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In a private restaurant that serves only steak in the heart of the city in France.

A blonde lady in a tight hug black shining strapless knee-length gown. Her beautiful long hair is braided in a French braid and lips painted with sparkling red lipstick and a scent of Eau de perfume mixer in the air. Dawn's focus is on her plate and she savours every bite inattentively and does not notice the guy with ink-black hair and cerulean blue eyes staring at her intently from the other side of the table.

The sharp gaze of her blazing savannah green eyes met with the handsome gentleman. This made the delicious steak in her mouth taste like a burnt heart. She instantly took a long sip of the blue liquid in her royal blue glass to break the awkwardness.

'Merde! Was I eating too fast again ' she thought twisting her lips to the left like one who has been busted by her mother while stealing a Popsicle. Her shy eyes looked away and back at him and again swung to her plate.

The man she was eating with is her long-time best friend and recent boyfriend of three years, Luca Martinez. She had seen him in a mall at the ring section and without a doubt thinks he wants to pop the big question yet every moment made her nervous. Did she honestly want to marry this man? Sure he is wealthy a big CEO of a design company and he is beau, dashing and philanthropic. He is every girl's dream but not hers.

Is this what she wants?

He will make her happy, he loves her but...

Shoving all her thoughts by gulping an entire glass, Dawn wiped the corner of her mouth nicely and fabricated a mild smile.

Luca's complexion become white and place his hands wiped his face in shock." What have you done? "

The calm atmosphere became buried in incredulity.

Sucking in the air she said impavidly "Anything wrong ".Dawn was astounded by the recent change, his face beamed with acquiescing and now he glimpsed as awestruck.

Luca's blue eyes became dark, he licked his lower lip causally and chimed in "You swallowed the ring I had to propose to you.

****

Three months later

In a garage sale on Mariana Lively -- Alarie mini-mansion. Dawn walked out in a sunny flair dress and a tight ponytail to match, her blonde hair had blue highlights on both sides. She carried a brown box barely able to breathe when she set the box down. She gasp for air and placed both hands on her hips restlessly.

"Heh, two more at the back " a cold voice ordered from behind it was Marianne, Dawn's best friend and the person having the garage sale.

Dawn turned to her and gave her an obvious look telling them she was tired and how exhausting she looked was not enough to prove her point.

Marianne is a tall average looking person with black hair and eyes. She is about to get married and is clearing out things from her house for spring cleaning through a garage sale before moving in with her son to be her husband.

"I know, I know...You are stressed." Maria rolled her eyes forth and back when she noticed Dawn did not get the sarcasm in her tone." I am getting married in three days and you are the one looking all worked up. Fuck!, it's been three months"

"I said no " Dawn muttered dejectedly removing the glass figurines from the brown box and beautifully positioning them on a table covered with a colourful blanket.

"If he can't take rejection, fuck him! " Marriage grunted pushing her hair behind and tugging them neatly behind her small ears.

"I swallowed the ring "she utter bummed out while her shoulders dropped.

"So?, it happens in almost every bad TV show " Marie walked over and together they placed the box on a table.

"It was his late great grandmother's ring"

Dawn palmed her face in shame. " Did you know how I had to force it out of my body?"

"Oh, don't tell... poop, "Marie asked in shock in barely a whisper.

"No, Marie. I had to make myself vomit. I can never face him again " the softness in her voice had a pinch of pain.

Marianne waved her hands dismissively "Suck it up! He is my husband's best man " Marie suddenly stopped before continuing " And you know what --I will get you a date. So you won't feel left out"

"Really " Dawn questioned raising her eyes from the ground to the huge smile on Marriane's face.

Marie suddenly uttered in a cocky manner "Promise, I will set you up right now "

They hug again, now Dawn could finally breathe properly. Luca is Marie's soon-to-be husband's best friend. So he must be at the party and one thing will all know is making sure your ex doesn't see you as a loser.

Yes!

She has been thinking about that embarrassing moment and it was not pretty. What he thought of her matters, he should not see her as a loser. Now she got a date for the wedding. She was happy now.

The phone in her pocket beeped due to a new message from her mother. '' Do not forget diapers for Nora when returning ''.

Nora is the youngest in the family and is the youngest, a one-year-old. Then a list of notifications pops up about a serial killer alert and a rapist. She only sighed and shove the phone into her pocket.

" Oh, thank you " Dawn covered Mariés face with lots of kisses.

Having enough already Marie gently pushed off Dawn. She straighten her wrinkled shirt " First, you will help me with this garage sale and look over my house after I am gone "

To soothe the teary moment Dawn raised three fingers and swore " Avec ma vie " ( with my life ). They both kicked into laughter.

