161 Ruby Red (2/2)

The veil had a crown of rubies and pink diamonds in contrast and the mannequin was adorning blood-red tear-drop earrings and a heavy necklace.

Near its foot were rose-gold stilettos with rubies on them. Looked like she was going for a passionate brides' look?!

It felt like a blood-commitment, the allure of the dress radiated passion as blinding as love.

Lei Xinyi extended her hand to touch the softest silk she had ever felt. Her fingertips caressed the softness in a trance. Her thoughts were drifting to how it will never be adorned by a bride.

Little did she know she was going to be the very bride who was going adorn it.

Lei Xinyi tore her eyes from the dress to see Alex grinning at her.

Lei Xinyi narrowed her eyes with a smirk, ”You don't disappoint.”

Alex shrugged with a twin smirk, ”Well, I heard I was dressing a Red Queen so, I could only get the one that would suit her crown.”

Then giggled and whispered-yelled close to her ear, ”'He' hand-picked it for you and even suggested the modification himself!”

Lei Xinyi eyes snapped back to the dress. That explains it!

But why would he? Weren't they not-on-good terms? Then this...?

Everybody had reached there too and Alex defined her dress and how it was never worn by any model. It was one of the most expensive Wedding dress by 30 million dollar price.

Alex held the dress to go in the dressing room to help Lei Xinyi wear when Su Qianwei stopped them.

”I would like to assist the bride.” Then eyed Lei Xinyi, ”That is, of course... if the Bride doesn't mind.”

Lei Xinyi gave her a side-smirk, ”Well, why would I? Please wait outside, I will call for you.”

Alex made a face and Lei Xinyi gave her a smile that said 'later'. She took the dress and went behind the crimson curtains

She wore the dress with difficulty then eyed the zipper on her back, it was too deep that even if she tried she wouldn't be able to touch it. So she called for Su QIanwei.

Who came in with a pillow that had all her accessories on it. Keeping it on the table, she zipped Lei Xinyi dress.

”It fits.” She murmured as she eyed Lei Xinyi dress in pure awe.

Of course, it did. Alex must know her size as efficiently now, that she could recall it even in her sleep! After all, she had made her a dozen dresses.

Su Qianwei held the earrings and put them in Lei Xinyi's piercing then even made her wear the ruby necklace.

There was no need for all of that. They were only here to check the fitting and if any modification were needed but Lei Xinyi only frowned and didn't stop her.

Su Qainwei eyed her with a soft smile of an elder sister for once that she was and caressed her chocolate black hairs with...affection. That is how their relationship was like!

”You look beautiful.” She whispered in her ear. Then her smile turned to a smirk and she took a step back, ”It's such a shame 'he' would never see you in it.”

She eyed the dress with her mocking smirk, ”You know, rubies are my favourite and..” She turned a ring on her pinky finger that had a ruby ring in it. Then held up for Lei Xinyi to see.

”...And my engagement ring had a ruby in it.” Then came close to her ear and said dragging each word, ”... 'Handpicked' by 'him'.”