CHAPTER 21

  I pull on my gown in haste, cussing Aziz in my mind for being impatient and nearly making me late. The gown is simple but exquisite, Balthas wanted his stepdaughter to look her best so he ordered the best designer across the country.

  The bodice was encrusted with diamond stones worth billions, the only difference between my dress and that of mom is that her whole dress was coated with a diamond of different colours while mine stopped at my waist.

  I stared at myself in the full-length mirror of the dressing room as the stylist fawned around me, and my eyes almost popped out at the woman staring at me. I couldn’t believe I was staring at my reflection. My hair was styled just like that of a bride, the only thing missing is the little diamond crown that seats on a bride's head.

  The make-up was top notch and I couldn’t ask for more, it transformed my face, bringing out the sensual beauty my mom loves to compliment so much.