Gangsters and Ball Gowns
Bella Pov
I hurried down the crowded Chicago street to the massive Macy's downtown. Alice, of course, planned fitting after fitting of tight, poofy dresses for the annual Gangster's Grand Ball. All the major gangs, La Push, Bloody Bandits, and the Coven, set aside their differences for one formal night. It also gave them a chance to show off the wealth and their trophy wives.
"This looks like fun," I sighed. A young doorman opened the large glass doors, staring a little to closely at me.
"Bella," Alice yelled, "you ready. I found the perfect dress for you."
"Already?"
"Yes, it's blood red, small waist, and a flaring skirt! You'll look great in it!" Alice grabbed my hand, and led my in the VIP Customer's Area.
"Welcome Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Mason. Your dresses are waiting for you in your private booth," a very smiley employee said.
"Thank you," Alice replied, handing her a 20 dollar bill. Bella followed Alice to their private booth, a name plate declaring it was theirs. Red curtains separated the booths from the VIP Area, a gold plated mirror hung on the wall, and a white step was situated in the middle of the booth, so the dresses wouldn't touch the white marble floor.
"So," Alice started sitting on a plush, red couch, "how is things with you and Edward?"
"Great. We just refinished our mansion downtown."
"That's good. Oh, here comes your dress now." I slipped out of my pale blue and lace day dress, and into the blood red ball gown.
"Bella, you look great!" Alice complimented. I spun around on the white step. The low bodice emphasized my bust and pale skin, where the waist tie and skirt showed of my waist.
"Edward won't be able to keep his hands off you," Alice suggested.
"I think this is the one," I said taking the dress off.
"What jewelry are you going to wear with it?"
"Probably the pearl and ruby choker Edward gave me for our 1st year anniversary."
"Great. Let's go to La Antoine for lunch."
"Sure."