Screwed Up Mess

Five

Lilly's POV

We arrived at the mall which was pretty packed. We all filed out of the car and headed inside. We immediately went to our usual benches near the elevator and fountain. We were sitting and talking about random topics when I noticed a familiar face.

I stood up and ran over to Josh and engulfed him in a hug. I said enthusiastically, "Hey babe!"

He smiled, "What are you doing here?"

"Here with the girls," I said as I looked back at them.

"I see. Im here with my dad and Alex. I bumped into Niall and all his friends and I said hi, but they all gave me dirty looks. Do you know why?"

I felt really guilty because I did in fact know why, but again, I have to lie. I replied, "Not a clue. I better get back to the girls. We are gunna get our nails done. I'll text you."

"Make them look pretty and yes, text me, but I have a quick question."

My heart began to race. What was he going to ask next. I nodded which triggered him to continue, "Would you mind if I went out with the guys tonight?"

I mentally sighed in relief, "Of course. I don't own you and not everything we do has to be done together."

He said in relief, "Ok good. I didn't want to upset you. Well I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Whenever."

He smiled and nodded. We shared a soft, quick kiss and went our separate ways.

I turned back to the girls who were starring at me.

Stephanie asked, "You handled that well."

I shrugged, "Yeah I guess. It isn't easy, but I had to."

Eleanor changed the subject, "Should we go to the salon now?"

We all nodded in agreement. We head to the escalator since the salon is on the second floor right near it. Stephanie's aunt owns the shop so we usually go there and also because she is very artistic.

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We walked out of the salon admiring our newly polished gel tips. Stephanie had a french manicure, but instead of white at the ends, she had red. Eleanor had hot pink nails and a black colored, fancy design on her ring fingers. Danielle had also gotten a french manicure with zebra print on the tips. I had gotten something similar to Danielle except instead of zebra, they white with rainbow colored cheetah print.

I checked my phone and saw it is already 5 o'clock. We were on the escalator when I decided to speak, "I better get home since my dad's boss is coming over for dinner."

Danielle said for everyone, "Alright. Does this boss have any kids?"

I nodded, "A son our age, but I don't think I know him."

Eleanor said, "We wanna hear all about him."

"I figured, but I can't right away since my mom took my phone and lap top."

Stephanie spook, "Why don't you use Kenzie's phone?"

I nodded again, "I probably will, but to text Josh or at least one of you and then you tell everyone."

The topic changed to Eleanor's new modeling job she got. That was all we talked about the whole ride home. We finally arrived at my house and said our goodbyes. I went inside to find everyone dressed up. My mother shouted from the kitchen, "Lilly go get changed into something nice!"

I shouted back, "Ok Mom!"

I ran upstairs and went to my closet. I decided on my light blue with magenta flowers, knee cut dress that had straps that came just below the shoulder. I put on the matching thin, magenta belt that rested mid stomach. I threw on 1 inch, beige heels that had criss-crossing straps all along the front of my foot.

I took my hair out of the bun and let it drape over my shoulders. Since it was wavy, but not messy, I decided to leave it. I redid my makeup using black eyeliner, mascara, light pink eyeshadow, a little blush, and clear lip gloss. I checked the clock and saw it was 5:50; meaning they would be here in 10 minutes. I walked downstairs and into the kitchen to find my mom finishing cooking in her black dress with blue, orange, and cream butterflies scattered all over the dress, with thick, tank top straps and half inch, black heels. I asked her, "Do you need any help?"

She nodded, "You can help Mackenzie and Ryan set the table."

I walked into the dining room and saw Mackenzie setting glass cups to every seat in her knee length, thick tank top strapped dress that had plain black up to her mid stomach and had black and white stripes on the rest of the dress. She also had on her black flats, her hair straightened and light makeup that consisted of mascara, white eyeshadow, and pink lip gloss. Ryan had on jeans, a blue and white striped button down, and beige dress shoes while he gave each seat a plate. I asked Mackenzie, "What should I do?"

Mackenzie looked up at me and said, "Fold the napkins and give each seat one." I did exactly that. Then I helped finish the table by giving each plate silverware. We all gave one last inspection when we heard the doorbell ring. My mother shouted, "Lilly get the door! Mackenzie and Ryan help me bring the food into the dining room!"

I headed for the door. I stopped, fixed my hair, then opened the door with a smile. I greeted, "Hello." I shook hands with who seemed like my dad's boss and his wife.

The gentleman said, "You must me Lilly." I nodded as he continued, "I heard a lot about you. This is my son Zayn."

I looked over his shoulder and saw the exact same Zayn that is friends with Niall. He shot me a dirty look and walked inside along with the rest of his family. He purposely hit my shoulder and said harshly, "Hello Lilly."

A/N: Ahhhhhhh! Plot twist!!!! How will dinner go?!

Sorry it took a while. Been a little busy. I will try to post as often as I can.

I love the girls nails! I think they are pretty. Tell me what you think. I do read comments and will interact with you, if you give me the chance.