**Okay so, thank you for the review. Yearh it's kind of awkward for Spinelli to rely on a complete stranger, and she could come *around to trust the housekeeper, after all she's with a broken leg for a few weeks, so she might not have a choice in that. As for the necklace; well it has more to do with it being from Ashley A and it being a necklace with an A on it, reminding her of her first name, than anything else, though it being jewelry also has little to do with it, even if she could grow to enjoy jewelry. While the necklace does appear to be a nice gift, Ashley A has a secret agenda about it. Also, yes, no one will associate her with the Ashleys, because so far everyone they know is out of town, though that could always change. Regarding the sundress; while it may seem like a casual dress, it has more to do with it being feminine and girly, and she just overall doesn't want to wear Ashley A's clothes, but Ashley A could force her to change her opinion. As for the breakfast, yes Ashley A has a good point, but is not ignorant, though as it may seem that she is genuinely concerned for Spinelli's health and wellbeing; she's more concerned with Spinelli not gaining weight. Also, the food issue can always come up again later on. Now onto the chapter.
Chapter 5: girl's trip.
Soon enough breakfast had ended, despite Spinelli still feeling hungry. She wasn't used to such small amount of food, but she was completely depended on Ashley A, so she didn't have much choice but to just accept it. Ashley A had already made plans for the two of them, for the day. Apparently, they should have a spa day where they would get their hair and nails done.
So now Spinelli was sitting in a car, on her way to a salon, with Ashley A on the front seat, while the chauffer was busy driving. After a while, they finally reached the salon. After getting out of the car and walking for a bit, they found the salon, and walked in. Ashley A walked up to the cashier, where a woman was standing. "Can I help you"
"Yes, I have an appointment today" Ashley A said as a matter of fact.
"And what would your name be"-
Ashley Armbruster"
"Ah yes, I see now, you made an appointment for the full facial treatment and a haircut and have it styled, follow me"
"Oh, no it's my friend over here, who needs the full treatment, first a facial, with eyebrows plucked, then having makeup done, then a manicure and finally a haircut with her hair styled, while I only need a new manicure" Ashley A said to the woman as she pointed over to Spinelli.
"Okay then, well then I will go and get one of our stylists to help your friend, while I can give you a manicure"
The lady then went to find a stylist, who ended up coming back with her, the lady pointed to Spinelli and told the stylist that Spinelli was the one who needed the full makeover. The stylist then walked over to where Spinelli was sitting and said. "hello and who are you"
"that's Ashley Spinelli" Ashley A said before Spinelli could answer.
"Okay, well then in that case, if you'll come with me Ashley, then my colleague can take care of your friend" the stylist told Spinelli, who simply followed the stylist. They walked over to a table, with all kinds of product. The stylist then asked her. "So, what can I do for you"
"I don't know, just do whatever you think is best" Spinelli didn't care about what the stylist did to her, she never cared about her appearance before and she certainly didn't care now.
"Okay well then I will bring you some magazines to read, oh, and do you want something to drink"
"Just water"
"Okay then" and with that, the stylist left to find her some magazines to look at, and some water to drink.
She then came back with the water and magazines, before talking. "Okay Ashley let's start of with a facial, and then I can do a manicure, and I can finish of with giving you a haircut and then style your and finally do your makeup. Does that sound good to you"
"yearh fine" To Spinelli it sounded boring, but this was how she was going to spend her summer. Her official last summer as a kid, before becoming a teenager.
"Do you want a massage while I work on you"
Yearh sure"
The stylist then begun to work on her, starting with giving her a facial, and putting cucumbers on her eyes. She then began to give her manicure, which gave a chance to really relax, the massage was nice, even if having stuff on her face was weird. The stylist then washed her face, making it all clean, before beginning on washing her hair, first putting shampoo in her hair, and then a hair mask. The stylist then began to pluck her eyebrows, as the mask was in her hair. After her eyebrows had been plucked, the hair mask was being washed of and the stylist was putting conditioner in her hair. Then after the conditioner was being washed of, the stylist then put a towel onto her hair, while she would do Spinelli's makeup. Finally, after her makeup was done, the stylist would then go onto giving her a haircut and style her hair. Then, after what seemed like forever, the stylist finally turned her around and she was able to look herself in the mirror, and she was shocked by what she saw; her hair was no longer uneven, it went down to her shoulders and was styled to be wavy, she also had makeup on, a shade of purple eyeshadow, black eyeliner and mascara, some powder, a bit of blush, and some red lip-gloss. She could hardly recognize herself, she felt like she was starring at a stranger, and the necklace didn't exactly helped. She truly looked like an Ashley, with her makeup, styled hair, yellow sundress and necklace. She didn't feel like herself, not with her new look and not with having to depend on somebody else for so many things.
