"You're right. Let's go shopping. I haven't relaxed myself in a long time. And you rarely take time for yourself. Let's have some fun today." Belinda was hot-tempered yet outgoing. She didn't stay mad about anything for too long. By now, she had already forgotten the unpleasant meeting with Coco in the bathroom. And now she was ready to have some fun..
"Er ... shopping? I don't know." Daisy frowned. She wasn't keen on shopping. The shopping centers and the malls were always crowded. Shopping was just a waste of time to her. What use was fashion anyway? She would rather spend time studying and improving her skills.
"If you're my friend, you'll say yes." Afraid that Daisy might turn her down, Belinda made her tone threatening. She yearned for some kind of diversion right now, otherwise she would go nuts.
"I was going to say yes. My husband was brilliant to give me his wallet. Now I won't have to watch you and Leena buy things. I can buy something nice for myself." Daisy actually didn't have anything specific to buy. But girls tended to spot things they liked while they were window shopping. So the wallet was actually useful.
Huh, your husband? That's new. You never referred to Edward as your husband before. Did you say that on purpose after you saw Duke and I were fighting? Maybe just to annoy me?" Belinda asked angrily, gritting her teeth.
"Um ... I just blurted it out. I didn't mean to." Daisy was surprised too. She had never referred to Edward like that in front of people. What on earth did it mean?
"Even if you meant to anger me, I can't do anything about it. We all see how happy you and Edward are. I'm happy for you. Your dream has finally come true after so many years. You are my heroine. I really mean that." Belinda looked at Daisy in admiration. She was gratified that her best friend had found her happiness. And Belinda hoped that one day she would too.
"Thank you. You'll be as happy as I am. Trust me. We'll all be happy," Daisy said, squeezing Belinda's hand. True friends cared about you and would always be there for you. That was what friends were for.
"Finally. I thought you two bailed on me." Seeing Daisy and Belinda coming back hand in hand, Leena was relieved. If she wasn't watching their belongings while they were in the bathroom, she would have believed they had left without her.
Let's go shopping, Leena. This is our first time shopping together," Belinda said to Leena. Although Leena had done some horrible things to her, she still liked her. She couldn't help it. Leena was charming in spite of herself. So she didn't worry that she and Leena wouldn't get along.
Really? I'd love that! I've been so bored recently. Let's go." Leena was all smiles, revealing her white teeth.
Usually, when women shopped, it meant clothes and cosmetics. Daisy, Belinda, and Leena were no exception. Women were all attracted to the same things, just to different extents. One might go ga-ga for clothing, another for necklaces and earrings.
Belinda stopped in front of a bridal shop. A wedding was a one-time thing. It was the biggest day of a woman's life. She was looking forward to her own, though she wasn't expecting an extravagant one.
"The wedding dresses are beautiful, aren't they? I'll give you one as a wedding gift. I promise you will be the most beautiful bride in the world," Leena said confidently.
"A gift? I doubt it. Is this another scheme of yours?" Belinda looked at Leena suspiciously and took a few steps back. Leena had carried through one of her schemes, and that was how Belinda and Duke got married. If she fell into her trap one more time, she couldn't imagine how she would end up.
Why are you acting like this? I know what I am doing. Relax. I have spent much time on this dress. It will be here in a couple of days. Just wait: You'll be the most beautiful bride." Leena wrinkled her nose. She had done only one bad thing in her life. And now Belinda was already on her guard around her. She realized that people should avoid mistakes as much as they could. Some mistakes were like shadows, following you your whole life.
"Are you serious? Promise you're not planning to make me walk down the aisle nude?" Belinda was still suspicious of Leena.
"You think I'd do something like that? Duke would kill me before that happens." Leena smiled. She understood why Belinda was worried. As the saying went, once bitten, twice shy.
"No, he wouldn't. Everyone knows how much he loves you. Both of you are evil." Belinda got angry, because Leena made her think about Duke. She used to think he was the only decent man among Edward's friends, one who wouldn't toy with women. However, now his former lover showed up suddenly and wanted him back. Belinda was so pissed just thinking of it.
"Belinda, I understand that you're angry with my brother, but why are you blaming me too? I didn't do anything wrong." Leena looked at Belinda, pouting.
"You are lucky that you are married and moved out. Otherwise, you'd be in a world of hurt right now." Belinda flashed a sinister smile. Leena was scared, feeling she had made a wise decision to get married early.
"All right. Stop frightening her. Just trust her this once." Daisy knew Leena was an excellent designer. She had promised Leena that she would keep her other identity secret, so she didn't tell Belinda anything about it.
Do you think she's reliable?" Like Duke, Belinda had never treated Leena like an adult. To her, she was like a spoiled princess.
"I think so. Just give her a chance to prove herself." Daisy held Belinda and Leena by hands. They dropped the topic soon, because they were attracted by something else.
Sis, I believe you'll look great in this." Leena put a cap on Daisy's head. Daisy looked wild and mysterious in it.
"I don't think so. I rarely wear a hat." Daisy twisted her mouth. She had only worn the army cap. She wasn't used to wearing other hats.
"It looks good on you. And it matches your clothes. Take it." Before Daisy knew it, Leena had already paid for the hat. She had to pack it in her shopping bags.
Yes, it's does. Let's go, look at the ceramics. Belinda led Daisy and Leena to the next shop. Today, there was no businesswoman, no colonel and no little princess. Today, they were just ordinary women shopping. Except their upper class status, they were the same as the others.
Do you like this pair of ceramic kissing figurines? Belinda was eyeing a pair of kissing figurines, Daisy tookthem off from the shelf, put them in her palm, and teased her.
Don't you think they are just adorable? Belinda look at the figurines and loved them.
Oh, I know. Belinda, you want to put them in your bridal chamber, right? The boy is my brother and the girl is you. Leena winked mischievously. She had hit a merve.