Chapter 8 - The State Dinner Pt 1
“You want me to what?” Pinky repeated in a shocked tone.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5aOqwf0oAm
“Be my date to the state dinner!” I pleaded with her for the second time. “I’m allowed to bring a date to these kind of things but I never have before because of well...you know...I had no friends. But now I have you!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9I4nFWI874
“Why can’t you take Crimson?”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJC3iJfkv7
“He’s going to be in attendance, but as my guard,” I said lying on my sofa. “Besides, I’d rather to you. My friend!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDtZrdRtNc
She sighed heavily. “I don’t know Alex, I mean it’s so short notice. The dinner is tonight and I don’t even have anything suitable to wear -”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmfrTCD6ko
“That’s not a problem!” I chirped. “I have tons of dresses that I haven’t worn yet. And if you don’t like those, I’ll send someone to get you a dress.”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OdStgbUoZ
“But I don’t even know proper etiquette!” She exclaimed. “So many important people are going to be there and I don’t want to make a fool out myself,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcb4ZToLqWh
“No one actually eats at the state dinner,” I rolled my eyes at her naivety. “Just push around the food on your plate until the next course arrives. It’s a five course dinner by the way.”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBWSTuzGve
“THEN WHY THE HELL IS IT CALLED A DINNER!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHasrRJTDP5
“Just a formality, everyone eats before they come,” I explained. “They’ll be talking about politics and other boring stuff and I don’t want to be alone. Please come!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjC6OUwLxL
“Did you just say ‘please’?” She replied shocked.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CosOyYIpx
I rolled my eyes. “Yes I did, that’s how much I want you to come.”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwHB5ZXjuw
“Alex I-”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJFdluQGz3a
“If you come then we can have a sleepover.” I blurted.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbUUmHtwKr
“Really!” She said becoming exciting. Dear Lord, what did I just do?999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKgFnihL2N
“Y-Yea-Yeah!” I said through gritted teeth. “We can have a sleepover,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFO7hQfvpBn
“Count me in then!” She squealed. “I can’t wait for tonight! But wait, how am I going to get to the palace? I can’t just casually stroll in there,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzznoK7KdJ
“Give me your address,” I said getting a pen and some paper. “I’ll send my driver for you,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOF4ErdMUpG
“YOU MEAN THE LIMO!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6NIrnarL8
I sighed as I dropped my head low. “Yes Pinky, I mean the limo.”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVW7Og3u92
“Oh my goodness!” She squealed. “My first time in a limousine. THIS IS SO EXICITING!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAxvCfJKg2s
“Yes, it’s just magnificent,” I said sarcastically as I rolled my eyes. “The address please!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcmWlWbPw4
She gave me her address and I quickly scribbled it down before texting it to my driver. “He’ll be there in thirty minutes so have everything prepared,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXeKrjwio7o
“OH MY GOSH ALEX AREN’T YOU EXCITED!” She screamed. “OUR FIRST SLEEPOVER! I CAN’T WAIT TILL WE-”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHr9p6EA0A7
“Yeah I’ll see you when you get here Pinky,” I said cutting her off. “Bye!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhqSYS7Qb2
Geez, does that girl ever shut up?999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCxWi5aTeMe
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“THIS IS YOUR ROOM!” Pinky shouted as she stared around at everything. “IT’S BIGGER THAN MY HOUSE BACK HOME
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I don’t know how to respond to that. It usually would be something mean, but Pinky’s my friend so, I’ll just keep quiet.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1A8nEKoik
“You have a chandelier in your bedroom,” She said staring up at my golden chandelier in awe. “What the hell Alex this isn’t a bedroom, this is a luxury apartment!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDgeDn7u7J
“Yes I know it’s all grand and upscale but the dinner is in less than five hours and you haven’t even picked out a dress yet,” I said tugging her into my walk in closet/salon, where my “glam squad” consisting of a professional stylist, hairdresser and makeup artist waited.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWT86lebHa2
“Oh.my.gosh,” She whispered as she took in the closet. Racks and racks of designer clothes surrounded us all and on my left wall contain shoes in every size, shape and color imaginable. The precious jewels were encased in the back behind a vault; including my diamond incrusted tiara.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCgC0w3VJDl
“This is absolutely incredible Alex,” She said breathlessly. “I feel like I’m in fashion heaven!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmNN20iIGy
“That’s because you are my dear,” My stylist, Ava, said as she walked over to us. “Only clothes of the best and highest quality can be placed on our beloved Princess! And since you are her special guest tonight, you’ll get the same royal treatment,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡliC5joVzXj
“Really!” Pinky beamed as she bounced up and down. “I’m still nervous though,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksGGIMwBwr
“You have nothing to worry about, especially since you’re in our care,” Dominic, my hairstylist said.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OPviGUKqY
“First things first,” Tiffany, my makeup artist said while looking Pinky up and down. “Dominic, you need to liven up her hair a bit. The pink dye she has in looks faded,”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7JHe5AnNn
