Meanwhile| HS

thirty-one

Opal

"There's the beautiful Bachelorette!" Mae yells putting down a tray of shots.

"Ooh that is a lot of alcohol." Raven says taking a shot off the tray.

"Mae there's like 18 shots here and only three of us. We are not taking six shots."

"Oh come on O. Live a little. Plus you're getting married tomorrow."

"Which means I don't want a hangover." I say.

"But the wedding isn't until three. That's like tons of time before hand.

"And we all have to be at the salon at eight AM." I say.

"Ugh, fair enough." she says. "We will all take two shots, drink two fruity drinks, a little dancing in between taking more shots, then walk to a diner and eat some greasy food to sober us up. Sound good." she suggests.

"Wow Mae Lyn Costa-Cheng, Queen of partying responsibly." Raven says kissing Mae on the cheek.

"Oh yeah for sure. I've been doing this for years. My older brothers use to make me help them sober up." she says slamming down both of her shots.

After a ton of drinking and dancing we walked over to the twenty-four hour Taco Bell and ate about forty dollars in tacos to sober up we dragged our asses home.

The following morning we all woke up early and dragged our tired bodies to the salon. Mae may have prevented our hangovers but there's not much she can do about the four hours of sleep.

We arrived at the salon at eight sharp and were immediately taken in and cared for.

Any salon that is taking care of half the Styles wedding party clearly isn't making any haste. The entire morning was cleared.
Never have I ever in my twenty-three years of living have I ever been in a black salon and gotten treated immediately.

It's a miracle.

After our hair is washed were all sat down to get our hair done. Raven taking the least amount of time having the shortest hair. And I took the longest because I was getting a sew in. The hair was curled into big chunks and clipped up for a better curl.

After my hair is done I'm rushed quickly into nails and makeup which takes another hour and a half. I wasn't allowed to look until I was completely done. The clips were removed and my hair was combed out and styled.

"Okay, are you ready." my beautician asks me. I look over to Mae and Raven l made up and smile before nodding. I was spun around to face the mirror and gasped.

Glittery eyes with a slightly peach color with a small wing, long fluttery eyelashes with a nude lip. My large curls cascade down my back beautifully. Neatly manicured french tipped fingers.

I looked perfect.

"Oh wow... Thank you." I say turning to the beautician. "You can post our photos on your pages tomorrow and I'll regram." I say hugging her tightly.

I turn to Mae and Raven and give them a excited smile.

"Okay, lets go." I say grabbing my purse.

It was currently noon and we had to drive an hour and a half down to the wedding hall. After arriving We quickly run into our room to dress. Mae and Raven dress in their rose bridesmaids dresses first while I dress in my undergarments wait for my seamstress, Sheila, to help me into my dress in suspense.

"Opal? You alright?" Raven asks adjusting her breasts in her dress.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine just gotta..chill." I say with a nervous giggle as I pace the room.