LOVING A MANNEQUIN

Chapter 47: Comfort Her?

*NO ONE POV*

Melanie was exhausted as she arrived at the boutique. She walked like running and looked for Barbie directly. She didn't care that there were customers looking at her.

"Barbie? Barbie? Where are you? Barbie?" Melanie called out loud.

"Miss Smith, why did you come back so soon? How was your appointment?" Kris greeted her.

"My appointment went fine but here seems not. Where is Barbie? Why can't I find her in her area?"

"Oh, she is in the Ma'am Denice office. Something happened this morning. Barbie was humiliated by her wicked Aunt. We are so furious against her aunt and pity Barbie at the same time. Fortunately, Mr. Angelo rescued her on time and even scared the old witch. But-- Miss Smith, Barbie’s boyfriend is f*****g handsome. No wonder he is wearing a mask. Otherwise, girls will hover around him everyday like bees.”

Melanie tapped her shoulder, “Just think of him in your dream. You have no chance with him. I have to go. I want to check on Barbie.”

Kris was silent and pondered on Melanie's sentences, and realized that Melanie thought she liked Angelo. Kris wriggled, shaking her head and said, “Did I say I like him? No way. I, Kris, had never liked someone else's man.”

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On the other hand,

Anica’s elbows braced on the table and rested her chin on her palms. She kept giggling as she stared at Barbie, and mumbled, “Barbie is really lucky. What a gorgeous, manly and cool man her boyfriend is. God, I want a man like him.”

Celine prodded her from behind, “Hey engaged woman, stop thinking of another man. You are already engaged with Eric, how can you fantasize someone else? Besides, Eric is also hot and great. Don't be greedy.”

Anica looked at her fiercely, “What do you know? Eric is indeed handsome but he is nothing compared to Angelo. Look, name alone is already great. Angelo, yes, yes, he is really like an angel.”

“Hey, Barbie is here. Don't you feel a bit ashamed? You are openly stealing someone's man.”

“Why are you so annoying? I didn't say I am going to steal her Angelo. I just admire him, do you understand? I am this cute and pretty, do I need to steal for a handsome guy? Anyways, Eric and my relationship is something complicated and nothing special. If only not---” Anica stroked her ring, “Nevermind! It's already happened. It's no use to feel sad.”

Celine moved her face close to Anica and examined her, “What are you mumbling about?”

“Enough!” Denice rebuked. “Since you two are just here to gossip, you better go back to your area. Use your talent in gossip to persuade customers to buy more items.”

“But how about Barbie?” Celine asked. She bent forward and held Barbie's shoulder, “Barbie, are you okay? Don't be too sad. Don't care about what she said. She is just a bitch.”

Barbie rubbed her temple and smiled a little. She looked up at Celine, “I am fine. This is just nothing compared to what I experienced before. Actually, I am going back to my area in a minute.”

“Are you serious? Are you really fine? Are you okay alone here?” Anica said. “Let me accompany you, okay?”

“Barbie is always not alone.” Melanie's voice came from the door. “Anica, Celine, go back to your work. You can't help her here at all. You two are just gossiping. So noisy.”

“Miss Smith, how could you say that? We are Barbie's friends too. Of course, we are worried about her and want to comfort her.” Anica acted crying.

Melanie smirk in a mocking way but of course, the meaning behind was not for real. “Comfort her? You just want to slack off. If you don't leave right now, do you believe I will deduct your salary?”

“No. No. No.” Celine said. “We are going to leave now. Please calm down Miss Smith. Your wrinkles.” Celine immediately grabbed Anica and hauled her out.

Melanie frowned and subconsciously touched her face, “Are they saying I am getting old? How dare they?” Melanie pointed at them, “Hey, come back. I want you to explain what you just to me. Hey?”

Barbie smiled sincerely and pulled her arms down, “Enough! They are just teasing you.”

Melanie pouted, cupped her face and asked in a cute manner, “Barbie, am I old?”

Barbie tucked Melanie's hair, “How could you-? Melanie is so beautiful and capable, how could you just turn old? Besides, even if you turn old, you are still beautiful. You have always been beautiful in my eyes.”

“Really?”

“Of course!” Barbie suddenly remembered something, “Wait? Melanie, aren't you supposed to comfort me? Why did we change position now?”

Melanie chortled, “I initially wanted to comfort you but seeing you fine seems I don't need it.

“You are so bad! How can you not care about me?”

“Bullshit! Even if I will exchange my life for you, I am willing to do so.’

“Pooh! Pooh! Why are you talking about exchange life? Melanie I am born with unluckiness, so don't say bad words, I am worried it will happen for real.”

“I don't believe in being born with unluckiness. That is absurd.” Melanie smiled sweetly and innocently. She held her, “Barbie don't think anything stupid. . There was no unlucky or lucky thing in this world.”

“Okay. What you said is right. Don't worry. I am not that weak.”