wonderful for you so – how about a party?”
“A party? I haven't had one of those since... actually I don't ever remember having a party, not for my birthday.”
“Not even when you were little?” he said walking towards her.
“Cole, you know what my family was like.” Lacey looked down.
“Well, I'm going to show you it doesn't have to be like that, Lacey. Not when it comes to family. I'll invite mine. You invite everyone you want to come, all your friends.”
“But where are throwing this party, Cole?”
“I'll get back to you on that, I need to think it through.”
“We only have a week,” she said.
“That's more than enough time for me to pull something off.”
“So this is how I get you to throw me a party, is it? Have sex with you in the office?”
He laughed and then reached into the inside pocket of his jacket.
“Here, take my credit card. I want you to buy the best dress that money can buy. Go crazy, book a hair appointment, nails, whatever you want.”
“Cole, no, this is too much. A meal for the two of us was all I wanted.”
“Let me treat you, Lacey. You know it makes me happy.”
Lacey bit her bottom lip.
“Well, I've never had a birthday party before...”
Cole, pressed his credit card into her hand.
“This will be the best birthday party, ever,” she said. “Thank you.”
Chapter6
Lacey had asked Elaine to come with her on her shopping trip to buy a dress for her birthday party.
She finally found the ideal dress. It was a floor length, gold dress with a halter neck style. It shimmered as she walked, caressing the sexy curves of her hips as she moved. The bodice was close fitting and the cut of the neckline deep and low. She wore dangling gold earrings that sent dazzling flashes of gold to her cheeks and neck every time the light caught them.
Her makeup was dramatic, deep red lipstick and smoky eye makeup with extended velvet black lashes. She looked and felt like an actress on a red carpet when Cole's driver came to collect her and Elaine on that Saturday night before the party, which was one day before her birthday.
Elaine was dressed in an emerald green evening gown and matching shoes. The two tottered out of the apartment in heels exaggerated in height and had to link arms so they wouldn't trip and twist an ankle. They had both giggled helplessly as they got ready, champagne flowing and dance music blaring in the living room.
Lacey could still not get over the venue that Cole had hired. Her party was to be held at the Statue of Liberty.
“Lacey you are so lucky to have a billionaire for a boyfriend,” Elaine said as they sat in the back of the limousine, just minutes away from the Statue of Liberty. “Robert took me out for pizza on my birthday.”
Elaine had chatted non-stop on their way to the party but was left stunned as she and Lacey finally walked into the venue.
Cole had hired a band, they were playing low, subtle background music. The tables were covered in plush, white cloths and decorated with hibiscus flower center pieces – Lacey's favorite flower. The tables were all positioned around the edges of the room, leaving the middle of the floor for dancing.
The waiting staff walked around with trays of champagne, as guests, most of whom Lacey didn't know, mingled and chatted in the center of the room.
“Here she is!” Cole came rushing over to Lacey the moment he saw her arrive. He held her hands out wide and then spun her under his arm. “Lacey, you look absolutely amazing. That dress! Come on, I want you to meet my parents. Excuse us, Elaine.”
“Oh, don't mind me, I've got an appointment with a glass of champagne. You kids run along.”
Cole placed his hand in the small of Lacey's back and guided her across the vast room.
“I'm nervous about meeting your parents,” Lacey whispered out of the side of her mouth. “We should have done that
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