New beginnings from old complications

Chapter 1

'EMMA,' I shriek, 'I told you that I wanted this in black not pink!' I shove the dress back at her face. How am I going to win formal queen when I look like barbie!?

In three days we are supposed to have one of the biggest events in our schooling life take place and I'm stuck in a formal dress shop instead of getting my spray tan. My best friend Emma, a couple of hours ago, decided it would be a great idea to all get dressed up in our dresses to see what we would look like, do you know what happened? She spilled her liquid foundation all down the front of my dress. So now I'm stuck looking for a dress at the last minute.

Emma returns will three black dresses, 'Lucy calm down, you've got that look on your face like your about to pass out.' She hands them over.

'Well maybe I wouldnt, if someone didnt decide to spill foundation all over me.' I stalk in to the chance rooms and try the first dress on.

It reminds me of a chandelier, I shudder and put the next dress on.

The next dress my boobs fall out, the top of the dress isnt really supportive. ugh, I toss the dress on the floor and reach for the last dress.

I zip up the back before looking in the mirror, oh yes, the dress fits perfectly and shows off my figure. I do a little spin in the mirror, its short but not too short, its perfect. 'Emma,' I call out, waiting to show her the dress.

'Hang on, I'm coming ,' the curtain opens. 'Oh. My. Lord. Damn girl, slay absolutely slay. You look hot, Kaden is going to freak when he sees you.'

I reach out and wrap her up into a hug, 'thank you,' I whisper in her ear.

'I'm sorry, I didnt mean to spill my foundation,' we pull apart from the hug.

'You're lucky you found this, otherwise I would never have talked to you again.' With that i push her out of the change room so I can get changed again.

I grab my belongings and leave the two other dresses on the floor, and walk up to the counter. 'Just this please,' I say to the checkout chic.

I look around the rest of the shop while I wait for the lady to scan and bag the dress. the shop is full of racks, with dresses bursting of them. There are sale signs all over the windows, trying to get customers attention. 'That'll be $780,' I grab out my purse and hand over the money.

The lady passes me the bag, 'have a nice day.' I take my things and nod at her.

Emma is already waiting for me at the door. 'What now, you do want to get lunch or get our spray tans?' She asks while trying to keep up with me.

I scold her, 'I already told you, Im watching my figure, you can get lunch if you want, but I'm getting my spray tan.' We continue walking to the beauty shop.

'I dont understand how not eating helps that, you know I worry about you.' I just give her a side glance.

'It means I wont be putting any weight on, plus I do eat, only the finest berries and fruit.' After finding out how the animals have been treated, and that we are killing nature, I've decided to become a fruitarian, I only eat fallen fruit. It's also helped keep my figure look fantastic, I dream to one day become a model and I need the perfect body to do so.

We finally reach the beauty shop, I walk up to the front counter, the beauty expert addresses me, 'Ah Emma, we've been expecting you, just go down to room 5, your friend can go to room 3.'

I give a warm smile, 'thank you Nancy, do you mind looking after my things?'

'Not at all, pass them over.' I give her my bag and walk down the hall to room 5.

Every three weeks, I go and get a spray tan, my eyebrows waxed and my hair recoloured. My family owns a big multi-billion company, my father gives me weekly payments of $5000, which pays for all the beauty appointments and anything else I want. It is great to be able to afford anything I want.

'Ah Lucy, I heard you have a special night coming up.' My usual beauty consultant, Alisha, greets me.

'Ah Alisha, yes, formal actually. I'm going for formal queen, so I need the best spray tan you've ever given.' I smile at her.

'Only the best for you,' With that we get started.

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After two hours of pampering, its home time. I open the boot of my car and place mine and Emma's shopping bag in there and shut the door. I go round to my side of the car, opens the door and starts the car. I have to wait for Emma to get in before I can get going.

I wind down the window and shout at her to hurry up. She quickly jumps in, I put my foot on the accelerator and head towards home. After 15 minutes we arrive.

I hand the keys to the driver and grab the stuff out of the boot. I give Emma her things and we head upstairs toward our rooms.

Emma's family were involved in a car accident which killed both her parents and brothers, lucky she wasnt in the car at the time. After the accident my parents decided to take it upon themselves to look after her as she has no family left. She moved in and now is more like a sister than a friend.
At first I was against the idea of her living with us but I've gotten used to it, it is still hard to share the spotlight, I don't have any brothers or sisters.

I open my door drop my belongings on the ground and belly flop onto my fluffy bed. I crawl under my covers, taking my shoes off. Once I'm in a comfortable position I check my phone. Two hundred new notifications, the screen reads. Being popular has only good benefits, I never feel lonely, all my pictures and status on social media gets heaps of likes, I have people always checking up on me, everyone just wants to be me. I love the attention.

Once I check the important notifications I decide its time for a nap. I put my phone on my nightstand and grab my sleeping mask. I slip my mask on and flop onto my pillows, my eyes drifting off. Shopping is definitely tiring.

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This is my first book, so I apologize for any rookie mistakes. Also this is unedited, so there are definitely going to be spelling and grammar mistakes.

What do you think of Lucy? I had a bit of fun writing this first chapter, I didn't expect to make Lucy so bitchy, all well. I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter and I'll continue updating. XXXXX