Chapter 8
Kate catch up part 2
After the hot tub which was lovely and relaxing once I got a hold on my emotions again, I am so pleased I have a session with my psychotherapist tomorrow, I maybe should have totally taken their advice on board and had daily sessions for the first month or so once I left the hospital instead of a couple of solo sessions a week and joint sessions with Christian when I feel the need, but I just wanted to resume my life.
I have been buffed, waxed and polished to within an inch of my life now time for pedicures and manicures I choose a delicate pearlised light pink varnish which looks lovely and understated when it dries, then its off for lunch. We have a table booked at Christian's club Taylor and Sawyer pulled up in an SUV just as we were about to leave, which I am a bit pissed at as I wanted to continue the day with just Kate and her beautiful Mercedes, can you believe what that daft sod Elliot bought her for her birthday, a classic a 20 year old, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss, yes you could have knocked me down with a feather too, that's not a sports car it's a racing car and not a lot of change from $4.2 million apparently, 'the Mogul' has been advising Elliot with investments, mainly his inheritance from gamps Trevelyan and Elliot decided to cash some of them in for her 40th birthday present and I thought Christian could be over the top at times, my god I would be terrified to take it out what if it got scraped or worse pranged
Taylor pulls me to one side, poor man he can see by my face I'm not a happy bunny, but apparently when Christian had made the reservation for Kate and I at his club this morning there was some ditsy blond drinks rep in the place she has leaked my intended appearance to the press and there is a scrum outside the club. It is the first day I have been without Christian since I was discharged from hospital and the first time the press have gotten wind of my plans I just want to curl up in a ball and howl why oh why can't they just leave me alone to enjoy my day, we decide to go back to Escala for a lunch Gail has prepared while Taylor and Sawyer check out Neimans and some of the boutiques near by so hopefully we can shop after lunch as well as Zig Zig Cafe for cocktails later, I can't believe Christian is fine with us on the loose and drinking cocktails.
Gail serves us lunch of a waldorf salad with crushed baby new potatoes washed down with pink champagne, Bollinger of course, followed by chocolate and orange tart
By which time Taylor and Sawyer are back reporting no signs of any reporters but can they please follow us if only because Kate's car has no luggage space for any shopping, which sets us both off in fits of giggles, "see he couldn't even get you a suitable car Kavanagh", to which she replies "but Steele he had no money left for any shopping sprees after he bought the car so it's kinda a mute point", and a very valid point too I agree, but in truth we both feel we would rather leave Kate's car here for two reasons one, it's really distinctive so the press could probably find me really easily, and two Kate had champagne with lunch and she like me she is a no alcohol if your going to drive girl, Christian will be pleased.
Onward and upward in our mission to be twenty again but with spare cash this time the thought of which reduces us both to fits of giggles again, I needed this, really needed it no one knows me like Kate not even Christian but then again how could he the paperwork may say 19 years but in reality it's not even 7 months and a little of the sadness comes back again but this time it's not overwhelming and after a deep breath I can carry one (yes that feels like a victory)
First we hit Neimans, Caroline has retired (yet another reminder) so we are introduced to a lovely girl in her early thirties, Amelia, we tell her we have a family get together coming up soon, we want nothing too formal but nothing too revealing or age inappropriate either but we also want something for a cocktail evening that must be totally age inappropriate as we look at each other and fall about laughing
I pick a Michael Kors Flare-Hem Crepe Dress in Azalea with a boat neckline. It's sleeveless; with fitted silhouette. And flared hem. for shoe's I decide on Kate Spade New York pow patent bow t-sling back pump with just under a 3" heal a snitch at just over $200.00 and the handbag will be Saint Laurent Cassandre Tassel Clutch Bag, in Off White again a snitch at just over $1300.00, what do you mean a snitch? Kate say's while rolling her eye's I'll use it more than once I say, Very stylish and grown up, perfect for our family day. I also pick up a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta Jewl Neck Slim Dress with Belt. Satin-face silken stretch wool with bias-wrapped front design. Asymmetric folded bateau neckline; sleeveless. Tulip-layered peplum with split back a snip at $2534.00. Christian wants me to accompany him to a business diner and I think he will like that, now for tonight, Red Jeans - True Religion Brianna Boyfriend Fit Jeans, in Cherry, a Reed Krakoff Leather-Collar Blazer, a T Tahari Eugenia Layered Blouse and Christian Louboutin Karina Caged Red-Sole Ankle Bootie, in Black as well as a Prada Twin-Compartment Glace Calf Tote Bag, in Red, that's me all done now for Kate. Graces do first, Rachel Pally Jovi Ruffled-Front Dress Soft jersey with cascading ruffles; Surplice neckline; racerback. Wrapped front. Skinny self-tie belt. Floor-sweeping hem. Gorgeous with a pair of MICHAEL Michael Kors Melodie Metallic Logo Thong Sandal and a Cole Haan Haven Tote Bag, also in Silver. with Kate's height and long blond hair she will really pull that off and now for tonight True Religion Brianna Slim Boyfriend Fit Jeans, in white, MICHAEL Michael Kors Frayed Zip-Pocket Jacket, Alice + Olivia Marilla Bead-Collar Top, Gucci Studded High-Heel Ankle Bootie and a Black Gucci Lady Buckle Leather Top Handle Bag in Black. I love what we have both picked and give my card to Amelia along with a $200 tip, she has been great such a help I'll make sure to make appointments with her in future.
