I Wish for You (A Romantic Comedy) by Camilla Isley

Author:Camilla Isley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: love, humor, romantic comedy, magic, contemporary, hea, clean romance, humorous, hilarious, feelgood
Publisher: Camilla Isley

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“What do you think?” I ask, twirling into the room in my new gown for the evening.

I am wearing a silver silk Marchesa evening dress, embellished with lace and some see-through details.

“I could not imagine anything nearer to perfect beauty.”

“Thank you,” I smile, doing a little curtsy. “I want James with his mouth open, gaping like a fish.”

I admire my reflection in the wardrobe’s giant mirror. It’s great to have a model’s body. Clothes fit me to perfection, and I never have to wear a bra anymore as everything stays exactly where it should. Unfortunately, there’s no magic that could spare me the discomfort of wearing high heels, I muse, putting on a pair of metallic leather Jimmy Choo sandals in silver.

I mean, I could have elongated myself a bit, but it would have been too obvious a change. I can have more hair, flawless skin, and no cellulite. On the other hand, nobody would believe I’ve suddenly grown two inches overnight.

“You are not so bad yourself,” I concede, eying the genie approvingly.

He’s gorgeous in his black tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie (impeccably tied), and black leather shoes.

“I feel more comfortable in this kind of attire,” he comments. “I still wish I could wear a hat and bring my cane.”

“No hat for you, I’m sorry. But you can give me your arm and escort me downstairs.”

“Gladly so, but I suggest we wait until we are outside.” He smiles.

“Oh, right.” I’d been having physical contact with him all afternoon during the games. I had almost forgotten about the freezing rule.

To find our seats, we have to check a huge board standing at the entrance of the dining room. The moment I find our names, I start checking for James and Vanessa’s, but it’s no good. Their table is on the opposite side of the room.

So far this day has been a huge disappointment, James-wise. I got half an hour of interrupted small talking with him and that was it. If I don’t talk with him tonight, this whole weekend will be a total waste. My time is running out. At least we are at a table with Sally and Josh; if useless, at least dinner will not be boring.

And it isn’t. I’m enjoying myself so much that between the amazing food, the good wine, the great company, and the genie, who is a true charmer, I almost forget about James. Almost.

But as soon as the speaker takes the microphone to announce a round of karaoke, the heaviness of the situation comes back to me immediately and my feeble exterior cheeriness fades away quickly, leaving me in a gloomy mood.

There is a sign-up sheet being passed among tables for people to book a spot onstage. How tacky! I would never sing in public. I’m not a showoff. Hm, truth be told, I could never strike an on-tune note for the life of me; I am as off-key as it gets.

I am surprised to see how many people have the confidence to do it and sign-up on the list, Sally and Josh included.

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