Chapter 92 92
Vanessa's POV
"Congratulations my special friend. You are invited to Lux Dinner's grand re-opening night. Come and be yourself" I read out my mail to Becca who was laying on my bed currently.
"No shit!" She yelled, standing up. "I was too busy and so I was late to secure a spot for Matthew and I. They usually have limited spots for these kind of things. How did you do it?" She said, talking so fast. I could barely catch up but thank God for sharp ears.
"I didn't do anything" I laughed
"But that dinner is this evening! How are you getting the mail today?" She yelled. Again.
"I managed to check spam today. It's been there for 3 days now." I shrugged
"You're seriously something else. I'm sure Richard signed up for you guys because it's a couple thing." She snatched my phone from my hand, scrolling through the mail. "Aha! Your dress will be here in 30 mins"
"How do you know that!" I snatched my phone back from her hand. "Oh." I nodded, reading the most recent mail I got today.
I should start taking this personal mail thing seriously. Wait, how does Richard know my personal mail address?
"We need to get you prepared. Though it's a masquerade themed dinner" She smiled at me, picking up her phone and tapping aggressively on the screen
Mask.
Oh shit! This is what Richard was telling me about 3 days ago!
"We're going for a makeover by 5. The dinner party starts by 7pm. You have to be there early, so as to locate your partner." She dropped her phone on the bed, filling me in on extra details.
"How do I do that?"
"They usually drop instructions in the bags. There's a card for instruction" She said
"How do you know all these things?" I smirked at her
"Baby, I'm everywhere" she laughed. "How don't you know these things?"
"Baby, I'm not everywhere" I mimicked her
"You're an idiot" She threw a pillow at me, laughing. "Anyway, I can't wait to see the dress you'll get."
"Are those clothes free?" I asked.
"Okay, so your partner pays us for a registration fee. It's not a little amount, just so you know. That registration fee covers everything. Like, everything you'll need for the night." She smiled.
"Wow"
"Trust me, these type of events are usually screaming LUXURY" She squealed.
Typical Richard.
"Tell me about it" I groaned, rolling my eyes.
"So we're doing a whole new makeover. From your hair to your toe." She said
"Why?" I crinkled my nose
"Because I want to blow Richard's mind off. You have to be very seductive today. Make his registration fee worth it. Be dirty, nasty, submissive! I really wish he can book a sex dungeon for the night because it'll really fit -"
"Okay, hold up! I think you're over excited for this." I laughed. "Sex dungeon? Seriously?"
"Imagine it! Masked in Lacey Lingeries begging to be spanked" She said dreamily
"I'm not imagining shit" I shook my head, cringing at my best friend.
"Come on, don't be boring" She pushed my shoulder lightly
"My man isn't complaining" I rolled my eyes.
"Spice up your sexual life. I'm screaming now! Don't say I didn't tell ya" She yelled.
"Please" I said, standing up. "I'll go get the door" I groaned when I heard the door bell
"It's them!!!" She squealed, following me behind
"Hi, good day" I said to the guy wearing a customized Lux dinner T-shirt.
"Vanessa Willow?" He asked, bringing out a book for me to sign.
"That's me" I nodded, signing and imputing my email address. Again.
"I hope that's the same email address used to register?" He asked.
"Yeah" I nodded
"Please hold on, I need to confirm" He said politely
"I can help you hold the bag while you confirm" Becca smiled, stretching her hand to take the bag
"Don't mind my sister!" I said, slapping her hands away from the guy.
"Confirmed. Thank you for corporating. We hope to see you by 7pm." He smiled, handing the bag to me.
"Do you guys accept third wheels?" Becca screamed
"No" He shook his head
"Ignore her please" I laughed, dragging her inside.
"Open it!!" She smiled
"You can open it yourself" I handed it over to her.
"Are.. are you sure?" She said, trying to conceal her happiness
"Maybe I'll just help you open it since you're not-"
"Don't you dare!" She snatched the bag from me greedily.
We both sat down but while she struggled to unwrap what was in the bag, I was busy texting Richard to let him know that I will see him by 7pm. Immediately, he replied with "Can't wait to see your pretty ass"
"Fuck!!!!" She yelled. "Fucking burgundy colored glittery gown!" Becca screamed, snapping me out of my lovey dovey smile.
"Let me see" I said, dropping my phone. "Wow!" I said, feeling the soft texture of the gown. It was really luxurious. It was short and fitted. It has a transparent netty hand. It was also glittering.
"There's a shoe to match. A small purse too and also your wine colored mask" She said, bringing out everything; one after the other.
I picked up the wine colored mask which had a touch of gold on it. It was really beautiful. I placed it on my face and picked up my phone to see how I'd look in it.
I looked unrecognizable in it. How would Richard know it's me? How would I even know it's Richard.
"There's a card, like I predicted" She announced. "Oh and a number. You're number 5"
"Let me see it" I said, taking it from her. "Rules of the dinner. You are not to address your partner by his name but by the name written at the back of the card"
"What does yours say?" Becca asked eagerly
"Vixen" I answered, laughing in my heart. I wonder what his says.
"Oh my God!" She squealed. "Go on"
"You are not to remove your mask until you're out of the dinner hall. You are not to switch partners with other participants or diners. Thank you as you corporate with these rules." I said, turning the back. "For Diner Number 5, you shall be addressed as Sir and Vixen. Your card is your gate pass and the map to your partners table."
"It's almost 5. We should get you to my girl.. she's so good at makeover." Becca packed everything into the bag and hurriedly ran into the room. "Just pick your phone. I will handle every other thing" She said hurriedly.
"Even my underwear?" I asked
"Everything, girl!" She said, dragging me out of the house.
"My keys" I yelled
"I'll drive us. I'm with my keys" She said, locking my door for me before tossing the key over to me. I placed them under the doormat before following her to her car.
Honestly speaking, Rebecca was more happy than I was. Now, I didn't say I wasn't happy. I was so happy that i was trying out something mysterious.
In 20 minutes time, we arrived at a makeover salon shop. We started with my nails and then face. After I was done with the make up, I was being dressed up by my best friend and her girls. Like she said, she really had my underwear covered. I was really matching inside and out.
By the time they were done with me, I was more unrecognizable. I looked at myself in the mirror and was feeling all confident and I just couldn't wait for our night together because I think I want to try some kinky stuff with this look.
"You look so beautiful! Pose for the gram" She said, taking me a couple of shots
"Thank you so much for all these!" I smiled.
"It's 20 minutes past 7. Let me drop you off." She said, arranging my hair. My hair. Let's not talk about that now.
"Sure" I nodded, making my way into her car
"Richard is going to be walking and sitting with blue balls for the next 2 hours" She squealed
"Shut up!" I laughed
"You should see you! I can't even believe this is my best friend. You look so bad ass and different! I swear, they chose the right clothes for you" She smiled
"Enough please" I looked away, blushing.
"Lux Dinner yeah?"
"Yes ma!" I nodded.
"That's it" She pointed. "Make sure you pose for those cameras!" She yelled blowing me a kiss
"I'll tell you all about it when I'm done" I giggled. "Bye" I waved at her, clutching my purse. I inhaled and exhaled repeatedly before walking up to the door
I almost got blind from the photographers light but I managed to smile widely.
"Good day ma'am" A guard greeted me, leading me in. "Card?"
"Number 5" I said, handing it over to him
"He's over there" He said, pointing to male figure who was wearing a burgundy colored suit. I couldn't see his face but I walked over to him.
Let the night begin.