Kim walks through the crowded hotel, she quickly side steps a group of tourists. She enters the hotel and lets out a shaky breathe.
Entering her hotel room she knew she had a lot of work to do. She quickly changes into a pair of yoga pants and a tank top, leaving her feet bare. She pads across the furry rug, she wiggles her toes along the rug loving the feeling.
After that brief moment of relaxation she gets straight to work. Booting up her laptop she waits for it to load. She drums her fingers along the desk as she continues to wait.
Kim pulls up the wedding profile she had been working on for Billy and Trini. This has to be one of her best weddings. That means putting in over time.
The next morning she is awoken by the shrill ringing of her phone. She quickly sits up taking in her surroundings. She had fallen asleep literally on her laptop. The impression of the keys on her cheek. Great way to start the day she thinks to herself.
"Hello?" she answers. On the other end of the call is Trini freaking out because her dress she had ordered online wasn't the right one. She tries to calm her, but ends up failing. She knew it was time to call in the big guns. Trini having a breakdown over a dress so early on meant that any detail off after this would sure set her off again.
She always warns her clients about ordering dresses online, none ever listen. Then they come crying to her.
Kim knew it would be a long tiring day but she still had to look her best. She quickly jumps into the scalding shower hoping to release some of the tension in her muscles after sleeping so awkwardly. She blows out her hair than adds some makeup. She throws on a pair of skinny jeans that hug her every curve, they make her look amazing and somehow make her legs look longer. She pairs them with a flowy, no sleeved, deep violet top and matching deep violet heels that have cheetah print along the bottom.
She throws her laptop into her black hobo bag and grabs her blackberry and keys before heading out of her hotel. Once in her car she calls her husband.
"Hi honey" he answers.
"Hey babe, how are you?"
"I'm good, about to head into work. I actually got in a jog this morning before I left." Kim laughs knowing how much he enjoys his work outs.
"Well, I was just calling to see how you were. I'm meeting with the clients today. Apparently there is a dress problem." She says rolling her eyes. Honestly if people just actually listened to her there wouldn't be half the problems that there are.
"Well, I know its nothing that you can't fix."
Again she's rolling her eyes, "Well aren't we cheesy this morning." She replies with a laugh.
"Yea, yea I know. I'm growing soft with old age."
"Ok Mr. Big bad lawyer. Get back to being tough, that's what pays for everything." They both say their goodbyes just as Kim is pulling up to the rangers' hotel.
She enters the hotel and is immediately greeted by the manager who is attempting to suck up to her. That tends to happen a lot when the hotels want her to use them. Whatever she usually gets free stuff out of it.
She makes her way up to Trini's room to see the damage. Once outside the room she already hears the chaos. She lets out a long suffering sigh. Oh boy this will be fun.
She uses her master key to enter the hotel room. All of the ex-rangers are in their making for a fully chaotic room. They were all yelling at each other, attempting to talk over each other. She rolls her eyes before whistling loudly to get their attention.
They all turn to look at her, she stands with her hands on her hips tapping her foot like a teacher. They all have the decency to look a little sheepish.
"What the hell is going on?" she demands. They all begin to talk at once. Kim pinches the bridge of her nose attempting to calm the headache that is sure to come from this. She holds up her hand after a minute of their incessant talking.
"One at a time people! First Trini you're the bride speak."
"finally someone listens to me!" Trini yells in exasperation, throwing her arms in the air to exaggerate her point. "the dress is all wrong! I ordered it online and it doesn't even look like the picture! How am I even suppose to get a dress on such a rush? The wedding is in 2 weeks! Plus Billy and I are only in LA for two more days!" through this whole rant Trini barely takes a second to breathe and the whole time Kim is making mental notes.
"Ok, the dress that's easy I can fix that. We will have to do that today though. Also have you picked out bridesmaids outfits?"
Trini's eyes grow large, a deer in head lights look spreads across her face, "Bridesmaids dresses? Oh my god I totally forgot!" her eyes begin to well up at the thought of forgetting something so huge.
