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What lies beneath is something I can't wait to uncover... As a man who keeps himself very busy, I simply do not have the time to devote to a relationship. I am able to obtain whatever it is that I desire. That way, I can easily and quickly gratify my demands at auctions where billionaires like me can place bids on svelte young virgins. After all, I have no interest in pursuing romantic relationships. As soon as curvaceous Lauren steps onto the stage, I am immediately aware that I must have her. The proprietor of the bridal boutique could not possibly be innocent if she accepted the offer that was currently on the table. However, after we have spent some more time together, she won't be providing and will instead ask for financial compensation. But what if this vivacious little ruddy-haired girl wins my heart and walks down the aisle?
Lauren
While I am adjusting the hem of the bridal gown, which requires me to crouch down, I remove some pins from the cushion that is on my wrist.
I ask the bride, who also happens to be one of my closest friends, Kirsten, about it "You agree that this is the appropriate length, right? Do you not want me to increase the length a little bit?"
Her expression brightens whenever she takes a peek at herself in the mirror. She emphatically denies such idea. It's amazing to think about.
I couldn't help but crack a grin at the moment she said "OK."
She is careful not to fall off because she is tucking each of her legs into the dress one at a time and holding her hem in place. I am careful not to tear her hem since I don't want to.
I am efficient in my work and move fast throughout their base. She lets out an exasperated, "Oh my God, I can't believe it!" as she stares fixedly at her own image reflected in the glass. "I've finally found the person I've been looking for, and we're going to get married!"
To my relief, she mentioned something of such significance that all that was required of me was to smile and nod in agreement. She goes on to say that the proposal took place on a particularly romantic evening.
I mumbled, "Hmm," as I continued to concentrate on the activity at hand rather than on what she was saying.
It's not that I have something against Kirsten personally. She is a friend of mine, and I have the impression that she can be somewhat snarky at times. Then I opened a bridal business so that I could make other people's fantasies come true while I waited for my own Prince Charming to show up.
As she thinks back on some of the men she has dated in recent times, a scowl forms on her face. To anyone's standards, none of them were anywhere close to being ideal. "Do you think it's possible that you'll get married someday?" When Kirsten questions me, it makes my mind go in a million different directions.
After that, I stood in front of her and put her gown back on the floor. "Someday, preferably in the near future. It is a really challenging endeavor to hold out for the perfect match." She reveals this just before she finishes the last hem. She responds with empathy by saying, "I am."
I finished stitching the hem of her gown by inserting the final needle. As I sit up straight, I utter the words, "OK, I'm done." "Before you start stitching anything, just one more question: are you sure you want it in this spot? Would you like me to make any further modifications to it?" I ask.
In front of the mirror, Kirsten gives the garment one last try before putting it away. "Yes," she replies in an affirmative manner.
"Good. It is changeable by me. Within the next few days, I will make the necessary adjustments "I said with a happy attitude.
Kirsten is heard exclaiming, "Thank you very much, you sweetheart!"
Before entering her dressing room, she gave me a short hug and then walked away.
I let out a muffled groan, then step behind the counter and begin filling out the order form for Kirsten's gown. My job is my first priority, although today is unusually calm for the workplace.
Kirsten is the only person who has ever shopped in this store today. I think about how content she is to be near her and how disconnected I feel from her at the same time.
This brings to mind a discussion that had taken place earlier. When Kirsten was telling me about how thrilled she was for her wedding night, I asked her if she was still a virgin like I am. She said that it made her wonder if she was like me. We are almost the same age, but I have not had a sexual partner yet.
Being a virgin at my age still seems a little unusual to me, if I'm being completely honest about it. I mean, I'm not going to hand over all of the power to the very first person that I talk to. I always seem to find up dealing with swindlers and losers, and God knows they don't deserve it. I mean, saving it for your wedding night is not precisely having the heart to do so, but it is certainly something unique and lovely to do so. I wish I didn't have to hold out for things to happen for such a long time.
I laugh at the absurdity of my own thinking. It was like a flawless man suddenly appearing out of nowhere. "Be practical." I mutter to myself in a low voice.
Kirsten emerges from the women's changing room. I greeted her with a smile and took the dress from her before hanging it up nicely on her hanger and placing it in a garment bag.
"I will get started as quickly as I can so that she will be ready at the appropriate moment." Guaranteed. After you have hung the dress, you should face her and give her a glance. Her eyes well up with tears as she speaks. "Is there something that's not quite right?" I queried with trepidation.
