Chapter 5: The Apology Date: Part Two

When Charlotte left, Destin's phone was vibrating like crazy. He received so many texts from Charlotte. "Hey have a wonderful date with Gaby. ," That little... Destin mumbled. Are you ok, Destin? I asked. I'm fine. Destin replied. Destin phone vibrated again. Start conversation already, it will be dull if not. Charlotte texted. Are you really ok? I asked. How about we order? Destin replied. The server came to our table. Alright, what would you like to order? Inès asked. Is that you Gaby? It has been forever. Inès replied. Can I take her real quick, kind gentleman? Inès asked. Sure, you can talk to her. Destin replied. Is that Prince Destin with you? Inès asked. Inès say nothing. I replied. I won't. Inès replied. Is that an old friend of yours? Destin asked. We were next-door neighbors when I lived in Venice. I replied. I'm sorry, I was so excited to see Gaby and I never introduced myself. My name is Inès, and I'll be your server today. What would you like to order? Inès asked. You can buy whatever you want Gabriela, I am buying. Destin replied. Are you sure Destin? I asked. Sure, Gabriela whatever. Destin replies. I'll order Steak Au Poivre and a glass of water. I replied. Not only that, but I will have Herb Crusted Chicken. Destin replied. Well, I'm so surprised no one has said nothing. I replied. Let's keep it that way. Destin replied. Well, little did we know I jinx ourselves.

Soon as Destin and I started eating their food, girls from Charlotte and my school appeared in the restaurant. Is that Prince Destin? Awa asked. Is that the girl, Gabriella? Ava asked. That is. Awa replied. That is him. Hey isn't that the Unfortunate Girl with him? Alanis replied. I am so sorry, Gabriella. Destin replied. Destin, you don't have to apologize. I replied. Let's eat our lunch. I replied. Those girls are ruining everything! I thought. Gabriela, you bent the spoon. Destin replied. I am so sorry I didn't know. I replied. How about we do something else? Destin asked. Alright. I replied. Inès? I asked. I've had a feeling this would happen. Inès replied. These are for you two. Inèz replied. Thanks, Inès. I replied. You owe me, Gabys. Inès replied. Follow the path. Inès replied. Alright. Destin replied. As Inès showed them the way out of the restaurant, Destin was holding my hand. As we ran up the stairs they ended up near the stores. Did we end up here on the strip? I asked. Yes, it must be an old route to the surface. Destin replied. Other than that, what would you like to do? Destin asked. Destin phone vibrated. "How did the date go so far?" Charlotte asked. People were bothering us. Gabriela has a friend who directed us to the strip downtown. Destin texted. Well, take her shopping and go to the bakery. Take her to "Petit four"* and shopping places go to *Fleur ècarlate and Vraiment Magnifique". "She will act like a little kid who just ate ice cream for the first time. Something will be putty her in your hands." How about we go to Vraiment Magnifique or Fleur ècarlate? Destin asked. Really, I love that stores. I replied. When he said those places, I felt like my dreams came true. My eyes lit up with so much excitement. She was right. Destin thought. Destin and I went to Vraiment beau first. I tried on many clothes. He bought one accessory, two dresses, three shirts, and two skirts. We walked over to Fleur ècarlate and I bought three pairs of shoes.

Stay Tuned for what happens next...

Some French desserts:

These are names I made up out-of-the-blue so

Fleur ècarlate means Scarlet's Blossom

Vraiment Magnifique means Truly Beautiful

Petit Four is a French conventionary small bite-size cakes.