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The city around us became fancy boutiques and restaurants. Everything in this area screamed money, and I was suddenly worried about this shopping she’d spoken of. I couldn’t afford a freaking hair tie in these shops, but I knew better than to argue with Valentina, so I chose to go along for the ride and enjoy the window shopping.
She parked outside of a small sushi café. The moment she stopped the car, she grinned.
“This is my favorite little place. Come on, my treat!” She was out of the car and on the sidewalk before I could say anything, but I wasn’t turning down free sushi. Jumping out, I peeked in the window and squealed in excitement.
“I’ve always wanted to come to one of these places with the conveyor belt!” She winked at my excitement and headed inside.
We snagged a prime spot while the waitresses gushed all over Valentina like she was a celebrity. In this city, she probably was.
“So, what are we shopping for?” I asked as I snagged a few sushi rolls that rolled by. She did the same.
“I’ve been given Maximo’s card and very explicit instructions on what to get you,” she revealed with a grin. “The plans are a secret for you though.”
My eyes widened, and for a second, I froze, unsure how I really felt about them buying me something. The twins might have bought sex toys, but buying me expensive clothes, because I knew Maximo would settle for nothing less, seemed much more significant.
“Oh, and he said to remind you that you left date planning up to him.”
I laughed. “Of course he did.” He’d think of everything because that was the kind of alpha Maximo was. I knew if I fought it, he’d have a few choice words for me as well.Did Sutton know what Valentina was up to when she came by this afternoon?“So you’re telling me that I get to have free all-you-can-eat sushi,andwe get to go shopping on Maximo’s dime? Count me in.” It was mainly a joke to get past my discomfort. As I said it out loud, I reminded myself that this wasn’t the same as the Humble Creed alphas who’d controlled omegas through the family finances. This was Maximo spoiling me, and that was different. Nice, even.
“Well, that was less of a fight than I expected,” she noted with a raised eyebrow. “Especially after ghosting them.”
I winced. “Listen, it’s complicated, but I’ve decided to give them a shot like Emiliano proposed, and that means accepting what they choose for our dates. Apparently, that also includes humoring an alpha and his credit card. He better not get used to it, though. I have my own money.”
“And there she is!” She laughed before popping a bite in her mouth and moaning. “Oh my god, try the spicy tuna. It’s phenomenal!”
My gaze zoned in on the conveyor belt until I spotted one and snatched it from the rotation.
She chuckled as I tasted it and groaned in satisfaction. This place had some of the best sushi I’d ever eaten.
“Okay, we have to make this place a regular thing. No one eats sushi with me,” I complained.
“I’m usually forced to come alone, so I’ll keep that in mind,” she promised. “Now, are we ready to move on?”
I snatched one last small plate and devoured it before agreeing. The good thing about sushi was that even though I’d eaten my fill and then some, I wouldn’t be miserable by the time we got to the store.
When she told me the plan, I knew that I’d be in for it, but walking into a store that had marble floors and personal shoppers was a bit of a shock. We were greeted like royalty, flutes of champagne pressed into our hands. Soon, Valentina was in her element, barking out orders. Without asking, she somehow knew my size. Before I knew it, I was in a dressing room with so many options it was overwhelming. And it wasn’t your run-of-the-mill clothing; they were fancy dresses.
“Uh, formal attire?” I questioned when I stepped out in the first dress. It was a horrendous forest green number with ruffles. Her bark of laughter had the girls rushing me back into the room.
“It’s a surprise, remember? I promise you won’t be overdressed!” she called back to me. This time, I chose my own, a violet strapless dress that cinched at the waist and flared out below it. I knew it wasn’t right, but I showed Valentina anyway. She simply shook her hand side to side and voted it ‘meh.’
Twenty more dresses were tried and turned down.Twenty.I was speechless at how picky of a shopper she was, but the moment I tried on twenty-one, I knew her opinion no longer mattered. It was a gorgeous black satin number. The top criss crossed over my boobs and around my neck, leaving a small section of my stomach exposed. There was a wide belt of fabric that separated the top and flowing satin skirt of the bottom half. The slit in the side showed just enough leg to tease the pack. It was sexy and alluring yet classy.
Valentina stood up and clapped when I walked out. “That’s what I was holding out for! That grin on your face and the confidence in your strut. This is it, lady. Get her accessorized and a pair of shoes as well.”
I was rushed back in and unzipped so I could change while they took care of everything else. The moment I stepped out, I was bombarded with jewelry and shoe choices. Valentina saw my panic and stepped in to help.
By the time she dropped me off at home, I was exhausted but happy. It was a fun experience despite how different it was to what I was used to.
“They asked me to give you this.” She handed a slip of paper out of the window, speeding away while I read it, but I barely noticed her exit. I glanced down at that note one last time and let those words settle in my chest, building my confidence in these men. They made me feel safe and happy, and I was going to embrace it for once.
I can’t wait to see what dress you picked out with Aunt V. While I let her help you pick out the dress, Sutton, Zaven, and I picked out something for you on our own as well. It will get delivered tomorrow, and we expect you to wear it.
We will pick you up at seven sharp.
P.S. Don’t think I forgot about your teasing on that video call.
A breathless laugh escaped me as I spun around and walked inside the apartment building. Tucking the note in my pocket so as not to lose it, I dug my keys out of my bag, only to be greeted by my besties calling out my name. A wide smile filled my face as I shut and locked the door, taking in all three of the omegas blazed out of their minds.
