Picture Perfect

chapter sixteen

Kai'lani I. Perez

Today is the grand opening for Sorella Boutique and I was nervous and happy at the same time. I really want everything to everything to work out because Heather and I have been extra hard to get everything order for the boutique. August walked into the bathroom and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Babe, you're going to do fine." August assured as he kissed my cheek. I smiled and looked at us in the mirror. It was like we compliment each other.

"Thanks babe." I thanked him. He nodded and laid his head on my shoulder.

"You look nice." He complimented. I smiled and looked in the mirror at my outfit. It was a simple but classy strapless lower thigh dress with blue denim Christian Louboutin red bottoms. My hair was parted in the middle and was straightened.

"You too baby, we should get going." I told him. He nodded and picked me up bridal style. I gasped and held onto his neck. He grabbed my purse from bed and walked out of my bedroom. He walked downstairs and through the side door to the garage.

"Which car babe?" He inquired.

"G class." I told him. He nodded and grabbed the key to the G class. I laid my head on his shoulder and watched him hit the unlock button. He walked to the passenger side and opened the door. He placed me in the seat and closed the door. I watched as he jogged around to the driver's side. He got inside and started the car. He opened the garage and backed out. He pulled onto the road and drove off. Rihanna's song 'FourFiveSeconds' played on the radio.

There was silence in the car. My excitement outweighed my nervousness. I hope it is common for business owners to feel this way. I laid back in my seat and played with my keys. August pulled into the parking lot of Sorella and I felt my heart sink.

"You ready babe?" He inquired. I nodded and got out of the car. August got out and walked over to me. He took my hand into his and lead on the red carpet Heather and I bought for the opening. August and I posed for the paparazzi before walking up to Heather, Kylie, Trell and Ty.

"Oh my god, you look beautiful." Heather complimented as she hugged me tightly.

"Thanks and I'm loving you and Trell in all black. Y'all look cute."

"Thank you, I don't need the paparazzi knowing I'm pregnant just yet." She smiled. I nodded and walked over to Ty and Kylie.

"Hey babe." Kylie greeted with a hug. I stepped back and looked her at dress.

"I loving the dress, where did you get it from?" I inquired.

"Balmain, same as the heels." She told me. I nodded. I felt August's arms wrapped around my waist. I looked up at him and smiled. Heather turned and faced us both.

"You ready to cut the ribbon?" Heather inquired. I nodded and walked out of August's embrace. Heather and I walked up to the door. Trell handed us the scissors. Heather and I put our hands on the scissors. We cut the ribbon and smiled at each other. This was the beginning of something special and I'm happy about it.

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christopher m. brown

Karrueche and I were headed on the way to Kai'lani and Heather's grand opening for Sorella. We would have been there sooner but Karrueche's morning sickness wasn't all that great. Yes, she's pregnant with my child making this child number two. I pulled into the parking lot of the boutique to see they already cut the ribbon. I parked beside someone's G class.

I got out of the car along with Karrueche. I took her hand into mine and we walked onto the red carpet. We posed for a couple of pictures before walking inside the building. It was decorated very nice. Heather and Kai walked over in our direction.