~Beth~
I almost ran to mom's office the moment I saw a couple walking out smiling sweetly to each other. I mentally shuddered. Turning to Mandy, I took the bag in her outstretched hands, said my thanks and half-ran to mom who was watching the couple. She hasn't seen me yet which will make my surprise better. Taking long strides I hugged her.
"Mom"
I pulled back to see her shocked expression. She smiled widely and hugged me.
"What a wonderful surprise to see you here"
"Well this amazing daughter of yours thought of bringing you lunch. I hope you're hungry"
"I'm famished. Those people took up my lunch break"
I laughed and said, "but you love helping them"
Her eyes softened, "I do"
Looking at her beautiful face I felt nothing could ruin this moment.
"Beth will make an awesome wife"
Spoke too soon. Again.
"Don't you have business to take care of?"
"You're my business"
A lot of girls' underwear would've fallen at that statement but unluckily for him this girl wears tights.
"Sorry but only the most capable can manage me"
"It's a sin to turn down a guy like that"
"Well I'm no saint"
"My birthday was yesterday I thought you would come. I gave you an invite"
Smiling brightly, "really? oh no it must've slipped my mind. Say, how old are you now?"
Puffing his chest he replied cockily, "twenty four"
I sneered, "I see it seems the more you age the more", I paused and smiled at him. He smiled back, wrong move brother, smiling I continued, "the more your brain regresses to that of a child"
His smile dropped instantly and I walked into mom's office pulling her with me.
"Beth that was rude"
"I know but I can't help it. The guy is always poking his nose in my business"
"Well I have to say..."
She paused looking gravely at me. Dear Lord. I thought she was about to punish me for being rude when she exclaimed like a teenager,
"Those comebacks were top notch. You are your mother's daughter"
I smiled. After she had finished eating I brought up the main reason for my visit.
"Mom?"
"Yes dear"
"I was wondering how can I get the attention of a certain guy I like"
My mom beamed it's very obvious that she has been waiting for this.
"Well, for starters you might not like this but you have to be a little, or, a lot like Bec in terms of dressing"
I stood up absolutely mortified.
"What's wrong with the way I dress"
"Tsk. Well honestly you dress like a grandma. Even I am more fashionable than you"
Even if she is right, my sense of dressing was hurt.
But I felt butterflies in my stomach remembering how he cleaned my cut. I caressed it with a soft smile on my face. If it would make him notice me I was willing to do it. Although I don't want mom to know that he and Bec are having a fling. I don't want to be the unfilial sister.
"Fine I will let you choose my clothes from now on"
"Not just that we will change your entire wardrobe with the exception of the clothes Bec bought you. We will go shopping now since it's almost time to go home. Tomorrow morning we'll visit a spa and makeover salon"
I could see the burning excitement in her filigreed eyes. I have her eyes while Bec had dad's. I sighed and mentally prepared myself for the change. I just hope it won't be for nothing.
I smiled with a new resolve, "watch out world here comes Beth two point oh. What are you waiting for? Let's go shopping"