“See you shortly.” I smiled at him and nodded as I watched him walk away.
“I don’t know how you’ve both kept this in for so long.” Chlo muttered and as I turned to look at her the faces of my friends were all shocked. I could feel myself flushing under their stares and cleared my throat. Her eyes were twinkling and I shook my head.
“No idea what you’re talking about.” I pulled on Chloe’s arm softly and made her exit the room with me, she giggled softly and followed me out of dumbfounded crowded room and I instantly relaxed.
“Will that be everyone’s reaction?” I questioned and she shrugged.
“I don’t know,” her tone was quiet “I’ve never seen him like that with anybody.” The butterflies in my tummy suddenly became apparent. “He was so warm and gooey… it was pretty sickening to be honest.” She gave me a wink and I spluttered a laugh. I adored her honesty.
“I don’t know where the fountain is? How do I dress?” She leant against the wall a little and ran her fingers through her hair examining her split ends.
“I’ve brought a few dresses from your wardrobe and there’s a couple in mine if you want to choose from them?” She landed back in the conversation when she released her hair. “You’ll be fine you look lovely in a bin bag I’ve told you this before.” She patted my shoulder softly and turned on her heel. Well her fluffy slipper and returned to the living room. I on the other hand needed to relax. A bath would fix it.
I ran my hands over the clothes in the wardrobe. Chloe’s were a little too daring for me. I didn’t want black so the long one she’d chosen from my wardrobe was no use. I sat on the floor in her walk in, my legs were crossed and so were my arms. Footsteps echoed on the wood flooring behind me and I looked up. Nance was dressed to kill, her tall and athletic shape could be seen through the emerald dress and I whistled. Her eyes rolled as she held her hand out for me to take. I shook my head.
“I can’t find anything to wear.” She choked back her laughter and hauled me to my feet.
“Are you fucking kidding?” Her perfect eyebrow raised as she questioned me “You’re sat in Chloe Conways walk in wardrobe and you’re telling me you can’t find one dress?” As a matter of fact that was exactly what I was saying. She looked fucking stunning. I could never dream of pulling off something like that. I wasn’t the right shape. I examined the dress. It was the most wonderful shade of green, velvet in material and wrapped around her waist in the most perfect way. I sighed and watched her glance at a few dresses before she pulled slightly on a familiar blush pink. My eyes widened as I recognised the dress. It was the very same one I’d worn for Grace and Harvey’s wedding. I loved that dress. “This is the dress Av.” I wanted to hug her. She’d always managed to save me when I was in need. I simply grinned.
“I have to give it to your mum, she knows how to dress.” She chuckled and shrugged as I hugged her. She leant to kiss my cheek.
“You’re a beautiful lady, I’ve never understood the way your mind works.” I watched her run her hand through her almost shoulder length red bob and frowned. “Just because you’re not straight up and down doesn’t mean you are fat,” she poked my stomach hard and I reached to slap her hand “your tummy is a washboard now get dressed.” She ordered, the sound of her heels exiting the walk in was apparent and I smirked slightly. I took one final look in the mirror. My wild dark hair surrounded my face. I’d left it in it’s natural wave and added a little more make up than usual. It was a special occasion. I was 21!
I had borrowed a pair of Chloe’s shoes. They matched the dress and I’d grown tired of making choices. My feet sank into the carpet of the hallway as I wandered to Haz’s room. Soon my feet would be throbbing. I exhaled as I knocked on his door. There were a few voices coming from inside and I opened the door slightly. I poked my head around the door to see Jay, and Alfie and Buddy all stood in suites and smiled softly at them all. Buddy looked so sweet. I watched him blush and offered him a warm smile.
“Bloody hell Av,” Alfie’s voice was high and as I looked towards him I noticed both Jay and Haz shoot him a disapproving look. I bit down on my lip and looked towards the shoes in my hand. “You look,” This was awkward. He stumbled on his words
“Fucking stunning.” Buddy finished and I glanced back in Haz’s direction. His navy suit fitted him well. His shoulders looked wider (if that was even possible) and his muscular shape was noticeable underneath. “You lucky bastard.” A hand flew towards his chest and he blocked it with efficiency. A chuckle escaped my lips and they all looked towards me. An army of grey, black and blue suited men.
“You all look lovely too.” I beamed at them. Buddy adjusted the collar of his sky blue shirt before he hit Alfie on the back. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you in a suit before Alf?” He ran his fingers through the front of his messy blonde hair and shrugged softly.
“I used to wear them all the time but not so much anymore.” I grinned at his confession. I was yet to find out how Alfie had acquired all this money. Part of me hoped he wasn’t involved in the drugs or dirty money. I cleared my
