CHAPTER 33: CHAPTER THIRTY THREE: THAT’S THE GIRL

Christy’s POV

My body felt extremely tired as I got up from the bed, I hardly slept as today was the day.

The black gown was still laying on the bed and my phone was blowing up with notifications.

The party starts by 4pm so I still had a lot of time to get ready and I didn’t need to rush.

My body felt unusually tired and my face looked extremely pale when I saw myself in the mirror.

Knock knock!

The sudden knocking on the door pulled me out of my thoughts. I didn’t bother asking who it was as Gary was the only one that knew I was here apart from Kendrick.

"Grandpa sent something for you" he said with a forced smile as he handed me another box.

I took it without a word as I didn’t have the strength to make a conversation.

"A make up artist will be here to help you get ready at noon" he informed me before closing the door himself.

I slowly opened the box and I was greeted by a bright red gown, I slowly dropped the box to check it out and a card fell out.

Be strong my dear.

It contained just four words but it made me so emotional and I felt a sudden boost of strength from nowhere.

I returned to checking the gown and saw that there was also a pair of red heels and purse.

I looked at my hair in the mirror and noticed the red dye was starting to fade out and it has also gotten longer compared to last time.

I decided to take a short nap before the make-up artist came.

Knock knock!

I was awoken by another knock on the door and I checked my phone to know the time.

2pm?

How did I sleep that long?

I quickly got off the bed and opened the door, two ladies were standing outside. One was holding a make-up box while the other held a bag.

"Hello ma, we were asked to style you for an event. I am Claire and she is the hairstylist, Wanda" the Make up artist, Claire, introduced with a polite smile.

"please come in" I stepped aside for them to go in.

The hairstylist couldn’t hide her facial expressions as she kept staring at me with a look of disgust despite several nudges from the other lady.

"Do you have a problem with me, Wanda?" I asked her with a smile and her expression froze.

She seemed shocked by my directness and couldn’t react for a while.

"She doesn’t have an issue ma, I am very sorry if she gave you that impression" Claire quickly apologized for her.

"Yes, I am very sorry" she forced out an apology through gritted teeth.

I smiled as I slowly sat on a chair that Claire had prepared. There is nothing more enjoyable than being served by someone that doesn’t like you because the person has no other choice.

If she decides to leave without finishing her job, she risks offending Gary, which would definitely not be good for her.

"Do you want it dyed red again?" She asked through gritted teeth and I smiled at her through the mirror.

"No, wash off the dye. I want my natural color" I replied to her with a smile.

The red color was supposed to be a symbol of a new beginning for me but all I have now is a broken heart and a little depression.

Wanda quickly washed off the dye and in less than half an hour, my natural hazel brown hair was being styled on my head.

" I gave it a little trim and it is now twelve inches long," she said with a slightly sincere smile.

"Thank you" I replied to her with a smile as well.

She seemed to have come to terms with the fact that being rude to me wouldn’t be beneficial to her.

Claire was very fast and efficient and in no time, she was done with my make up.

I picked up the carton containing the gown and other things before walking into the adjacent room to get dressed.

" Let’s be honest, She is so beautiful compared to Celeste" Claire’s voice came from outside the door.

"What nonsense are you spouting? How can you compare her to the number one socialite in the entire city?" Wanda reprimanded her angrily.

"I am just saying she is beautiful, nothing more" Claire argued.

"What is the use of beauty when it can’t keep a man? Didn’t Mr Black leave her for the less beautiful Celeste?.

My dear money is everything, when you have money, no one will see your ugliness because they will be too busy kissing up to you" Wanda said with a mocking voice.

I stopped listening and quickly slipped on the dress. The gown was a perfect fit, an off shoulder design that showed off my neckline and a perfect split at the bottom that made walking easier.

"Wow, you look amazing" Claire complimented with a smile while Wanda turned her face away but the jealousy in her eyes couldn’t be hidden.

"Thank you" I said to Claire and she quickly did some touch up before leaving.

By the time I was ready, it was already quarter to four and Gary was waiting for me.

He seemed stunned by my appearance when I stepped out but he quickly masked it with a polite smile.

The drive to the venue took half an hour and by the time we arrived, there was hardly any space left for him to park.

The entrance was filled with reporters and the flashes from their cameras were blinding.

As soon as I stepped on the red carpet at the entrance, the reporters rushed towards me hurriedly.

They shove their mics towards me aggressively and I had to take a few steps back to avoid being hit.

"Move back or leave" Curtis’ cold voice came from behind me and I felt a gentle squeeze on my hand.

"Miss Scott, are you hooking up with young Mr Black now?"

"Did you decide to settle for him when you couldn’t get his brother?"

"Did you really feel like you had a chance to compete with Celeste?"

"We heard you came from a small rural area, what gave you the guts to dream of marrying into the Black family?"

Each question felt like an attack and I didn’t expect anything less. They must have been instructed by Celeste.

"Just ignore them" Curtis said as he led me into the venue, Gary was nowhere to be seen.

As soon as we stepped into the venue, the lively chatters of the guests immediately stopped and I could feel the eyes of the guests on me.

"That’s the girl"

"Oh my gosh, she really came"

"There is definitely going to be a good show later"

"Why is Curtis with her?"

"She is actually a beautiful girl, too bad she offended the wrong people"

The guests openly discussed without bothering to lower their voices.

"Who do we have here?" Sameen asked with a mocking voice as she made her way towards me with an arrogant expression.

"A butterfly that thinks of itself as a bird" she said and the guests laughed.

I just stared at her with my head raised high, I had nothing to lose anyway.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please let’s welcome Mr Kendrick Black and Miss Celeste Martinez, as they grace us with their presence" the emcee voice echoed in the entire hall, pulling everyone’s attention to the stage that has been specifically set up for the engagement.

Celeste and Kendrick slowly walked towards the stage, they wore matching outfits. Celeste was dressed in a long royal blue dress and Kendrick wore a suit of the same color.

He suddenly looked back and our eyes met for a brief moment but I quickly looked away.

"Why didn’t you tell me about your contract with Kendrick?" Curtis suddenly asked and I stared at him in shock.