"It's true you're a princess" Rach laughs taking in the four poster bed and grande bedroom.
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"Funny" I laugh heading over to my dress which I hung up this morning.
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"That's actually really beautiful" Kat says taking me back. She eyes my dress and I can tell she would love to wear something like it.
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"Thank you" I say meaning it.
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"Let's hope I can do it some justice" I laugh.
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"You'll look stunning Taylor" Rachel says.
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"Okay so bathrooms through there, wardrobe through there" I say pointing at the doors. The girls nod at me taking in my instructions.
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"It's a walk in wardrobe?" Rach asks.
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"I'm very lucky" I smile as she opens up the door and heads into the wardrobe.
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"It's like Narnia" she squeals.
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I laugh out loud.
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"It's pretty big" I smile.
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"I love it" she laughs.
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The girls get out their dresses and I give them hanging space. I head into the en-suite and top up my tan, I already showered and did my hair and makeup. The girls however have not. I finish my tan and put on some shimmer spray. So much so that I will actually glow at the party, it also smells divine. Like peaches and cream.
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I pace out of the en-suite the girls are still in the wardrobe and I turn on the curling iron, just to touch up my hair. I'm just wearing my robe, having taken off everything else to tan. I don't want any bra or panty lines in my tan. It will develop within 20 minutes then I can dress.
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A soft rap at the door has me putting down the curler and heading to open it. I assume it's Jay, it doesn't even cross my mind that anybody else would come up to our room. I open the door robe slightly open.
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"Oh" I say taking in Ross' bewildered expression at seeing me open my door practically showing him my whole body.
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"Jeez I'm so sorry" I say pulling my robe over.
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He just stares at me, absolutely gobsmacked.
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"Ross" I say and I almost click my finger at his face.
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I've really done it this time. That was idiotic and careless.
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"Uh huh" he says eyes trained on my robe.
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"Ross seriously" I say.
"You've seen it all before" I say exasperated.
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"Oh come on, no fair" he says finally looking at my eyes.
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"Okay sorry sorry sorry" I say exasperated.
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"Now what did you want" I laugh.
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"I think what I want has just very much changed after seeing that" he laughs.
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"Snap out of it" I laugh.
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"Taylor, wow I mean Jesus" he says taking another swig of his Guinness.
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"That was, well that was the best I've ever seen in my life" he says slightly tipsy.
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I shhh him conscious of the others hearing him.
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"Okay" he sighs and steps closer to me.
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"I wanted to hand these over" he says softly.
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I look down and he's holding a pair of ladies heels. A cheap pair at that. I assume they are his dates.
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"She left them downstairs" he adds softly and I look up. He's right above me. His face just inches from my own. How did we get so close?
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"Don't move" he says whispering.
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He just stares into my eyes, one hand going down my back. The silence between us is charged. I'm suddenly aware of how naked I am. His large manly hands grip onto my bare hips. Something in his touch reminds me of our time spent living together, his insistence to touch me and hold me.
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I blink slowly, and he's still there his true blue eyes watching me.
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"I love you" he says softly.
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"Shh" I say putting some distance back between us.
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"You just saw me naked that is all." I say.
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"No" he whispers.
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"Not at all" he says a pained expression on his face.
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“Thanks I’ll give her the shoes” I say softly taking them from his hands.
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He holds onto my arms to stop me.
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“Kiss me” he says.
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“Just one. It’s prom. I should get to give you a kiss on your prom night Taylor” he says.
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He strokes the side of my face with his fingertip and I close my eyes. I can feel his touch, his breath on my cheek. Just as he’s edging closer to me, we hear the door click and I all but jump back out of his arms. Pulling my robe back tightly around me I turn to face Kat.
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It just so happens that I’m holding her shoes in my hands and as I turn she clocks them. Stares up at Ross and smiles. She paces towards me, grabs the shoes ignoring my existence. I notice she’s in her white dress. It’s all over lace and it’s too much. Just like everything she wears it is skin tight. She skips over to him and throws herself around him. His arms circle her and I know what his hugs feel like. He looks up at me holding her. His eyes unreadable. She cranes her head and kisses him. I walk off to the wardrobe intent on finding Rachel and wishing it was just us getting ready together.
