“Axel needs you in the office, Specs. Hi, Victoria,” Drag gives me a smile as he acknowledges me.
“Hi, Drag. I’m just leaving so Specs is all yours. I’ll speak to you soon, Specs.” I pass Drag and am walking down the hallway when Specs speaks to me.
“Victoria, I have Bethy and Art’s urns. I Did the thing we spoke about for Art. Do you want me to keep them for you? Or do you want them?”
Specs has surprised me, and I stop walking, place my hand on my chest where my heart has lurched. I take a deep breath and smile, “No, you keep them safe, Specs.”
“Okay, will do. I’ll guard them and keep them safe,” Specs gives me a look of such care that I feel the tears forming. With a quick nod, I avert my gaze from him and Drag.
After I’d waited for the Uber to arrive, I walk into the bridal shop and it’s great. There are some beautiful gowns in here. Stunning is not how you would describe them. But I don’t want to float down the aisle like a princess. I just want a lovely outfit that I can wear while walking toward my man.
“Good day, can I help you?”
Turning I give the lady a smile, “I’m looking for an outfit, dress or something for my wedding.”
“Okay, my name is Nancy and I’ll help in any way I can.” Walking closer to me she smiles, “You sound like you are not sure what you are looking for, is that right?”
“Yeah. I don’t want a wedding dress, per se. I am getting married at the clubhouse of the Raging Barons MC. In the compound, which I’m told is going to be decorated out with flowers and the like.”
“Oh, that sounds great. But I can see why you’d not want a long flowy dress. It would be a bit much wouldn’t it?” Placingher hand on my elbow, she guides me over to a comfortable chair in front of a desk. Flicking on the monitor in front of me, she quickly comes to a folder that shows dresses, suits, wedding dresses, mother-of-the-bride dresses even, which has me smiling because I’m thinking I don’t even have a mother-in-law! Or at least I don’t think so, as Chaos has never mentioned family.
“I don’t want to wear pants, so I think we can bypass pant suits. What about a nice dress with a suit jacket?” I ask and look at the monitor once more.
“Do you want white, cream, or a color?” Nancy asks as she flicks to the category stating dresses that accommodate jackets.
“I think cream would be nice. Not white, it would make me look washed out. Not frilly either.”
Nancy clicks more, and the files flash on the monitor before stopping at a collection of dresses. Frills, bows, puffs, princess, tea-length, midi-length, and maxi. So many choices that I need to really think about what I want to look like.
“Okay, how about something like the typical black dress you would wear on a night out. Plain cream, just above the knee, and let’s have the jacket be the eye-catcher and not the dress itself?”
Nancy nods, then flicks some more. Picks a cream dress with a square neckline, two-inch straps, and elegant ties in the back that pull the dress into shape around your body. Instead of being straight there is a small flair to the skirt portion of the dress, and it would flow as you walk. The dress is a midi length and not just above the knee, which is what I’d said, but the dress is lovely and I know it would look nice on me.
“I like this, Nancy. Would I be able to try it before I purchase it? Also, what about a short jacket?”
“Yes, you can try it before purchase as we keep some of these in stock just for the client to see the material, and if in the right size what it looks like. However, when ordered each garment is made to measure by one of our seamstresses. I think you’d probably have Colleen as Spell has a gothic wedding on her planner. As for a jacket, I think I may have one you’d like.” Nancy passes folders on the monitor and stops at one showing a waist-length jacket that has lace sleeves with sequins around the lace pattern. It is beautiful and delicate-looking. It would be a wear-once jacket, but the dress could be re-worn at any time.
“Yes, I love that, and with the dress it would be perfect,” I give Nancy a huge smile.
“Okay, let me go find our sample dress and jacket. I will only be a few minutes.”
Waiting for Nancy I lean back in my seat and rest my eyes a moment. This is such a huge thing for me to do without Bethy by my side. I’m going to miss her through every big event my life throws at me. It leaves a hollow feeling where she should be. I’m startled out of my thoughts when Nancy returns.
The dress isn’t my size, but I love the look of it and the material. The jacket is stunning, and it fits me perfectly. After placing my order, we do the whole measuring my size to make sure it will be perfect. Then Nancy asks about shoes, which throws me, as shoes hadn’t entered my mind.
“We can get you the shoes and cover them with the same lace as the jacket,” Nancy again pulls up shoes on the monitor, and Iselect a pair with two-inch heels. Cream pumps will be easy for me to walk in.
Nancy nods, “They are flex leather pumps and they will be very comfortable. If you want, we can do these for you to match the sleeves of your jacket?”
“No, leave them as they are. I don’t think I need the lace on them. They are lovely shoes and I would rather we didn’t mess with them.”
“Okay, let me get all the details verified with you before I place the order.” Nancy quickly creates an invoice, and I pay the fifty percent deposit. “When is the wedding?”
“Shit, sorry…” I blush with embarrassment at cursing. “It’s a week on Saturday. Is it still possible to do it in time?”
“Yes, it’s a simple style and I’m sure Colleen can get it done. Both myself and Beulah are assisting at this point so we can help Colleen if necessary.”
I paid the deposit and felt happy that I'd gotten this done. I need to come back for a fitting early next week, but I will be sent a message so I don’t have to worry about remembering that. I’ll need to speak to Chaos about what Corey is going to wear because I want him to feel like he fits in. Nothing worse than feeling left out, especially a child who was not wanted by his parents. That will never happen to him again. I’ll make sure of it.
