Chapter 36 The dinner date.

Melanie looks from one lady to another. Her face beams with a beautiful smile.

“Please come in!” She opens the door wider for them to enter.

She closes the gate behind them,

“Please follow me.” She says gently, leading the way to the living room, as the ladies trail quietly behind her. Only the sounds of their shoes hitting the ground could be heard.

Melanie stands in the middle of the circled settee. She stretches out her hand forward, “Have your seat, please.” she invited them to sit when she sees that no one is making a move to sit down.

They nod, as they sink onto the couches.

Melanie kneads her palms together, feeling nervous around them “So, what are those?” She slightly raises her brows and the ladies smile sweetly at her.

“These are the dresses Mr Gordon mandated us to deliver to you, ma'am.” The same lady that spoke at the door early, utter. Melanie nods shyly and stands up to take the boxes.

“I will have to take these inside. You…”

“Elena!” The lady smiles at her name.

“So,