Spinelli was then helped of the seat and onto her crutches and was helped out by the stylist. She walked out to where Ashley A was sitting and reading a magazine, clearly waiting for the brunette. She looked up from her magazine and saw the new Spinelli. She was impressed by how Spinelli looked as she was smiling. The blonde then started talking. "OMG, you, like, look so good, I will go pay for today and then call a cab, so we, like, can go get some lunch." Ashley A then went to pay, and then called a cab, to pick them up and drive them to a place where they could get some lunch.
After a while, the cab got to the spa, and Ashley A gave instructions to the driver as to where they would have their lunch. After driving for a while, they finally pulled up to a place Spinelli hadn't seen before.
They then walked inside, which looked rather nice, a bit fancy though. A man wearing a uniform walked up to them and asked "can I help You"
"Yes, we're looking for a table for two"
"Alright then, follow me please" He said as he walked over to an available table with the two girls following him, he then handed them the menu's. "So, do you already know what you want to drink"
"Yearh we'll have two waters" Ashley A was quick to say, as the waiter took the order and left to get them some water. He eventually came back with two glasses of waters, before he asked. "So, have you decided on an order"
"yes, I'll have the chicken salad with dressing on the side, while my friend will have the regular salad without dressing" Ashley A said quickly before Spinelli could protest. Then waiter then left with their order. Leaving the girls alone at the table. Then Spinelli finally decided to say something. "I can order for myself you know, and what if I wanted something else to eat"
"You know this is what I was talking about this morning, about you needing to watch what you eat. We can't have you getting fat"
"But i'm not fat"
"Of course, you're not, but eventually you will be, if you aren't careful with what you eat. Besides you could stand to lose a few pounds."
"I Could" Spinelli asked, as she then looked down on her own body.
"But don't you worry, we can take care of that problem this summer. Just trust me, I can guarantee you instant popularity."
Spinelli didn't want to admit it, but Ashley A's clothes did feel rather tight on her. Maybe Ashley A had a point, maybe she could lose a few pounds, perhaps Ashley A really had her best interests at heart. Spinelli quickly pushed that last thought aside; she had only been staying with Ashley A for one day and already was the blonde getting into her head.
The waiter then returned to the table with their orders, and they begun to eat.
Ashley A then resumed talking. "You know Ashley S; I can give you instant popularity. I mean i'm already going to be popular, but I can do the same for you. All the cute boys will notice you, just trust me, I know what's good for you. You know at the end of summer, my family and I will throw a party for all of our friends and family, it's a tradition we have each year, and this year; you're invited."
"Oh, really" was all Spinelli could muster out, the Armbrusters had been nice to her, and so far, Ashley A hadn't tried to humiliate her.
"Of course, though it requires that you stay with us for the entire summer, but for now let's just focus on me teaching you how to flirt with boys:
First: start by picking out a random boy and practice on him, in fact practice on many boys before you flirt with a boy you like.
Second: find an opening line. It can be about a subject in school, or if you're in class with them, then walk up to them and ask for notes, and then flirt with them. Or talk about something you like, it's super easy.
Third: always make eye contact, if you don't, then you'll look bored or uninterested and you don't want to do that, or just look at the spot between their eyes.
Fourth: come up with a compliment, it can about anything, right from their hair to their clothes, to anything.
Fifth: Always remember to smile, or at least when it makes sense, don't go all clown on them, just a regular to make them know you're interested in them, and then laugh if they make a joke, and if they smile back then you'll know that they're interested.
Sixth: use your body, make sure you use your posture, so you don't slouch, and make sure to touch them as soon as you get the chance.
Seventh: keep it light, don't talk about sad or serious, just keep it fun and lighthearted. They'll like you a lot better when you keep it fun.
Eighth: beware of awkward silence. Sometimes a conversation drags out, so just ask them a question about themselves, ask them about anything, or talk about anything else.
Ninth: wrap it off. If you aren't interested in them, or the conversation drags out, then it's time to wrap it off. Cut the boy lose.
Tenth and final tip. Just keep practicing, that's how I know so much, because I, like, practiced on many boys, which you should do this summer.
Now did you get all of that"
"I think so, but I don't see how I need to know all of this"
"But you will eventually. Eventually you'll, like, meet a cute boy and then you'll need my advice"
Spinelli thought to herself that perhaps the blonde had a point, she did have a small crush once, on that boy with the teeth who she crushed on back in the fourth grade, and she had also been slightly crushing on T.J since they had their kiss, so maybe Ashley A wasn't completely wrong.
Soon enough, the rest of the day passed by like yesterday, it was pretty much like it was yesterday, with them getting home to Ashley A's house and watching a couple of movies, before dinner time. Then after dinner time, they would watch some of Ashley A's favorite tv show, before it was time for bed.
Next chapter: Spinelli gets a lesson in makeup
So, that's it for chapter 5, hope you enjoyed it.
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