“Welcome Mr Nolan” A lady greeted smiling at him.
“Emily!” Liam acknowledged her greeting, smiling back at her.
“And she is?” Emily asked referring to Jasmine.
“Oh! This is Jasmine,, My woman. Sweetheart, this is Emily” Liam introduced.
Jasmine felt her cheeks heat up again when he referred to her as his woman.
“Hi..” Emily said stretching forth her hands with a warm smile.
“Hello” Jasmine said, accepting and reciprocating the smile.
She wonders why the Emily girl keeps smiling. It suits her though.
“You’re so beautiful!” Emily complemented.
“Thanks and you too!”
“Oh, c’mon,, you’re teasing me right” Emily asked, chuckling a little.
“No I’m not!”
“Okay, come off it ladies” Liam said cutting them off.
He knows they’ll keep going and going with the complements.
“You’re still as impatient as ever” Emily teased.
“I guess so. I need my woman to look extremely georgous. I’ll trust you to pick out the best outfit” Liam said.
“You leave that to me Mr Nolan. I do my job effectively” Emily said turning to Jasmine.
“Jasmine, this way please!” She led her inside. Liam sat on a chair as he got busy with his phone.
.
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“Tell me what you like Jasmine” Emily asked.
“Just select any that would suit me”
“Wow!” Emily exclaimed, moving backwards and scrutinizing her.
Jasmine took a look at herself to see the reason why she exclaimed that way.
“What is it Emily?” She asked.
“I must say you’re blessed with the perfect shape. All my collections are gonna look good on you. we just need to find the perfect one” Emily said.
“It’s a family dinner Emily. it shouldn’t be something classy!”
“Oh! now I get it. You’re gonna meet his parents. Feeling nervous right?” She asked as she went through some clothes.
“Yes! A little bit, I guess”. .
Emily chuckled… “I can imagine what you’re going through. if I’d be in this situation, I’ll literally pee on my body”
Jasmine released a short laughter.
“Here, let’s try this on!” Emily suggested handing her the gown.
She helped her put it on, then adjusted the mirror.
It was a silver long gown, deep V neck cut, long hands…
Emily grimmaced shaking her head negatively.
“No! Try this” She said giving her another one.
“But this is okay! I like this one” Jasmine argued.
“This is the Nolan’s family,, you must dress elegant. Now try that”.
She tried the second dress on and now, she likes this more.
“This is okay, but not perfect! try this” Emily said giving her the third one.
Jasmine groaned as she tried the different dresses with Emily finding fault in each dress.
“Hold on Emily, can I use the restroom” She Asked already exhausted. It’s just a common dress.
“Sure, just go through that door, then turn left” Emily said showing her a different door.
She rushed out and made her way to the restroom. In a jiffy, she did her business and came out. Just when she was out of the door, she bumped into a lady.
“I’m sorry Miss,, I’m so sorry” Jasmine apologized bending down to pick her purse.
“Keep your freaking sorry to yourself. Are you blind or something?” She said rudely snatching her purse from Jasmine.
“You don’t have to be rude miss,, I apologized already didn’t I?”
“Your freaking sorry won’t correct the damages to my purse”
Jasmine’s eyes moved to the purse which was still perfectly okay;;
“You know what, just get the fuck out of my way, lowlife bitch!” The lady said.
Jasmine chewed on her lips, if it was a normal day, she’d gas dealt with her but right now, she has other important things to do. She hopes she meets her one day, she’ll definitely teach her a lesson. She just walked away heading back to Emily.
“Good thing you’re back! Found the perfect dress for the dinner. Try this on”.
“There’s no need Emily. You said it’s perfect and it definitely would be. I’ll just put it on when it’s time for the dinner”.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes! Just wrap it up. I’ll go meet Liam outside”
“Okay, just give me some minute!” Emily said and she nodded walking out.
She sat beside Liam.
“Three hours to find a simple dress?” He asked.
“You wanted me to look elegant right? that’s exactly what we did”.
Just then, Emily walked out with the package.
“Let me have that!” Liam said collecting it.
“Sure I’m gonna love this?” He asked.
“Sure Mr Nolan”
“Here’s my credit card, I’ll have Stephen come get it” Liam said handing her the credit card.
