Louisseena

Chapter 27

Bruce:

We’re in a boutique with its doors closed. Beckett has booked the place for the whole afternoon therefore nobody else could disturb us. I wouldn’t want other men ogling at my mate while she’s trying on new styles of clothing. I want to be the first to lay eyes on my mate wearing these different clothing. Wayne said he wants to lay eyes on her without clothing. I rolled my eyes at him knowing he is right.

I can hear the curtains pull back. I have a sense of anticipation as she walks out.

I looked up to the most beautiful girl ever. On her was an all black dress long to the floor. She has her hair all down on the front on one side. As she walks over, it moved and showed the front of the dress which was V-shape. It was tight and stuck to her breasts, complimenting her cleavage. I couldn’t stop staring.

I guess my mate felt my stare when she crossed her arms over her front and turned back. Oh gosh, her back view is also nice. Now she’s showing me the back of her dress. It exposes her whole back down to near her waist. The black dress looks so elegant on her. It fitted her perfectly.

My member started to harden as she swirled around. “Let’s get that Becky. She will need it for special occasions” I voiced out to my sister.

“ I’m already on it “ she grinned.

Next, my mate tried on a sky blue short dress. As she walked out, I looked down to her legs. Those thighs that will hug around me when she…

“Don’t ask about her bruises. She got them at work when she bumped into table corners or boxes” Beckett’s mindlink interrupted my thoughts. That’s when I started to notice the bruises on her thigh and shin. My mate is so clumsy, like a human, I sigh in my head.

Beckett chose so many outfits and dresses for my mate. I don’t mind paying for them all. Heck, if I could, I'd buy the whole boutique home for her.

“ It’s too much Beckett. I can’t afford all these and there’s no space at home” my little mate was attempting to reject Beckett.

I swiftly said, “ Don’t worry Loulou. It’s not all for free. You’ll need it for work. Treat it as the company is paying.” I smiled trying to convince her. “ Also, if there isn’t space, you can always put it in the other wardrobe in the other room. Or you can just switch bedrooms.” In my mind her switching bedroom would be meant to be sleeping with me. But of course, she would be thinking about the other guest room. 

Lou POV:

I thanked Beckett as Bruce is paying for all the items we’ve chosen. It must have been at least a thousand dollars ! She told me not to worry about the money at all. Consider it as a small investment for a big future, she beamed. 

I was still doubtful about the clothes. My work surely doesn’t need these kinds of formal clothing. It’s difficult to be wearing a dress and walking up and down all day. 

Bruce has finished paying for all the shopping bags. It’s so many ! I offered to take some but he said it was fine. He’ll take them all to the car now and ask Beckett and I to go ahead first.

Beckett squeals in excitement as she pulls me out of the shop. She wants to get some ice cream while waiting for her brother. We went to a gelato shop and I’m picking my flavours. There’s so many yummy flavours here. 

I chose the pistachio gelato in a cup while Beckett got herself rum&raisins in a cone. We sat down at the mall’s fountain while eating. I got tired from standing the whole time, trying on new outfits. “ We should get shoes next.” Beckett said as she ate her ice cream. I nodded in acknowledgement and my eyes wandered off to people walking around in the mall space. 

“Can I have a taste of your ice cream?”

I looked up to see the source of the question. Elliot ! What is he doing here?

Elliot snickers at me. I playfully hand out my ice cream for him to take. I’ve realized I’ve missed him.

“Could we talk for a moment?” Elliot asked.

I turned towards Beckett but she has already stood up, “I’ll go to the restroom for awhile” giving us some space. Elliot sat in the seat next to me as she left.

Elliot was straight to the question. He sighed as he said,” You seem to have disappeared the past week. Not even playing the game anymore”. I nodded in agreement.

Do you know why Jerry left the group chat?”

I shrugged. “ I don’t know. Maybe it’s because of my post at the Cat Cafe?”

“Yes it is Lou.”

“ But why? I don’t understand. What right does he have to feel angry?” I was trying to defend my actions.

“ Lou you gotta understand. Jerry is a person who invested his time and effort into friendship. And when you don’t reciprocate he has every right to feel mad.” 

“ No, I don't understand. There’s no need for me when there’s her.” I paused, feeling the lump in my throat. “I invested my time and effort into him too. I didn’t feel mad at him when he got a girlfriend and told no one. He has every right to choose her over me and make her happy. He doesn’t need to care about me.” I contemplated the next sentence but spilled it out anyway. “And it was difficult for me to say where I was going as I don’t know if she’s beside him or not.”

“ You just gotta accept that. They come together as a package now” Elliot replied. I stood up quickly and didn’t even realized my ice cream had fallen onto the floor. Are you even hearing yourself Elliot? 

“ Then it’s fine. I won’t be near them.” I was hurting a lot inside as I said this. I like Jerry. I like spending time with him. All the times he was silly singing, making me laugh. I was purposefully giving up my friendship with Jerry, thinking it is to protect his relationship. 

Elliot stood up too and held onto my wrist as I was about to walk and step on my fallen ice cream.

“Let me get you a new ice cream.” He smiled.

I guess at least I don’t have to give up my friendship with Elliot.