21~ Dining With Mr Kimber

"Have a nice night, sweetheart." Mrs Gwen said, leaving just me and mom alone.

"What's the matter?" I asked, curious. "Why did she leave so soon?"

"Well, Mr Kimber is inviting me for a meal with him." She said and I smiled. "So, she had to excuse herself."

"You should have left her with me. Now, who's gonna dine with me?"

"You're also invited for the meal." She said, standing on her feet. "Don't try to act like you aren't interested in the invitation." I wondered if I had blushed so awkwardly for her to have said that. "Let's not keep the boss waiting."

I was regretting why I didn't meet the makeup artist when mom insisted. But on second thought, the idea of not going was good. I don't wanna keep looking fake to him, both in Delilah's form and Camila's form.

I know being Camila has made a part of my life built with nothing but lies, but being Delilah, I think being who I am counts.

"Come on, Delilah, you don't have to feel nervous all the time. Mr Kimber isn't a monster you should be