Chapter 23 - Friends (1/2)

Alora and the others wanted to go shopping so she sent a message to Andrew that she might come home late today. She wasn't really sure where he went last night. She wanted to ask him but she was afraid he would tell her that he spent the night with a woman so she decided to keep quiet.

She wasn't really fond of shopping. Maybe because she grew up with nothing so she rarely goes to the mall to buy stuff.

”Nina, you should buy some new clothes since you will be going out a lot with Andrew.” Emily suggested.

Her friends don't really care how she dresses but they are concerned that other people will look at her differently. She knew she would need new stuff to use.

”Let's go to Azalea. We decided to give you a gift. It's a congratulatory gift so don't worry about it. You never accept anything from us anyway so just this one time, okay?” Emily pleaded while the others looked at her with their sweetest smiles. Except for Alora of course.

She giggled and nodded. Peggy grabbed her hand and pulled her towards Azalea.

The manager itself assisted them and showed them the newest collection of Alora's sister, Allaina Smith. She was one of the top fashion designers who was now based in Paris.

”I like that dress!” Emily exclaimed, pointing at a red halter top dress.

It was simple yet stunning. Nina actually liked it but didn't say a word. She was sure it was expensive and she  definitely couldn't afford it anyway.

Emily walked towards the dress and carefully checked it. The dress can be worn from casual meetings and dates, but it was also sophisticated enough to use for semi formal events. Emily took it and walked towards Nina.

”Here. Try it on.” Emily blurted which surprised her.

”Me? Why?” Nina asked.

Emily giggled while pulling her to the dressing room.

”I chose it for you. I'm sure it will look great on you.”

She was about to protest when Emily covered her mouth with one of her fingers.

”No buts. It's a gift, remember?” She said to her.

Nina nodded and smiled then went inside the dressing room to fit the dress.

When she finally tried it on, she couldn't stop herself from smiling when she looked at the mirror. She was petite but the dress made her look taller. The halter top and the opened back added sexiness, showing her curves.

”Hey Nina! Come out now! We want to see you!” It was Peggy, shouting impatiently.

She bit her lips and took a deep breath before going out of the dressing room.