Chapter 4 - Preparations
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~IVORY~
"WAKE UP!!!" Jemima yelled from outside as she continuously banged my door. I began to regret why I didn't kick against the make-up idea when she brought it up the previous day.
I groaned and turned to the other side. It took me some seconds to realize it was my birthday.
"Who sleeps till this time on their birthday?" She yelled.
"Well, I do, so?" I said as I calmly opened the door and looked at her.
She looked at me for a second then pulled me in her arms for a hug.
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you my darling" she sang and she hugged me again, which made me smile because it felt nice to have someone value me as much as she did.
"Thanks J" I appreciatively said with a warm smile.
"For your gift?, Here it is" she said as she pulled out a leather watch-box from her bag.
"Do me the honours, ma'am" she said as I placed my palm in hers, she unclasped its hook and placed it on my wrist, fixing it in its position.
"I really appreciate this, thank you" I said as I looked lovingly at the gold wristwatch.
"Let me say a cheesy phrase about this, hmm, as you wear this, always remember there is time for everything" she said before saying "I'm too smart, c'mon, give it up for the queen".
"Yes, yes, it's time to be in the kitchen to help out. I've been out for a while now" I said as I began to make way to the adjoining bathroom.
"Oh well, the cooking has already finished this morning" she said, to my delight.
"Really?" I said excitedly.
"Yeah, and you're in serious trouble because the kitchen head couldn't get someone as skilled as you at handling recipes. You had better not show your face in the kitchen today. A little word of advice though" she said as she went into the room.
"I should have informed her about my health" I said.
"And she wouldn't have allowed you. Besides, you overwork a lot. I always feared you might faint from exhaustion one day" she said .
"At least, it's my only way to make up for being an Omega", I tried to reason with her.
"And I'm not an Omega?" She asked and i shrugged in response.
"Come on, life isn't that hard as you take it" she said.
"If you say so" I replied.
"I have to go now. The ceremony starts at 6pm. I'll be here by 4pm for your make-up. I need to help Jason pick out his suit and tie, he has to look good for mama, so, be a good girl," she said as she smiled before taking her leave.
I went to the bathroom and spent a great time washing myself, especially my hair.
When I was done, I came out of the bathroom and began dressing up.
I began to think of my parents and how I wished they were around to see their little child become twenty years of age.
Flashback******
"Did you hurt yourself, pumpkin?" My father said as he came up to where I was seated pretending to be hurt by a tree branch that was on the ground.
"Yes daddy", I began to shed fake tears as he picked me up and began to head towards our house.
"Just hold on baby, I'll get you some healing herbs now" he said.
"Well, I'm not actually hurt, I only wanted to have your attention" I said with my signature pout.
"I knew you weren't hurt, princess, but I just have to be there whenever you call on me" he said as he smiled down at me.
"Thank you dad" I said.
"And promise me one thing baby?" He said.
"Okay, pinky promise?" I said, sticking out my little finger.
"Yeah, pinky promise me that whenever you need me or want my attention for anything at all, you'll tell me" he said.
"Okay daddy, I will" I said with a smile.
"That's my girl, your mother made steak and potatoes for dinner, let's go have some" he said as we approached our house.
End of flashback******
"I need you now,dad, because I miss you so much" I said as I shed a few tears.
"Did I come at the wrong time?" I heard before I saw Lucas with a finely wrapped gift.
"No, you didn't" I managed to say.
"Well, I just brought this little gift to say happy birthday, as a friend" he said as I received it with a smile.
"You're welcome, see you later." He said and he left my room.
I decided to have a short nap and a few hours into my sleep, I heard a tiny screech beside me which made me jolt from my sleep.
"What do you think you're doing?" Jemima mini-yelled while looking down at me.
"Sleeping" I said.
"Don't you know sleeping before an event like this brings sluggishness? Besides, your face won't be in a nice state for the makeup" she complained.
"I still feel the after-effects of that serum, that's why I napped" I explained.
"Oh, sorry about that, go wash your face, so we'll get started, it's almost midnight" she said as I did as told.
I came out of the bathroom to see Jemima taking off my dress and looking at her make-up shades, probably checking the color compatibility.
I dried off my face and wore my underwear, I sat before the mirror, then she began to do her thing.
"I can't shake off the feeling that I'll lose you tonight after you find your mate" she said after some moments.
"You know that's not possible, we're friends despite having Jason. Why should mine be different?" I asked her.
"We can never tell" she shrugged as she continued.
"I can't do that to you J" I assured her.
"We'll see to that " she said as she finished applying the make-up.
"Well, you can open your eyes now" she said again, and I opened my eyes.
"Oh my goodness, I can't believe this is me" I exclaimed in joy as I saw a more beautiful Ivory staring right back at me from the mirror.
"I think we're all set for the ceremony" she said, as
She touched up her face and straightened her.
"What do you mean everything?" I inquired.
"Well, Lucas is here" she replied.
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