Getting Ready

Originally posted in Beth's blog -

The next part happened in a rush, her mind was on a different plane as she was hustled into another part of the house. Beth was handed a glass of champagne by Chels followed by a huge hug and kiss, "Oh my kobe! It was torture not saying anything!" she said with a laugh. Beth was still getting use to the idea that she was engaged; her mind was in complete overdrive. The tears continued to flow as she hugged Chia and then her sister, Ashton. "I knew surfer dude would seal the deal!" she exclaimed when they embraced.

Finally, her eyes lay upon Sylvia. She brushed the tears from her cheeks as she hugged her tight. "Now we"ll really be sisters!" Beth said tearfully into her shoulder. Sylvia nodded and as they embraced and then she looked at Beth and commented. "Are you wearing Neil’s shirt?" Beth laughed as she nodded sheepishly, wiping her tears away again. "Come on, let’s get some food in you, so we can really get started on the day!" Sylvia said taking Beth hand.

A few hours later, Beth was ready. Sylvia’s mother had made this beautiful turquoise blue dress; the fabric was made of silk that hugged at Beth’s body. Beth waved her finger at Sylvia with a grin, realising that the trip to Esperenza’s store in Milan was for this dress. ‘You... you!’ Beth said with a shake of the head. Beth took a look in the mirror and was taken back for a moment; it was possibly one of the most beautiful dresses she ever owned. ‘Oh my kobe...’ she whispered as she looked at the girls in awe.

Sylvia’s mother entered, she was dressed formerly and she admired her handiwork proudly. ‘Neil will love it!’ she murmured as she smoothed it out some more on Beth. Beth was so stunned she could only splutter, ‘Thank you... this is... amazing, it’s gorgeous!’ Beth stumbled over her words as her friends looked on giggling.

It was time to walk.