Chapter 44: Chapter 44

(Vivienne)

"Vivie how about this dress...it's cute"

"Sure"

"No no...this is better that one looks like she just got out of a fish market"

"Sure add it"

This was what I had been doing for the past two hours, sitting comfortably in a chair going through a fashion magazine and said sure to Beverly as well as Monica who kept on showing me all kinds of clothes

I didn't want anything, I was fully content with what I had hence their effort was all in vain. We had Monica who thought Beverly's choice of clothes was so vintage and more like a grandma and Beverly scoffed at Monica's choice saying I wasn't planning to run for a clown show. Of course, I had no say in their argument because I didn't agree with both women.

For starters, I had my own choice of clothes, and secondly, I was not going to give Victor the satisfaction of controlling me when it had only been a few weeks of living with him

I was aware he owned the world if that was even possible but I didn't want to look like I was trying hard to get comfortable or look Rich when I was not because at the end of the day. I was just a nobody, a helpless high school girl who took on the job of being a surrogate for the sake of making money to finish my studies that were the only thing I thought about

Throughout my life I learned something, no one would ever lend a hand to help someone fall no matter how loud they shout for help hence I did what I could to change my destiny.

I knew I was considered selfish. Maybe I hurt a lot of people in the process of reaching my goal but I had no choice than to be a little selfish with everything

"V...do you think this dress is good?"Beverly asked as she walked to where I was sitting and stretched the red dress for me to see. This time I didn't say sure or add it but I exhaled and slammed the magazine down and looked up to see whatever they had for me and yes.

It was a beautiful designer dress. I narrowed my eyes and reached for it. I felt the texture and the material were silk and rich.

The fabric was the best and I knew none of the clothes I had could even get close to such a rich fabric.

I turned it to the sides and it was some loops behind which acted more like little straps exposing the back area until the waist.

I traveled down and it had a little mermaid tail. Beautiful color and when I turned to see the size, it was exactly my size

"It's good...but Bev, this looks like a party dress...where will I wear it?"I asked as I let go of the dress and looked at Beverly questionably. The dress didn't look like something to wear at home or to the mall. It was way too elegant and beautiful

"That's because we came to get even the dress you are gonna wear for the party"Monica answered instead and elegantly walked to us. She had a bunch of dresses in her arms which she immediately shoved down my thighs surprisingly. I wasn't surprised about the dresses but the party she mentioned

"P...party?"I asked suspiciously and rose from the chair. I didn't know of any party forget that I didn't recall anyone or Victor telling me about attending a party

"Of course...do you think I'd bother about you...Victor will be launching his new products...a company exhibit this weekend...many prestigious people from all over the city will attend...and you, unfortunately," Monica explained in a sarcastic way and she turned to get more clothes and I was stunned. Shocked as my eyes shifted to Beverly who had a small frown on his face.

"B...but I...party?"I failed to understand them. I mean I didn't want to go to that party, I preferred staying at home and not going to something which I wasn't fit to go to. Beverly looked at me with a warm smile. I didn't know why her smile made me feel relaxed. She was a sister figure and someone who I could count on

"Don't worry dear...Victor is only doing what is necessary...I know this is new to you but... Vivienne, you need to adjust and get used to this"Beverly said in the most sincere way possible, I saw that glimmer in her eyes and I found myself smiling. She sat beside me and started showing me what they got while Monica was walking around the boutique with sales ladies following her.

Maybe Beverly was right, I had to get used to this new life at least for the sake of what I wanted. For the next nine months, my body didn't belong to me. Everything I did would affect the baby inside me. And Victor had full control over my life now.

"C...can I get some ice cream?"I asked after a while of being shown so many things. I didn't want them to be bothered because I still couldn't choose anything. I was tired and just wanted to sleep my throat felt funny

"Okay...I'll be right back, "Beverly said, patting me on the shoulder and leaving from there. I sat there and watched people moving around and shopping their hearts out. I guessed this was what rich people did, got whatever they wanted whenever they felt like it. Thinking about that I took my phone from my purse and leaned back to the chair. My eyes closed for a while as I waited for ice cream.

"Miss I think this will look good on you" while I was sitting with my eyes closed I heard a small melodious voice say hence my eyes flew open only to find the same sales lady who was guiding Monica standing before me with a white dress in her hand. I rubbed my eyes as if to see properly and hesitated before taking the dress in my hands

"It's pretty...can you ask Monica about it...I'm not in charge" just like that I answered her in the most polite way possible. I just wanted to leave and go home and sleep. I was too tired to even think. I was never like this. How on Earth was I feeling lazy

"Okay but...are you okay?" the lady nodded and asked me with narrowed eyes, I didn't understand why she asked me such a question but to be polite I shrugged as if not sure

"Okay have a good day," she said and left me alone. I sighed and decided to walk around. Dozing off in public people were bound to ask if I was okay therefore I rose to my feet, fixed the dress I was wearing, and decided to go for a stroll. We were at the mall. I already requested an ice cream from Beverly but she was taking a long time to come back.

I walked to the second lane hoping I would be in the mood to look at anything but just the prices made me change my mind. Everything in the store cost a fortune. One Dress cost as much as the salary I used to get when I was working at the restaurant