I was concerned that she wouldn't like the clothing, so it came as a surprise when she started hugging me once more after she had already done so. She turns around and says, "I just wanted to thank you for everything," and then she walks away.
She removes her makeup by dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief. What exactly do you mean by that? I am at a loss for words.
"Well, in regard to the outfit and everything else. It's ridiculous, but when I wore it, I imagined myself to be a beautiful princess. It is without a doubt the most stunning dress I've ever seen. You put forth a lot of effort, and I know that your efforts will make my wedding day even more memorable.
I responded by giving her a warm embrace in kind.
"Yeah, it makes me really happy that you appreciated the dress. You are not need to thank me because I have already done so. My response is that I honestly wish for the wedding day to be one that is both incredibly memorable and stunningly gorgeous.
She smiles at me and then turns away, letting me go. "Find someone who can make you happy in addition to themselves. later, very soon!" was the response she gave.
A brief smile is all that passes between us before she exits the store.
I let out another sigh, but this time it's a contented one. Forget about your own difficulties for a while and take pleasure in the happiness of another satisfied customer while also spending time with friends. I am happier now, and I am pleased with the results of my labor. I grab the bag that contains her outfit and slam it against the wall behind the counter.
I can't wait to get started on it when it finally arrives! It is a lovely garment that is well-suited to her curvy shape, and it appears that she takes great pleasure in wearing it. It need to be prepared within the next few days. Because she is tall, I just requested that she cut a few inches off of her hem, and this proved to be a really helpful adjustment. We are verifying your registration at this time. Just prior to the store's closing, another bride is scheduled to arrive for a last fitting. Since it has been some time since she first settled on the outfit, it is possible that this will require a little bit more effort. Turn off all electronic devices and get ready for this assurance.
I swap Kirsten's dress for one of the other available dresses in the back room where we are waiting for our next appointment. As soon as I locate it, I immediately unzip it and look for any problems. After that, I began to cut it off and pushed it out in front of the store where it was located. I made the decision to devote my time to monitoring the website and the email in case there were any new orders or questions. I had been preoccupied for quite some time.
I've never met a job that I didn't enjoy doing. Because of this, my grandma handed over the store to me when she passed away. As I was growing up, I was constantly surrounded by taffeta and beaded silk clouds.
However, the most enjoyable aspect of our job is getting to see satisfied customers like Kirsten. It is one of my greatest joys to transform a bride's wedding day into something out of a fairy tale by giving her the impression that she has been transported there. I have this dream that one day I would wake up and find myself in a storybook.
I fucked the daughter of my best buddy. Now I have to safeguard her. Skye needs to learn how to swim in my infinity pool. That sounds like a great deal. And I know precisely what my malicious purpose is. Take her in the water with my hands on her curves. I know it's terrible, but she's as desperate as I am. Our affair will be our little secret. My former business partner, on the other hand, is out for vengeance. He's threatening to go public and reveal our identities. It'll wreck us both. So I'll be one step ahead of him. I'll protect her... even if it means marrying her
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
WARNING! This book is not suitable for young readers or sensitive minds. Some parts contain graphic sex scenes, adult language, and situations intended for mature readers only! BLURB She saved herself for the man she thought would be her forever. She believed in love, in promises, in happily ever after. Until she caught her fiancé tangled in another woman's arms. Betrayal burned through her veins, leaving behind only one desire. REVENGE. And what better way to break him than to seduce the one man who could shatter his pride-his powerful, dangerously handsome billionaire uncle? He's older, untouchable, and completely off-limits. But she's willing to play dirty, willing to risk everything, just to watch her ex suffer. But what happens when the game turns on her? Because the moment she steps into his world, she realizes he's not just a pawn in her twisted little plan. He's a man who dominates, consumes, and makes her feel things she's never felt before. And the worst part? She might not want to escape.
Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
Savannah was an adorable college student. To revenge her ex-boyfriend, Savannah was boldly intended to kiss a "handsome enough" man and take a video to piss her ex off. However, she chose Callan, the most eligible bachelor in the world. Out of Savannah's prediction, she was teased that she had no idea what a real kiss was. Then the man even taught her in person. In a great panic, Savannah ran away. Savannah left a deep impression on Callan. However, he never thought he would meet Savannah so soon, especially, at the... male toilet!