57. Pretty Woman
Yesterday was one of the best Saturdays she had, they ended up going back to Cassidy’s for her clothes, her books and her laptop then spent the morning with coffee and breakfast at the little cafe at the corner of her apartment building.
Cassidy was staying at Rowan’s and spent her weekend there, they video-chatted with her brothers checking in about Dillon’s situation. The familiarity of the laid-back situation comforted both of them as they worked side by side typing on their laptops silently focusing on their tasks at hand.
“I like this,” Rowan nuzzled and planted a kiss on the crook of her neck. She laughed softly and kissed his cheek then continue typing on the laptop. “I like it even more if you make coffee, oh, and I’m hungry, maybe we should take a break.”
“I’ll make coffee, you pick dinner.” They’ve been working nonstop since after lunch he was feeling it on his back and she shook her head and laughed when he actually moved and heard a cracking sound from his back.
“Fuck, I’m getting old.” He ignored her laughter and got started on the coffee machine. He made a fresh batch and pulled out his phone telling her to order dinner as he opened an app from his phone.
“You don’t want me to make dinner?”
“Mmm… no, I want to make out while we wait for dinner.” He planted his hand on her hips and put his lips on hers, Cassidy didn’t give any resistance when she opened her lips and kissed him back. She moaned lowly and he groaned pressing her against the kitchen counter.
“Okay then, point received. Go make coffee, I’ll order dinner.” She pecked his lips and started scrolling through menus on the restaurant’s app. She mentioned a couple of starters and main courses to Rowan before they both agreed and dinner was ordered. Coffee was sipped in between their sweet kisses and caresses.
She was on his lap when he asked her to come to the company’s event next weekend. “I don’t know…”
“Well, I want you to be my plus one, so you will go with me and technically it’s still a Rhodes dinner thing and you’re a Rhodes.” He ended the discussion and started kissing her neck, pushing Cassidy for her approval.
“I don’t have anything to wear.” She tried to give him an excuse.
“I’ll pick you up on Wednesday after school. you don’t have a full-day class on Wednesday right?”
“No, I don’t, but…”
“It’s settled. Wednesday, I’ll pick you up and we’ll find you the perfect dress.”
Cassidy hated that he easily made arrangements for her, though deep down she was also curious about spending more time with him outside of his home. She did genuinely like him, he was her first crush and she still couldn’t believe that he was her first sexual partner. It was too perfect she thought.
The next few days passed by easily, she stayed at Rowan’s since he insisted, and Cassidy didn’t put too much fight to his demand since she enjoyed the orgasms and the cuddles.
When Wednesday arrived, Rowan picked her up at the campus parking lot with his sleek, ridiculously expensive car. It turns heads, making her blush. Whispers of her being a sugar baby were heard as she walked to the passenger’s side and she was giggling when he opened the door for her.
“What?” Rowan asked, smiling feeling amused by her as he watched her bubbly mood.
“I’m feeling very Pretty Woman right now. I heard the word sugar baby tossed around when they saw your car and the dashing silver fox behind the wheel.” Cassidy explained, grinning, and Rowan couldn’t help but to reach for her neck and kiss her pink lips.
Rowan knows she was far more beautiful than Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman the movie. She was also not a hooker and certainly, his Cassie didn’t have money issues. Definitely not a Sugar Baby. But aside from that, he did want to spoil her rotten and buy her the prettiest evening gown so he could show her off as his date. Marking his territory and such, he thought.
“Well, we should go and doll you up then,” He smirked and patted her jeans-clad thigh.
She laughed and they talked easily about their days until they reached the high-end boutique shops where Cassidy’s mom used to take her when she was younger. Cassidy took a deep breath, inhaling the familiar scent of rosemary, the clean crisp air of luxury relaxes her senses and elevates her mood. Cassidy didn’t realize that she missed shopping in luxury boutiques, not that she couldn’t afford it, more like she didn’t need to buy designer dresses, diamond-crusted clutches, and high-priced heels.
“Oh my god, I missed this,” Cassidy wrapped her fingers on his arm, just like her mom would when her dad accompanied them shopping.
“You don’t shop?”
She huffed telling him she didn’t have the time. “You know, shopping took hours, these days I’ve been doing them online and being here,” she sighed as if she was filling a void in her soul, her eyes wandering to the mannequins wearing the newest designer collection dresses. “… being here reminded me of mom and how dad used to sit and watch while she tried on different dresses.”
“Well, what are we waiting for then? Let’s do that.” He pecked her temple just as a saleswoman greeted them and offered them her assistance.
“Yes, we’re looking for an evening gown. Subtle but sexy, without showing off too much skin. I want designer, luxury, the very best.” Rowan pointed out his demands, ignoring Cassidy’s wants to peruse the boutique.
The sales lady put on her warm smile and ushered them to the back of the store where she offered them drinks. Five minutes later she appeared with two glasses of champagne. Behind her a younger female boutique staff, probably her store assistant trailed behind her with a rack of beautiful dresses.
Cassidy enjoyed her sip of champagne while Rowan was at her side watching the sales lady showing them the array of dresses, pointing out colors, fabrics, and names of designer brands.
“Cassie, would you like to try the black Dior one?” He pointed out and she smiled at him, putting down her glass, taking off her denim jacket, and resting it on the sofa where she was sitting beside Rowan earlier.
“Yes,” she smiled at him and let Brenda, the sales lady, ushered her into one of the changing rooms. Cassidy sighed happily when more floral fragrance hinted at the air as she stepped into the well-lit space with a floor-to-ceiling mirror. The small little details brought back memories, and she easily smiles and starts stripping to her underwear before Cassidy slipped into the beautiful black Dior dress. She loved how the soft lace feels against her bare skin and the beautiful tulle framed her waist perfectly.Belongs © to NôvelDrama.Org.
Cassidy stepped outside and she blushed when Rowan watched her like he was ready to pounce. “Stunning,” his smile grew predatory, she giggled and did a little twirl giving him the beautiful view of her backside that was framed exquisitely by the intricate lace design.
“This may be the winner, but I want to see you in the baby pink princess dress, the Valentino one,” Rowan said as he took a sip from his glass lazily, trying to hide his fascination for Cassidy.
Brenda smiled and told him that he had excellent taste, probably cause the Valentino dress was among the expensive ones and she was already calculating her commission in her head.
But Cassidy had to agree with Brenda when the sales lady handed her the pale pink strapless dress. Her cleavage looked sexy enough but not too slutty, her neck and shoulder made her seem like she just walked out off the runway. Cassidy had the perfect figure and the dress showed her finest assets.
Five dresses later, they finally agreed on the black Dior for the upcoming event, but Rowan also bought her the baby pink Valentino dress too just because she was beautiful in it. Shoes and clutch were next, and they finally leave the place almost four hours later.
“My God, haven’t been this exhausted shopping in my entire life. Seriously I don’t even know how those professional socialites do this every day and call it a hobby.” Cassidy rested her head on the passenger seat of his car and hummed in contentment when he put the car in first gear and driveway from the parking lot.
“It’s a passion, or maybe even a kink?” He laughed, feeling like he was really enjoying his time with Cassidy. It had been so long since he was content with his feelings. He loves working but lately, the feeling of responsibility toward his employees outweighs his drive for taking chances in making decisions.
So, no. Rowan hadn’t felt this happy, not even in the first month of his marriage to his ex, heather.