“Leave it to me,” Dominic said sitting Pinky down in his chair. “You are going to look and feel gorgeous when we’re done with you honey!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLiMbwKG5HT
“I’ll find something pretty for you both,” Ava said rummaging through my closet.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSW2rlEY5Xn
“While they’re doing that, I’ll start exfoliating your face and getting your nails done.” Tiffany said as she harshly scrubbed Pinky’s face with her exfoliating brush. I sat down on the plush sofa and watched in amusement as I watched her face turn red from Tiffany’s wrath. Goes to show her that getting all “dolled” up is as fun as it seems.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMTdfsFf7DL
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“Gorgeous,” Ava said as she clapped her hands in glee. “Both of you are absolutely gorgeous!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcf8upzbHEB
It was true, we did look painstakingly gorgeous!999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlDPHn09Kf
I was adorned in a royal blue off-the-shoulder mermaid gown that accentuated my “coke bottle” figure! The wasn’t too low so a bit of cleavage was showing; but it wasn’t overdone. The blue was so bold and it gave off a beautiful glossy look. A small train was also in the back and I wore long white gloves that stretched up to my biceps. For shoes, I wore simple royal blue pumps, no one would see them anyway. 999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxqvK2jTH5
My long curly mane was piled into an elegant messy bun on top of my head, with a few lose curls framing my face. The makeup which consisted of many layers of eyeliner and mascara, plus nude lipstick, looked very nice on my features. Yep, I was fucking gorgeous!999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGXdb4kngm
Pinky on the other hand couldn’t believe it was her she was staring at in the mirror. Her dress was beige with long sleeves, adorned with gold sequences that moved every time she did. It had a deep v-neck cut down the middle that surprisingly only showed minimal cleavage! The dress also was floor length and mermaid styled, showing off curves that I didn’t even know she had, but it did not have a train. She wore simple pumps like me, but hers were beige in color.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqPWETKwPZ3
Dominic had re-dyed Pinky’s hair to a lighter shade pink than it was before. He’d also cut off a few inches so that now it was now neck length and layered. Like me, Tiffany piled on the black eyeliner on Pinky, making her usual dull blue eyes ‘pop”. Her lipstick was a light shade of brown that made them appear bigger than they were. Dang, if they look any bigger, she’ll give Raven a run for her money!999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0YDZIeP6m
“I-I-Is this actually me?” Pinky said as she admired herself. “I feel like a princess! Is this what it’s like to be you Alex?”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPytyHlagiU
“Meh, somewhat,” I shrugged as I handed her drop gold earrings. “With all of the sequences on your dress, earrings are the only accessories that you’ll need.”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9N63rrwLq
I wore diamond drop earrings that brushed onto my neck when I moved my head with a diamond choker and a diamond encrusted bracelet on each of my wrists. I love diamonds ok, so stop judging me!999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVCm2LYGJci
“You girls have to get going,” Ava said shoving a royal blue and beige clutch into our hands respectively. “Only thirty more minutes till the banquet starts and plus you have to take a few photos for the press!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67dDhYlzGY
“What!” Pinky’s eyes widened. “Bu-But, I don’t know how to pose for professional pictures!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSFu6sE3Yr4
“Just smile and wave it’s really simple,” I said tugging on her wrist. I was about to open the door to leave bu Ava called me back.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYyPQeM8th
“Wait Princess!” She said running behind me with something behind her back. “You forgot this!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbL08JVpXi
She neatly placed my diamond (surprised?) encrusted tiara on my head and pined it in place. “Can’t go to the dinner without your tiara!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXL8Ws6JNge
“Thanks,” I mumbled before tugging Pinky out the room as she said her thank you’s and goodbyes to the glam squad.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbfPbVpkhA
“I feel like I’m in a dream Alex,” She grinned. “I’ve never felt so beautiful before!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhRIMhLyns
“Enjoy it while it lasts,” I said as we stepped into the elevator. “This dinner is going to be so fucking boring!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPR5KA8oBe
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“PRINCESS OVER HERE!” A reporter shouted as the blinding lights from the camera flashed in my eyes. “WHO IS THIS WITH YOU?”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhatUfpaIUc
“SHE’S GORGEOUS!” Someone else shouted as they repeatedly flashed cameras in our faces. Pinky looked like she was getting dizzy from all of the lights so I rushed to pull her inside.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ePgqPfHYU
“ARE YOU A FRIEND OF THE PRINCESS?” A reporter asked shoving a microphone into Pinky’s face; which startled her.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqg8n6HBHB
“Uh-umm-yeah-umm, I’m a friend from school!” She said nervously as the crowd gasped in shock.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCZLCwPb5mC
“IMPOSSIBLE!” Someone shouted. “I THOUGHT THE PRINCESS HATED PEOPLE!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2r99dWOeyC
“ALRIGHT YOU NOSY FUCKERS!” I screamed at them. “BACK THE HELL UP BEFORE I HAVE YOU ALL ARRESTED!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKqoQCtPKRV
