The Faded Rose

Chapter 16

I took a long, nice shower. I wore my pink robe and dried my hair. As I walked towards my closet, I heard my doorbell ring. My brows scrunched in confusion. I wasn't expecting anyone. I walked to my door and opened it to find a squealing Sky and a grinning Beth. My eyes squinting between the two trying to figure out what they were up to. 

"We are here to get you ready for your date," Sky squealed, reading my confused expression. She pulled me towards my room, Beth following. She walked towards my closet and picked out the black dress that I bought yesterday and thrusted it in my hand. She pushed me towards the bathroom, "Go change. We just have two hours, not enough time," she groaned checking her watch and clicking her tongue. I heard the door shut behind me. I stood there for a minute, experiencing a mix of shock and resignation. I sighed, I hadn't uttered a single word till now, knowing that when Sky was upto something, there was nothing I could do. 

I changed into my undergarments and pulled the dress over me. I turned to look at myself in the mirror when I heard Beth call out, "Are you done?"

"Yes. Give me a minute." I said opening the door and walking out of the bathroom.

"Good. Now sit in front of the dresser, close your eyes and relax. Let Sky and I work our magic." I did as I was told.

After one and an half hour of tugging and twisting, "It's done. Open you eyes."  I heard Sky whisper. I looked at the mirror stunned. They had done a marvellous job. They had twisted my hair and pinned it to the back, leaving my hair loose. They had chosen black smoky look for my eyes matching it with a dark red lipstick. They curled my lashes, black cat winged eyeliner and mascara complimenting it. I wore a red six inches pumps, open toes and closed back. 

"Wow!" I exclaimed, my eyes glued to the mirror. I turned towards them and engulfed them in a hug. "You guys are the best."

"Of course we are," Sky said flicking her hair to the back while rolling her eyes. And with that we all burst out laughing. Nicole can be very dramatic at times. We suddenly heard the doorbell ring. Before I could take a step forward, Beth rushed past me to open the door, Sky hot on her heels. 

"I am Skylar, You must be Nicholas." I heard Sky say, not giving Nicholas a chance to speak. "If you hurt my best friend again, I will kick your balls so hard that you will never be able to father children." Sky threatened, her hands on her hips. I saw Nicholas gulp, he could see that she would really carry out her threat. Sky was a gem of a person and if you mess with someone close to her, she will become a tigress ready to pounce.

"I would never do that to her." I heard Nicholas say, his voice holding a promise. Satisfied with his answer, Sky's demeanour changed. A full blown smile made it to her face. 

I walked to where Nicholas, Beth and Sky were standing. Noticing me walking towards him, Nicholas sidesteps Sky and walks towards me. He bends down and pecks my cheeks. His eyes trailing down and then back up, taking me in. "You look stunning, absolutely beautiful," He whispers in my ear. 

"You look handsome too," I say as I take him in. Nicholas wore a grey blazer over a white t-shirt matching it with black denim. His hair messy, a light stubble on his face. I have never seen Nicholas so casually dressed. This suited him better, he looked carefree and not the domineering, intimidating businessman that he is.

"Are you ready?" He asks me, I nod as I grab my black Michael Kors purse. He takes my hand in his and walks towards the door. I look towards Sky and Beth to find them beaming at me. "Don't forget to use protection" I hear Beth say as we walk out of the door. I glared at her as I feel my cheeks turning warm, a blush making its way. 

"We won't." I hear Nicholas reply as he looks at me with a smirk on his face. I could see the mirth in his eyes as he was enjoying my embarrassment. I looked at him annoyed which made him laugh.  "You are so cute, so innocent," he says chuckling. I ignore him as I walk faster. We make our way to his car.