Chapter 4 The scar... cute?
~~ Match-made in Heaven ~~
It had been a hectic day for Buffy. It seems to be that everybody in LA saw their ad on the Los Angeles Daily, the whole day was filled with talking and handing out forms to the much eager clients, that just seem to pick this day to come. Good thing Willow was there, she only had one class today, and after reading Buffy’s text message to her about the sudden mob of people at their door, she rushed right over. Buffy even forgot the reason she came into the office so early that morning. William had told her last week that he might come by early this week to polish up the arrangements for the date he and Harmony will be going to. Just last night, she could not get to sleep; she was trying on about every outfit she had, even thick wool sweaters. She wanted to make an impression on him. Seeing she did not act all so well last week, whenever William would look at her she kept on fidgeting and just seemed to be always be in a lost of words. She really thought that this guy would never notice her the way she wanted him to.
But today was filled with ranting and talking to people that seemed never be satisfied, which made her hair go in all the wrong places. As the mob of clients started to lessen at the end of the day, finally she could breathe again. “So, that was a long day today, I was exhausted.”
“Yeah, me too. Just look the place, we really need to do a lot of filling tomorrow.” Willow replied. As she stared into the pieces of paper scattered all over the desk and all the videos they had just arranged yesterday seemed to have grown legs and just walked their way to every corner of the office.
“Yup! Guess I have to go in early tomorrow.” Buffy said, after seeing the mess that was once called their agency. “Look at my hair! All that blow drying this morning for, nothing.” Buffy said with a pout.
Just then somebody came into the door. Seeing whom it was Buffy suddenly slipped out of the outer office and into the Bathroom to fix her hair. William can certainly not see her like this.
“Hello, luv, is Buffy in?” The blonde asks the redhead.
“Yeah, she’s right...” Willow said, looking back and seeing nothing but her reflection on the mirror frame at the back. “I’ll go see if she’s inside.” The redhead continued.
“Bufffffffffy...” Willow called after her friend. “Mr. Blue Orbs is here.”
“Shh... He might hear it. Keep him busy until I finish fixing my hair.”
“Okay.” As Willow made her way out the door and proceeded to distract William.
Buffy looked at herself in the mirror. She looked liked she haven’t brushed her hair in over a century, they were flying away everywhere. The only solution she thought of was to put her hair up in a ponytail.
“So you see, not everybody understands the importance of mosquitoes. They just kill, kill and...”
“Hey! Buffy, right?” William said, cutting off Willow of her lectures on importance of mosquitoes. According to her they are a very important part of society, as to what her professor said, that is.
“So, I guess we will just have to continue this conversation sometime else huh, William?” Willow was suddenly relieved that Buffy was back, she had no idea how to distract William, thus the subject of mosquitoes.
“Yeah. Sure pet.” William said to the redhead as she made her way into the back office.
“So, are we ready? Do you want to finish up the arrangements now?” Buffy asked in a shaky voice, hopefully it sounded steady enough for William.
“Yeah, luv. Just lead the way.”
After what seemed to be hours of chatting with William about the restaurants that cater for the needs of the agency, and the possible means of transportation they could take. William finally decides to take Harmony into a semi-formal restaurant near the old Hyperion Hotel. “So, will you want to meet her there or will you be picking her up? Will you be needing car services?”
“Nah, I think I will just meet her there, luv. You will be there right?”
“Yeah, and don’t worry I’ll personally make sure everything is perfect.” Buffy was sort of glad that William had wanted her there.
“Thanks, pet, Really appreciate it.”
“Your welcome. Will you be needing and kind of flowers or something.”
“Yeah, that would be nice. Two long stem roses, one white and one red, luv.”
“Okay.” Buffy replied, as she wrote the needed preparations in a sheet of paper. She did not bother to ask William why he wanted two roses with different colors. She just thought William wanted something out of the ordinary. “So, that’s it then. Everything is settled. This Saturday sevenish?”
“Yeah, thanks again, pet. Be seeing you.” William called to Buffy on his way out the door.
“Yeah, you too.”
~~ Lobby of The Oasis ~~ (That Saturday)
Buffy has been here at the lobby, since a quarter to seven, making everything perfect, from the seats, the wine, the food and even the ambiance of the table of William and Harmony. This was the first account that Willow agreed for her to handle on her own; she wants everything to be just perfect so not to disappoint Willow. She really was grateful to her; she was the one who took her in her two-room dorm when Buffy got fired from seven-eleven because she broke the ‘slurpee’ maker. Willow was the one who made her partner when she had nothing. Now she has a decent looking apartment and is living pretty well. So, this is the only thing she can do to repay Willow, making this date of William’s perfect.
William was on his car; he was dressed in a simple black slack and a navy blue sweater with the sleeves pulled up just before his elbow. When he reached The Oasis, he gave his keys to the valet, and proceeded into the lobby. There he saw her, in a black cocktail dress, it had the sleeves down exposing her shoulder blades. Her blonde locks were let down, framing her face with curls at the end. He thought she looked gorgeous. Why had he never noticed this before when he first saw her. This was the question on his head, as he made his way to the woman sited at the corner of the lobby.
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As William approached the blonde woman, who was obviously staring into space, because of the fact that she did not notice William coming straight at her until he said, “Hey, cutie.”
As the woman turned around she replied. “Hey, yourself handsome.”
“Okay, lets start this with proper introductions shall we? I’m William Bennedict.” As he extended his hand to the woman right in front of him.
The lady smiled, “I’m Harmony Kimball, nice to meet you William.” As she took his and he led her into the ballroom.
