving as the door closes . 0 : Rob looks at me out of the corner of his eye and laughs . It's easy to be with this guy . He's still holding my hand and ... I like it . That simple gesture that I miss , being close to a man . " An ex - boyfriend , I guess ? " If I wasn't nervous , I could burst into tears of laughter with that question . " Not at all . Not in a million years " I confirm with a nod . He looks at me doubtfully " Really ? Because he was ogling you . And ... and at the same time , he gives me a dead stare " C " I swear ... nothing could be further from the truth " he shrugs , and when we leave the building I see in the street a really nice motorcycle outside my apartment . Well , nice is not the word ... It's awesome . It looks like it belongs to a rock n ' roll star . " Ohh ... I didn't tell you , but do you mind if we go on my motorcycle ? Are you kidding ? My day has improved from hell to heaven ! " I'll be delighted , " I tell him , and he smiles while he hands me a helmet and in a few minutes I'm sitting behind him , hugging him from behind , on a motorcycle that roars like a lion . Powerful . As we pull away , I can see Ethan standing on the front steps looking at me with an unreadable expression . JAS He looks like a model in his designer suit , looking luxurious from here , the bouquet dangling from his hand , his gaze following me until we turn the corner of the street . And I lose sight of him . Chapter Comments Martha Fredericks 7 days ago love is the air 49 SHARE 5 Reviews > Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!