VALENTINA

CHAPTER EIGHT

I needed to lose you to find me...
*Selena Gomez.

VALENTINA

The rest of the days went by in a blur because the girls and I were mostly busy setting up for the dance.The auditorium looks great and right now we are just from doing the finishing touches.
"Great work guys and thank you for your time and help with the dance,I appreciate you all and couldn't have done this without,you have  a  great day getting ready and looking forward to see you at the Dance,once more thank you,"Bree addresses the members of the dance committee,.
"See you tomorrow night,bye"Bree adds and everyone begins to leave.
Today is  the Friday before the dance  meaning that we have the rest of the day today to go shopping.
Bree's mom is taking us shopping and these are the days I wish I had my mom. For all I know my dad was a single father,and the only other family I knew was my Grandma,but they both died when I was about four, Grandma died from cancer and I don't know about Dad.
The Freshwood preparatory academy orphanage took me in and it's been my home since.
Luckily my dad left me a trust fund which I had access to when I turned 16 but I've never really used it .

"My mom will be here in thirty minutes,we need to go get ready"Bree says to Mal and I.
"Aren't you coming"I ask Bree
"I'll join you guys soon,I just need to make sure I lock up when everyone leaves"Bree replies.
We bid our goodbyes and head back to our dorm.
I throw on some boyfriend jeans and and a cute little tank top.
Mal is in a summer dress with her hair in a ponytail.
We are all ready when we hear a knock.
"Bree" I say when I find her standing outside.
"I have no time, to change my mom's already here"Bree says as we head out,she still in her uniform.
We arrive at the front of the main campus building and I can see Bree's mom,she looks so much like Bree ,if it wasn't for her age you'd think there are sisters.
"Girls"Mrs Bradshaw says coming to embrace us.
We exchange greetings, get into the car and drive off.
"Where's dad"Bree asks.
"He's still on a mission in Barca, he'll be back next week"Bree's mom says as we arrive at the mall.
"Oh"is all Bree says.
Bree's dad is a mission specialist meaning his out on missions often so Bree doesn't get to see  him that  much.

"Let's get shopping"Mrs Bradshaw says clearly excited as she leads us to a store.
Surprisingly the store isn't packed and only a few girls I know are here.
We begin trailing the endless rows of dresses getting some to try on and Bree's hand is so packed with dresses I can barely see her face.
"Let's try them on"Mal gushes and we head to the changing rooms .Mrs Bradshaw decides to remain picking out a few more dresses.
I've picked a number of dresses but none of them seem right.
I'm gonna try them on anyway.

"Guys I think I've found my perfect dress"I hear Mal say from the next dressing room. The dressing rooms were too small so we had to each get our own.
I walk out of mine,in a black dress I absolutely hate.
Mal steps out of hers and I can't help but gasp.
It's a beautiful gold mermaid dress,with a sweet heart neckline,.
"You look gorgeous"I say.
The dress fits her perfectly,and somehow makes her eyes stand out.
"You think so?"Mal asks twirling around.
"I know so"I say smiling at her.
Bree walks out minutes later,in a black dress,with a gold embroidered neckline running until her mid stomach .It has thin straps and it's a high low,with a dangerously low back.
"Alright you girls are just on fire right now"I say and they both giggle.
"Have you found your dress"Mal asks.
"I've tried on every one I had and they all just look awkward look on me"I say with a hint of disappointment.
"We still have time to find..."Bree starts.
"Girls look what I ...no...you guys look so gorgeous"Mrs Bradshaw beams when she sees their dresses.
"Thank you,"they reply simultaneously.
"Mom you were saying"Bree adds.
"Oh ...I was saying look at this dress I found"Mrs Bradshaw says showing us a blue dress.
I don't have to look at it twice to know I'm in love.
"It's perfect...Val why don't you try it own"Bree says and Mrs Bradshaw hands it to me eagerly.
I rush to the dressing room and quickly slip into my dres.It hugs me perfectly and I can't help but smile as I step out.
"Darling you look gorgeous"Mrs Bradshaw beams.
"You look so sexy"Bree beams and my cheeks turn pink.
"Just amazing"Mal adds and I giggle.
We pay up for our dresses and spend the rest of the day getting our hair and nails done.
We also visit the food court and the girls were insistent that we buy some jewelry to go with our dresses . By the time we get back to school,we are exhausted.
"Thanks for coming mom"Bree says bidding farewell to her mom.
"Take care my darling,you too girls"Mrs Bradshaw says before driving off.
We head back to our dorms and all you can hear anyone talking about is the dance.
"Val!"I hear Theo call out to me as I step in the common room.
"Hey,"I say turning to face him.
"Hey,Val,hey girls"Theo says acknowledging Bree and Mal.
"How may I help you"I ask with a small smile.
"By telling me the color of your dress"he says smiling and I can see the girls grinning stupidly.
"Blue,  "I say and he smiles.
"Thanks,I'll see you tomorrow,"He says,"ladies"he adds before walking off.
"He totally likes you!"Bree practically screams as soon as Theo is out of sight.
"No he doesn't,we are just friends"I say simply as we walk off.
"Then tell me why he's still looking at you "Mal says and I turn to find Theo by the other doorway staring at me.
He smiles,a sweet little smile,that sends butterflies to my belly.
I can't help but smile back, before turning around.
"It's it meant to be,"I start putting my arms on each one of my friends.
"It will be"I finish and they laugh.

Maybe Theo likes me,I don't know but right now maybe Theo liking me isn't such a bad thing after all...