“Welcome to the Oasis, may I please know whose party you are listed to?” The receptionist asked the two blondes.
“William Bennedict.”
“Ah, yes. Right this way.”
As the woman led them to their table, William can’t help but wonder where Buffy was. She had said that she would be here to greet them at the lobby, but she was nowhere to be found.
“Let me.” William said, as he pulled out Harmony’s chair and helped her sit. Before taking his own position across from her. The place was indeed beautiful. The ballroom was filled with fresh flowers and sparkling chandeliers. Their table was by the window, where you could see the huge fountain that stood right in the middle of the building. It was indeed perfect, and William thought that he should greatly thank Buffy for doing this for them.
“So, tell me...” Harmony was suddenly cut off by the ringing of her cell phone. “Excuse me...” She told William before taking in the call.
“Yes... Oh my God... I’ll be right there.” She said almost out of breath as she ended the conversation.
“Are you okay, pet.” William asked, concerned on what has suddenly washed away the sweet smile on the woman’s face.
“I’m sorry William, I have to leave. There has been an emergency. Maybe we could just reschedule this?” The blonde said as she got out of her chair.
William at that same moment also got up from his seat and escorted Harmony out of the ballroom, while signaling something to the receptionist.
As they reached the front of The Oasis, they were waiting for Harmony’s car to come around, William asked, “are you sure you don’t want me to drive you, luv?”
“Yeah, I’m sure.” Harmony assured William as her car came up. “I’m really sorry for ruining tonight.” As she prepared to get herself in the driver seat.
“It’s no big. By the way...” William said while handling Harmony a single long stem red rose that the waiter brought out in a tray. “This is for you luv, I’ll be calling, okay?”
“Thanks.” as Harmony grabbed the rose and placed it on the passenger seat. “I’ll be expecting it.” As she drove away into the night.
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~~ Front door of The Oasis ~~
William was about to give his valet ticket to the driver when someone called after from behind him.
“William!”
“Hey, Buffy.” As the blonde went her way to front door.
“Was that Harmony’s car? That sure was a fast date...” Buffy said, seeing the car swoop off the road.
“Nah, there was an emergency or something. She had to leave.”
“Oh... all that preparations... gone to waste.”
“Cheer up, luv. You did do a great job, the place was perfect.”
“Yeah, did a great job, but you were not able to use it.”
“Nah... it’s okay. Just send me the bill. Got to go. See ya, pet”
“Yeah, See ya.” As Buffy made her way to the phone to call for a cab.
At that moment, William had an idea. “Hey, Buffy. Wait!” As he ran back inside to catch up with her. Buffy paused and waited for William. “I just had the craziest idea, are you doing anything tonight?”
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“That’s all, Thanks.” William said as he handed the menu back to the waiter. “So...”
“So...” Then there was an uncomfortable silence, until Buffy spoke. “I have a question, how dose a guy like you get into this kind of dating?” ‘Where did that come from’ Buffy thought.
“Why, luv? What kind of guy am I?” William asked, his right eyebrow cocked.
Buffy suddenly blushed. ‘Why ask that kind of question, stupid Buffy, stupid.’ “Well... you look very successful... and you’re... fairly handsome.” Buffy said the last part in a very fast way that William almost did not hear it.
“Is that right?” William said in a sarcastic tone, knowing Buffy was burning up inside just saying that phrase. “It was not my idea, pet.” William finally finished after a long pause.
Buffy gave him a look that said ‘whose idea was it then’.
“It was my best friend’s crazy idea, I was forced to do it.” William then looked straight at Buffy saying “But I don’t regret any minute of it.”
Again Buffy blushed crimson and decided to change the topic. “I noticed that scar in your eyebrow, how did you get that.”
William laughed saying, “I was 7 then, taking a bloody bath when the water went off, went looking for my mum downstairs, eyes full of shampoo. I fell down the stairs, had a couple of bruises, but this was the only reminder of that incident, hurt like hell for two weeks.
Buffy closed in and touched the scar on his eyebrow, saying in a very seductive voice “I don’t know, I think it looks kind of cute!” Then starts to move away saying, “Plus, it makes you look all manly.”
It was now William’s time to blush but instead he laughs at it and says, “So, Buffy, tell me something about yourself, been yapping here all night. Did not even hear a single thing ‘bout you, pet.”
“Well... there was this one time when...”
Two champagne bottles later. “So, you feeling tired yet, pet?” William questioned in a groggy voice.
“Nah, could stay here all night!” Buffy replied. Trying to be as cheery and full of energy. But William noticed she was exhausted and decided to ask for the bill.
~~ Walking out of the ballroom ~~
“You got a ride?”
“Nah. I’ll just call a cab...” Buffy said, while trying to walk over to the phone booth, but almost falls.
“Whoo! I’m am so taking you home.”
“But... it’s not like you’re in a good...condition...to drive.”
“Guess your right, luv. But I’ll be calling the cab for us okay?”
“Okay... I’ll just take a nap, right...here.” Buffy replied, falling on the near by bench.
~~ Outside Buffy’s apartment” ~~
“So... This is me!”
“Yeah. I guess I better get going. Don’t want to let the cab driver wait too long now do I?
“Your right.” Buffy nodded. “I really had a great time...” Still a little drunk.
“Me too, pet. Great time.”
“Don’t you want to come in first?” Buffy asked while opening the door to her apartment.
“Maybe next time, luv. Don’t want to keep...” William was suddenly cut of by Buffy’s lips on his. “...Okay, maybe for a little while.” As the cab waiting for William drove off into the night.
to be continued...
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