Just As I Am

Chapter 14

Picture of Jasmine and Timothy

“So what are you wearing?” I asked as I walked into my bedroom. Bianca was already getting her things out, which was a good idea because we didn’t have much time. I was so glad I’d flat ironed my hair earlier that day. She pulled out a dark blue short sleeve sweater dress that I just knew would fit her curvy body like a glove. The dress had a rather low cut neckline and stopped an inch above her knees. Then she pulled out a pair of knee high black boots with about a three inch heel. Without seeing her in the outfit, I knew that she would look fierce tonight.

“So, what do you think?” She asked anxiously.

“I think…” I paused for dramatic effect. “I think it’s hot!”

“Good. Now, what are you wearing?” She smiled. I walked to my closet and turned on the light. I took the hot pink halter dress from the rack, along with the black jacket and the black boots. My dress would also cling to me, but not as tightly as hers, and it stopped just above the knee. The top of the dress was like a bustier, which was great because I didn’t have much chest to work with. Since it was a halter, I decided to wear a black leather jacket that matched my very cute black ankle boots. I laid it all out on my bed for her approval.

“Well?” I asked impatiently.

“I am too scared of you, Jazzy!” She laughed.

“Please don’t call me that.” I sighed. This was completely getting out of hand. “You can use my shower, and I’ll use the one in Tamia’s room.”

I walked into my closet and got everything I needed as far as my clothes went. Then I went in my bathroom to get my bath necessities and my robe. After showing Bianca where everything was, I went into Tamia’s room. Any little girl would be in love with this bedroom. Trey always called Tamia a princess, so naturally her room looked like something from a palace. The walls were painted soft green and all the furniture was dark brown, including her desk and table. There was a huge green fluffy area rug with small lavender and pink flowers that contrasted nicely with the dark hardwood floor. The walls were painted with beautiful gardens with dark green vines and lavender, pink, and ivory flowers. There was a fountain where four birds bath in the water. Small animals spread throughout the garden made the picture seem even more natural. In one corner of the large room, there was a room divider and a floor length mirror. Three beautiful ball gowns, all on child size mannequins, all most had me thinking maybe she was a princess. The three tiaras on her bookshelf certainly seemed to indicate so.

I didn’t have much time, so I wrapped my hair and tied it down before putting on my shower cap on, and taking a quick ten minute shower. When I hopped out, I put on lotion before slipping on my underwear. I grabbed my robe and through it on before going back into my room. My closet was the place I chose to dress since it had a floor length mirror and Bianca was still in the bathroom. After I put on my dress, I put my robe back on so I could do my makeup. I half expected Bianca to be in the room when I walked out, but she was still in the bathroom. I knocked and waited for her response before entering. It was still partially steamy in the room, though the mirrors where no longer foggy. I sat at the vanity and opened the drawer. I wasn’t trying to look too grown up, so I went easy with the makeup. Just a little eye shadow, eye liner and mascara were all I bothered with. I put on just a little tinted lip-gloss and I thought I looked great. I untied my hair and began to comb out my wrap. Once I was satisfied, I began putting on my accessories. My phone ring just as I was trying to put in my earring. The id showed me it was Zay and when I answered, he said he’d be there in ten minutes. I was ready, but Bianca wasn’t quite there yet.

“Hurry up, B! Zay said he’d be here in ten minutes.” I told her.

“Okay, okay!” She said, though it really didn’t look like she was moving any faster. I grabbed my bag and sprayed on some perfume before putting on my coat and walking downstairs. By the time I got a glass of tea from the refrigerator, Isaiah was calling my phone saying he was outside. I told him Bianca wasn’t quite ready. A minute later, he was knocking on the door. He looked so handsome in his button down shirt and dark jeans. For a show, I'd expected him to look like the typical rapper, but instead he'd gone for a more grown and sexy look. I'd never really noticed before how well developed arms and chest were until I saw how the shirt hugged his muscles. Isaiah had it going on!