My Sister's Keeper

Chapter 5

For the last 4 days Nora has been asking everyone at the school about who her sister’s mystery man could be. She asked everyone she could think of the squad, classmates, and even teachers. It seems that Isla and the mystery man were the only ones who had any information about his identity and for the time being her investigation would have to go on hold. After cheer practice her and Josie had went shopping for something to wear to their date.

Shopping would have been Isla’s domain, not Nora. Nora was scowling at all the clothes as soon as they entered the boutique. Impossible. This is going to be impossible. Nothing here looked like it would be something that would flatter Nora’s tall and lanky frame.

“Chin up buttercup, we will find you the cutest outfit and it will make Spencer fall in love with you.”

“There is literally nothing here that will look good on me. These are going to either be too frumpy looking or too short. I am not giving anything in the boob department either. So, unless you can give me yours or Isla’s silhouette I'm screwed.”

Josie threw a little half smile Nora’s way. “I wish you could see what everyone else sees in you.”

Nora rolled her eyes contempt on banking this conversation for a later time, because not only was she now sad at her mentioning of Isla but also because she felt like Josie was just saying stuff to make her feel better. However not wanting to be the Sad Sally today she straightened up and cleared her throat. “Can we at least make me not look so…. me?”

“One glow up coming right up. Oh my gosh Nora looks at this cute burgundy off the shoulder number here. You would look soooooo dreamy. I can literally picture it now. A loose halo braid to get the hair out of your eyes. And rose gold eye makeup and a subtle pinkish glossy lip.” Cutting her off “Josie if you can make that vision come to life then I am willing to try it.”

“Just please try it on with… oooooo these black stilettos.”

“Fine but if it's too short I am not wearing this.”

“fine”

“fine”

She tried on the dress and the layered skirt landed just above her knees which gave her the illusion of hips. And the off the shoulder look made it tighter along her collar region giving her the look of a full figure. It was perfect and the heels made her legs look long and defined but not so tall that she felt like a giant. She looked perfect. She took in a deep breath and opened the door to the changing rooms to show Josie. Josie was grinning ear to ear and just said, “What did I tell you?”

Josie looked immaculate as always. She was in a deep purple sweetheart dress that accentuated her incredible boobs. The dress had a belt which sucked in her waist and gave her curves for days. The skirt went to just below her knees and had a slit that went up to her mid-thigh. She had her hair up in clip that had her long wavy blond hair cascading from one side and pieces at her ears pulled out. She was trying on a pair of sparkly gold pumps with 6-inch heels which didn’t make her look any taller considering she was only 5ft at most, but God she looked like a goddess.

With their outfits picked out, the girls were giggling and on their way out the double doors of the clothing store. They went back to Josie’s house to finish the looks for the next day.

This time when Nora looked in the mirror she stared in awe. Josie was definitely a miracle worker. She looked herself over from head to toe. Josie had somehow tamed those wild curls into a half up half down halo braid style. Her makeup was exactly how she had envisioned with rose gold glittery lids that brought out the brown of her eyes. Blush that was so subtle but made her cheeks look fuller. And Josie had painted on her the prettiest feather glossed lips. The top of the dress sat perfectly off her shoulders tight under her collarbone but not uncomfortable. And the layered skirt sitting right above her knees gave her the illusion of curves that she didn’t even know she had. The black stilettos making her have legs for days but again not to make her seem too tall.

“What kind of sorcery is this?” Nora yelled through the bathroom door.

“You look amaze, don’t you?”

“I don’t even look like myself.”

“Well don’t hog it all for the mirror, drag your cute ass out here and let me oggle you.”

With a snort she opened the door to find the most beautiful creature standing before her.

Josie looked like she jumped out of an episode of I love Lucy. Victory rolls and finger waves all through her blonde hair. The cutest gold scarf keeping her hair out of her face. Gold sparkly eyeshadow that was topped off with the fiercest winged eyeliner she had ever seen that made Josie’s amber eyes pop. Subtle blush that also made her cheeks plump and to top it off matte plum lips. The dress hugged her in all the right ways showcasing all of her assets and those glittery gold shoes demanded all the attention as they sparkled in the light.

“You have found your calling Josie. My god you are wizard.”

“I do believe my sweet Elenora that you mean a witch. And I definitely can say that I dabble in a bit of magic whenever I dress someone.”

Nora had felt obliged to agree. She looked up at the clock, 6:50. The boys were told by Josie to pick them up at 7pm sharp. She would not accept tardiness.

“Do you have any inkling where they might be taking us?”

