20 Invitation and The Dress (2/2)

”I'm not asking you, Margaret... it's my order and that's final”, his voice showed no sign of accepting a no from her. ”You're a part of the Mathews... we all are invited for a party tomorrow. Lord himself will attend the party. It will be disrespectful if I don't bring my whole family to the party. Get yourself a dr---- Oh yes! wait a minute...” he rushed out of the room.

After a while, he came back... but this time he had a big wrapped box in his hand.

Margaret raised an eyebrow as she scanned the box.

”I've bought a dress for you. Try it and let me know if it fits you well.”, he handed the box... waiting for her to unwrap.

She carefully opened the box. She choked.

It was a beautiful pink gown. She was taken aback by the beauty of the dress.

”This must be costly” a low soft murmuring could be heard.

”Haha! Isn't it beautiful?” Corbette was carried away by the fact that she cared more about the cost than the beauty of the dress. She had always worn simple dresses and never demanded for such costly ones. He felt like he could have spoiled her more.

”It-It's beautiful... father” her eyes still fixed at the gown.

”Get ready sharp at five in the evening.” he smiled and turned to leave.

”Good night father... and thank you for the dress.” a charming smile appeared on her face.

He suddenly stopped and turned sideways and smiled,

”Good night Margaret.”