Dedicated to my PRU girls – you know who you are.
Chapter 3:
Unmistakable
It had been a few weeks after Cassidy was given a chance of a lifetime with her boyfriend, now fiancé Anton Mercer. She beamed happily as she flashed the ring into the light. The sunlight's glare beamed down as she smiled. The three women were busy doing errands that afternoon. Each was in their own world as they were in Reefside's busy mall.
People were scattered like ants busily roaming around the mall. Destinations to stores or to the nearest place of rest, it was a never ending day. Kira and Kimberly sat adjacent to each other as they sat down for some frozen yogurt and discussion.
Spring arrived as it showcased couples holding hands, being affectionate, as well as in love. The two laughed and joked as they saw guys lining up at the nearest Victoria Secret store, as they waited on their significant other to get done their shopping.
The thought of weddings, honeymoons, and vacations struck their minds as they began to think of Cassidy's wedding. The wedding wouldn't be until August of the following year, but everything still was to be planned.
Kira dwindled her soft serve cup as she rested her hand under her chin. She sighed as she and Kim began talking.
"Is there something wrong with me, I mean something has to be wrong?" Kira sighed as she saw couples laughing or sharing a moment. "I wish I had that moment in time."
"I know what you mean. Just once, I'd like to see Jason notice me like he did when we returned to Angel Grove," her friend replied. Kim sighed as she watched couples holding hands, sharing a smile. She could only look back at her youth into adulthood, which made her stronger about love. "I just wish I'd find someone like that."
"You're telling me," the yellow dressed young woman sighed as she looked over at her shoulder, hearing loving coos of affection. She sighed as well as she and her friend continued talking.
Love blossomed like a flower, but little did those two know there would be someone out there for them. Time did take its course, as did patience. Neither did the two rush to the altar, nor did they rush into a relationship, but it was hitting them hard as they saw more couples enter or leave the mall.
If only there was a way to gain the impact – the impact that would shed light on what was adorning before their eyes. It felt like a dream the two would find happiness.
With Kira's music career, Kim's coaching gymnastics; the two shared one common bond – a man that would love them. Waiting on that special someone would take a while, but in its course, it would define something that would reveal to them in a greater time.
Busy schedules didn't take them away from dating. Neither did a crazy lifestyle, but the two sighed as they watched couples just continuously go by.
"Maybe there's something wrong with us, maybe," Kira sulked as she finished the last spoonful of frozen yogurt. "I mean look at us Kim, we're the last two to get married."
Kimberly sighed as she finished her cup of frozen yogurt as well. The two threw away their trash as she and Kira headed to one of the stores to meet up with Cassidy. It was promised around four forty-five they'd meet with their friend to try on dresses.
The former first earth pink princess hugged her friend in assurance. Someone was out there, but someone was probably just under their noses if they'd look hard enough.
Mid afternoon arrived as Cassidy and her mother were at the bridal boutique three other people for the bridal party. The bride-to-be was already in the fitting room as she was beginning to try on dresses.
Kira cringed a little at the color that Cassidy selected. It was pink. The thought of pink made her cringe more as she looked at it. It reminded her of a version of cotton candy she and Trent had when they attended RHS' Carnival that year. She picked up the dress as she headed into the dressing room.
Kimberly sighed softly as she watched her friend. Sure, she was pretty to every man's desire, but she wanted to feel loved again. High school was the best for her – she and Tommy were inseparable, an au pair – time flew by.
On the other hand Kira and Trent dated for a while, until the middle of freshman year when she was offered a recording contract, which eventually made her decide to hire a private tutor, especially on the road.
In fact, Kira completed her degree from college, which many expectations, she decided to make her own recording production, rather than singing. Music was still in her veins, but she rather be producing, which was odd. Very odd.
What's wrong with me? My life's great. I have good friends and amazing life, when will it be my turn? Kimberly said softly to herself as she tried on her bridesmaid dress. It was pink – the right shade too. However, the dress wasn't the issue, it was him.
This him was unknown, unnoticeable, unmistakably remarkable in her mind, but who would it be? There were hundreds of guys that she could go out with, but she wanted one that would call her his princess, or more so – his wife.
Kira twirled around in the dress as she sat in the dressing room. In the corner of her eye, she could hear Cassidy and her sister Carrie laughs and smile as they planned out the veil, shoes, to the wedding dress. She thought to herself all the memories of the perfect man that would sweep her off her feet.
Thing is, when would it happen?
Sitting in the dressing room lounge, Mrs. Cornell waited for the girls to come out with their dresses. Kayla, Cassidy's niece, who was also a junior bridesmaid stood in front of the mirror.
"Look Auntie Lynn," she said as she spun around in her soft pink dress. Mrs. Cornell smiled sweetly at the young nine-year old as she fixed the dress. "It looks so pretty."
Mrs. Cornell smiled as she waited on her daughter and her two friends. Kimberly and Kira finally came out as they gave each other a smug. Next, Cassidy came out. The remaining bridal crew gasped in delight as they circled around the young woman.
The veil adorned her face as she stood up in the pedestal as the seamstress took in several seams of the dress. It was fitting perfectly, but a few things had to be altered. Cassidy looked over at her two friends as they were together. She picked up her dress by its ends as the seamstress quickly followed.
The two sat on the lounge's couch as they watched their friend. They both looked up as their friend looked up at them with a smirk.
"What's wrong?" Cassidy asked as she looked at her friends in a sulk. The two shrugged as they looked back up at their friend. "Is it too much?"
The girls shook their head as Cassidy hugged her two friends. She wanted them to be happy. She wanted their happiness to be shown, but it was hard when the two believed that they'd never find someone.
"I'll talk to them," Mrs. Cornell replied as she walked over, patting her daughter's shoulder. Cassidy nodded as she left to get her dress hemmed. She walked over to the girls as she squatted down. "Hey you two, what's with the long faces?"
"Kim and I were thinking why we're the only ones not married yet," the young girl muttered softly.
"Oh girls, you'll find someone. I'm sure there's someone out there for the both of you. You'll see, its all in the matter of time," the older replied as she hugged them.
Hugging felt so much better. They were assured for many reasons, but she was right in every way. Prince Charming would arrive, but it was surely wasn't going to be right away. In all, it was going to happen sooner or later.