Casino Prince

Chapter 2: Getting Ready

Chapter 2: Celebration

Anna’s POV

Standing in front of the guest bathroom mirror, I start to debate my outfit choice.

“G, I don’t know. This is too much, you have to remember that I am a teacher and this is way too much for me.” I pop my head out of the bathroom and looked down the hall. Gianna stood in front of the other mirror in the bathroom in the master bedroom fixing her blonde hair that was styled in the perfect curls.

“No Anna! I don’t want to hear your bullshit excuses! You are going to wear that and you are going to party like its your 21st birthday again.”

Ugh. Don’t remind me of that horrible night. Just thinking about it makes me sick.

Placing a frown on my face, I look back at my reflection in the mirror. Standing in front of me was a different version of myself that I couldn’t recognize. I showed up to Gianna and Doug’s house with leggings and a nice sweater, you can imagine that it didn’t go well with Gianna when she answered the door in full party girl mood with the short black dress and stripper heels to match. Before I knew it, I was being dragged by the hair into the guest bedroom and got a dress thrown in my face to change into.

Although I hate to admit it, but I looked good. My shoulder length brown hair was styled in wavy curls, my new dress that Gianna is letting me borrow for the night is an emerald shade that tights at the waist and hugs my curves in all the right spots. My makeup was bolder than I would normally do for the school day, with a dark green shadow look with winged mascara and fake lashes to follow. Attached to my wrist is a sliver bracelet that I got as a graduation gift for my bachelors degree, which matches my sliver studs in my earlobes. Although this was out of my comfort zone, I still looked good.

“I know but this seems too much, especially for me.” I say as I start debating changing my look and going for the sweater and leggings look.

“Anna, I think you look great. Not as great as my wife but still great!” Doug says as he walks by and heads straight to his wife and plants a smoldering kiss on her lips.

Doug was Gianna’s husband of 3 years. They met after Gianna and I graduated from college and started teaching at the high school. Little did Gianna know that her boss would become her future husband after she slipped hot coffee on his lap during our monthly teacher meeting. Remember that day brought a smile to my face, because not only did they end up together, but they focused a ‘no hot liquids’ rule during staff meetings. Being 6 2’ he towered over Gianna and was using that to his advantage when it came to admiring her outfit, especially her chest.

“You know maybe we should stay in tonight and watch a movie instead. I don’t think I like the idea of other men staring at my wife” Doug proclaims while running his hands all over Gianna’s back and upper butt, while also looking a smoldering look on his face.

Pushing his hands away while still smiling, “No we have to go out tonight! Anna just finished her masters, and that means we PARTY!” Gianna screams while jumping up and down. Before I can dart back into the bathroom, Gianna takes a good look at the outfit I am showcasing.

“Damn girl! You’re going to make men faint tonight! That’s the one and no ifs, ands, or buts on wanting to change back into that horrible party outfit.”

“Well ladies, if you are ready to kill dozens of innocent men tonight with just your looks, please follow me out to the front where our ride will be waiting for us” Doug grabs Gianna’s hand and escorts her past me with a knowing look in his eyes.

Sighing, I grab my wallet and phone and leave my keys on the hook near the door. I didn’t plan on driving home tonight as Doug and Gianna let me sleep in the guest bedroom whenever we are drinking and partying together.

“Wait a minute, what do you mean by ‘ride’?” I ask as we walk outside the front door. And before I can think of an explanation, parked in front of the house is a black limo with the Red Diamonds logo on the side.

“No way! We’re going to the Red Diamond?!” I look at Gianna and Doug for an answer, but all I get are knowing smiles.

“Well we told the school about what you have done and that you earned your masters. Well the principal called the district and they were able to get us a suite for free!” Gianna says while pulling me into the limo and popping the drinks out.

“This is too much! They didn’t have to do anything to congratulate me.” Now I felt bad, I kept my masters degree a secret from the school because they wouldn’t let me take on as much as I have with the classes and clubs that I taught. Thinking about the reaction that my boss had when they were given this bombshell was something that I didn’t want to face on Monday morning.

“We know how hard you work, and David was shocked that you were able to be a full time teacher and still earn a masters degree at the same time. He wanted to congratulate you and made a few calls to help you celebrate your achievement.” Gianna says with a touch of my arm and a comforting look.

At first, I felt guilty about using that school’s resources to get a free suite, but after hearing how everyone found out, I felt better knowing that it wasn’t all in vain.

Looking at both Doug and Gianna, I simply smiled and took a breath.

“Well what are we waiting for then?”