“Let’s go sweetheart! The makeup artist are waiting” Liam said, holding her hands.
“Now?”
“Yes! Let’s go” She groaned as they walked out of the mall.
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Back at Liam’s Mansion;;
Liam looked at his wrist watch for the up tenth time, pacing to and fro. He was already fully dressed.
The sound of something ticking made him look up. His mouth hung open as he stared at the figure before him. She looks Breath taking. His eyes not leaving her as she walked towards him with a bright smile.
“Wow!” He found himself saying. He pulled her close to him, holding her by the waist.
“You look gorgeous Mrs Nolan!” He complemented.
“And you look hot baby!” Jasmine said. Liam’s eyes lit up when she called him that.
He leaned forward, placing a short kiss on her lips. He couldn’t help it.
“Let’s go!” He said, interwined their hands together and walking out.
Jasmine breathed out as Liam came to an halt in front of the mansion. She held her dress tightly as she stared at his parents who stood at the entrance.
She suddenly felt extremely nervous. But this is just an act and she shouldn’t be scared right?
Liam held her hand,, “Don’t worry sweetheart, I gat your back” He assured.
He quickly came down, walked over and opening the door for her. She came down, holding Liam’s hands.
“C’mon!” Liam nodded at her an began to walk in.
He felt Jasmine tightened her grip as they approached his parents.
“Liam, my dear!” He’s mother called warmly.
“Mom!” He called, rushing to high her.
“Dad!” He called, hugging his dad.
Jasmine eyes lingered on the floor. She couldn’t bring herself to look at either at them.
“And who is this lady with you son?” His mother asked, staring at Jasmine.
“Well, mom,, Dad,,.. This is Jasmine, my girlfriend” Liam introduced.
Jasmine raised her head up only to meet with an harsh glare from Mrs Nolan which was enough to send her to an early grave but she composed herself before speaking up.
“Good evening ma’am, sir” She greeted politely.
“Evening dear!” Mr Nolan replied giving her a light smile.
Turning to Mrs Nolan, she was still glaring at Jasmine. This isn’t gonna be good;; Jasmine thought.
“Your girlfriend uh?” She finally asked after scrutinizing her.
“Yes mom!” Liam said.
“What happens to Claudia? She’s in there, waiting for her fiancee. But now, you show up with a lady?” His mother querried.
“This isn’t just any lady mom, she’s my girlfriend. Besides, I told you I had one remember!..”
“Yes! But I thought you were just kidding”
“No mom!, She’s right in front of you” Liam said, holding her and pulling her close to him.
“But….”
“Let’s go in everyone! We don’t wanna keep the other guests waiting. We’ll talk about this matter… But then, let’s go in” Mr Nolan said cutting off his wife.
Mrs Nolan scoffed storming inside. While Mr Nolan shook his head trailing behind her.
“Are you okay?” Liam asked. Jasmine puffed out some air before nodding her head.
“Let’s go!” He said leading her inside. She would have admired the mansion and it’s classy nature but the situation is what bothers her the most.
Just they walked in, a lady threw herself at Liam hugging him. Liam looked at Jasmine like he’s indirectly telling her sorry with his eyes.
Jasmine looked away observing the entire place. It’s just Liam’s parents, A middle aged woman and the lady hugging Liam. Its a good thing they were just few people around.
“Miss! Miss” Liam tapped the lady trying to get away from her.
“This is really you in person,,,” She said still hugging him.
“Miss! Let me go!” He said forcefully pulling himself from her.
She has that huge smile on her face. She still hasn’t noticed Jasmine’s presence.
“Please don’t call me Miss! baby, it’s me Claudia! Your fiancee” She said. grinning widely.
“Oh! You’re Claudia” Liam said srutinizing her. She nodded her head.
“Sorry Miss, you’re not my fiancee,,, She is!” Liam said, pulling Jasmine close to him.
That was when Claudia noticed her presence. The smiles on her face varnished immediately. Now she’s glaring daggers at her.
Jasmine also took her time to stare at Claudia and doing so, something clicked.
She’s the one! She’s the same rude lady she bumped into at the mall. And she’s Liam’s supposed fiancee? ;; Jasmine thought.
“It’s you!” Claudia exclaimed, gaining everyone’s attention.
Tbc…