m

en's disapproved girlfriend, shopping with female friends was a fantasy for me. It was tw

I searched for my mother

ed my senses. Three walls boasted floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with wheeled ladder access to all the bookshe

ling the coolness formed by the air conditio

he literally jumped out of

smile when she noticed my curious look. Over the past few days, she has been heavily focused on research. I've asked to help

o go dress shopping," I sa

guy you will like to

id I don't need to but I want to look really nice for

," she said coming around to hug me,

r four. The twins invited themselves t

ng for a suitable dress shop. The plan in my head was to find three shops and choose the dress I like the most but I know that won't happen.

ll be all over soon. Jonah on the other hand was prolong

thers. I felt both of them get tense when they saw the reaction of the ladies. The twins were shy around women, they knew they were attractive but nev

rky sales girls approached us but focused mainly on the boys then gave me a once over like I was beneath

ress for our little Emma here. Something simple but yet impressive to the naked eye." M

glance, as her naturally smooth olive skin, and her body was slender and curvaceous at the right places - an envious combination.

this message before following Noah an

for one night. What ever happened to go into a store, choose a dress then leave. "Stupid

or for me?" A voice

probably giving myself and

tried to calm my racing heart

," I mumbled and tried to hide from th

ulling me into a bear hub, "

that fact," I said tryin

get your dress then he

liked was placed on their outstretched arm. Next to them were ladies fawning over them giving them compl

et over here now. Mom's going crazy,' J

is is part of our trip,' I replied to him grinning. The two

g?' Noah asked shrugging a

d co

to come here and stop Mother befor

s stayed in a silent standoff. I slowly took a step back, widening the distance bet

her returned to them. Her bright eyes spoke volumes; it seems like she was waiting for this moment. Behind me, Mason gave a low whistle. "Th

ne shopping? This is pract

t all day" I heard Mason s

s g

black dress that seems to be too big at the breast area. After four dresses that didn't fit, I was getting annoyed. I peeked outside at my

as

rls around him did the same and glar

with a sympathetic smile and patted my head. He jo

d motioning to the ug

d at this,"

t I'm here with

your best friend," I r

That too but it's mainly

pproaching the door. "Let's go look for someth

c. I was on the last rack when I saw the dress. An olive green silk dress, clasped at the neck, leaving the back expos

said to the dress and

rfec

what I expected. The boys stood up immediately and nod in approval.

." Mom started to say

girl," she said correcting herse

o beautifully. I can't believe it. You're still my little girl" she sa

that we were taking the dress. I looked over

s it?"

ul girl as a date" he an

terested in any girl who will be pushing up to him the entire night so he decided to go solo. Aiden

its and find ties to match your dress

e out of the last store looking for

e to shop," he muttered le

ood. I'm so tired, " I said plopping

s" he joked going

't adventurous, someone who knows what next crazy thing

, as royalty," a gravelly B

tire was straight out of GQ but it was his eyes that caught me off guard. The green was a peculiar shade with little specks of gold giving them a look like a

me?" I

green eyes brighten at

image" I he

I asked when I heard his statem

A relative of mine" he said tilting h

He felt strangely familiar. That doesn't happen when I meet strangers b

, princess?" He asked

ha

t uncomfortably in my seat, looking for

ed on with his conversation."Thin

fused but annoyed with

t know what you're speaking of. I have to go." I got to my feet and

princess. You look so much like her. A true

just ignore the

quick fluid moves. He raised my hand to his lips and brushed them against my fingers in a practiced motion. I've s

feeling if it wasn't for Alia. She notified me of the stra

ave me a simple wave

e what you felt?'

e replied. Her confusion mimicked mine and her statement

iving me a headache. What would be revealed? The stranger's words an

og

ed my hand and led me quickly to the parking lot. By the stern expression on his face and his glancin

on Alia felt, his eyes were a striking factor. It was the same as mine. Looking in the mirror, I si

ir

heard Mason

e were home. My whole family came rushing to the ca

scared? Did so

und me. "Thank god. You're safe" he mumbled in m

gst themselves before reclaiming their 'calm.' They look

going on?" I

thing dismissive but I cut him off. "I

em, awaiting their answer. It was my brother who spoke first. A look of rel

sorry