Chapter 22

*****Faye's POV***** 

"Your hair and makeup looks so gorgeous!" Mike claps, as the style team add final touches to my look as I remain still on the chair. 

We had been given a whole room at the front of the house upstairs - which had been cleared and organised into a 'dressing room' for the day. 

I was basically told to stay away from the back rooms to avoid looking out of any windows because they wanted the whole set up outside to be a surprise... 

"Smile!" Mike suddenly instructs, as he uses my phone to snap pictures of me during hair and makeup. 

"Mike... is there any chance that we could have a little drink before we go downstairs?" I ask nervously, praying that he would fetch us some alcohol to help ease my racing mind. 

"Sure thing doll!" He states, as he moves to open the door. 

I watch him pull the handle, before he gasps in surprise...

"Oh my!" He states, as I struggle to see what he was fussing over... 

Moments later, he moves aside, as I see Nico enter the room holding the largest display of white and pink roses I had ever seen - along with an expensive looking bottle of wine... perfect! 

My mouth drops open, as he struggles to move around with the excessively large flowers...

He eventually finds a table and places them down, before turning to me - hands on hips as he breathes steadily - clearly exasperated from having to carry them all the way up here. 

"Jaxon is going to collapse when he sees you!" Nico eventually composes himself offering me a smile as he looks me over.

I hadn't seen my hair and makeup yet but I was trusting the process. I could tell by the professionalism of the pair doing it that I was in good hands... and at this point, anything would be an upgrade from my usual day-to-day look. 

"Oh those are from Jaxon by the way... and don't tell him I told you this... because he hates cheesy shit... but he totally came up with the flower idea on his own... and I usually need to give him pointers since he isn't exactly the relationship type... but I can honestly say that this was all him!" Nico laughs out, as he moves to fetch the small card residing in the centre of the bouquet. 

I feel my cheeks flare red, as the butterfly's dance around my stomach at the thought of Jaxon making an effort... an effort to at least make this feel like a normal wedding. 

Everyone around us was acting as though this was the sweetest wedding they had ever been to... but I often had to remind myself that it was entirely fake. 

Nico approaches me and hands me the gold envelope, as I glance at it briefly before fumbling to open it. Mike wastes no time as he moves to pour us a wine from the newly delivered bottle. 

"I best be on my way then, still need to put on my suit!" Nico states with a grin, as he waves and leaves - closing the door behind him.

I take this as my chance to pull the note out slowly from the envelope, unfolding it to read- 

"Faye, 

I wanted to thank you for agreeing to do this with me today. Although it's not the ideal marriage, I promise I'll do everything I can to give you what you want in life... the sky is the limit. Enjoy this day because it's all about you. 

Jaxon x" 

I read the note, cursing my eyes for watering after the lady had just finished with my makeup. 

Mike snatched the note from my hands, as I watch his eyes roam over the writing briefly - as he hands me my wine with his other hand. 

"Oh my god! That is fucking adorable Faye!" He squeals, as I smile and laugh at his reaction. 

He takes my phone again, before moving to take pictures and videos of the stunning flowers he had sent for me. 

"All finished amore!" The male hairdresser stands back, admiring his work, as he claps and grins at the outcome causing me to smile up at him. 

"Are you ready to see your final look?!" The makeup lady asks, as I nod slowly and stand to my feet feeling suddenly nervous. 

They lead me over towards the large full length mirror, stepping aside in order for me to take in the first look at my hair and makeup for the day... 

My mouth falls open at the sight... seeing my flawless complexion looking back at me. My hair sat in long bouncy blow-dried curls, with small silver jewels placed throughout my hair - keeping it elegant. 

My makeup was soft, and complimented my features greatly. I noticed the dark eyeliner and lashes which helped bring out my eyes - making them pop! 

"I... I can't thank you both enough... I've never felt this pretty in my whole life..." I admit, as I turn to the pair as they gush back at me. 

"No we thank you for choosing us to be a part of your special day! You look drop dead gorgeous! If you don't mind, we want to take some pictures by the window to post on our social media?" The man asks, as I nod and smile, following them towards the window. 

We spend some time getting pictures, before we hear a knock at the door. 

Mike moves to open it, as we see the one and only Rinna rushing in. 

"I cannot wait until you see outside Faye! You're going to die! It's simply amazing!" Rinna cheers, as she enters (with her hair and makeup already done). 

She looks different without her glasses, but gorgeous nonetheless! 

"Now I wanted to double check... but Jaxon called and told me you wanted me in the wedding... Is that right?" Rinna approaches me, as the hair and makeup stylists begin to pack up their equipment around us. 

"Yes... that is if you don't mind... this wedding is somewhat, unusual, and I don't have many people here for me... I only have Mike so I figured another familiar face would help a lot." I try to explain the situation carefully, understanding that it probably sounds weird to her since we only met yesterday. 

"No I would absolutely love to be a part of it! I just wanted to double check that that's actually what you wanted... I even have a dress that matches Mikes pink suit!" She grabs my hands and smiles kindly, as I feel a weight being lifted from my shoulders. 

At least I have two people on my side today now... 

"So we have an hour until it starts... I say we have a drink and then get you into your dress... get some pictures then we head out?" Rinna explains the plan, as we both nod in agreement. 

"The photographer is also a woman which I always find takes better photos of the bride since they understand angles much more than the men!" She laughs, as we join her and nod. 

Maybe the wedding won't be all men after all... there will still be a few female faces around... 

The makeup artist and hairdresser says their goodbyes, explaining that they had another event to make it to for later in the day, as they hug me and rush out of the door. 

"How's Jaxon feeling? Have you seen him yet?" I ask Rinna, knowing she had been busy outside helping set up. 

"No I've not seen him yet... I think he was getting ready... it was only his men who where out helping set up everything." She explains as I nod. 

I wonder if he's nervous too... although I can't even begin to imagine someone like him being nervous for anything. 

"Not long now doll... how you feeling?" Mike asks, as I shrug and laugh. 

"It's hard to explain... I sort of feel like this is an outer body experience... it doesn't feel real!" I laugh, as Rinna laughs too. 

Rinna obviously doesn't know the details about our arrangement, she must just believe that me and Jaxon are madly in love... 

"You'll have the best day of your life!" She states, as I nod and smile back... enjoying the last moments I have of being Miss Faye Woods...