Dawn bit her lower lip shyly and hugged Marie again. " I will miss you, so much "

" And you too munchy " they hugged for a long time and Marie left to attend to a customer. Soon later the broad lawn is filled with buyers and they auctioned off almost everything except a glass whale figure which Dawn kept as a souvenir in case she missed Marie during her honeymoon and we both know. She will !.

" Marie "

" Hmm "

" In French culture, we don't have the best man "

" Fuck! "

*****

" Bold, beautiful and proud " Dawn recited over and over tugging the waistband sleekly.

" I think this looks better on you .... " Marie trailed off as she noticed the waist-tight black ball gown. Frown lines appeared on her face abruptly '' Are you trying to be dark Cinderella, why are you dressed all back even your nail polish girl ''.

Dawn shrugged her shoulders proudly '' It is my favourite colour''

'' Yes, but first impression matters ''

'Dawn rolled her eyes and uttered '' This is not a date, I only want an acquaintance for your wedding. That's all ''

'' Acquaintance or not, babe. Go big or go home you do gotta change your preferences. Think outside the box and your walls '' Marie walked out to Dawn and positioned the dress on her as they both glared at the mirror.

'' Ew, I look like a unicorn poop ''

'' Silly rabbit, of course not. You look lovely '' Marie's gaze swung from the mirror to the dress.

Without being given another chance to negate, Dawn was forced to wear the dress she found cringy.

********

It was 7: 30 in the evening.

Dawn walked in, the doors automatically opened up and her eyes scanned the room swiftly. Immediately after a buzzing from her phone disrupt the search.

It was a message for an unknown ' Hey doll face, look up '.

It only discerns from Dawn, that the message must be from her blind date.

' How rude, this guy needs a tight Dawn slap ' she thought shoving her phone aggressively into her clutch mumbling to herself.

This guy was already creating a bad image. However, it was a good thing for Dawn though she did not want to end up with a broken heart. She went to the extent of telling Marie she wanted a good-looking guy enough to make her ex jealous but not her type at all.

At this time she was in the elevator to the private area.

' Ding ' the elevator opened up to a beautiful floor. The interior design was fascinating, she could not help but gape at it in awe. Midway it had a chandelier made up of diamonds and expensively painted walls. The floors were made up of tiles from the most exquisite feature.

'' Hey, Cinderella. Hurry up before it's midnight then you can explore the castle '' a husky voice in a mocking tone ridiculed as it got closer.

It was Michael Alarie a huge superstar in Hollywood.

Now, he was closer. He took a close glare at the lady. She is very beautiful but he did not see any special about her.

It was great, all he wanted. The girl was dressed in yellow two straps and an off -an shoulder long gown with two pink roses at the sides.

In short, the dress was terrible, in her place Michael would not even wear that dress to his private bathroom but this silly bunny wore it from the apartment to this restaurant. How sad, he knew it was his sister doing ' Marie. He had told her he needed a date, a pretty girl to fit his standard yet not one he could sleep with or ever have interest on. Michael is a man hoe, the number of women he sleeps with a week is so unhealthy, that you would think he is an addict.

Someone was not his type so, she got the girl to dress like Cinderella's pumpkin. He strived not to laugh however could not.

He burst into long and cheerful laughter.

The innocent smile on Dawn's lips vanished it became a cold smirk.

She scanned the man head to toe, he had hazel eyes and grey hair. He was an A grade in the gene department making her feel like a C or worst an E.

Thankfully, he is no gentlemen, despite being this handsome. He would make her ex crazy and she would get the date she wanted.

He wore pale blue

shirt over some torn jeans and his hair still looked wet. Meaning that he did not even try to look good or to impress. He was definitely what she was looking for.

##What happens when what you are looking for becomes what you needed ##

**** The Bet *****.

Thankfully, he is no gentlemen, despite being this handsome. He would make her ex crazy and she would get the date she wanted.

**********

Finally, the long-awaited footsteps were heard and the waiter speed-walked toward them sputtering apologies for the late service.

" What would you have? " the waiter implored kindly.

Michael who had his eyes on the menu for a while now raises his head and stares at the waiter and then Dawn. " I will have a fresh apple omelette and a veggie plate "

The waiter's glare swept over Dawn listening to music. He smiles broadly '' And you ma'am ''

As soon as her eyes departed from the floor to the waiter bashfully. She took off the earplugs and raised a brow with a quirky smile '' Huh? ''

The waiter cleared his throat, virtually choking on his lust. He had never seen a girl so beautiful, he just could not take his eyes off her therefore without properly processing his thoughts, he introduced himself to the loveliest person in the world.

