Anything Could Happen

Ch. 14- Shopping Time

All 4 of us were pacing down the escalator. We were in a rush because Lu-Lu's closes at around 6:15 and it was 10 minutes before six. The fashion store was on the first floor. And we were all the way on the 3rd floor. Time to get a move on.

There were soooo many different people around. From short to tall. From big to small. From dumb to wise. From fat to slim. It could go on and on until I win!

Finally! We got there, at least before it closed. It was 6:00 on the dot! Not a second later, well now probably 2 seconds, or as you are reading this.... You get the point!

"WOW!!!!" Allyssa surprisingly said. Gabby also looked shocked. Were  Loren and I the only ones who have actually been here before? I'm guessing by the sounds of how Allyssa and Gabby were running, I'm right!

"Keeeeeesha! Keesha! KEESHA! Get your lazy ass over here! Guuuuurl! You better be moving those legs!! Get a move on before this dress becomes M-" All of a sudden, Loren interrupted her. (Ally)

"OMG! The silk, the product, the color! Honey, this dress would look fine on YOU!" Loren pointed to me with one hand and was holding the dress in the other. Then the 3 of them were crowded around the dress which I couldn't even see.

I was still at the entrance. I didn't think a store called "Lu-Lu's was a shopping store that was right from me. Well, you never know until you try. 

I walked in the store. Not eyeing anyone at all, just walking over to where my besties were and looking at my cute toms. I bought them last week. A day before Brandon even came to this school. I was in the mood for make-up. LOL! :)

When I reached the stand which my besties blocked, Gabby and Allyssa's arms pushed me into the rack. Right then and there, I was staring at the most beautiful dress ever. 

I fell in love with it, just like I fell in love with  Brandon. I usually fall in love with all sorts of things all the time.

The dress was made of baby blue silk and it was pretty long. It had white ruffles at the top and was a dress with 2 straps on it curving toward the back where the hanger was attached.  At the middle of the dress, there was a cute white belt which had a bow on the side of it. After the cute belt, that's the part where it made a crease all around the dress. I slowly looked at the size of the dress without my friends knowing. It was PERFECT!

"I have to have this dress!" I whispered to myself. I guess my best friends heard me because they started screaming and shrieking with excitement. I was also excited, but I didn't show it.

I got out of the rack and asked a lady who worked here where the changing rooms were. She answered my question by gesturing and telling me to go in these directions: left, right, straight, turn towards the corner, and stuff like that. I followed her directions. My friends followed, and we ended up by the changing rooms. 

There was a coffee colored couch right outside of a changing room I wanted to enter. 

"We'll wait here!" Loren said. They sat on the couch and started talking about my dress as I walked over to my stall to change.

I held the dress over my arm as it touched the shiny marble floor. I looked down at my shoes and turned the handle while swinging the door open.

I heard smooches. I looked up to see 2 teenagers who looked older than me by 2 years, since I was 16, having a make out session right in front of my face. The boy was on top of the girl and they were smooching and they still didn't realize I was there. It was DISGUSTING. 

I didn't know what to do. I panicked, so I quickly shut the door. And ran to a different stall before they saw me. Who would have a make out time in a WOMEN'S clothing department, which was in a WOMEN'S changing room, and start snogging on top of each other. Ewwwwww.... 

I cleared that thought out of my mind. 

Time to try on this stunning dress! I put my purse down and lifted up the dress. I put it on top of me to measure it. It was a little longer than my legs, but it will do.

*5 minutes later after trying on the dress*

I looked gorgeous. I turned to the mirror behind me and twirled around in it. As I was twirling, something white that was underneath the bow fell out.

It was a price tag. I leaned down to grab it. My mouth dropped wide open. I could NOT afford this! This amazing dress cost about $249.99!!! I had to pay about $150 more dollars for this? Wow, was I in for a treat.

The thing about this was that if I told my besties, they would be willing to pay for it and I could not let that happen since they always do so much for me... For God's sakes, they got me reservation tickets for the fanciest dinner place! 

I had to tell them. I could pay them back, right? I picked up my purse and took out my cell phone. I took a pic of myself from the mirror and sended it to Ally. I also wrote a text telling her to meet me at  the 3rd stall. To know if it's them, I told her to kick her bracelet under the stall so I could let them in.

She replied saying ok. 

After 2 minutes, I heard chitter chatter outside my stall. I knew it was them. Ally kicked her bracelet and I slightly whispered "Come in." 

I heard comments all around the stall. Time to break the news to them. I bet this is going to be fun!

"Guys, there is just one problem! Although this dress is outstanding, I cant afford it." I took the dress off, because I had a tank-top and jeans under "my" dress, and flung it onto the bench that was beside me. 

"WE COULD PAY FOR IT!" They all said together. 

"Guys... I couldn't let you do th-" I was cut off by Loren.

"It's OKAYYYY, I mean you can always pay us back, now let us see the price tag." She said. Then Ally gestured for her to give it to me. 

It was in my hand. I clenched my fists and Gabby saw me do that so she grabbed my hand and took it. She is a strong girl.

Loren and Allyssa stood by her side and all of their mouths opened like they were in a pie eating contest. 

 "Ye-yeahhh.. ummmmm... we can pay for this....! Loren hesitated in between the words. I gave them this type of look: R u serious/R u kidding me? 

"So you guys are willing to pay me $150.00 more than it already is?" I questioned them. I crossed my arms and tilted my head while waiting for an answer.

"Sure... I guess." A voice peeped out, I couldn't tell who it was from.

"We could each split 50, 50, 50. That would equal $150.00 more and you can pay us back when you have the money, but you have to pay us back before the end of this month." Allyssa answered my question. 

That was great because its only the beginning of June. I had about 20-23 more days. They are such great friends! 

I unfolded my arms, made a big smile, and gave them the biggest hug a 16 year old could. I think I choked them. Yikes! 

I took the dress and my purse, and gave the bracelet back to Ally. We walked out of the changing room.

All 4 of us looked fo the cashier and we payed the money. She scanned the price tag and gave me the reciept. This dress was now mine, and I could call it "A one of a kind." 

Picture of Allyssa on the side!! She's gorgeous! :P