We saunter out arm in arm to where Taylor is filling the boot with our purchases and head back to Escala to change for this evenings festivities, Christian and Elliot are waiting for us we just look at each other and pout, fun's over, but no, our men are going to Christian's club for a meal and some civilised company without us giggly silly girls, Christian is staying at Kate and Elliot's tonight and Kate is sleeping here, what do my ears deceive me? not only is fifty allowing me to dress somewhat provocatively and go out drinking with Kate but he won't even be here to lecture me on my return? Oh No someone has stolen my fifty and replaced him with a clone, I giggle but no that is exactly what is going to happen tonight, then my blackberry buzzes against my butt I pull up a message from Christian
"MOVE MORE THAN FIVE FOOT FROM TAYLOR TONIGHT AND YOU WOULN'T KNOW WHAT HIT YOU"
yes in shouty capitals, don't you just love my fifty, after the boy's leave we open another bottle of champers again Rose Bollinger, what? "You think we have anything else in the house" I say to Kate after she say's "geez Steele have you no imagination" we eat another beautiful meal prepared by Gail, this time its Funghi Carbonara
we get ready for our evening on the town, Kate play's Barbie doll with me, she straightens my hair and uses more make-up than I usually would with heavy dark smoky grey eye shadow and about three lots of false eyelashes and pouty red lips, aww it really reminds me of Aspen in August only it wasn't just last August it was August 2011 which if I allowed it to, that thought could derail me again but I won't let it, then I do wonder if we should we have invited Mia? But no this is mine and Kate's time and I have needed it to be just me and Kate.
Right no need to call a cab Taylor, Sawyer, Reynolds and another guard are all standing to attention in the entrance lobby to escort us to Zig Zig Café poor Taylor I'm sure this is just his idea of heaven, let the fun begin, as I grab a table while Kate goes to the bar, now in the past she would have grabbed some male eye candy to help her but tonight she just grabs Sawyer and weaves her way to our table with an assortment of glasses and three pitchers, one with the real deal, Strawberry Daiquiri one with a none-alcoholic Strawberry sparkle punch which is basically cranberry juice and lemonade and a pitcher of sparking water and ice, she then drags me on the floor to and I quote "shake my booty" we have a great night I'm just a little buzzed from the alcohol, we make it back in one piece without incident
After raiding my wardrobe Kate finds a pyjama set she likes and we remove our make-up while snacking on fruit washed down with sparkling water. "Now please can you tell me what you did with the real Kate? cos this one isn't pushing any boundaries or anything, I haven't had to haul her sorry drunken ass home after rescuing her from some strange blokes clutches" she soon sobers me up with the comment "your best friend and sister lying in that bed for neigh on twenty years kinda makes you re-evaluate stuff" oh god Kate "I'm sorry gosh I have been so selfish it's all been about how it's affected me".
We climb in to the huge king size bed in mine and Christian room once settled Kate says "geez Steele if ever your not speaking you don't even have to go in the spare room this bed is huge you can just get lost in here" I burst out laughing yes that's my Kate
Over breakfast Kate casually mentions it's her 10th Wedding Anniversary 1st June do Christian or I have anything planed for that day as they are thinking of renewing their vows, at the moment the plan is for something like we had for our wedding at Grace's
I do the math "that was a long engagement Kavanagh?" "What can I say, I was waiting for my best girl to wake up, but you didn't" and we both have tears running down our faces.
A/N any clothes/shoes/handbags described can be found on-line usually at Neiman Marcus, any of their special cars can also be found on-line
I'm not very good with cars so I googled Mercedes sports car and found this and thought it's so Kate
