An Arranged Marriage ~Rudy Mancuso~

chapter 9

Vanessa's POV

Nothing seemed to fit. I felt completely self conscious about everything I wore and tried on. Every outfit I seemed to come up with a nine sense excuse of why it looked bad.

My butt looked too small

I looked fat

It made me look to young

It made me look to old

I looked at my wardrobe and sighed in irritation. My thoughts were soon interrupted by my phone vibrating in my back pocket. I slid it out and saw that it was Rudy. I smiled. Answering it.

"Hola." I cooed

"Hola bonita." He chuckled

"What's up?" I laughed, sitting on the side of my bed, still looking at my closet.

"You know how much Justin and Ari have hit it off?" asked Rudy

"Yeah." I said suspiciously

"well, they kind of want to tag along tonight, whatcha think?" he asked.

i pretended to think about it for a moment, "i think that's great!" i said excitedly

"are you sure? i can always just tell J-"

"no, it's fine! i can't wait." i smiled

he chuckled, "okay I'll tell J, see you later." he said

"bye." i smiled

"bye." he smiled

The line went dead. I sat there for a good few minutes until an outfit caught my eye. A light egg shell colored dress. I grabbed it and examined it. I put it over my already dressed body and stood in front of the mirror.

"Oh hot!" Exclaimed a girlish voice. It turned and saw Ari standing in the door frame.

"Hey chica." I smirked, "I suppose you're here to get ready for the date?" I asked.

She walked in and threw her bag onto my bed. Most people thinks that's rude, but she's basically my sister, so mi casa is her casa! She sat down on my bed.

"Yup." She said popping the p, "I'm kind of nervous, I've never gone on a date with a celebrity!" She exclaimed.

"Me too." I said sitting next to her, "I kind of feel self conscious." I sighed. Her jaw dropped. "I know! Me self conscious? Never! But he's Rudy Mancuso! Famous Viner! And I'm just some girl who's supposed to marry him."

"V he doesn't care about that stuff, and since when are you self conscious? Huh?" I stood up and she slapped my butt, "you're Vanessa Alicia Gonzalez! Own it!" She exclaimed standing up beside me.

"You're right! And you're Ari Tiana Jacklynn!" I exclaimed

We high fived then looked at ourselves,"we've got this." We spoke in perfect unison.

"Could I possibly borrow something? My outfits just scream 'BURN ME'." she said

I laughed nodding, "of course."

She looked through my clothes, "so have you and Rudy only kissed" she asked wiggling her eyebrows.

I swatted her arm making her burst out in laughter, "I would tell you if anything happened!" I laughed.

"You better! She pointed a finger at me, "I'm your best friend!"

"Duh!"

"So where exactly are we going?" She asked

I shrugged, "dunnnnoo, he just said to dress casual."

"I thought he wanted to take you to the movies?" She asked looking back at the clothes.

"He did, but then he said he had a better idea." I shrugged

She pulled out a long sleeved feet dress, it was a little tight but still comfortable, "yes!" I exclaimed

"Really?"

"Yes!"

We went to the bathroom and got started on our makeup, "how's your parents trip?" I asked Ari. Her parents were on a cruise to the Bahamas. Her parents are quite rich. So are mine. Her parents are both doctors.

"Good, they check up on me once in a while." She shrugged, "You know college is gonna suck when you're gone." She said sadly

There was a long pause. I was gonna miss my home, but honestly, I'd miss Ari more. She'd been here for me my whole life. Through the up and downs, the laughter, the moments that really counted. She was here for all of them. I felt bad. I was leaving here. An idea sparked in my head.

"Hey!" I exclaimed, she popped her head up at me. "what if you transferred to UCLA? You got excepted there! Didnt you?"

Her eyes fluttered, her lips parted and twirled into wide smile, "and when you get married the new semester will begin!" She exclaimed

"Do you think you're parents would be okay with that?" I asked

"As long as I'm still becoming a doctor, they're fine with it!" She exclaimed. We both wrapped our arms around each other hugging.
"You can't break up these sistas!" I said. We bumped hips and laughed then continued to get ready for our date.

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A/N

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