The New Man

Chapter 16

Krista took Emily into Charlotte Russe to find her an outfit for tonight. It needed to be a knockout even though they were going to be at home. They scanned the different racks as Krista grabbed different items for Emily to try on. Asking the floor attendant to find a fitting room Emily went back to the room to try on the different outfits Krista picked out, while Krista found a seat on a small couch to wait. Emily tried on the first outfit and looked in the mirror before coming out to show Krista. Both women burst out laughing at the outfit as it looked way too tight on Emily.

"Girl can you breath in that?" Krista asked in between laughs.

"Hardly." Emily laughed before going back into the room to try on another outfit.

Emily tried on the next outfit and wondered why it looked like she was about to go to the club. Walking out and facing her friend with a look of 'you got to be kidding me' she shook her head as Krista smiled.

"Girl I like it but not for tonight." Krista smiled but knew tonight was way more special than going to a club.

The next outfit Emily tried on she didn't even want to leave the dressing room. The skirt was way too tight and short and the top barely could hold her boobs. Emily felt if Krista thought she would go anywhere looking like this she was mistaken.

"Emily show me the next outfit girl." Krista called out from the other side of the door.

"No it looks horrible girl. I'm trying on the next outfit." Emily said shaking her head while looking in the mirror one last time.

"Girl open the door." Krista demanded wanting to know what was so horrible about the outfit.

Emily walked over to the door and opened it with a frown on her face while Krista burst out laughing at the outfit. Krista thought the outfit looked cute on the hanger but not on her friend. She felt bad for picking that out but understood why Emily didn't want to show her. Sighing that there was only one outfit left she hoped Emily liked it enough for tonight. Trying on the last outfit that Krista picked out Emily took a look at herself in the mirror. The dress was really cute and fit to her body nicely. Deciding that this was worth showing Emily opened the door to show Krista with a big smile on her face.

"Now that is hot girl. It would work perfectly with this evening." Krista smiled knowing this dress will definitely capture Hakeem's interest since it went with the fall season that they were in.

Once they purchased the dress next on the list was to find shoes that worked well with the dress. Krista and Emily walked around the mall and found an Aldo store to go shoe shopping. Emily tried on different heels trying to match the dress and finally found a pair after the tenth shoe. She stood up and walked around then looked at Krista who gave her two thumbs up. After paying for the shoes hair and make-up were last on the list as they found a salon to go to so Emily could get ready. While the beautician was applying make-up on Emily Krista took the time to text Hakeem.

Krista: Hey we should be on our way in about fifteen minutes.

Hakeem: Okay I have everything ready but still getting ready myself.

Krista: Well hurry up man lol. I'll text you once we get in the car and on our way.

Hakeem: Thanks Krista I owe you.

Krista: Yes you do. Remember don't hurt my friend or else it will be you and me.

Hakeem: I got it the first time Krista.

Hakeem just laughed at Krista's last comment. How could he forget that she will come after him if he ever hurt Emily. He would never hurt her because his strong feelings for her wouldn't allow it. Shaving the rest of his face and trimming his goatee, Hakeem went back into his bedroom to finish getting ready. Putting on a grey dress shirt with a black tie and black trousers he hoped Emily was enjoying her day. Hakeem's excitement for this evening increased as time got closer to her arrival. Fifteen minutes had passed and he had stopped pacing his bedroom floor when the doorbell rang. Rushing downstairs to open the door Hakeem slowed once he reached the door to take a breath before opening it.