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"You mentioned you had experience" Magnus said looking over the curriculum in front of him "Tell me about it"
"Well…" the girl started.
She had copper-brown hair held in a messy bun on top of her head, her hair was curly and some of them escaped the bun and fell over her face. Her caramel skin seemed almost flawless and her delicate features caught everyone's attention. She had some tattoos in her arms, a mandala in her right forearm and a semi colon in her right wrist. She was the third person Magnus interviewed today and so far she was the most promising, at least by looking at her curriculum.
"I went to a beauty academy back in high school, participated in beauty contests and modelling..."
"Having your hair and make-up done is not the same as making it yourself" Magnus pointed out.
"I know" the girl smiled "I used to make the girls' hair and make-up. I know it isn't much, but I am good at styling. I also worked at a local hair salon a few streets downtown, but it closed so I had to look elsewhere"
"You do know this is just a temporary position, don't you?" Magnus asked, writing down some notes on some papers.
"For a couple of months, yes" the girl nodded.
"Well Miss Foster" Magnus started.
"Oh please, call me Karmine" the girl smiled
"Karmine" Magnus amended "You would be trained and supervised before we can leave you in charge of anything around the shop."
"That is no problem" Karmine nodded
"How soon can you start?" Magnus grinned
"As soon as possible" Karmine grinned back shyly
"We'll see you tomorrow morning then" Magnus stood up and extended his hand to shake hers.
"Thank you so much!" Karmine gushed "Oh God...I can't believe it!"
Magnus laughed and guided her out of his office. She bid him goodbye before walking off. Magnus shook his head fondly and turned to look around the shop. Eddie and Anne were with a client while Kathy sat behind the desk.
"Your last day here" Magnus smiled sadly at Kathy
"I'll probably keep coming here" Kathy said "I would not know what to do with my free time"
"If you take a step inside this shop, I will personally carry you back to your apartment" Magnus told her sternly.
"You would ruin your McQueen boots" Kathy pointed out
"Over my death body" Magnus said.
Just then the front door opened, the little bell on top letting them know a new customer had just walked inside.
"Welcome" Kathy smiled "oh! Alec, hello"
"Alexander!" Magnus brightened at the sight of his soulmate there "What are you doing here?"
"I thought I would come by" Alec said shyly "Maybe we could get some lunch together?"
"I can't leave the shop, though" Magnus pouted
"Oh...if you're busy-" Alec started
"You can stay!" Magnus said quickly "We could order something, eat at the back room?"
"If you say it's alright" Alec smiled
"Of course it's alright" Magnus grinned.
"You guys are so cute" Kathy gushed.
Alec blushed and looked down, trying to hide his blush. Magnus grinned, loving the crimson color Alec's cheeks and ears took when he was embarrassed.
They're attention then turned to a client who walked towards the counter with Anne in tow. Anne had just finished cutting her hair and was now going to pay. Kathy took over. Magnus nodded at Alec and asked him quietly to follow him towards the backroom. Alec followed after Magnus, and the hair dresser closed the door behind them.
"This room brings back memories" Alec smiled at him.
"It does, doesn't it?" Magnus chuckled, taking a seat on the sofa "I'm glad you're here"
"I wanted to see you after that other night" Alec explained sitting next to him. "How's everything?"
"It's good" Magnus nodded "Eddie is still...emotional. We don't mention Matthew"
"Shouldn't he talk with someone about it?" Alec asked with a frown, concerned about Magnus's friend.
"He'll talk when he's ready" Magnus said "We won't force him"
"It's so hard to imagine" Alec said "A soulmate treating their other half like that..."
"Not all soulmates are perfect" Magnus sighed "I learned that a long time ago"
"It's hard to believe when everyone I've ever met is perfect with their soulmates" Alec said
"Everyone?" Magnus asked, raising an eyebrow.
"My parents are soulmates...and even though they're constantly arguing and fighting, I know they love each other" Alec explained "My brother is getting married to his soulmate and she's just what he needed, someone to keep him balanced and in control. My sister and Simon...they're good for each other. They make themselves happy and that's all that matters, right?"
"What about you?" Magnus asked with a smile "How are you and your soulmate?"
"I think we'll be happy" Alec smiled shyly, blushing
"I think so too" Magnus grinned
They stopped talking and just stared at each other, happily enjoying the time they had. So far they had been unable to go on a proper date. Yes, they went for breakfast together the other day and they stayed all night talking after the drama on the bar. But none of them could be considered real dates.
"I wanna take you out" Magnus spoke "To a real date. Just the two of us, not having to worry about work or friends or family...just you and me"
"I would like that" Alec smiled with a nod.
