Purple Romance

Paige sighed, she was confused as to what kind of dress she should wear to make a confession. She wasn't even sure if a dress would fit her again. Her eyes caught sight of two particular dresses. A green flowery dress which was long and could reach her feet and the other one was a light blue chevron dress which had a belt around it. She knew at once that was the kind of dress she wanted. Stretching her hand to hold it, she saw another hand on the dress and turned to look at the owner of the hand.

Their eyes met and Paige smiled politely and the other woman also did.

''Do you want this dress too?'' the beautiful lady asked Paige and she nodded.

''Yes, do you also want it?'' Paige asked her back and the beautiful lady also nodded her head and they both laughed.

''We seem to love the same thing. I hope we won't end up liking the same man?'' the beautiful lady said and Paige replied.

''That is highly, unlikely''

''Where are you going to wear the dress to? I'm a fashion critic, if you tell me, I can recommend the right dress for you''

''I want to confess to someone in my school. I haven't worn a dress in a long time, so, it is a little difficult to pick the right one''

''Mm, let me see. Turn for me to see, about 360'' she commanded and Paige followed her orders.

''You have a unique shape which is not rare in a lot of women. Your body shape is well proportionate and your skin tone is beautiful, a milky chevron dress will make you stand out even more beautiful. Come with me'' the lady said and pulled Paige over to another section. She looked at the dresses in that line and pointed at a milky chevron dress with a wine strap around it and exclaimed ''this is the one'' she turned to Paige ''do you have shoes to go with it?''

''No'' Paige shook her head.

''Then, let's take those ones over there. When you are going to confess, as a girl, you should be perfect so that the man won't have a choice but to say yes to you. You command his attention with your appearance and the rest will flow naturally''

'Whoa. You seem very experienced'' Paige said and noticed something wrong with her statement, ''no, I don't mean that in a bad way. I just mean that you are really great''

''I know you don't mean it in a bad way. I can tell the character of people very well. You are a well-mannered girl which is why I want to help you win the lucky guy over'' she said and turned to the shop attendant who was following them silently.

''The ones I chose; she will change into them. Do you have someone who does makeup in the shop?''

''Yes, Ma'am''

''Good, get her over here and let her do the makeup. Everything must be perfect'' she said enthusiastically.

''Thank you very much''

''How old are you?'' the lady asked.

''25, what about you?''

''I am 29. I am older than you''

''Then, can I call you big sister?''

''Sure''

The shop attendant returned with the makeup artiste.

''Hi Ma'am, I came to do the makeup. Which one of you is getting it done?''

''She is the one'' the lady pointed at Paige.

''Please come with me''

''Wait, change into the dress first and do the makeup afterwards'' the lady said and turned to Paige, ''I have somewhere I need to go. This is on me. When we meet again later, you can treat me to a meal''

''But, all this is expensive?'' Paige tried to stop her from paying but the lady was adamant and quickly handed over her card to the shop attendant who also took it and swapped in the machine.

''I wish you a successful confession. If you succeed, we can go on a double date together next time''

''Thank you. How do I find you again?''

''Let's leave that to fate'' the lady said and her phone rang. She smiled at Paige and went out as she answered it.

''Hello, this is Yvonne Tutu. Have you found out where Jordan is? I will be there, thank you'' she hung up and looked at Paige through the glass window with a smile before going to her car.

''She is a really nice person'' Paige murmured as she went into the changing room.

....

For the first time in her life, Paige applied makeup on her face. With her milky chevron dress paired with a pair of earrings the shape of a moon and a necklace, she wanted to impress Jordan Attoh today.

She was all nerves as she walked towards the campus car park. Clutching her small clutch bag unto her side, she noticed the eyes of the people that saw her. This was probably the first time they had seen the quiet campus belle dress up and she looked even more breath-taking with her gently and unhurried strides. Today, she didn't tie her hair up, but left them to dangle behind her as she walked. Paige had long hair that reached almost to her waist.

She commanded attention with every step she took until she saw Jordan at a distance and stopped. He was with Lucas and Mirabel. As if sensing someone's gaze in him, he turned and saw her. He looked at her and noticed the eyes of the men also staring at Paige. He frowned and started walking towards her.

Lucas and Mirabel turned and saw Paige at a distance and were equally shocked.

''Why is she so pretty?'' Mirabel murmured.

''I know, right? Jordan is in trouble'' Lucas added his own piece.

Paige smiled shyly as she waited for Jordan to get to her and when he did she noticed the frowned on his face.

''Jordan… you… what is wrong?'' Paige asked.

''Paige…'' he sighed and held her hand ''you are going to be the death of me'' he added.

''I…'' Paige blushed as he looked at her.

''Come with me'' Jordan said and turned to go and she stopped him.

''No, wait. I came to tell you something.

Actually, I…''

''It can wait, just come with me''

''No. I don't think I will have the courage to tell you if we go somewhere else'' Paige insisted and Jordan stepped closer to her. He leaned closer to her ears and asked.

''Do you want your first kiss to be in front of all these people looking at us?''

''No'' Paige flushed and shook her head.

''Then, come with me. I am trying so hard to stop myself from doing anything to you in public'' Jordan said and took her hand again, this time, she didn't disagree. They walked towards his office.

Carlien who was hiding by a tree smiled and turned to go and saw Lucas staring at her. She frowned as he walked towards her.

''Wasn't that iconic? Do you also wish to be carried away like that by a knight?'' Lucas asked as he stood beside her.

''I can't remember us been friends. Are you talking to yourself?''

''Was she going to confess to Jordan today? I knew she liked him but, it's really surprising to see her taking the first step''

''How did you know she was going to confess to Jordan?'' Carlien asked and glared at him.

''Wasn't it obvious? Even Jordan knew what she was going to do seeing her dress up like that''

''So, do you think it will work?''

''You want to know if Jordan likes her? Off course, he does. She is the first woman Jordan has given so much attention to other than Yv….'' Lucas stopped himself in time from revealing secrets.

''Yv… who is that? A woman?'' Carlien asked immediately.

''How would you like to be proposed to?'' Lucas asked trying to change the topic.

''Don't try to play smart with me. I won't ask since it's obvious you don't intend to tell me anything''

''So, tell me. How does an innocent girl like you who hasn't fallen in love before want to be proposed to?''

''Who said I haven't fallen in love before?'' Carlien asked aggressively.

''It's obvious from the way you view love. Your views about love have all been distorted by the dramas you watch every day. Those things don't happen in real life''

''Annoying jerk. Who said that kind of love don't exist? Just because your views about love have been shattered doesn't mean every man is like you. The man I will fall in love with is going to treat me so well. People like you who only know how to play with the feelings of women will never understand the true importance of real love. You are going to probably end up alone in your old age'' Carlien said and Lucas suddenly took her hand and pulled her closer to himself. He wrapped his arms around her and flashed a seductive smile at her.