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“Thank you, Grace,” I call.
Sam disappears back into the changing room and comes back to sit down. Shortly after, Grace reappears with a tiny replica of Sam’s dress. It’s so adorable we gasp at it as she shows us.
“Thank you so much Grace, we’ll take that as well,” I gush.
“Thank you so much Valentina, it’s beautiful,” Sam whispers tearily.
“It’s my pleasure, she’ll look like a beautiful little princess in it,” I say as I hug Sam.
“I suppose I’m next, hit me with it Grace,” Isadora says, then downs the rest of her drink.
Sam and I pull away from our hug laughing; this is going to be hilarious. I didn’t know Isadora hated dresses. Well, I don’t know her at all. I would have thought Kai would have mentioned it though but, knowing him, he has probably done it on purpose.
We giggle to ourselves when Grace exits the changing rooms, flustered after a torrent of swearing from Isadora. I thought I had a potty mouth, but Isadora swears like a sailor. Grace looks as though she’s met the devil itself and I think she’s counting the seconds until we all leave.
Isadora stomps out of the changing room and stands in front of us, but I can’t get words out. She looks stunning. I can’t believe she’s transformed into a totally different person in the blink of an eye. Don’t get me wrong, Isadora is beautiful in whatever clothes she wears. She has a natural beauty I wish I were blessed with. In this dress though she looks elegant and demure, two words I would never have associated with the Isadora I’ve seen so far.
“Isadora you’re breathtaking, you should wear dresses more often. Just wow!” I coo.
“This is the one and only time you will see me in a dress, so don’t get any ideas. Do you like it so I can go and rip it off now? I think I’m getting hives just being in it,” Isadora rants.
Sam and I burst out laughing at her. God I’m growing to like her more every day. Isadora rolls her eyes at us in hysterics at her and marches back into the dressing room.
“Don’t you dare rip that dress, it’s beautiful!” I shout.
“That’s what I think of your stupid dress,” Isadora replies as she throws the dress out of the dressing room onto the floor.
Sam and I gasp at her but, when we look at each other, we can’t help but burst out laughing again.
Chapter 19
Valentina
After we left the dress shop thankfully only Kai and I returned to the penthouse, alone with Misha and Luka of course. We chilled for the afternoon watching a film and relaxing for the first time since we met. I have to say if I could do anything again it would be to have this afternoon with the chilled-out Kai I experienced.
I’m currently adding another layer of my red lipstick in the dressing table mirror and then we’re heading out to our meal with his family. I’m not looking forward to it, but it looks like I have no choice. Getting up I grab my clutch from the table and take one last look at myself in the mirror.
I’m in a red, silk wrap dress, which sits demurely above my knees, with matching red high heels. My hair is down, in its natural loose curls, hanging to my waist. Happy with my look, I head into the living room and find Kai in one of his signature suits. He looks as delicious as ever and his hair has that messy perfection that men can always get away with.
I have to say though, no matter how much I love him in his suits, I prefer him in his joggers or jeans… preferably no shirt. He finishes typing out a message on his phone and takes his time scanning every inch of my body.
“You look sensational, my Little Vixen; I might cancel and keep you all to myself.”
“Thank you and that’s fine by me.”
“Not so quickly Valentina. As tempting as it is, we must go to this meal. I need you to get to know my brother and Papa before our wedding tomorrow. I also need to go to one of my other clubs to sort a few things out. I’ve organised Sam and Rose to have the night off though, so you can have your friends there to keep you company.”
“The night doesn’t seem so much of a drag after all, are the girls really coming? Which club are we going to?”
“Empire and yes, the girls are arriving there at ten. Misha and Luka will be staying with you while Isadora, Dimitri, Lev and I will be sorting our little problem out. You need to be on your best behaviour Valentina, do you understand?”
“I’ve always wanted to go to Empire, but have never really had the chance so it will be fun. Where will your Papa be? And yes, I’ll behave.”
“Papa will be going to the Imperial Lounge, as he always does when he visits Birmingham.”
“What’s that?”
“A gentlemen’s club to cater for the more… adventurous tastes, let’s just say.”
