How to help a shopaholic (nanowrimo13)

Step 20

Watch a movie about the production of clothes

I was sure that I wasn't looking forward to the happenings of today. At first it was the bridal shower tonight which meant getting drunk and making party till the sun rises again. I was the person who was up for parties, but not that long and not with getting drunk. I hoped that Sam was somehow allowed to leave earlier because she was the bride and that I - because I was the maid of honor - could leave with her, but I wasn't too sure about that. And then there was Matty who had promised me yesterday evening that he would come up with something special for today. Since he neither had to get that much for tonight nor plan anything of it and Sam would come around with the dresses to get ready in the late afternoon we had the entire day to spend and I was scared - like really scared.

When you first would see Matty you could easily fall for his charm and his beautiful eyes, believing he could never kill an insect. But once you got to know him better - like I had - you would figure out that he is cruel. He was like the devil in person! And no, I wasn't overreacting or being dramatic!

I had managed to stay in bed until twelve AM but then my stomach started making those weird noises so I had no other chance than to actually get up and walk all the way down to the kitchen were of course the lovely devil was sitting. He flashed me a cheeky grin "I knew you would come downstairs eventually! Nobody can live without food for too long! At least not when it comes to breakfast. So here you are, all ready for my plan! And well breakfast or lunch I am not so sure about that, but we can combine that!" He noticed my shivering and his grin only grew.

That bastard!

"Sure, I guess! So what did you have in mind?" I answered trying to sound as relaxed as possible. "We will be watching a movie. And no: this time we aren't talking about a nice, all friendly and lovely one with a happy world! But before we will actually do so, I will cook us some lunch. What about macaroni and cheese?" I nodded and he started moving around the kitchen. When he was done he walked over into the living room with two bowls full of food in his hands. Once he had placed them on the table in front of the couch he walked over to the tv "So we have four hours until Sam is coming over! That means we will be watching a movie which has around hundred eighty minutes! It is about the production of clothes. Also the clothes you are wearing and I would suggest you eat up really fast because it won't be to nice!"

He enjoyed everyt second of that, I could tell it by the way he smirked the entire time!

"You really enjoy that, huh?" I asked through gritted teeth while starting to eat. He started the movie and nodded "Sure I do! It is finally a way to show you how cruel the production of all your clothes is and that you really help them by buying not so many clothes!" I just shook my head and focused onto the movie.

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Matty was right: the movie wasn't nice and some scenes turned my stomach upside down. I was shocked that even the brands were you paid lots of money for better quality produced in the same countries under the same conditions - well most of them! Matty helped me a lot with offering me to talk about it which I gladly excepted. And even though I could still see that Matty was enjoying all of the effects the movie had on me I was happy that he had decided to show me that video. When we were done another hour had passed and suddenly the door bell rang pulling me out of my thoughts. I walked over and saw Sam standing in front of the door with a huge smile on her face and two women behind her. "Hey cutie! This are Nicki and Flippi, our to stylists for today. They are awesome at doing hair and make up and their nailstyles are also really cool. Plus they are also responsible for our styling tomorrow!" I nodded and let all of them in, greeting Sam with a hug and the other two with a handshake. Matty had disappeared upstairs to get ready by himself because their party started two hours earlier - you know more time to get drunk and stuff like that! That way we girls had the entire living and dining room for ourselves and we used all the space. Sam wouldn't let me see the dresses until we were completely done and even though the curiousity was killing me I decided to live with it. Instead I watched Nicki curling my hair in a wild 80s look and applying some rose eyeshadow. My lips were red but not one of those flashing ones - more an unobtrusive one. When also my nails were colored in a bright pink which I loved and Sam was done too she got up and clapped into her hands happily "It is time for the dresses!" I followed her over to were the two clothes bags were lying and watched while she opened them. Into my view came two beautiful dresses. The first was turquoise and belonged to Sam. Mine was pink but apart from the color they looked exactly the same: they had a flared tulled skirt and a top with t-shirt sleeves. There was no special pattern, but they looked beautiful and I hugged Sam as tight as I could. Once we were dressed she handed me a pair of neon pink colored pumbs which were perfectely fitting with my nail polish and the dress. Sam had gotten the same only in turquoise and once we were dressed the only two things that were different between the two of us were the colors and the fact that Sam had a turquoise veil. When we twirled a few times in front of the mirror which was hanging in the hallway Matty came down the stairs and I had to admit I was speechless at his sight. I had seen him dressed up already a few time but today he looked just stunning with his hair styled with gel and a button down shirt where he had left the two upper buttons open exposing his chest a bit. His jacket was slung casually over his shoulder and that made him even more attractive. I was sure he would catch every women's eye tonight! "Hello beautiful ladies!" he said walking over to us greeting Sam with a hug before picking up my hand to kiss it not leaving my eyes with his once. I blushed at that movement and Sam couldn't resist to giggle. "Hey! You don't look that bad yourself, Mr." I quickly answered before things were getting embarrassing. He flashed me a smile before taking a glance in the mirror where I was still standing in front of. He thought about what he had seen for a minute before nodding his head "Well, we will make a stunning couple tomorrow!" Sam smiled "You two definitely will! As long as you don't steal Tom and me the show!" I shook my head "Not happening." She let out a laugh "I wouldn't be too sure about that!" I wanted to ask what she meant by that but before I could do so though the telephone rang and it was the porter telling us that both drivers were waiting downstairs. I quickly thanked him before making my way downstairs with Sam and Matty. I wasn't sure how her friends or family would be reacting to my role as the maid of honor or me even being there at the wedding after all those years but I tried to suppress the thought as best as possible. When we were in front of the cars Matty helped me into the car before closing the door and blowing me a kiss. Sam notice the gesture and winked at me once I looked over to her. "What?" I asked confused. A sad looked appeared on her look for a second before it was replaced by a smirk "You really don't notice it, do you?" I raised an eyebrow, not really sure were she was going "What do I not notice?"

