Doll House: Book One

eight | mansion

Many had likened the annual Dolled Up parties to the infamous Playboy Mansion parties that brought in a variety of notable individuals in the porn field.

But the difference was that Dolled Up premiered the Doll of each season at Hodges' mansion in Southampton where top sex and porn outlets came for reckless jubilance.

This would be Hazel's first Dolled Up but the stories preceded the event so much that Hazel felt that she knew what to expect eventhough she was extremely nervous.

Especially because a crowd of porn aficionados were waiting for the reveal and as exciting as it was, it was equally as tension inducing. Doll House was a national brand and her family would see her and mention Autumn. They always did.

"Hazel, pass the champagne!" Chanel called from across the backseat of the limo.

Hazel snapped back to the present and realized that her knuckles were white from the strong grip she had on the neck of the bottle. The girls laughed as she passed it down.

"Here's to yet another Dolled Up." Cecelia began, holding up her champagne chute. "May we all make sexy memories, may Hazel's evident nerves subside..."

"Doubt it." Hazel muttered.

"May Ivy keep her clothes on for at least three hours." Chanel rolled her eyes.

Ivy winked and sat back.

"I can't make any promises babe."

"May Candy finally remember the names of the men she sleeps with tonight."

"I'm not toasting to that." Candy objected. "Names are difficult to remember."

"Here's a solution," Ivy leaned in mockingly, "fuck less men."

"The pot calling the kettle black." Hazel interjected

"Well, I never said I find it difficult to remember names." Ivy smirked.

"Okay, can I finish my toast please?" Cecelia asked in frustration, holding her arms out.

"No," Chanel said, peering out the window as the contemporary style mansion came into view, "because we're here." She squealed.

Hazel watched as a couple of cameras followed the limo to a stop then kept in line with Hodges as he walked toward the vehicle and opened the door. He helped Candy out first, followed by Chanel, then Hazel, then Ivy, and lastly Cecelia who he would keep on his arm.

The girls often did the most expensive and grandiose recording sessions at this very mansion so Hazel had been here before. However, she'd never seen this many people here all at once, awaiting the big reveal.

All of the dolls adorned different variations of the signature white dress so that they could be noticed in the crowd. The dresses wouldn't stay on for long, but the cameras wouldn't stay for long either.

"Try not to faint Hazel." Ivy whispered behind her. "You're the first pick for my threesome later and I don't wanna settle."

Ivy's playful declaration lightened Hazel's mood as they entered through the large doorway into the grand foyer where each girl posed for a photo with Hodges before dispersing into the crowd.

A life sized rectangle dangled from the roof like a chandelier but was covered by a satin veil. That was the image of her and Gabriel. Waiting to be revealed to the world.

Hazel spotted Gabriel by the remote controlled fireplace near the main entrance. He was in conversation with Dax Cole but his gaze shifted to her as she approached. He said something to Dax before walking over with a cup of clear liquid in his hand.