"I don't think this fits me well.."
I say staring into the mirror.
Aphrodite and I had been going shopping all day courtesy to her Platinum Genie Credit Card and we had made our final stop at Victoria's Secret where I was currently trying on a black lacy bra and a black thong to match.
"You're right." Aphrodite said staring at my body til it made me uncomfortable.
"You're definitely need a bigger cup size." she says finally.
"Wait no Aphrodite that's not what I—"
"Kelsey! We need your help in here!" Aphrodite yelled.
"Aphrodite!" I yell.
She turns to me.
"Why yes darling?"
"I meant that this.." I say motioning to the lingerie.
"Isn't me.." I say folding my hands across my almost exposed chest.
"Well of course it is darling! You just have to unlock your inner sexy nerd!" She says with a bright smile.
"Umm I don't think that's how it works—"
"Trust me darling, I do not take lost causes. They just cause me stress and stress causes wrinkles and wrinkles cause ugliness and leads to loneliness and….
I faded out in the middle of her speaking.
I can't believe I missed school for this.
"-And that is completely unacceptable!" She says exasperated.
I blinked a few times.
"Umm..thanks?"
"The point is darling.." she says unfolding my hands off my chest.
"You are beautiful and it's time to show it and left everyone know it!" She says brightly.
"I know but.."
"And it's just another step away from getting what you really desire. Perseus Jackson." she whispers into my ear.
"Where do we checkout?"
"Where have you been young lady!"My dad said as soon as I walked into my house.
"I went to the hospital to check and see how you were doing since I got a call saying you weren't at school and they said you checked out a couple minutes after we left!" He says as the vein starts to pop out.
The vein had been reserved for me and only me and was the big bulging vein that showed up on my dad's forehead when he got upset with me. I considered naming him..Mike..Joe..but I wanted to remain impersonal.
"-Can't believe this type of behavior from you Annabeth! So what do you have to say for yourself?"
I bite my lips nervously.
"Aphrodite?"
At that moment,right before the vein was about to get any bigger and my dad started yelling at me again.
He froze.
Everything froze.
"You called?" A voice said behind me as I jumped.
"Jesus!" I say.
"You can't just sneak up on me like that!"
"Well you did call my name so I hardly say I am the one to blame—"
"Ok whatever,I need your help but could this be like a teensie favor and not use up one of my wishes." I ask wistfully.
"Why would you use up your wishes, there is no limit! Where did you get that foolish idea from!"
"Uhhh I don't know! Every movie about genies!"
"Ignorant human fools! What type of genie has a limit on there wishes! Is there a limit on happiness! No!"
"Ok ok whatever but we're really going to have to discuss the genie rules later because I've basically been relying on Aladdin."
"Aladdin! You compare moi to the cartoon blue singing giant! The disrespect!"
"Stay focus Aphrodite! I need your help!"
"Well I'm really going to need you to get in the habit of saying I wish…" she motioned me to carry on.
"I wish that my dad would forget about me skipping school and leaving the hospital early.."
"As you wish.."
My dad unfroze.
"Strange.." he said with his eyebrows scrunched up.
"Dad...are you ok?" I asked carefully.
"Yea...I just seemed to lose my train of thought, but you're home! Are you feeling any better? Where did you get all these bags?"
"Ohhh just get better gifts." I said slyly.
"Well I'm happy to know that you have nice friends,come inside! I'm sure your brothers will be glad to know you're home, we're having your favorite tonight—"
Thanks Aphrodite.
I say to myself.
It was nice to have your own personal genie. Now for tomorrow.
"Good morning my sweet Aurora!" Aphrodite says gleefully as she opens my curtains.
"Y'know, I'm pretty sure this isn't the genie job description." I mumble into my pillow.
"No grumpiness! Today is your first day back! The first time the world sees the new Annabeth!"
I groan.
"Well since you will not get have forced my hand…"
"Wait whaa-"
Aphrodite snaps her fingers and the next thing you know I was naked and in the shower getting cold water poured on me.
"Aphrodite!" I scream through gritted teeth.
"Hurry out the shower dear! I have a surprise for youuu!" She says singing it.
I groan.
I wonder if there were other genies available?
I hurry in the shower and wrap myself in a towel and walk out the bathroom.
"What is it Aphrodite—"
I scream as I see people walking around my room with nail polishes,dresses, curling irons, and makeup.
I drop my towel in surprise as everyone looks over to me and gasp.
I cover myself and my cheeks flush red.
"I'm glad you could join us my dear but please come in decent next time, we have company." She says.
My face turns red in anger.
"Aphrodite.."
"Now grab a robe.." She says as someone behind me puts a robe over me.
"Find a chair.."she says as someone pushes me into a chair.
"And let them work their magic.."She says as the torturing begins.
"My best work yet Aphrodite! Me and my crew do zhe best work! She looks absolutely—"
"Beautiful."I mumble finishing Giovanni's sentence. Giovanni's my personal stylist now.
"Darling you look absolutely breathtaking my dear! Everyone will be blown away!" Aphrodite says gushingly.
"You really think so?" I ask shyly.
"Well why would be false about your beauty! That's absolutely terrible!" Aphrodite says offended.
"Thanks?" I say unsure.
"Now darling,are you ready?"
"Yeah.. Let's go."
Chap 3! Hope you like it! Review! Critcize! PM!