"Don't worry, that's why I'm paid the big bucks. We can take care of that at the same time we are getting your wedding dress." As she is speaking Kim is typing away on her blackberry. "I have an appointment for us at Hollywood Bridal. I know they are top notch I just worked with them last month. Now boys, I also set up an appointment for you all to get fitted for tuxes at a place right down the street from here. You don't get a choice I already picked out the suits last night after consulting with Billy. You just have to show up for sizes." The group began to relax seeing that Kim had taken care of most of the outfit issues.
"Wait, what about the decorations? The food? Everything else?" Kat asks. And she asks quite stupidly if you ask Kimberly. Does anyone know what it means to hire a wedding planner these days?
"That's what I'm here for. Now after we get the dresses I will be able to do my job better. I will be able to get a feel for what the wedding will be like." They all seem to accept that statement and Kim sends the boys on their merry way, ok their not so merry way but she has work to do and she doesn't need them in her way.
"Ok ladies, time to go shopping. Get dressed in something comfortable. I expect to see you all in the lobby in twenty." Kim says before leaving.
After she leaves the women all look around at each other slightly speechless. "Ok, is anyone else freaked out at how put together the normally air headed Kimberly is?" Trini asks dumbfounded. It looks like her childhood best friend went from a ditzy forgetful cheerleader to a powerful and put together woman.
"yea it's really freaky. At least she seems to know what she's doing." Aisha adds. The girls all nod before going their separate ways to change.
Exactly twenty minutes later they all begin to head to the lobby. They see Kim sitting in one of the oversized plush chairs. She seems concentrated on her little blackberry. With an eyebrow raised in disgust she begins typing away furiously. One of her idiot workers already not understanding her specific instructions. She really does need better people working under her.
She sees the girls exit the elevator and she waits for them to approach her before getting up. With out a word she heads outside assuming they know to follow her. Pushing open the large brass hotel doors she is immediately blinded by the bright Los Angeles sun so she quickly lowers her Coach sunglasses to block the vicious glare.
"Ok, we can all carpool because I doubt we all need to drive. So, who's up for driving?"
"We can use my rental car, it will seat all of us." Trini offers. They all pile into her car, Kim sitting shot gun so she can direct Trini as to where to go.
They enter the bridal shop and all the girls stand in awe of the sheer magnitude of the store. From the outside it looks like just any other store but as soon as you walk in your greeted with the smell of lilacs. Everything is white except for the pink roses scattered around the room. A large crystal chandelier lights the main room giving the entire place an aura of elegance.
"Oh my, Kim this place looks amazing!" Trini gushes, unsure of what to look at first.
"It's one of the places I recommend to my clients. Now come on I'll help you pick out a few things." Kim says before leading her to a back room.
All the employees seem to leave the wedding party alone, like its some sort of unspoken rule that they are allowed to do what every the feel. This startles the ex-rangers. How on earth did Kim manage that?
They are lead to a private dressing room in the back. It seems to be a great deal larger than the rest allowing all of the girls to pile in. They all take a seat while Kim pulls out a notepad to takes a note.
"Ok, now Trini what kind of dress are you looking for?"
"well, I'm not really sure. I mean I want something a little more conservative. I don't really want something big and poofy. If that helps at all."
Kim nods while biting her pencil. She looks intently at Trini before tapping her notebook with the pencil. "I think I know what might work." She states before jotting down some quick notes. "also, what type of bridesmaids dresses were you looking for?"
"Hmm, maybe something yellow, or maybe tan, or maybe something red!" Trini says. Kim knows and indecisive bride when she sees one and Trini is definitely going to be tricky.
Kim chuckles, "Ok, you obviously have no idea. Good thing I do. I'll be right back." Kim leaves the room in search of some dresses giving the girls a chance to talk.
"Did anyone notice how not one of the employees stopped us from just walking right through the store?" Kat asks.
The girls all nod, "Kim walked through here like she freakin owned the place! What was that all about?" Aisha asks.
Trini looks thoughtful for a minute, "Well think about it. Maybe she does own the place. It would make sense. How else would she gotten us an appointment here so last minute." The girls all nod in agreement. The secrets of Kim all on their mind; but, conversation was put on hold as Kimberly comes back into the room with an arm full of dresses.
"Who's ready to try on some dresses?" she asks with a smile. The women all squeal with delight. Weddings do really turn a grown woman into a teenager all over again.