Cliché

yet. Stretching, she looked at the clock up her bedside and then closed her eyes only for them to snap open again "Shit." She cursed jumping out of her bed and heading to the living room. H

she let it charge while

outh. She pulled her tee shirt over her head and threw it into the laundry basket. Stepping out of the rest of her clothes she headed for the shower. The cold water that pelted down upon her fe

Bold. Too dull. Too - why did I even buy that. God damn it...Too bla

from the door. Natalie turned to look at h

thing good t

alked to her and observed the wardrobe "Unless... You are attracted to a certa

ed her eyes

d continued to search "You haven'

handle a client. It's an engagement party

p a red dress " I think

She said taking the dress from

art." Harrison chuckled as she sl

Hugh?" She asked sl

here is a slig

t ki

it mean that she'd be losing him forever? Stop it, Natalie. You have to be understan

ver after but I am really really happy for you." Opening the door, she wrapped her arms around him "I'

expected." He chuckled. Natalie pulle

py if you're happy but that doesn't mean that I believe in fairytale endings." Harri

iege." He

t was an hour's drive to Mathew's office. Throughout the drive, Natalie practiced formally greeting him and going over her forms so she had everything she needed at that p

with people buzzing in and out of the complex. She walked in, dusting her dress. Natalie tried slowing her pace when her heels echoed

ked like they were made out of diamonds. Roses occupied every vase she spotted and the walls were white, a grand piece

a'am?" A pretty blo

'm Natalie Rose. From th

" The woman picked up the ph

ith her fingers " Mr Holmes asked m

's waiting for you. Tenth floor, Room D." Placing the phone back in its place, the woman typed something on

pened. Stepping in, she punched the tenth floor and waited patiently to reach her destination. The elevator door hissed ope

ho from behind the room. Taking a deep

back on the table. His crimson shirt made him seem like a child of a snowdrop. H

pulled out a chair. Natalie quietly thanked him and took her seat. Matt moved

kfast." She lied, wa

nk you, darling." Placing the receiver he looked at her. Natalie was very aware of how he was observing her e

to her to begin the work-related conversation she added "Just like your party will b

orted his chin wit

s her name and where did you two meet?" Natalie asked,

." His lips were pursed "And