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“I’m gonna put my dress on now” I say whilst entering the room.
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I turn and look at Rach, she looks wonderful.
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“It’s a different dress” I say smiling.
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“Rachel you look beautiful” I say.
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It’s an ivory dress, midi length and cut close to the body. A sweetheart neckline which accentuates her curves.
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“Okay it’s your go” she says indicating that I get on my dress. She faces the opposite direction and I take off my robe. I place my nude underwear on and slip my silk dress on over it. Once it’s in place I stand facing the mirror.
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“I may need some help doing it up” I laugh.
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She positions herself behind me and begins working on the small silk buttons which trail all the way up the back of the dress.
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“Rachel, I’m glad she’s gone is that bad” I say
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“No she’s annoying” she laughs.
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“Thanks for always being an honest best friend” I say laughing.
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“Thanks for being the most caring bestie ever” she says still working on my buttons.
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“Everybody decent?” I hear at the door, it’s Jay and my tummy flutters.
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“Yep” I say softly.
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He comes in and I see him in the mirror. His expression goes straight to one of awe. He’s shirtless just wearing his Levi’s.
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“Asking if we’re decent and then you come in like that” Rach laughs. He’s a vision.
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“I need my tux, it’s in here” he laughs.
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“Hey do you want me to finish off” he says to Rach. Unable to keep his eyes off of me.
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“All yours” she smiles.
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“Rach you look beautiful” he says and she smiles genuinely.
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I smile at her as she grabs her shoes. They’re high and I worry about the winding marble staircase.
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“Matty” she calls out. I look through the mirror reflection and see him on the landing.
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“Well come on then” she says exasperated. He pushes his brunette waves off of his face. He’s wearing a white shirt which he’s still finishing buttoning up. He walks over to us.
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“So many bare chested guys” Rachel laughs.
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“You both look wonderful” Matty says softly averting his eyes from my bare back.
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I feel Jays fingers work the buttons and look at him concentrating in the mirror. Once he’s finished he stands back to assess his work and smiles. Running his hand down the curve and small of my back.
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“Well come on then, help me down the stairs” Rachel says exasperated. He laughs and I realise I’ve missed Matty’s laugh.
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“Taylor” Rach says looking up at me.
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“That dress is…” Matty says breathless.
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“Absolutely stunning” Rachel says as she inspects the train and the silk fabric.
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I smile at Jay. He chose the dress after all. A high halter-neck top with thin straps that go around my neck. In ivory silk, it’s cut closely to my frame. The silk falls over my hips and down to a train on the floor. It’s simple, yet elegant and it showcases my body.
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“Wait” I say grabbing my phone. I place it on the stand and set the timer for a picture.
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Jay places his arms around my waist. Matty stands next to me on the other side with Rachel.
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I look at the picture and laugh, noticing Jay and his bare chest.
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“That’s a keeper you’ve both got your chests out” I say.
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He smiles and goes to retrieve his tux. I take a seat on the plush chair that we have in the walk in wardrobe. Slip my feet into my stilettos and begin strapping them up.
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I sit back in my chair watching Jay get dressed. He goes all the way down to his boxers. Rach sips her Prosecco and raises her eyebrows at me. I chuckle.
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“Do you need some help with that” I say to Matty as he’s trying to do his tie.
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“Please” he says exasperated.
I stand and fiddle with his tie. It takes me a few seconds only and he watches me the whole time; I feel his eyes on me.
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“All done” I say meeting his eyes when I’m finished.
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“Thanks” he says softly.
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“Never could do a tie” I smile teasing him, I sit back down. Not sure how I’m going to weather these heels all night long. Sober.
“I can’t she’s right” he laughs looking at Rachel.
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“Oh I’ve finished” Rachel says eyeing her Prosecco. Her little smile vanishes and I stand again.
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“Here” I say taking her glass.
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I head down the stairs to the bar.
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