Chapter 66

“You look very pretty, Alice. What's the occasion?” Michael asked.

“As always, I know. Thank you. An occasion?” She thought, confusion crossed her face. “Do you not know anything? I'm hosting a party today for my friend at my home.”

“I noticed already.”

“I forgot to ask you if you brought any suitable outfit.”

“Our tastes are very different. Appropriate, what is that?”

“Did you pick up any of your linen suits that you parade around at work?”

He wondered. In fact, he was only pretending, because he hadn’t thought about a typical summer linen suit.

“A shirt and tie aren't enough?”

“Not today, unfortunately. Gala outfits are obligatory.”

"It looks like I have a problem." He made a foolish face as he said it, aware that he was about to go shopping. He had a bit of hope that maybe the tie and shirt would be enough.

“We still have some time. Pascal's gonna take you to some store and I'll go get a coffee.”