CHAPTER 128

Ella's POV

Okay, this was getting a little out of hand. As I glanced up at Ryan from the frilly pink dress I was currently swimming in, I couldn't help but giggle at the oversized bow on the back.

"You've got to be kidding me with this one," I teased, giving a little twirl that made the poufy skirt flare out ridiculously. "Do I look like a giant cupcake or what?"

Ryan's eyes danced as he shook his head. "Maybe not that particular number," he chuckled. "But don't worry, we'll find the perfect dress for you yet."

I threw up my hands up. "Ryan, you really don't have to do this, you know. A simple 'thank you for being such an awesome tutor' would've been just fine."

"Ah, but where's the fun in that?" he countered with a wink. "Consider this my way of showing a truly exceptional teacher my gratitude."

Rolling my eyes, I retreated back into the changing room to slip out of the cupcake catastrophe. As I shimmied into the next potential option Ryan handed over the door, my mind drifted back