"I don't know, maybe that he is all over you?"

"No he is not!" I answered. She chuckled "Yes he is!"

"Bullshit!"

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"This guys, is Samantha Tomson, also called Sammy! Some of you know her already, she is my best friend from kindergarten and now my maid of honor! I welcome all of you to the bridal shower, have a blast but please don't get drunk too much, because there will be photographers tomorrow and huge bags under the eyes and messed up hair aren't the best things to show off on wedding pictures!" We all laughed at her joke even though I knew she was serious. When everybody had started to make conversations Sam's mother came towards us, her arms spread out for a hug "Sammy! It is so nice to see you again after all those years! When Sam had told me that she had been bumping into you I didn't believe it at first! How have you been, sweety?" I responded her hug while answering "It is nice seeing you too, Daniela! Well it has been quite a while I guess, however I am really glad that 'accident' had happened and that I can be here being the maid of honor of Sam. I have been doing great, what about you?"

"I did too. I heard about the thing with Lynn and I just wanted to tell you that it is a shame what happened and was horrible!" she answered and  I nodded.

I was happy and relieved that she wasn't giving me the "I am sorry" trip. Daniela and my mother had always been really close friends but also lost touch when Sam and I did.

I just said my mother! In the context of her death. The few days had really changed me a lot!

Suddenly a girl walked up to me and I could tell I had already seen her once befor "So you are Sammy?" I nodded "And you are?" 

"Tish, the cousin of Sam, the one you stole the job from!" To say I was surprised by her answer was and understatement "I am sorry, but I did what?!" She flashed me a fake smile "You stole my job! The maid of honor thing, remember? Come on don't pretend as if no bells are ringing!" Before I could open my mouth to responde Sam stepped next to me "She didn't do anything! You shouldn't even have gotten the job in first place and it was my decision to give it to her. So please leave her alone or I will make sure to find another bride maid within' twelve hours!" Tish opened and closed her mouth a few time before turning on her heels and walking away into the other direction. "I am really sorry for her behavior! I would say she isn't always like that and I don't know what went into her right now, but that would be a lie!" Sam said running a hand through her hair. I shrugged it off "Don't worry! Actually I believe I remember her from some of the familie occassions years ago!" Sam nodded "That's possible. However don't let our mood be taken down by her. We are here to party. I mean for god's sake I will be married in less than twentyfour hours then my life as a party girl is over! God you have to help me get through it!" That got a laugh out of me and I nodded in agreement before we both grabbed a drink and started partying.