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I bit my lip nervously, pulling the dress from the bag. And my goodness, was it beautiful. The deep blue color was almost black, but the shine on it was amazing. The sweetheart neckline and shaped bodice would bring out my curves in a flattering way. I lifted it up, and was surprised by how light it was compared to how much fabric was cascading down.
“Try it on, I can hem it anywhere if you need it.”
I nodded, and stripped down to my underwear to put the dress on. She helped me zip it up. I didn’t have a full body mirror, so she took a picture and showed me. The look wasn’t even completed and I was already in love.
“You can borrow one of my heels. The length should be fine. It’s nice and dramatic anyway.” She giggled.
I nodded in agreement, looking down at the fabric. It glinted under the dim light as I moved around. I hadn’t noticed the bottom had intricate etchings on it, almost like flowers. It was so beautiful.
“This is so perfect, thank you Ivy!” I squealed.
“No problem, I can’t wait to do your hair too.”
She helped me out of it and then I hung it up and got dressed in my sweats again. It was like everything was coming together. I had figured it all out, it seemed.
The plans for the ball were all set up, and I actually had something to wear. I could get used to this relaxed feeling. Sure, it wasn’t over. Setup still had to happen and all that, but I could taste the success.
Ivy forced me into some jeans so we could go out to dinner. There was this amazing burger place nearby that we always went to, so we sat in there and had a few beers while we watched the soccer game.
“What the hell are we doing? We don’t watch soccer.” Ivy laughed.
“I know, but the guys are hot.” I giggled.
She nibbled on some fries.
“True. Maybe we should find men. Then we won’t have to use Groupons for dinner.” I laughed at her joke.
“I don’t care if I ever get rich, I will always coupon.” She clinked her bottle to mine in a cheer.
“Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I never met Sasha.” I said over the noise of the crowd. It was starting to fill up, so I was glad we picked a seat in the corner.
“Do you think you wouldn’t have gotten the shop idea?” she asked.
“I don’t know,” I shrugged, “maybe I would have worked with my dad or s
omething. She showed me what selling the flowers would feel like. I love the feeling.” Ivy looked at me intently.
“That’s amazing, you know. That you found something that makes you happy. I don’t think you would have been fully satisfied with Botany.” She said with a smirk. I nodded in agreement.
“Yeah, but you have that too.” She shrugged.
“Some days, it just pays the bills.”
Chapter Five: Tristan
I spent the next few days getting things together for the gala. I had put a rush on a new suit to be tailored. It got there Saturday morning. Mom called to coordinate a limo, I said I would just meet her at the house. When I arrived, Natalie was already there in the foyer.
“Hey sis, you look beautiful.” I went in for a hug, but she backed away.
“Don’t wrinkle my dress!” does silk wrinkle? I made a face and she high fived me instead.
“You look handsome.” She adjusted my tie. She was a perfectionist. Her hair was perfectly slicked up into a bun, her dress a deep gold color that wrapped around her and made a small train at the end. She wore diamond drop earrings, and that was it for jewelry.
“Where are mom and dad?” I asked her. She pointed to the access door.
My parent’s estate was something out of a movie. Seven different entrances, if I’m even counting right. Only three bedrooms since we were all gone. But there were three living rooms, two kitchens, a theatre room, and a bonus room. They both had offices in the house as well, equipped with a library. It was the house we grew up in too, they had upgraded things here and there throughout the years.
“Let’s go then. I want to get this night over with.”