'' I am Josh and I would be the waiter for today and I hope I can satisfy you to the utmost level '' Josh licked his lower lip lustfully. His blissful brown eyes were fixed on the sexy girl.

Dawn looked over to the guy who seemed the least uninterested in the waiter flirting with his date. To entertain herself, Dawn flirted back " So how are you going to spice up my evening '' her finger caressed the lips of her glass.

Josh wore his most titillating smile '' I can bend over something tasty on the grill, let's say barbecue ''

Since she was no fool. Dawn could read the signals he was shooting in.

'' Don't you know it's wasteful to light up a barbecue pit for such a small barbecue? '' the quiet beau spoke coldly. He had, had it up to here, what he hated the most was sharing even when he is not interested in the lady. Josh swallowed hard twice because of that combat. He took the order and left.

At the sight of all the pleasure, she was experiencing disappearing, she sank into her seat and heaved a loud sigh.

'' I hate sharing '' his husky voice echoed alongside dreadful eyes.

She could believe the guy's nerve. He seems to have no involvement when it came to her and now he said he hated to share. ' Am I a Twix ' Dawn thought clenching her jaws tightly.

'' I thought you knew better between choosing a Weiner and banana for your doughnut hole '' he spoke dirty moving his gaze on her pressed thighs.

Instantly her small face flushed with the heat of his burning eyes on the thighs, she clasped tightly.

'' Do not be so cocky, I satisfactorily wished to have a dog in my pants over you. At least they are loyal '' with that, dawn covered a napkin on her thighs.

'' FYI, I hate blondes and I can never fall for you, at the least think of you in any way, MOTHER '' his attention jumped onto his plate for at the moment it was served. He rubbed his hands and dug in. Michael was starving, he hated the food served on planes and he had a fear of flying which made him starve.

Dawn was so angry she could not think straight, her blood boiled and she felt like strangling the cocky stranger. He ate his food very satisfied with the outcome.

'' Is that a challenge?'' she managed to utter clenching the fork in her hand.

Michael looked over confused he sipped water and wiped the corners of his mouth gracefully. ''What are you offering? Grandma ''

'' What if I make you fall head over heels for me in six months ''

Upon hearing this, it came as a shock. He burst into a fit of laughter until he saw the seriousness on her face and he stooped awestruck.

'' Wait, don't tell me you're serious '' he sniggered.

'' Are you a chicken? All of a sudden ''she mocked, imitating the sound of the chicken.

'' At least I am not a child. '' Michael referred to her rainbow Disney ball gown meant for kids. '' I do not want another bounty hunter, this is a sucker punch '' Michael threw the used tissue on his empty plate aggressively.

Needless to say, he knew she would end up like the other girls he had dated. They all fell for him no matter how cold and inhumane he treated them. They were all dumb girls who loved to suffer by his hands making him a sadist.

'' I thought you had some balls ''she picked on his most sensitive side, ' Pride ' as if they knew each other their whole lives

Born cocky he snapped at her comment '' Fine, so you don't go back on your words. Meet me tomorrow for the drafting of the contract. ''

With that, he took his leave.

Dawn tapped her forehead in anger '' There you go again... running your mouth. Marie is going to freak out, luckily he is so a jerk and I could only fall for him when pigs fly '' she placed the last piece of steak in her mouth and chewed the juicy meat as if it was a punishment.

Her cheeks turned red instantly when a soothing peck from pair of lips touched her cheek. It gave her butterflies in her stomach. It was Michael's lips.

'' Give up baby doll, I am no prince charming '' he wrote down a cheque, dropped it on the table and handed out his business card to Dawn. '' See, I am a gentleman '' he sarcastically blurted.

As soon as she could no longer see him. Dawn took out her phone expecting some scolding from her dearest friend.

*****

''' What the heck? You did what? '' Marie yelled through the phone digesting the information.

Nervous, Dawn said '' You are aware of how much I can't resist competition ''

In truth, Dawn is highly competitive. She wanted to win so much so she joined the boy's soccer team using the excuse that the girls were too thin and weak. Her urge to win is a major problem and she takes therapy for it.

''Of course, Dawn, you still race me to the door every time, however, you can't win against Michael. My brother might be the best son and the best brother but he is the worst boyfriend, he does not have a heart and has never been in love nor will ever '' she took a break and sighed in frustration. '' Sweetie, I don't wish for my brother to be your first love. It will be too cruel. '' her voice was cracked like one who was crying out. '' He is not the prince charming in your story because this beast has no sweet side. He is hades at heart. ''

After more and more convincing Dawn came to a final decision on whether to go ahead or not.