"But for now...we gotta accept what we have" Magnus spoke "The back room of my shop and take-away"
"It should work for now" Alec laughed "What do you want? I can make a run to the pizza place down the street and be back"
"Only if you bring cheese sticks" Magnus said
"Deal" Alec said standing up "I'll be back"
Once Alec was gone, Magnus walked out of the back room to make sure everything was going okay on the shop. Eddie's client had left and now the shop was empty. Movement was slow at this time of the day, so they were not actually expecting clients. Eddie had taken a seat on the small waiting area of the salon while he talked with Anne and Kathy who were both on the main counter. Magnus approached them and decided to take a seat next to Eddie.
"What are we talking about?" Magnus asked smiling at all of them.
"We're choosing the name for Kathy's baby" Anne grinned
"Just so you know, I already have a name chosen" Kathy protested.
"Do you?" Magnus asked excitedly "What's the name?"
"If it's a girl, Emma Rose. If it's a boy, Henry Levi" Kathy said with a smile.
"You are not naming him after me?" Eddie gasped, pretending to be hurt.
"Wise choice" Anne nodded "No one wants to be called Edward after Twilight was created"
Everyone burst out laughing as Eddie pouted. Magnus was the one to calm down, and he nudged Eddie with his shoulder, offering him a grin. Eddie chuckled and grinned back at him. Magnus was very glad to see Eddie smiling once again. After the whole mess with Matthew, Eddie had been really quiet and withdrawn. They had not seen each other since the bar fight, and Magnus dreaded the moment they met again. So far Eddie had stayed at his own flat, never going to Matthew's place. Matthew never showed up, according to Kathy, nor did he called. Kathy had once mentioned that Eddie would just sit down in the living room or lay down on the sofa and stare at his phone, as if waiting for a text or call to arrive. They never did.
"Emma Rose is a beautiful name" Anne told Kathy
"Wasn't Rose your mother?" Eddie wondered.
"Yes" Kathy nodded "That's why I chose the name"
"It is a really wonderful name" Magnus nodded.
"Oh God I'm so excited!" Anne gushed "How far away are we? like...a month?"
"That's what the doctor scheduled" Kathy nodded.
"The nursery is almost finished" Eddie grinned "We just need to move the heavy furniture in"
"You haven't done that?" Anne asked
"Uh, girl" Eddie shook his head "There is no way I could move furniture without messing my nails"
Anne snorted and shook her head, but Magnus had to agree. He did not do any heavy work. If he could, he would just snap his fingers and have it done in a second.
"We'll need to get a moving company" Magnus nodded as Alec walked back inside with bags of take-away.
"You're moving?" Alec asked confused
"No" Magnus shook his head "But we need to move the new furniture in the nursery for Kathy's baby"
"And you're contracting a moving company just to move furniture?" Alec asked placing the bags on the counter "For real?"
"They would never do it themselves" Anne informed Alec "They would rather have someone do it for them than ruin their outfit"
"Well, obviously" Eddie rolled his eyes "I don't see what the big deal is. If someone else can do it, let them do it!"
"No need to ruin a perfectly styled hair or new clothes" Magnus nodded in agreement.
"Well I could do it." Alec offered "I could even get Jace and Simon to help"
"I rather not" Eddie said unsure "No offence Alec, but I think your brother hates me"
"He doesn't hate you" Alec frowned.
"My boyfriend tried to hit on your brother's fiancee" Eddie rolled his eyes "Of course he hates me"
"You shouldn't be calling that piece of scum your boyfriend" Anne snapped at him.
"He's my soulmate" Eddie said, pleading with his eyes and voice for Anne to drop the discussion they've had so many times already.
"He doesn't hate you" Alec reassured "Plus, I'm sure Jace would appreciate getting his mind off the wedding for a little while"
"Already having second thoughts?" Magnus chuckled
"Oh I hope not" Kathy said "Clary seems like such a nice girl"
"Nah, Jace is mad about her" Alec chuckled fondly "He's just anxious about the wedding"
"When is it?" Eddie asked
"April 5th" Alec responded.
"Oh so close" Magnus gushed "I always loved weddings...I used to plan my wedding since I was a child! Still have the scrapbooks somewhere"
"You have a scrapbook?" Alec laughed
"Of course" Magnus nodded
"Ooh pressure's on Alec" Anne laughed
"Shut up" Magnus glared at her.
The group continued to chat and laugh together for a couple of more minutes before another client walked inside. The group got to work. Kathy gathered the client's information while Anne moved to her station. Alec and Magnus moved towards the back room, where they would be having their lunch.
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