Chapter 6
667 Words
Getting up after a while i pay for my food and decide to drive to Shana's boutique; the only place that made me feel so welcome in the whole of New York. The old lady and her husband George were the best and whenever i had a little time i helped out they were like family to me.
The bell at the door signals my arrival, my eyes locate Shana as she moved round the desk to greet whoever had walked in.
“Hey Shana"
“Oh my Abby dear is that you?"
“In the flesh Shana"
“My its been a while, what's the occasion"
“My graduation is in a few days so..."
“Say no more sweetie i got you"
I laugh “Really? That's why i love you Shana"
Looking around i don't see her husband George and he's always by her side, their kind of relationship made me believe love really was out there, whether it was up for everyone that i had no idea. Even at their old age they stuck together like new couples.
“Where's George?"
“Ah, we had a few deliveries this morning so he's out back sorting them out"
“Need help?".
“No no its almost done" she shoos me to one section of the store. I spot a few dresses but none of it clicks. Shana drags me to a part where a light coloured purple dress hangs and even without trying it on i know its the one.
My hand runs through the soft material “Shana this is beautiful. Can i try it on"
“Of course sweetie. Have it, you know the way to the fitting room I'll be waiting outside"
I take the dress in one hand and walk giddily to the fitting room, pulling my sweater and jeans off i take the dress and slide into it, i do a little stretch to zip it in and when i glance at my reflection tears blur my sight.
It was beautiful, simple yet elegant, the top part fell off my shoulders in little silk ringlets the bodice was tight wrapping around my upper body, the V shape at the front was dangerously low but i could manage, just where the bodice ended continued a fitting flow of beautiful silk down to my feet with a high slit at the right stopping a little above my knee, the dress showed curves i never would have imagined myself having gaving off the sexy yet innocent appeal.
I walk out to face shana and she smiles
“I knew it was just for you"
I smile “Thank you Shana"
“GEORGE!" She yells
Soon enough he speed walks into the shop looking worried until he catches sight of me, he pauses and smiles.
“You look absolutely breathtaking Abby"
“Right? And she hasn't even completed her look yet. You're going to be a goddess "
I smile through the tears “You think?"
“I know. Pack it up and take it home. Congratulations on your graduation sweet Abby" Shana said cupping my cheeks in both hands, pale blue eyes staring into mine
I jerk back in shock “What?"
“Its a present"
“Oh my god shanna i possibly can't. Let me pay something"
“Hush now. We're giving you, since we can't make it that day due to the charity function its the least we can do darling. Right George?"
He nods “Absolutely" .
I walk up to them pulling them into a group hug as they return it. I might not have anyone cheering for me that day but when i wear this dress and walk up that podium i know they would be cheering for me where ever they might be.
“Go be the most beautiful girl there" Shana says as we break apart
I laugh wiping my eyes “I'll do my best"
She pats my cheek “That's good enough sweetie"
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