In The Shadows ✔

[89] Transformation

Manon and Bart arrive at the cafe together the next morning to take Scorpia to the shop owned by Manon's sister. Scorpia tries the dress on and falls in love with it right away. She admires Manon's outfit, who got a dress from Margot too. Manon stands up straight and she looks more confident than ever.

Margot pins Scorpia's dress in two places and promises the altered dress will be hanging in the beauty salon for her on Saturday. Scorpia takes the shoes and clutch with her and walks out with Manon, both smiling wide. They make their way over to Bart, who opens the door of the Charger and folds the chair forward so Manon can get in.

He folds the chair back and helps Scorpia get in.

Manon exclaims: "Wow Scorpia! That dress is made for you. You looked amazing in it!"

Bart gets behind the wheel and Scorpia says: "And Bart is going to die when he sees you, Manon. You looked beautiful."

Bart smiles at their enthusiasm and asks: "To Lexy's hair salon?"

Scorpia nods and says: "Yes. She says she came up with something special. I'm curious because my hair is too short to do much with."

Manon winks at Bart, who looks into the rear-view mirror and he blushes a little in return.

They arrive at the hair salon and Lexy's already waiting for them. "Good morning ladies! Are you ready? I have coffee ready for you and prepared the VIP-room for our movie star."

Scorpia and Manon follow her inside and Scorpia asks: "VIP-room?"

Lexy nods and guides her into a pretty, light room with a comfy chair and all the things a hairdresser could possibly need. There's soft music playing and a few lit candles are spread across the room. The interior provides a relaxed atmosphere and Scorpia says: "It's wonderful Lexy."

Lexy kisses her cheek and says: "I'm going to grab us a coffee and then I'll tell you all about my idea."

Lexy sits down on a stool next to Scorpia when she comes back with the coffee. Scorpia takes a sip of the coffee and Lexy pulls out a thick book. She looks for the right page and turns it to Scorpia. Scorpia stares at the pages full of locks of hair. From light-brown to almost black.

Lexy holds the book against Scorpia's hair and then pulls a lock out of it. She places it between Scorpia's hair and says: "Perfect." She lays the lock down in front of Scorpia, who looks confused.

Lexy asks: "How long has it been since you've had long hair, sister?"

Scorpia is shocked at first but her eyes quickly show excitement. "I think it's been over five years now. Are you going to give me long hair Lexy?"

Lexy nods and says: "If you want to of course. I was thinking long, dark, wavy hair with red highlights." She shows Scorpia a picture on her phone and Scorpia stares at it with her mouth open.

"Jesus Lexy. Yes. That's sexy hair."

Lexy laughs and asks: "Ready to get started?"

Scorpia bounces in her chair excitedly and says: "Yes please."

Lexy gets to work and they talk about the kids, their men, and the premiere.

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Scorpia keeps on staring at herself because it's hard to believe her own eyes. She looks completely different with those dark, wavy locks, reaching the middle of her back. The base is her own dark-brown color and the red highlights give it an edgy but beautiful touch.

Lexy grins at her through the mirror and asks: "And? What do you think?"

"Lexy, I can't believe it! I feel so... sexy. Beautiful. It's out of this world. Like I left my old me behind."