Chapter 14 - Say Yes To The Dress

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Sierra's Point of View

I fasten my heels around my ankles and stand, brushing my hands down my sleek black dress.
Grabbing my purse, I head downstairs and find Andy in the living room with my dad and my brother Brandon.
"Where's mom?" I ask.
"She's with Sophie cooling down the car." Brandon says.
"Oh well I'll see you guys later."
Andy stands and walks over to me, wrapping me in his arms. "Find something that you love. Not what anyone else does. I love you."
"I love you too."
He kisses me goodbye and I walk outside to my mom's silver Lexus.
I slide into the backseat.
"Alrighty." My mom backs out and drives off to the first boutique.
My phone rings. "Ashley hey!"
"Hey I'm with Shannon and Victoria and we're on our way. It's the shop on Hightower right?"
"Yeah."
"Alright we'll be there in about 15 minutes."
"Awesome."
I hang up.
When we pull into the parking lot I see Shannon's car and Victoria climbing out.
My mom parks and I hop out and make my way to my friends.
"Hey!"
We do one of those spazzy girl hug things and then I pull apart to introduce them to my mom and sister.
"Let's do this." I lead the way inside and up to the counter.
"Hi Pann Party."
The blonde women checks her book and smiles. "Yes, let me page Amma." She pushes an intercom button. "Amma your party is here."
We wait about a minute before a short brunette walks up.
"Hi I'm Amma. Who is my bride to be?"
I shyly raise my hand.
"Oh well someone got lucky with you." I blush. "Follow me."
We trail behind her and she walks us back to a private room with mirrors and change rooms.
"Okay so tell me names and labels."
"Um, Sierra, bride."
"Ashley, maid of honor."
"Shannon, bridesmaid."
"Victoria, bridesmaid."
"Sophie, sister of the bride."
"Mom of the bride."
"And we have 2 bridesmaids that aren't here."
"Fabulous. So tell me what are you looking for?"
"Well our colors are black and gold and I want to find the bridesmaids dress before I find mine because that will probably take less time."
She nods. "What are you wanting?"
"Something short and lacey and black."
"Alright if I can get the bridesmaids into the change room I'll come back with some options."
She walks off and Ashley, Shannon and Victoria go into the change rooms.
About 10 minutes later she comes back with 4 different dresses.
"I like this one and that one." I point to a sleeveless cocktail dress and one with elbow length lace sleeves.
She nods and takes them to the change rooms.
They all come out wearing the cocktail dress first.
"It's pretty but not wedding." I say.
They nod and come back out in the long sleeved one.
"I love it!" I exclaim. "What do you guys think?"
"It's perfect," Ashley says.
"This one." Shannon and Victoria agree.
"Okay I need to send a picture to Sammi and Ella to make sure they like it too." I snap a picture and text it to my 2 MIA friends.
Ella texts back immediately Yes! And Sammi sends a heart eye emoji.
"Okay! We're getting that one!"
Amma claps her hands. "YAY! Now what are you wanting for the brides dress?"
"Full length, sleeveless, and with maybe black or gold accents."
"Okay go ahead and change and I'll be right back."
I go into the dressing room and strip down to my underwear.
It's a few minutes before she comes back with 3 dresses over her arms.
I slip the first one over my head. It's a silhouette with gold crystals sewn along the bust.
I walk out to the pedestal and twirl for my mom and friends.
"Oh Sierra it's lovely!!" my mom exclaims.
"I think you could do better." Victoria, as always, bluntly comments.
I nod in agreement and change into the second dress. This one is super loose all the way down, with beaded sleeves.
When I go out to show it, my mom she shakes her head and I agree.

*2 hours later*

Amma comes back with what will be my twelfth dress. By now I'm starting worry. What if I never find my dress?
Amma unzips the bag. "This was in our limited edition stock. It's the last one."
I actually gasp when I see it. It's sleeveless with a long poufy train. The over all color is like a blush ivory with black lace accents.
She helps me into it and it fits perfectly. I walk out and my mom starts to cry.
"Mom? Do you hate it?" I ask, worridly.
"You look beautiful honey." she wipes her eyes.
"Sierra..." Shannon breathes.
"That's it." Ashley claps.
I nod. "This is my dress. This is it."
Amma and my party clap their hands.
"Okay. Let's get these purchased and go eat some lunch." My mom stands to go talk to the director.
I smile and catch one more look at myself in the mirror. This is actually happening.

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