Meanwhile Ivy flew silently back to her apartment thinking of their conversation.
"He was rude. Yet....he turned out to be a gentlecolt, and he is very handsome."
Ivy dreamily thought me might actually like her. Shaking her head Ivy turned her thoughts back to reality. A colt liking her! It was impossible at best!
Sighing heavily, she slowed down as her apartment was coming into view. Touching down slowly, yet still making a small cloud of dust rise up to meet her feet, Ivy walked in the front door and into the lobby. Walking in Ivy immediately noticed that the receptionist had returned. Wanting to ask her some questions, Ivy walked over to her desk.
"Excuse me."
Ivy ask in a crystal clear voice trying to get the mare attention.
"Hm-, Oops, I mean, What can I do for you?"
Ivy giggled politely at the mares mix up.
"Oh not much, I just had some questions for you."
Ivy tried really hard to sound confident in her speech.
"Well go ahead and ask, thats what i'm here."
The mare answered in a very professional voice.
"Welllll..."
Ivy continued trying to think of the what she wanted to ask.
"Oh yes, now I remember. I wanted ask what the price of rent was and when it was due."
Ivy said trying to make for her slip up.
"That's easy miss. The rent is 70 bits, and rent is due every month."
The mare said without missing a beat. Ivy was surprised at how low the rent was and how much time she had.
"Thank you ma'am, now one more thing. If I may be so bold what is your name."
Ivy thought if she knew the mares name they might become friends, and that could help boost Ivy's confidence.
"Of course miss. My name is Apple Lace. What's yours?"
The mare asked now curious of who Ivy was.
"Ivy, I believe we have met before."
The mare slapped a hoof at her forehead and gave her a sheepish smile.
"Yes we have, I gave you your room number. How silly of me to forget. Sorry."
Ivy gave her a smile to assure her it was fine.
"Now if you'll excuse me Apple Lace, that is a very pretty name by the way, I must be getting to my room. A pleasure to meet you, I hope to see you soon."
Ivy hoped she wasn't being rude cutting the mare off, but she was getting really hungry.
"Same to you Ivy. Goodbye."
The mare gave her a shy smile. Ivy smiled back before turning and trotting off to her apartment. Flying quickly up the stairs and down the hall, Ivy quickly went inside to make herself breakfast. She was starving! In her kitchen Ivy made herself an omelet with mushrooms. Standing waiting at the stove waiting for the omelet to cook, Ivy was dancing on her toes. As the heavenly smells of omelet and mushroom floated up into the air, Ivy was ready to eat it raw. After what seemed forever, the omelet was ready. Sitting down at the table Ivy dug in with a gusto that would have embarrassed a stallion. Finishing her omelet Ivy got up to do the dishes when she noticed the clock. With a screech that could have woken the devil, Ivy hustled into action. She couldn't believe she didn't check the clock! She had ten minutes to get to the party, and she didn't even know where it was! Throwing the dishes in the sink, styling her hair, and throwing on the only jewelry she had, four bracelets. She bolted out the door at the speed of lightning. Flying down the hall and the stairs at top speed, Ivy barely stopped in front of the desk to ask the Apple Lace for directions. Almost screeching again at finding the desk empty, Ivy bolted out the door and flew up into the sky. She figured since Pinkie Pie had invited the whole town everypony would be going in one direction and she could follow. Looking down at the ponies below, Ivy spotted where the all were going. Flying at the speed of light toward the cupcake shaped building everyone was going in, Ivy barely made it in before the clock struck noon. Touching down right in front of the door, Ivy let a huge breath out. Taking a deep breath back in, Ivy walked to the door and pushed it open.