I don't own Gilmore Girls.
This chapter is a lot of shopping and some explanations of background so I apologize if there is a lot of clothes talk!
8 am Monday came much too fast for Rory's liking. She was now waiting outside of her dorm for her aunt to show up. Not even five minutes later she saw smoky granite mica Lexus RX 350 pull up. The window rolled down and she saw her aunt motion for her to hop in.
"Ready for a fab day of shopping!" Squealed Bella
"I guess so. I am surprised though I was expecting a sports car." Shrugged Rory
"Oh Ror your too funny! This is my shopping spree or long distance car! After all do you really think all that much would fit in my two door car?" Laughed Bella as though it should have been common sense
The two girls chatted about nothing and everything as they headed towards Hartford's high end shopping district. They had stores that would have Lorelai drooling over. Rory was stared in awe. Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Fendi, Dior, Bebe, Bulgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, Armani, Harry Winston, Jimmy Choo, Juicy, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany & Co and Versace just to name a few.
Rory was in shock. Bella explained that they had a full day of shopping to be done. They started with a Starbucks and made a game plan.
"To be the most effective we need to break things down. So we will start with every day clothes, then business attire, then gala wear and then balls. Then we will hit shoes, purses, sunglasses and then of course jewelry!" Laughed Bella as Rory's face looked more and more tortured.
By noon they were done with casual and business attire. Rory was ready to faint with how much she had spent. She now owned tons of jeans, slacks, skirts, blouses, tanks, tees and everything else. They were now heading to the gala and ball gowns. Now the proud owner of at least ten of each they moved on to accessories. By five they were ready to move on to jewelry which Rory was not happy about.
Thousands of dollars later they were finally done. They put the purchases in the car and headed towards some restaurant that Rory missed the name off due to being off in her own little world. They ordered and waited.
"there is more than spending and shopping Ror." Sighed Bella
"What do you mean?" Asked Rory confused
"I know your dating Colin McCrae have you ever wondered why they all seem to just have a good time?" Bella asked
"I kind of just figured they were spoiled." Blushed Rory
"Not so much. Ror every single one of us has our future planned. We graduated high school from some of the top schools in the world, we got out club memberships at 18, we are attending some of the best colleges in the world and then we will take over for mommy or daddy and in some cases both. We were told what to major in whom to be friends with and how things are going to be done. Now don't get me wrong. We are told who to be friends with but within that group we are normally able to find a few that we get along with and they become our best friends. But our lives are on the plan and we have no choice. You are a special case. You should have been groomed for lack of better word from day one to be the Gilmore Heiress. I mean I guess in some ways you were, Chilton, Yale and I bet if you look into it you probably have your own Membership at the Club too." Bella stopped and laughed at Rory's look of disgust.
"So you're telling me that you guys act out just to act out?" she asked
"Sort of. College is the only time we are allowed to do what we want. After college comes the taking over and then weddings and of course children are requirements. Rory when it comes out that you are the Hayden granddaughter and the Gilmore Heiress you are going to be required to attend society events. Of course dating Colin means I am sure he will be bringing you anyways but now you will be invited on your own accord. Just remember it's not like a Gilmore Dinner. My parents are having a ball this weekend for some reason or another. Make sure you ask Colin to be your escort." Smiled Bella
The two finished their dinner and Bella dropped Rory off at Colin's dorm. They grabbed Rory's bags and made their way up to the penthouse apartment styled dorm.
"Rory!" Smiled Colin as he opened the door
"I am dropping her off with all her belongs in the world! Make sure they get back to her dorm in one piece." Smiled Bella as she pranced in and dropped a ton of bags
"You went shopping without me!!!!" Exclaimed Stephanie as she saw Rory at the door
"Sorry Steph. Bella these are some friends. You know Colin." Started Rory
"Stephanie Vanderbilt." She said haughtily
" Logan Huntzburger." He smiled
"Finnegan Morgan call me Finn, love." He flirted
"Isabella Hayden. Call me Bella." Blushed Bella her accent coming out strong
"Hayden?" Asked Logan his eyes wide
"Yes, now Rory darling I will see you Saturday around 1pm to get ready after all mother and father will expect you there early. Your friend is of course more than welcome to come with." With that she gave Rory a hug waved to everyone else and was out the door.
"Hayden?" Asked Logan, Finn and Stephanie
"Yes." Responded Colin for her
"How do you know her? Is she the daughter of Francine and Stroub Hayden?" Asked Logan
"Yes she is. And that would be my aunt." Laughed Rory
This of course started the Hayden profile that Rory was more than interested in listening to as she really didn't know all that much about her Hayden side.
"Hey Ror what did Bella mean by 1 on Saturday?" Asked Stephanie
"You guys should be getting invites soon the Hayden's are having a ball this weekend. Not sure for what. Oh ya that reminds me! Colin you'll go with me right?" She asked using her puppy dog eyes
"of course!" Laughed Colin as he pulled her into a hug
"So love, is that aunt of your single?" Asked Finn breaking the tension in the room
Alright so this is a short chapter but I wanted to get something up! I will have more soon! Sadly I only seem to write when I am at work so sometimes it takes a while!
Thanks to everyone for the reviews!
Jillyan