CHAPTER 19

CHAPTER 19
VALERIA POV

We had dinner but in the end, the maid told us Lycan king Xyrus won't be coming and this is why we had to eat without him. Mum and Dad retired to their room in order to get prepared for the party tonight.

It was already past 6pm when I eventually had my night bath. Beatrice and Eleanor already had their bath before sending me a message to get myself ready. The party will start at exactly 7 pm and I heard people are already coming in.

I stood in front of the mirror before making my way to the closet. I pushed the door to one side and got inside. My clothes were neatly arranged as if it was a shopping mall.

Knock. Knock.

I left the space and walked outside to see my phone ringing. When I checked the caller ID, it was Eleanor.

“I'm coming, guys!” I yelled and quickly made my way to the door. I turned the doorknob and removed the lock. The two girls stood at the front of the door, with their faces glowing. They are already dressed up for the party.

Eleanor is putting on a green dress like I said. Beatrice is wearing a blue dress with shiny stones embedded in it. It's an off-the-shoulder dress that reveals her delicate shoulder.

“If you are done staring at us, can we go in?” Eleanor asked and Beatrice stepped forward.

“We are waiting.” She said and I swallowed hard.

“You guys are so good at making fun of me. Now get in, ladies,” I said, pulling the door wide open for them to go in.

They pushed me aside, earning a gasp from me while they chuckled. “Please, get your ass in the seat,” Eleanor said and I closed the door.

“At least, treat your clients right, Miss Eleanor,” I said jokingly and she bowed her head.

“Okay, ma’am. Please have your seat.” She said and I sat down. Beatrice dropped the box on the dressing table. I didn't even notice at first.

So they actually came prepared. This is actually one thing I love about them.

“My hair is still wet because I washed it,” I informed them.

“Then we will start with that. Do you have a blow dryer here?” Eleanor asked me.

“Yes,” I replied. “You can check that side”, I said and gestured with my hand. Eleanor pressed my shoulder down, stopping me from standing up.

“Beatrice will find it.” She scolded me and pressed my lips together to form a thin line.

“You should be more professional ma’am. We are the ones rendering the service here, so remain seated, ma’am.” She said and I looked at her with my doe-like eyes.

“Oh no,” Beatrice uttered, holding her stomach with her palm pressed on it. She actually nailed the role, Val. I can't keep it up. She is cracking me up.” Beatrice explained as she kept laughing.

Eleanor smiled, looking at me through the mirror. “You ruined this Beatrice,” Eleanor yelled with her arms in the air and left my side.

Beatrice screamed and ran towards the bed then she changed her direction when Eleanor almost caught up to her.

Beatrice made her way inside my closet and Eleanor. They are actually the best friends I would love to have again if I am given a second chance at life. This is their little way of making me forget my sole purpose of taking revenge. Their laughter, the warmth that comes with it.

“You guys need to stop this and do my hair instead. You both nailed the role.” I said, smiling and stood up.

“Okay”, I said and made my way towards them.

“Where are you hiding huh?” Eleanor asked.

“Just find me if you can,” Beatrice replied. The place was dark. I turned on the switch and spotted Beatrice not too far.

“Caught you….” Eleanor's voice trailed off when she saw the light turned on.

“Wow!” she exclaimed and grabbed one of the dresses.

“Don't tell me you own all this?” Eleanor asked, her eyes wide as if they were going to pop out of their socket.

“Oh my goddess. This is not real.” Beatrice exclaimed with her hands covering her mouth in shock.

“He got me everything yesterday. To be sincere, it is actually a long story.” I said because I wanted to gist them more but I don't know where to start from.

Tell me you are happy Beatrice. She isn't being maltreated or anything. This is actually all believable but we know the king is actually wealthy. I never imagined your wardrobe to be like this.” Eleanor said, her hands rummaging through the rows of dresses.

“It's actually fascinating. But I don't mind. You guys know I actually have a lot of dresses too back then” I said with my arms folded.

Beatrice and Eleanor shared a look before walking towards me. I looked at them with wide eyes because I knew they were up to something.

“We know you have a few dresses but they aren't even a quarter of this,” Eleanor said and it was like a slap on my face. We all laughed about it. Eleanor can be so brazen but she knew that was just the truth. I don't own this many dresses.

“You are so harsh with your words,” I said, poking Eleanor's cheeks. “I wanted to feel myself for some moment but you ruined that. Must you always get too straight forward?” I asked and she kept laughing. Beatrice had to force her to stop.

“I didn't mean to but you forced me to,” Eleanor said and I nodded.

“We should pick a dress for you now. What do you think of Eleanor?” Beatrice asked.

“Yes my love, you can pick a dress. Let's do this.” I urged them on.

“I am team Black,” Eleanor said.

“I am Team Cream,” Beatrice interjected.

Automatically, Beatrice already won. Eleanor admitted defeat and they managed to find two pretty cream dresses.

“Well, the two are actually pretty but let's go with something that will leave the people shocked,” Beatrice said while Eleanor held the two dresses in her hand.

And then, Eleanor stopped in her tracks and pointed at the dress in Eleanor's left hand.

“I am going for the one with a deep neckline and a low back. You have always had a nice figure among us, so please, show the king.” Beatrice said.

“No wait. This will reveal too much.” I said. My heart lies with the second dress instead.

“Come on. Stop this. Who knows maybe something might happen between you two tonight. Let him go crazy baby. You have the effect and the king is not an exception.” Beatrice said and Eleanor shrugged her shoulders.

“Men cannot always be the same. He might just be attracted to my body.” I let them but they both shook their head.

“And you must have forgotten you have the kindest heart. Trust me on this.” Beatrice said and I nodded. There is no point in arguing with the two. I don't even have the final say because it's two against one.

“Please help her with the hair and makeup. I will get the shoes and bag ready.” Beatrice sai
d and Eleanor winked at her.

“Okay. I'm trusting you on this. Come with me.” Eleanor said,.Her gaze was directed towards me and we left the closet.