“I have no idea, but it better be somewhere where we can show off our outfits or I will literally have them turn the car around. We are to be seen.”

They broke out into a fit of laughter and then they heard the knock at the door. Nora’s chest tightened up and her nerves were getting the better of her. Josie seeming unbothered, floated into the living room and opened up the door.

“Hello gentlemen. I am relieved that you came on time.”

Both boys were lost of speech. Remi was staring open mouthed at his date and Spencer had just looked up and locked eyes with Nora. He looked incredible she thought. Dark grey slacks that were obviously tailored to him with a light blue silk button up shirt that had the top few buttons open to show the peak of his chest and left little to the imagination. His suit jacket lazily thrown over his shoulder and being held with his fingertips and his other hand propping himself up on the door frame. Polished black dress shoes and his white, blonde curls were adorned in his famous finger swept look.

Josie was flashing her perfectly straight teeth at Remi and something audible coming from her mouth brought Nora and Spencer back to reality. He gave her that s**t eating side grin of his and Nora thought for sure she forgot how to breathe. Then she looked over at Josie who was looking at her expectantly. Oh god she thought she must had been addressing me but all that came out of her mouth was “Hmmmm, Sorry?”

Josie grinned at her and said, “I was telling our suitors to quit drooling and that they looked dashing tonight as well and asked if you agreed.”

“Oh, umm yes. very dashing.”

She glanced at Remi, and he looked adorable in silk brown slacks and a white cashmere sweater that showed off the deepness of his milk chocolate skin. His black hair had been styled into a high-top fade. She had to admit they also had gone all out with Remi looking like he just got done at the barber and Spencer looking like a fashion runway model. Dashing was not quite the word for how these two men looked, tailored to perfection standing before them.

“Your chariot awaits my lady” Remi said as he waved his hand like a game show host towards his pearl colored 1964 Mrecedes-Benz 220 SE Coupe. Both the girls' eyes lit up.

“Whose car is that?” they both seemed to say in unison.

Remi smiling said, “It’s my dad’s but he said that I could drive some beautiful young ladies around the block in it tonight.”

“Conveniently we have just the two most gorgeous ladies right here.” Spencer said as he held out his arm for Nora to take to go down the steps. “Shall we?”

“Humph only fitting for two beautiful ladies such as ourselves to be chauffeured in an equally beautiful car. I’ll allow it.” said Josie as she also allowed Remi to walk her from the steps.

They pulled up to the valet parking entrance of The Taste of Eden restaurant. A place that was definitely worthy of the outfits the ladies were wearing. A gorgeous cream-colored marble floor that when walked upon made the click clack from heels. The girls were looking around open mouthed at the towering ceiling with a gorgeous crystal chandelier. The dim lighting accentuated the dark mahogany of the wood of the tables and deep scarlet leather of the seats and rugs.

The hostess looked up to ask for the name of the reservation but said instead with a glance, “ah, Remington Albert. yes, it's just here.” And took their jackets and placed them in a small room off to the side of her perch. She escorted them to their table with a booth. Remi and Josie took to one side and then Nora and Spencer on the other side with the males on either opening. They ordered a bottle of expensive red wine. How they did this without getting carded the girls would never know. Must be that Albert last name and winning smile thought Nora.

Drinks and conversation were a plenty. The wine had dulled Nora’s uneasiness, and she found that she wasn’t nervous at all. The food was amazing, and the desert was even better. When she looked to Spencer, he paused what he was saying and went to wipe some of the whip cream from her lip with his finger. Nora was stunned and was completely still like a statue. Spencer smiled at her and looked at her through his eyebrows as he licked it off his finger. Nora’s whole body was beginning to feel heated. She jumped up and bout knocked over the table. Spencer looking concerned got up and Nora had asked to be let out, she practically ran to the bathroom.

She went over to the sink and got a towel and wet it. She dabbed the cool towel across her forehead and around her neck. Just then Josie came tumbling into the bathroom obviously concerned for her friend. She saw Nora and asked her what was wrong so Nora told her about what had just occurred with Spencer and that she wasn’t sure if she could continue the date.

Josie beamed at Nora. “What do you mean? You got him just where you want him.”

“And now I fear I don’t know what to do with him now that I got him.”

“Sure, you do.” Josie said with a wink

“Oh my god Josie. I will not.”

“Let yourself have some fun.”

“I am having fun. I just got hot and needed a breather.”

“Hmmm,” Josie eyed Nora, “I think you are putting the towel in the wrong places to cool.”

Nora gasped but then giggled and threw away the towel. “It’s useless.” Josie just snorted and opened the door with her hand out for Nora to join her.