Blindfold (Book One)

9. Motives

Amelie's POV

"SWEETIE!!!" I listen to my mom shouting in Newark Airport, as she reaches the arrivals section, Clarisse and Danielle walking behind her with a huge smile on their faces.

"Mom! I missed you so much!" I say, hugging her.

"How's the bride?" she asks.

"I am good," I say, trying to hide the fact that I'm not.

"Hello, girl friend!" says Clarisse, hugging me. Danielle hugs me after her.

"How was the flight?" I ask.

"Tiring," says Danielle. "But we are finally here!" she says, hugging me again.

"We should look for wedding dresses!" says Clarisse.

"Yes, we will," I say. "But first, you have to meet my other bridesmaids."

Melissa, Mayim, Beth, and Kaley walk closer to me.

"Girls," I start, "this is Kaley, Mayim, Beth, and Melissa."

"OH MY GOD!!!" exclaims Danielle. "I love your show!!!!"

"Hahah thank you," speaks Mayim.

"And ladies," I continue, "these are Danielle and Clarisse.

They hug each other, I think they could make a great team.

"I think we should get going," I say looking at my watch.

"Yes!!" exclaims my mom. "Your appointment with Vera Wang is in thirty minutes."

"So exciting!" squeaks Mayim.

We walk out of the airport and take a taxi to the Manhattan area.

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A few minutes later, we get to Vera Wang. My mom opens the door, and lets the girls and I in first.

Mayim, Kaley, Melissa, and Beth talked a lot with Clarisse and Danielle in the car. They are getting along very well, which makes me incredibly happy.

"Good morning," says a lady, approaching us. "Are you Amelie Jones?"

"Yes, that's me," I say, taking a step forward.

"Oh welcome," she says cheerfully. "When are you getting married?"

"January 12, so in four months," I answer.

"Ahhh not much time left. We should get going," she says. "My name is Jessica by the way."

"Nice to meet you, Jessica," I say, while walking behind her.

Jessica takes my mom and bridesmaids to a big section where they could sit down, there is a mirror, and bottles of water, everything so elegantly decorated.

I choose several dresses I would like to try on.

A few minutes later, I come out of the closet with the first dress on. It is a white, long sleeve dress, with lace on the top, and just plain white on the bottom.

All the girls start shouting excitedly.

"I like it," says Mayim, a huge smile on her face.

"It is simple, but very elegant," says Jessica.

"It is," I say. "What do you think, mom?"

I can see my mom's eyes are getting watery. "You look beautiful, dear. I can't believe my baby's getting married," she says, wiping away the tears.