Change please

Winter was almost gone but it was still a bit cold outside.

This time I decided to wear a baby pink ¾ sleeve, beaded knee length flowy chiffon dress matched with a pair of nude colored low block pointed toe heels made from faux suede fabric with criss-cross straps at the ankle and a gold circular buckle.

I twirled around in front of the mirror in glee as I took in my outfit. My sea green eyes were an added charm. I finished it off with nude lipstick and a little bit of eyeliner to highlight my eyes.

As soon as I was done, I immediately opened the door and stepped out, not noticing Monty was waiting for me.

"Aah!" I cried out as I bump into him and was about to fall backwards

"No, you don't" he swiftly secured an arm around my waist and stabled my body

"Phew! That was close. Thank you!" I smiled at him sweetly

Eyeing his clothes in the process and I couldn't help but linger on his abs that was obviously well formed. His shirt was so thin, it looked see through with his abs protruding through it!

"Oh no! No! No! No!" I said as I grabbed his hand and headed to his chambers downstairs.

"Wha-"

"No!" I said one last time as we entered his chambers and I rummaged through his clothes. I pulled out a plain round neck cotton mint shirt and gave it to him "Change please."

"Does it look bad on me?" he asked

"It looks good." I plainly said "Too good"

"Then what's wrong?"

"I don't want you to get a cold and moreover I don't want other women looking at your body so bundle up!" he was turning red in an instant and went towards the bathroom to hide it

A few minutes later, he came out.

"Is this better?" he shyly asked

"Perfect!" it went well with his black pants and white sneakers

Before leaving he grabbed a gray coat from the wooden stand

"It's cold outside" he said as I looked at him from over my shoulder still holding his left hand

I shrugged it off and we went ahead straight towards the nice store we went to before

The air was starting to get warm and clearly spring was on its way. We happily walked along stalls that sold food and other things. We also passed by the store where we bought the cute flower barrette that I was wearing. I unconsciously touched the accessory that was in my hair as we passed by.

As we got closer to the store I suddenly realized that it might be a bad idea to go back there after what happened the last time but it was already too late to turn back as I was already seeing the gold letters embossed from its baby pink background, flashing "Red Roses" written elegantly in uppercase calligraphy. It was soothing to the eyes and looked very feminine whichever way you look at it.

Dread dawned on me, the thought of seeing that lady from last time and remembering how she flirted with Monty made my ears turn red from anger.

Suddenly I felt Monty gently squeezing my hand as we were walking side by side, maybe he noticed the worry on my face. I just stared at him as he gave me a reassuring smile and squeezed my hand again, this time it was firmer. I just nodded at him, feeling more relaxed now.

As we were about to enter, my heart started racing faster in my chest.

Monty gently pushed the door open for me. I heard a tinkling sound from above "Oh, they added wind chimes" I blurted out

"Yes, we did ma'am. It makes the experience a little more magical don't you think?" I heard a calm and delicate voice of a woman. As my eyes met the person who spoke, to my surprise it wasn't the young lady from before but a much older woman who shares an undeniable resemblance with her

She looked elegant despite her age and was very fashionable. She could be her older sister I thought to myself

"Yes, it does." I could feel my smile reach from ear to ear as I was comforted by the thought that she wasn't there.

"Welcome, how may I help you? She said cheerfully gesturing to a display of accessories "All of these just arrived this morning, come take a look" she reached out for my hand. I looked at Monty like a child asking for permission and as soon as he nodded I happily accepted her invitation

There were a lot of things to see in that store, it was filled with different kinds of treasures any woman would want to have. There was an array to choose from, an entire shelf full of stylish bags and purses to sophisticated dresses made fit for a princess, like me. Hahaha! There were a selection of make-up and different hair accessories to shoes of all kinds, I felt like floating above the clouds at that time.

I was starting to point from end to end of shelves full of bags when Monty touched my hand gently and shook his head.

"Why not?" I said pleading like a puppy asking for hugs

"You already have a closet full of everything. We're just here to buy you something for the party." he calmly stated

My entire world shattered in a matter of seconds hearing his rational words but I was too heartbroken to accept reason. I pursed my lips and sat on a couch.

"You know you don't need all of these."

I just frowned even harder

"How about this, you can choose an entire outfit for the party along with accessories and everything else…. And I'll let you decide what I wear as well." he bargained holding both my hands in his

My eyes sparkled in delight "Really?" I exclaimed

"Really" he repeated chuckling

I jumped at him and gave him a tight hug "No backing out, okay?"

"Okay."

He agrees to wear what I ask him too but in reality he hates it when I buy him things. He said that he should be the one pampering me and not the other way around. I just comply with his wishes but honestly, I think it's unfair because love should be a give and take relationship.