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“Oh, that’s my department,” Whitney said enthusiastically, coming into her room. The two sisters walked over to their cousin, and Whitney immediately started toying with Jeanette’s hair.
“Well, you’ve got a great curl going on,” she praised, sweeping the brush through it. “We just got to get these combed out a bit and put in a twist, and we’ll have a great look for you.”
In an instant, Whitney’s hands worked their magic, and in no time Jeanette’s hair was in an elegant updo. Her bangs fell softly around her face, framing her bright green eyes and giving her a more youthful look.
“There, you see? Perfect.” Whitney beamed.
From Jeanette’s closet, Amanda came out holding a hanger with a long-sleeved white dress and a dark brown, thick, braided belt.
“This will be great for tonight,” she urged, bringing it to Jeanette.
“Are you sure it’s not too fancy?” Jeanette asked, accepting the dress.
“You said he’s taking you to The Blue Room at the W?” Amanda asked. Jeanette nodded.
“Then, this is the one. They’re on the fancy side. Jacket and tie required and all that.”
“I can’t believe you’re going on a date with Jason Flaherty!” Whitney exclaimed as Jeanette changed. In response, Jeanette laughed dryly.
“I’msureit’s not a date,” she replied, zipping the dress up.
“Well, either way, it’s nice to get dressed up once in a while,” Amanda affirmed, picking out some pieces from Jeanette’s jewelry collection. She handed them to Jeanette, who immediately put them on.
“True,” Jeanette acknowledged, slipping into some light brown suede pumps. “What do you think?”
Before either cousin could answer, they all heard the doorbell ring. As one, they quickly walked down the stairs toward the front door.
“Wow,” Jason said, his eyes moving up and down Jeanette as they opened the door, “you look beautiful.” He was dressed in his usual colors of black and white, once more sporting a white button-up with black pants, this time accompanied by a matching tie and jacket.
“Thank you.” Jeanette blushed, admiring how good he looked. “You look quite handsome yourself.”
Jason chuckled, shaking his head subtly, and then said hello to Amanda and Whitney.
“Bring her back in better condition than she left,” Whitney warned, “or there will be big trouble waiting for you.”
“I wouldn’t dream of anything less,” Jason promised. He turned his attention back to Jeanette and held out his arm.
“Do you mind if we walk?” he asked. “The W is only a couple of minutes away.”
“Not at all,” Jeanette agreed, taking his arm.
“Have fun, you two,” Amanda called as they started to walk away.
“We will,” Jason shouted back with a chuckle.
As promised, the walk to The W was not far at all, and they were walking into the lobby before they made it through their pleasantries. Jeanette was quick to notice that the Maître D’ recognized Jason right away, and they shook hands like old pals before he led them to their table. In fact, as they made their way through the maze of tables, several men stood up to shake Jason’s hand.
“Are you a local celebrity?” she asked as Jason pulled her chair out for her. He chuckled and shook his head as he came around to take his own seat.
“Not quite that glamorous,” he replied, “but I do pride myself in doing good business. So far, I haven’t made a single person regret investing in me.”
“Good to know,” Jeanette murmured as a young waitress in a tight, black dress approached their table with a bottle of wine and two glasses.
“I hope you don’t mind, but I already reserved us for the chef's tasting menu this evening,” Jason said as their waitress poured their wine.
“That sounds great,” Jeanette replied, lifting her glass to her lips as the waitress left.
“Wow, this is amazing!”
