Chapter 56 - His Heavenly Mate
HEAVEN - LEIGH’S POV
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I stand in a purple dress , it hugged my body tightly with a mermaid tail at the end . It had two thin straps and squeezed my chest together , exposing a big amount of cleavage . “I think not .” Mia scoffs , I turn my back to the mirror and face her . “I know , but I love the design .” I pout , turning back to the mirror before I walk over to the changing room .
“I liked the white better .” She yells from the chair she was sitting in , sipping champagne . “It’s not a wedding !” I yell back and I felt defeated as I take the dress off and put my sundress back on . I glance at my bag and sigh before I bend my knees and go down , reaching for my phone in it . I pull it out , dialing the only person who has experience with this , kind of .
“Hello dear , how are you ?” Aunt Diane’s voice chirps through the speakers . “Hi aunt Diane , I’m kind of in a dressuation . I can’t find a dress for Saturday and I’m in this amazing big store filled with dresses , but I can’t choose nor find the perfect one that compliments me .” I sigh . “You don’t have a dress yet ?” I could hear the panic in her voice , it is two days before I have to become alpha and I have nothing suitable for the occasion . “No .” I say guiltily . “Where are you ?” I could hear the jiggling of keys . “Amor Dresses .” I sigh , “Sit tight , I’ll be there in ten minutes .” She chimes excitedly before ending the call . I smile , feeling a bit relieved that I have back up on the way because the back up I have is not helping me the slightest . She’s just sitting there , drinking champagne while judging everything I wear , I guess that is why I brought her , but I am finding absolutely nothing while she’s sitting and getting drunk .
“Who were you talking to ?” She asks as I bring the dresses back out . “Grayson’s mom , she’s coming to help .” I shrug and her face falls . “What ? I am here to help .” She mutters offensively . “You and I both know that our style isn’t really alpha like , it’s parties and short dresses and I need help from someone who knows what they are doing , she might be luna but it is still leadership .” I breath out , I feel hopeless and lost . I have never had this problem before , choosing dresses that fit with me was always easy but this does not feel like my territory .
Do I have to wear something showy ?
Do I need to wear something that covers everything ?
Do I need to wear something tight ?
Something loose ?
Heels ?
Flats ?
What should I do with my hair ?
Everything clashes with my hair !
A woman comes over , glancing at the dresses in my hands . “Do you want any of these .” I apologetically smile at her , shaking head . “I don’t think those are for me . I’m waiting for someone , so I’m just going to have a look around for something else .” I smile and she nods , taking the dresses . “Browse all you need .” She smiles .
“Can we have more champagne ?” Mia chimes , standing up , waddling over to us . “Of course .” The woman smiles , nodding before striding off . I turn to look at Mia with wide eyes , “How do you drink everything ?” I scoff , chuckling softly . “I didn’t .” She frowns , “I had one glass .” I cock my head at her . “Oh .” She pouts , but she shrugs it off and goes to sit down .
I look around , staring at all the dresses hanging around , feeling like I need a break . I turn and sit down with Mia , who’s texting away on her phone .
“Who are you texting ?” I curiously glance at her screen , which she tilts away as a blush forms on her cheeks . “No one .” She shrugs , locking her phone and putting it on her lap .
“Maybe a someone who’s tall , has light brown hair ? Honey eyes ?” I suggest and the way her cheeks redden more and more .
“You don’t have to be ashamed .” I tell her , her smile falters as she shakes her head .
“It will never work out .” She sighs .
“I’ll make sure it does .” I tell her , her blue eyes lock with mine . “What do you mean ?” She asks confused . “Just wait until Saturday .” I smile and she rolls her eyes at me . “You can’t be serious .” She scoffs . “I am , because saying anything now would ruin everything .” I explain and she nods , but I could tell she was still beyond curious .
My head snaps to the door as I hear the bell ringing , a smile crosses my face as I stand to greet Diane . “Don’t you worry , I am here .” She chimes excitedly before giving me a kiss on the cheek .
The woman comes over with the champagne, putting it in the ice bucket . “We’ll need one more glass .” Diane chimes and the woman nods , smiling before striding off . “Let’s wait for her to come back . These woman know every single dress in this place and I know exactly what you need .” Diane smiles , looking over at Mia . “Hi , I’m Mia .” She mutters as she stands up . “Oh , you’re the best friend .” Diane smiles , extending her hand . Mia glances at me and I shrug , “I didn’t say anything about you .” I tell her . “Grayson did , he said he never thought of having a sister , but you’re like one .” Diane smiles and Mia pouts lovingly . “See , he doesn’t hate you .” I smile at her . The woman comes over with the extra glass and before she could turn and walk away , Diane calls her . “How can I help ?” The woman asks . Diane rambles off about different colors and designs and I think she just asked for about twenty different dresses for me to try on .
“That sounds a lot .” I look at her with wide eyes as the woman walks off .
“Don’t worry, today is all about finding the right dress .” She chimes as she pours herself a glass of champagne .
I never knew what a real mother is like , but I feel like this is it .