Flower on the ash

It was getting late and I haven't bought a dress yet .

"I wanted to say that you don't need to buy one. I have already prepared it."he said ruffling his hair .

"Let's go to get ready . "he said and took keys of hotel room and headed out . I followed him . We went back to the reception and Alex gave his keys to the receptionist. We further went out and the same driver who dropped us here was ready with his car. Alex said something about the address where we were going but I couldn't hear . Me and Alex sat on the backseat and driver started the engine .

After ten minutes or so we were outside a tall building written 'DIOR' on it. We headed inside the building and went to the third floor through elevator. This floor consists of customized dress for people . Alex went to the manager to speak something in French which I didn't understand except for the word 'Mr. Wilson'.

After talking Alex came to me and guided me to sit on a couch . Soon after a attendant came and stood in front of us .

"Come madam . Everything is ready . "he said and bowed . I looked towards Alex and he gave me a look like ' Go ', so I went with her .

They took me to a spacious changing room with makeup in there . They opened the curtain which separated changing area from makeup area . Behind the curtain there was a marvellous black gown . I entered the area and the attendant closed the curtain behind me so that I can get changed . I first examined the beauty of the dress . It was really beautiful and can't be explained with words . There was also d-diamonds on that dress . I searched for it's price tag but someone had already cut it. I can imagine that it would me atleast of my one month salary . How extravagant.

After ten minutes I was done changing clothes and came to the makeup area. There was already a new lady which I assumed for makeup and hair .

"You are looking beautiful madam. Sir would surely fall for you if he sees you in this dress." she said complementing me but I was a little surprised with her last sentence. I said thank you to her . They guided me to a chair and make me sit on it . For atleast half an hour I had no idea what was going on with my face and hair . After it was completed , they both stood behind me and I opened my eyes to look at myself . I was looking like a complete different person with black hazy eyes and red lipstick . My hair was tied into a bun with a very beautiful diamond ornament on it.

"You surely are my masterpiece. "the one who did my makeup said and I thanked her with a smile .

"Madam would you like to change your ring ." the makeup artist asked .

I looked down on my hand . I was still wearing the jade ring which Mrs. Wilson gave me .

"No. I will wear this only . "I answered her .

"Okay , madam ."she said . I was ready now .

Later we got out of the changing room and was back to the couch where Alex was sitting . He had already changed his clothes .

"Sir , madam is here . "she said and both of them went away .

Alex turned his gaze to me . "You are looking stunning. "Alex complimented me .

"Thank you . You look handsome too. "I said with a big smile .

"You don't have to say that. I always look handsome . " he said and my smile dropped . Narcissist. I checked time and it was 6'o clock .

"We are ready early . " I said to Alex and sighed .

"No . We have to head to the venue and it will take atleast two hours . "he said and took my hand. We again head to the car and he started to drive .

We were sitting in the car in silence . We didn't talk to each other that much . I was looking outside the window and the scenes keep changing after one another . It was getting darker and darker as the time was passing by .

"Anna. "Alex said and I turned my gaze to him .He continued, " Remember not to trust anyone beside me and my parents there."

I don't know why was he saying all this but I still replied as 'OK'.

After two hours we reached the venue . We reached there at 8:15 p.m. We got off the car and Alex extended his hand for me to hold it. Then Alex bend and came near me and whispered in my ear, "Don't forget that you are my 'girlfriend', Anna ." he said saying the word 'girlfriend' intensely. He pulled himself back straight and a smirk was clear on his lips . I nodded my head awkwardly and we entered the hall where the party was held.