Ella's Pov
The invitation had arrived a week ago, elegant script on gold coloured paper inviting I and my family to dinner at a posh restaurant. One dinner, one reunion, one chance to decide if I have gotten over him. My heart has been racing ever since.
Tonight is the night I would meet him again after 6 years. I try to put in all my effort in hope of him to notice me. I know it just a family friend dinner but I can't help it because he would be there. I put on a sleeveless dress and a white sandals then leave my hair open because he used to like it open.
"Mom am ready. We don't want to be late" I yelled from upstairs.
"Ella go meet Ethan if he is ready"mom said.
Ethan is my twin brother. He believes he is older than me because he arrives 3 minutes earlier. We have an elder sister but my parents forbids us from saying anything about her. We don't know where she is now.
"Etty let go. Are you ready" I yelled at the front of his door.
"Ellie bell am coming and stop calling me Etty" he replied.
"Why not?. It sound cute unlike Ellie bell" I replied.
" Kids stop bickering now. It time to leave" dad said and ehan finally leave his room.
The entire ride to the restaurant, I can't stop thinking about how it will feel to finally see him again after all these years. How will I face him. I just can't stop thinking about him. The night of his departure, I cried a lot but he promised to come back and he did after 6 years. I could not bring myself to love anyone else. No matter how hard I try to think I have gotten over him, I know he will always hold a place in my heart no one will ever have.
"Ellie bell what are you thinking, we have arrive" Ethan said while tapping me.
As I walk into the restaurant with my heart beating very fast, I scan the room for familiar faces. The soft glow of dim lightning and the hum of conversation envelop me putting my heart at ease. As I spot him across the room, a smile spread across my face, memories come flooding back very fast. I wish I could go over to hug him at the same time I feel too shy to look at him.
It is my Nick. The guy who gave me sleepless nights. The only son of Dawnson family. The heir to Dawnson co. He went abroad to start his own company and stayed for 6 years. He has made his and his family company top 2 in the world. He has changed a lot. His eyes now looks cold and unapproachable unlike his bright and mischievous ones. He looks more handsome with a hint of danger.
" Hi Madeline,Chris" mom said greeting her best friend and her husband.
After exchanging pleasantries, Chris ordered dinner. Mom and auntie were gisting. Dad and uncle were talking about business. Ethan excused himself to talk to his girlfriend Sofia, leaving me and Nick. I am to shy to bring up any conversation with him and he does not look interested. I could only sneak a glance or two before I look down at my food like it the most interesting thing in the world.
"Pass me the napkin please"auntie said. Since the napkin is literally in front of her. I knew she is trying to start a conversation.
"Here auntie" I replied.
" Thank you Ella. So Ella how's life? Any new development" she asked. I was about to answer when mom chimes in.
"Actually we have been thinking about Ella. And we think it time we start looking for someone situable for her since she doesn't seem to take it serious".
"Ah yes! I know just the person. My Nick here is a great catch. We think it high time for him to settle down. He and Ella have known each other for a long time before he went abroad. How about him" Aunt replied.
"That sounds great. We should ask Nick and Ella if they agree" mom said.
Before nick could reply I decide to look for an excuse in case he doesn't want. I might love hom but I can't force him to be mine. " Uhh, I'm not sure..... I'm kind of focused on my career now."
" Nonsense Ella, you have plenty of time for your career, marriage should be your top priority. So Nick what do you say" mom scolded and asked of Nick opinion.
" Sure yes" Nick replied nonchantly while looking at me for the first time since the beginning of the dinner
Auntie squealed and start to talk to mom about how great it would be to be in-laws.
I have never imagined that one dinner will tie me to the one I love. But Nick seems different. If he does not want to marry me why would he agree to the marriage when he had a choice.