Chapter 19: Chapter 19

"Are we done for the day?" She asked with a sigh as they took their seat in the car. They were having some smootie after the shopping. It was evening time and the sun was setting with beautiful colors gracing the sky. As much as she wanted to be in the moment, she had to go home.

"One last thing and we are done." She gave her puppy eyes.

"You promise?" She asked with a sigh. They had been picking out outfits since the morning. She did not know Thomas was in for tiring her out like that. He should have at least be considerate of the fact that she had a sick mother to take care of.

She did not want the nice PA to lose her job though. So she agreed when the car took them to their last stop for the day.

Camila took her to a salon which was five minutes’ drive away. She did not want to go, but again, she thought the better of it. She did not want Camila to doubt anything. After all, she believed in them being lovey-dovey for some reasons.

Wouldn't she find it weird that she was refusing to do shopping or planning for her own wedding? It was good that she thought Thomas had surprised planned all of that that was why she did not know anything. She pretended to go along the "supposed" surprised plans.

“This is the best salon that I know of. I always come here.” She informed as they entered the salon. There was some soft music playing and everybody was busy doing and receiving some services. The receptionist greeted them.

“What service could we offer to you today, Camila?” She asked Camila frankly. It seemed like they both were familiar.

“Oh, I am not here for myself. I already talked over the phone. We are going to have her makeover done.” She looked at Olivia and smiled. Olivia’s mouth opened with surprise.

Makeover?

She thought she was there for some manicure and pedicure.

“Camila, I don’t think I…” She was about to protest when the receptionist called a worker and they came.

“Oh, what a lovely lady you have brought here, Camila! I am going to have so much fun.” They moved their fingers excitedly with a glint in their eyes. She was not sure about the gender, so she did not want to put a tag. It would have been rude of her.

They were dressed in some flashy outfit with a boy-cut, having bright makeup on the face. It looked kind of cute. She forgot what she was saying before she got cut off.

“Oh! By the way, I am Luke. My pronoun is ‘he’ if you are wondering.” She smiled. He solved her misery.

“I am Olivia.” She said and put her hand forward to shake. Luke took her hand and started caressing it with a thoughtful expression on his face. She was perplexed at what he was doing.

“Seems like they could use some moisturizers and lotions. Don’t worry, pub. I am here at your services today.” He made a bow and dragged her to one of the chairs. She was so baffled that she could not speak anything. She just kept looking at him with wide eyes while he got busy instantly.

He first started with her hair. His hands were moving so quickly. Before she could process anything, her hair was cut by half.

She gasped looking at the poor stands falling on the floor. She had been growing out her hair because the head of the strippers instructed her to do so. She had told her that men loved long hair, so she had to grow out her hair.

Now, it was cut in half. Her hair that once reached her rare made it till the small of her back. She had mixed feelings about it, but she stayed silent as he did some more things to her hair.

After washing it and asking her what color she liked to dye it to, he went his way and was done with it after almost two hours. She had never dyed her hair, so she thought she should go with it while she was at it.

It was not like he was going to listen anyway. And to be honest, he looked to be the best at his job.

Now, he was working on her hands, feet, and nails. When he was done, she received some facial treatment. She had never done so much in a day!

“Now, sunshine, could you go and change into this stunning dress for me?” Luke asked with puppy eyes after her facial was done. She frowned looking at Camila who was sitting on a chair near her and giving excited squeals every now and then.

“Go ahead, ma’am.” Camila urged her. He narrowed her eyes at her making Camila bite her tongue, “I mean Olivia.” She corrected herself.

She was confused why she should get changed. It was not like she was going to a party or something. But she thought that may be, they wanted to see her in a beautiful dress after all the hard work they put on her. Besides, who would want to see the end result in such a worn out shirt and jeans?

They had also shopped a few dresses and heels etc for her. Apparently that was the high mighty’s orders to Camila. Luke was holding out a royal blue sequin dress that had one tight sleeve and the other arm would be getting some air in the hot weather.

It was tight but stretchy as she changed into the dress. It fit her like second skin. Her figure was more prominent in the dress. It reached a little above her knees. She looked with awe at her reflection in the full-body mirror. She did not wear such dresses on normal days. One, she could not afford them. Two, she did not attend parties or events to wear such dresses.

And she never wanted to get used to the lifestyle even when she wore expensive dresses while working as a stripper. It was not like her.

She came out getting a few gasps. They were probably from Camila and Luke. She went to take her seat.

“You look hot as hell, my dear. I have one last magic to do before you are good to go.” He said excitedly and picked up his brushes. After an hour of brushes and what-not touching her face, she was finally free. She was wondering why she was getting makeup on, but she did not protest. She was worried about her mother though. It had been hours since she was out, and she had not even called her.

“The most stunning girl I have ever seen!” Luke breathed putting down his magical brushes as he had called them. She opened her eyes and looked at herself in the mirror.

She could not help but gasp at the way her dark eyes were made even darker by the smoky look Luke had given her. She had a light shade of lipstick, but her eyes’ area looked the complete opposite, yet so complementing. The new burgundy color of her hair matched her to the fullest which was curled around the ends.

She looked…unbelievable.

All the regrets and guilty feelings she felt after getting the haircut flew out the window.

“Wow!” Camila commented looking at her with a hand over her mouth.

The corners of her own lips lifted into a beautiful smile.

"Thank you, Luke. You are great." She said looking at Luke. He was truly the best.

"You're welcome, my lady." She bowed giving her a tap.

She got a call just then. Thinking that Aunt Mary or her mother must have called her to ask where she was, she pulled out her phone from her bag and looked at the caller ID.

It was Thomas. Why was he calling her?

“Hello.” She picked up the call. She prayed there were no more orders for her. She would not listen to him if there was. She had done more than her capacity allowed her. She even left her mom alone for the whole day. She wondered what she would have done without Aunt Mary.

“I am waiting for you outside. Please come.” He said making her brows furrowed.

Huh?

When she was about to ask him what he was doing there and why should she go see him, he ended the call. The jerk always did that. She was not some robot doing everything he demanded from her.

"Please wear your heels and go to him. He must be anxcious to see you. I wonder if he would faint seeing this side of you." Camila jumped a little in excitement. Oh poor girl! You wish! She thought as she got up and wore the black stilettos.

"Did he tell you he would be here?" She asked Camila who looked like a deer caught in headlight.

"Yes. He has another surprise for you." She told her after a few moments of hesitation. She wanted to facepalm herself. She was in no way ready for more surprises, or more events. She had had enough already.

She did not want to give him the impression that she was being obedient, so she took her time before going out. Don't ever think that you have a hold on me! She thought exiting the salon and finding him beside his car while looking at his wrist watch. He was so impatient.

He glanced at the salon entrance briefly and looked back at his watch before turning his head around again. His eyes stopped on her, and they stopped for good.

"Wow!" He thought with amazement as she came near him taking small steps.