Hi everyone! Here's the next chapter! I'm sorry it's short but I have a few ideas for this party and I'm unsure of the route I'm going to take yet but wanted to get something up for you all! Hope you enjoy, keep following and reviewing if you are liking the story, chow :)
Standing in front of the mirror, Alyssa barely recognised the person standing in the reflection, her blonde hair had been curled and pinned at the back of her head, wisps of it hanging loose to frame her face, she reached up and pulled the hair loose at her ear watching as the curl sprang back into place, her skin almost looked luminous, glowing through the make up applied to her rosy cheeks, golden eyeshadow brushed her eyelids starting at the inner corners and then was smoked out around the edges with a navy blue, her already long dark eyelashes brushed with mascara framed her eyes perfectly, her fully pouty lips were brushed with a nude lipstick that finished the look flawlessly. She thought she looked sultry and regal and was thankful Isobel had decided to help her get ready, she would have been useless on her own and by the sounds of it Isobel already had problems of her own, she told Alyssa that she had suspected her long term human lover was a spy for the fellowship and had sadly decided to break it off with him and it has appeared that Steven Newlin has gone missing since the night before at the church, no one had seen or heard from him and pressure was put on the Dallas vampires to prove thier innocence at not being involved. Trying her best to comfort Isobel Alyssa listened intently, giving encouraging and sympathetic words when needed. The two ladies got on well and ended up giggling at the stories Alyssa told about what itvwas like growing up with Eric, Isobel had particularly liked the stories of all the abandoned animals Alyssa had brought home to a displeased Eric. Alyssa had a sudden realisation earlier in the conversation at the obvious lack of clothing she had for the party, she didn't want to trouble an already burdened Isobel but she was beginning to get worried, she frowned at silk dressing gown she had borrowed fingers playing nervously with the end of the belt.
"Isobel, I was wondering if you had any clothing I could borrow for the party tonight? I don't think I have anything appropriate here" she glanced at the pile of bloodied rags and wondered what had happened to the bag she carried with her spare pair of clothes in, she remembered she had left them at the church when searching for Godric. Stupid, she thought, my favourite shirt was in there.
"Oh honey I almost forgot" Isobel replied before disappearing. Alyssa stood her painted toes scrunching in the soft carpet, looking towards the plate of half eaten food that was brought for her earlier. A gust of air passed over Alyssa's face and she turned in the direction it went, Isobel was stood by the bed, placing four black boxes each bigger than the last on top of the dark silk sheets.
"They are for you, ordered whilst you slept, Godric picked them out himself" Isobel gestured towards the boxes smiling gently.
Hesitantly Alyssa walked towards the boxes fingering the black ribbon that was tied to each box "why would he buy me clothes?" She asked Isobel hoping to hear the answer she so longed to hear.
"He knew you would have nothing to wear" Isobel replied, chuckling lightly at Alyssa's fallen face before continuing "Alyssa I have never seen him act the way he does with you towards anyone and I've known him centuries, he likes you...a lot, accept the gifts, you can thank him later" she finished with a wink. Alyssa blushed and smiled looking down at the boxes, opening the first one carefully she blushed harder when she saw navy coloured lace panties and a matching strapless bra with diamontie gems splattered all over like stars nestled against the tissue paper, slamming the lid shut she glanced at Isobel who had tried to look uninterested holding in a smile. Moving on to the next box quickly Alyssa smiled at the gold sandals inside, they crossed over the front in an intricate design of gold sparkles tying off at the ankle, she felt more confident knowing she didn't have to wear heels, she never did quite manage walking in them without looking like Bambi. She looked inside the smallest box next, it held two gorgeous little gold wreath shaped earrings inlaid with tiny blue gems and a delicate gold bracelet with a blue heart gem hanging off its link. These must have cost a fortune, having a pang of guilt at accepting such an expensive gift she placed the box gently back on to the bed, she had moved to the largest box but blinked when she saw it in Isobel's hands, confused she gave her a puzzled look. Isobel chuckled "let's get you into this before you see, it will be a surprise" .
Stepping infront of the mirror again after struggling to get dressed not wanting to ruin her hair and makeup, Alyssa gasped as she stared at her reflection, she wore a long gown of midnight blue satin, the top of the dress had champagne gold straps that crossed at the neck, the bodice held a complex pattern of the same gold colour ending in a band that hugged her slim waist perfectly, the midnight blue chiffon flowed from the waist skimming her hips and fell to her feet where her little toes poked out,
"Bella damma, you look divine, Godric won't be able to look away for a moment poor boy" Isobel admired "now let's get you to the party before you miss the whole entire thing" pulling Alyssa out the door.
Nerves settled in Alyssa's stomach, she moved through the crowded room hoping to find someone she knew who she could talk to, Isobel had been pulled away to tend to her duties almost immediately and Alyssa started to feel awkward at standing alone, she scanned the room looking for Godric but he also could not be found, wondering if she just head back to the room and wait for Eric to eventually show up she glanced at the crowd gathered around the television as they had begun to laugh quite boisterously, curious she began moving closer to the crowd, standing on her tip toes she peered over thier shoulders to get a glance at the TV, she immediately began to burst out chuckling herself. There was a brunette odd looking man at the very top of the Eiffel tower clinging on for dear life looking absolutely petrified, pee staining his camel coloured suit trousers. The news presenter began to speak which only made me laugh harder "...the man who it is confirmed to be the missing reverend of the fellowship of the sun church Steven Newlin has reportedly been up there for almost 24 hours, he hasn't spoken yet on how he got up there but he is being treated in hospital for hypothermia and extreme shock, doctors believe he will make a full recovery".
One word sprang to Alyssa's amused mind... Eric.
Bella damma- Spanish for beautiful lady
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