"Sorry I'm running late. I'll be there as soon as I can." I hurriedly say into the phone to my friend Beatrice, who is waiting for me at The Rosie's, the best place in town for designer wedding gowns.
Yes, Bea is getting married to her long-term boyfriend Derek Cavanaugh. They had been in a relationship for the last 6 years and are still going strong.
Bea and I have been friends for about over 5 years, since I moved out of my parents' home, to live by myself. My folks are very over-protective over me as I'm an only child. They didn't appreciate my decision to live by myself. It had been quite a battle. That is how I met Beatrice Hayden and we ended up sharing the apartment that we both had our eyes on and along the way we became really close and she became my bestfriend, hence I am her maid of honour. And now I am getting late for dress fittings because I was held back at the elementary school to wait with a girl whose dad didn't arrive on time to pick her up.
I jump into my car and drove off to The Rosie's.
"Bea's going to chop my head off." fuck... I mutter silently.
As I enter the shop, I see Beatrice already trying gowns after gowns. When she spotted me, she gave me an angry glare to which I gave a sheepish smile and explained to her why I was late. Thank God I was forgiven.
"So have you found anything to your liking yet?" I ask Bea, looking towards the heaps of gowns she had previously tried.
"I have already tried 10 gowns and none has appeased to me. I guess The Rosie's is losing it's touch." Bea shrugs.
"Oh nonsense! This store is the best. You'll definitely find you dream gown. Don't fret." I reply encouragingly.
"Anyways... Did you find a date for the wedding yet?" Bea asks.
"Mmhmm.. not yet." I reply uninterested, trying to evade her question.
"Roxy you know that the wedding is only 1 month away. If you don't have anyone you can ask, then maybe I can ask one of Derek's friends to be your date."
"No please don't. I don't need a date. Don't worry. If I find someone I'll bring him or I'll just come by myself. It's not like you're going to ban me from attending your wedding if I don't find a stupid date. There's no way in hell you're going to get married without me, now is there?" I smirk at her triumphantly.
"Okay if you say so..." Bea says, dropping the topic knowing better than to argue with me.
That's what I love about her. She understands me like no other. Even better than I understand myself. She knows when to give me space and she knows exactly when I need a shoulder to cry on. She never complains and never presses for answers. She knows I'll tell her everything once I'm ready to. But she has a temper too. I'm fucking scared of her when she is angry. Poor Derek. He is constantly on the receiving end of her bad temper.
Derek Cavanaugh is the total opposite of Beatrice. He is always calm and collected and rarely loses his temper. He loves Bea with all his heart and worships the ground she walks on. Since I have no sibling, Derek took it upon himself to be my big brother. We instantly clicked when I met him. Like every other sibling, he annoys me to death but he cares about me too much as well, to the point that when he learnt about my breakup he demanded to tell him that bastard's name and address so that he can beat the fuck out of him. His words not mine. He calmed down only when Bea told him that she had already beaten the swine's ass for me and Derek. Only Bea knew the-one-who-shall-not-be-named's name and address. And when I tell you she beat him. She BEAT him. Punching in the face, giving two black eyes and kneed him in the balls kind of beating. I'm not complaining though, the sucker deserved it.
Bea and Derek are meant for each other. They are couple goals and I envy them. I'm so happy that they are finally tying the knot.
"Hello! Earth to Roxy?" Bea speaks, bringing me out of my thoughts.
"You zoned out again. Please pay attention. This is important." Bea whines.
Sighing, I look at the 11th gown she is holding. It is so beautiful and looks as if it has been made just for her. The gown has a sweetheart neckline, and the bodice is made of lace which continues off a little down the skirt. The gown's skirt flared out at the waist, the many layers of the tulle skirt are in ruffles at the bottom, giving it more volume and a princess gown look. It was simply breathtaking.
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"Bea you have to take this gown. This is meant for you. You'll look like a goddess in this." I gasp looking at her, holding the gown to her in the mirror.
"Go try it on and show me." I say, excitedly.
She comes back, dressed in the gown and I squeal so loud that the other people in the store quickly turn to our side and give me a are-you-crazy look. I do what I best do in reply. IGNORE THEM!!
"You look so fucking gorgeous babe. Derek will have a heart attack at the altar when he sees you in this... " I chortle.
"Oh shush!" She says, blushing.
Bea has somehow concocted a disbelief about herself that she isn't beautiful. She is stupid. With jet black hair that reaches her waist in waves and those green emerald eyes which appear to be hazel when out in the sun, with skin so soft like a new born baby's... Her perfect pink bow lips and a perky symmetrical nose on her sweetheart face. She is absolutely divine to look at whereas I am just a generic brunette with chocolate brown eyes, long wavy hair that reach just above my waist, and a beautiful brown skintone. I'm not saying I'm not beautiful, I'm just saying I don't have exotic features like hers.
"So are you going to buy this?" I enquire.
"Yes, yes I am." she replies, smiling softly looking at her dressed reflection in the mirror.
"Good. Now let's go and get something to eat before I die of starvation." I say.
I heard her chuckling as I headed straight for the door and out of that hell-hole. Atleast for me. For now.
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