chapter44 Friday
if there was ever any doubt, Grace finished her work with ample time to spare. all that is left to do is to prepare for her spa date and not just any spa date but a boy. a boy she likes.
since sucks at this type of stuff so she asked for help from a master named Maya Xin. Anna would have tagged along too but, the married woman is too heavy with pregnancy to be moving around unnecessarily. it definitely didn't help that the baby is due for birth in a month or less
~~Friday 11:48 am
"hey girl!" the loud shriek indicated her lousy best friend's arrival.
"hey" Grace greeted back with a grin
" I can't believe your house is so... basic" Maya commented after looking around the house "thanks?" Grace's house is pretty much empty but less is small. right? besides it's not like Maya hasn't been to her house
"it is not a compliment" Maya deadpanned.
Grace replied with a shrug.
"please let me redecorate your house" Maya said all of a sudden. "pleeease I have been taking interior decorating classes online please, please, pleeease"
"not happening" Grace's house might have only dull colors like gray, ash and brown and just a little touch of purple, her house might be a little under decorated but it comfortable. besides she almost only ever uses her study/ home office, living room, the bedroom and the bathroom. the only reason most of the house is not filled with cobwebs is because of the home service lady that comes around to cook and clean. her personal life is kind of depressing. she sighed "I thought we were suppose to be focused on my date not my 'basic house'."
"fine..fine. let's change the topic how I can't leave you slap that girl and in front of Lucas too" Maya said referring to that night in the billiards club.
"well, things happened and I seriously don't feel sorry for slapping that no good lousy brat"
"but in front of Lucas? seriously?"
they are now in Grace's walk in closet and Maya had no reservations in ransacking her clothes. looking for good know what.
" I mean Lucas didn't seem to mind. besides I was not..."
"where are your jeans"
"hmm?"
"your Jean pants. where do you put them? I can't find any"
"I. uhm. don't have any"
"what?!"
"I don't have any" she repeated.
"I heard you the first time... but.. but why?"
"I can't remember the last time I wore a Jean anything."
" you have got to be kidding me? out of all these clothes not even one Jean pants or jacket? I doubt you even have cute tops" Grace couldn't defend herself because all the allegations are truth. her wardrobe strictly consists of elegant formal wear for work and high class gowns for social events. the only casual clothes she owns is her pajamas.
" I can't believe this." Maya huffed "there is no way you are wearing a suit or a ball gown to a spa. not on my watch"
"what to do?"
"we are going shopping" Maya cheered
~~Friday 3:42 pm
shopping with Maya was fun and Anna insisted on being a part of the 'proper fists date' experience linked up through video chat the entire time they ended up buying tons of clothes instead of the one top and jeans they needed. Grace might never wear the rest of the clothes. ever but, she wouldn't dream of telling Maya no when she has her eyes set on a piece of clothing for her.
"it's almost 4 o'clock you should go home and get ready for your date" Anna said over the phone.
"already?" Maya sighed
According to Lucas, their appointment at 'Lotus and Lily Relaxation Spa' is scheduled for 5:45pm and he promised to pick her up by 5:30 pm or less. so she had to be done and ready before 5 o'clock.
"that's enough shopping for one day. let's go Maya". Anna said her goodbyes and end the call. probably to go take a nap.
"come on Maya let's go' Grace urged again
"one more store and then we are done. please" Maya begged
"fine."
~~Friday 3:57pm
Maya dragged her into a lingerie store in the mall.
'why am I even surprised?' grace thought to herself
" I told you already nothing like that is going to happen.. at least not on the first date" she mumbled that last part to herself. if Maya hard she didn't comment
" let's see.. will this fit?" Maya said inspecting a black laced panties
" nothing like that is going to happen... are you even listening?" Grace snatched the panties and place it back on the shelf.
" you don't know that" Maya argued "besides, when was the last time you got laid"
"still not happening" grace deadpanned
she wouldn't dare too claim to be a saint neither could she call herself a virgin.
how only regret is giving her first time to Anna's ex boyfriend. not because it was a particularly bad experience but she regrets sleeping with some dude who isn't worth it because of petty rivalry.
~~Friday 4:56pm
despite Grace's protest, Maya still bought the lingerie. two lingeries actually. Grace didn't comment, she only rolled her eyes all the way to the back of her head.
after a ton of debating they selected a white off shoulder flowered top, a blue blue skinny jeans, a pair of ash colored and a sky blue side bag. Maya insisted on putting makeup on her even though it is going to be wiped off.
"it's like saying 'I won't wear clothes because I'm going to take it off soon'." Maya sassed
"its not the same though" Grace grumbled
"whatever"
they settled for a minimal natural looking makeup.
~~Friday 5:11pm
grace didn't notice how anxious and freak out she really is until Lucas arrived to pick her up "Grace? are you okay? your eyes have been twitching the entire day"
" what if things go bad? what if things turns out awkward and we have nothing in common to talk about and I choke on a meatball?" Grace said in one shaky breath.
"deep breaths" she obeyed accordingly " you have nothing to worry about, just go with the flow and relax. plus, I doubt they'll the any meatballs in a spa"
"you sure?"
"you look amazing. now go get your man"
Maya is right, the human length mirror in her closet confirmed it. she does look amazing. but about 'getting her man'. the night is still young