But they continued swarming around us, Pinky in particular, asking her a multitude of ridiculous questions. But thankfully, we were rescued when Arty, Robert and Crimson came and helped us inside. It took about five minutes but when the doors were shut, we all sighed in relief.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9V5v9BXbn6
“Whoa!” A voice said.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVraLYHfjFz
I whipped around to see Crimson staring at me with drool practically coming from his mouth. He seemed lost for words and I smirked as I rendered him speechless. But that smirk soon vanished as I took in his appearance. He was wearing a sleek black suit, bow tie and all! And he looked devilishly handsome in it.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtF1VT1djbf
“You look amazing!” We both said breathlessly.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlG0dhubc9n
My cheeks turned pink as I realized I said that aloud and Crimson just laughed at me. 999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWbumKUE3V
‘IT IS YOU!” Arty suddenly shouted as he pointed an accusing finger at Pinky. “YOU’RE THE TOILET GIRL!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfK6JwxRKvu
What?999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59Z9TfLaHu
Pinky’s face turned as red as Crimson’s name and she glared at Arty. “YOU WERE THE ONE WHO WALKED IN ON ME!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNFxw2HXuAX
“I DIDN’T KNOW YOU WERE TAKING A DUMP!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2yJuexyOhq
“YOU SHOULD’VE KNOCKED!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gxCrBOTen
“HEY!” I shouted catching both their attention. “What the hell is going on here? How do you two know each other?”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4dwEs2eR0
“She was randomly taking a dump in our shed bathroom!” Arty said pointing at Pinky.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzA8iQRPPt
“The shed bathroom,” I repeated looking at Pinky. “You mean the day you ate all those spicy burritos and almost blew up my toilet with your shit?”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡedxeUJQ7bB
“ Y-You don’t have to say it like that,” She mumbled as her eyebrow twitched.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpk8tGCiokZ
“Listen guys,” Robert said catching our attention. “The dinner starts in ten minutes, you three need to get seated.”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6Rrp61l42
“May I escort you to your seat Princess?” Crimson smirked knowingly at me. As if I would melt and instantly fall for his charms. Ha! Not today.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuX2I0fV4rI
“Sorry,” I said linking arms with Pinky. “But I’ll go with my date. Toodles!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAw0ejM5tr
His jaw dropped and his eyebrows were raised to the heavens! I laughed maniacally as Pinky and I strutted behind Robert and Arty. The latter who kept looking back at Pinky skeptically and was sending me questioning looks.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3KSXxLPLv4
After walking up the flight of stairs, the ballroom, which had been turned into a dining room to accommodate the 200+ guests was filled with people. My parents and the twins standing out the most because they were the only ones seated at the largest table in the middle of the room, which was reserved for the royal family and their guests only. I felt Pinky’s breath hitch as she took in all of the people around her so I rubbed her shoulder reassuringly.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWPzj4HPnG
“It’ll be fine,” I said. “Remember, just push around your food until the next course comes ok!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvgxzlZBsy
“Got it,” She gave a weak thumbs up before gulping as Robert told the presenter her name.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyMHefSBEo2
“Presenting, Her Royal Highness, Princess Alexandra Claudette of the Heartlands!” He boomed to the congregation, who all stopped chattering when my name was called. “And her guest, Miss Lacey Watkins!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWzsDr9HTL
I immediately place on my all knowing smirk as I took in all of the jealous looks I was receiving from the other females here. But one stood out more from the rest. Raven was smirking at me in a way as if she was planning on challenging me.Ha! I’d love to see her try! 999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxkISFUBRa
But as Pinky and I gracefully walked down the stairs, I realized that her smirk was not directed towards me, she was smirking deviously at Pinky! Eyeing her up and down as we made our way to the royal table.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVMKvSTaqM
I may despise her, but I knew her well. Raven was a sly and cunning person, you can always tell when she doesn’t like someone because she’ll always try to be overly friendly with them. Hence why she always tries to be nice towards me, but I can put her in her place real quick and she knows it, so she wouldn’t dare mess with me! Pinky on the other hand wasn’t as brazen as me and I felt that if I let her out of my sight tonight, Raven will definitely slither her way over to her and attack. 999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ160jemKWqk
As I sat down, her eyes finally removed themselves from Pinky and they locked with mine. Her smirk diminishing to be replaced with a friendly smile. But I only had one thing to say to her.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYS1NAWj1C
“Game on bitch!”999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2G31Zk0ClP
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The only thing I can tell you guys is that it is going down in the next chapter!999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXF5IOyAxl
Alex has been acting a lot civilized recently but of course their are people like Raven who set her off.999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡELfa1gF6rX
Keep on reviewing beautiful people!999Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkExzyGufG
Peace Out!
P.S- Shoutout to CherryAnge991 who introduced me to her original word “Blargh” (Which is a combination of “Bleh” and “Argh”). I found it funny so I thought I’d share it with the rest of you!
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