Wooing The Ex-Wife

Liza stood in front of the mirror, her hair was piled up on her head, leaving a few curls to frame her face, her midnight blue chiffon dress hugged her curves perfectly and her feet were encased in silver stilettos. She felt beautiful. There was an impatient knock on the door, quickly giving her reflection a once over she rushed to open the door. There in front of her stood a handsome Alex dressed in a gray tux, his hair slicked back. "You ready?" Alex asked taking Liza in and releasing a slow whistle. A warm blush crept into her cheeks and Alex chuckled. "Yeah sure, just let me get my wrap and clutch," Liza said as she quickly grabbed her clutch and silver silk wrap. "Come on let's go," she said. "You are looking really beautiful Liz" Alex complimented her. "Thanks, Alex, You are looking dashing too" she replied as they made their way out of the building.

After a few moments of silence had passed Alex cleared his throat. "How are you holding up Liz?" he asked, his eyes full of concern. "Huh?" Liza looked at him confused. "I mean, how are you dealing with Jonathan's situation? Are you fine?" "I am alright I guess. I have stopped avoiding him and have become somewhat civil to him. I even enjoy talking to him sometimes, but there is always this shadow looming over us. I cannot just forget about what happened, I cannot trust him again" Liza said thinking back to a few days before when Jonathan had asked her to be his date for the ball. "It's alright Liz. You are doing great. I just don't want to see you get hurt again. You have been through a lot and have overcome it wonderfully. You are honest and wonderful and a beautiful woman Liz, you will do fine. Just do whatever you feel is right, okay." Alex said. "Yeah, I will try. I am just afraid that I will end up making the wrong choices again" Liza replied with a sigh as she turned her turned to gaze out of the window putting an end to their conversation.

sudden. You are the best" Jonathan said with a sincere smile. "It's okay Jon. I can do this much for you. Just don't expect me to dance alright?" she said reciprocating his smile. Jonathan's hair was slightly messy and he was wearing a dark blue almost black colored tux, which brought out his vibrant green eyes.

far it was the grandest party she had ever attended. Alex chuckled at Liza's sudden nervousness. "It's alright Liz It will be okay." He said in Liza's ear. With this, he pulled her deeper into the crowd of people. Liza felt someone's eyes trained on her as she dodged people while trying to keep up

Jonathan?" Alice inquired. Instead of saying anything he just pointed at Liza who was smiling at whatever Alex had said. He was, however, unable to see Alex's expression as his back was facing him. "Oh my God, is she who I think she is?" Alice asked. Jonathan nodded.