Beatrix swallowed and licked her lips nervously as she stared at herself in the mirror. Her red hair was pulled into a high ponytail and she was wearing an oversized Mickey and co t-shirt and baggy jeans with a pair of Jordan mid sneakers.
"Are you sure you want to go out with this mysterious stranger?" Stella asked for the fifth time today as she stared at Beatrix's reflection through the mirror as she stood behind her.
Beatrix caught her gaze in the reflection and nodded.
"Weren't you the one who said I should be daring once in a while? Well what is more daring than going out with a complete stranger who might be a serial killer."
Beatrix said and let out a nervous chuckle.
Stella sighed, "Well be careful okay? Your father will eradicate me and my entire family if something happens to you. Not to mention your brothers."
Beatrix turned around to face her friend and nodded, "Don't worry. I will be fine and I will update you every second on what is happening."
Stella nodded, "Alright."
"Are you sure my dressing is okay? Do you think I should wear something more sexy?"
Beatrix asked anxiously.
Stella rolled her eyes, "Bea can you wear a sexy outfit outside this room?"
Beatrix shook her head, "No but today is all about being daring right? What if he loses interest when he sees me? I mean looking at him, he looks like the kind of guy who goes out with sexy and attractive women and not someone like me. Boring and-"
"Beatrix!" Stella interrupted her friend before she could self-depreciate herself.
"What did I tell you about putting yourself down?"
Beatrix bit her lips and looked at the floor, guilt swirling through her.
"That-I-I-If I don't pick myself up no one will."
Stella nodded and turned her friend around to face the mirror. She stood behind Beatrix with a radiant smile.
"Look at you, you're got amazing beautiful green eyes people will die for. Do you know how rare it is for someone to have green eyes? You're among the special people in the world.
Your skin is flawless and soft like a baby. You're smart, beautiful and have such a kind and pure soul. You're literally an heiress .
Why the fuck would you think so lowly of yourself? That guy is lucky you're going out with him not the other way around. If only you could see yourself how others see you."
Beatrix broke into a smile at Stella's words. Her friend was the best thing the universe had given her. She was always there for her and whenever she was feeling low she would be right there beside her.
"So for the last time, are you sure you want to spend the whole day with this stranger? I don't want you to do anything that you will regret. Last night we were both drunk, reckless and lost in the moment that's why you were bold.
And as dangerous as he is I'm sure he could seduce you in a blink of an eye. You have always been innocent and I know you want the guy who takes your first time to be someone you love." Stella said.
"Yes, I'm sure" Beatrix replied.
Beatrix let out a resigned sigh,"I'm sick of never trying anything new because I'm too scared. I feel like I have been wasting my life. People have decided what I should do with my life throughout my whole 22 years.
Now it's time to live a little just for me.I need to try something new, my entire life has been the exact same mundane thing on repeat, it's boring and I just want to do something exciting for once"
"Don't you think agreeing to go out with a mysterious guy like for the whole day , is a little extreme of a first step to stepping out of your comfort zone?"
Stella was right but ever since he had kissed her last night she hadn't been able to stop thinking about him.
She had gone far to even plan their whole future together. Stupid right? She knew.
"And what first step would you suggest?" Beatrix asked instead to avoid answering the question, knowing that Stella was right.
"Being able to talk comfortably about sex without freaking out?" She said, raising her eyebrows.
"Of course I could." She muttered indignantly, looking at the ground
Beatrix fidgeted with her hands. The last time Stella had told her about her sexual encounter she had went in to a panic mood. She didn't know what she will do if she really tries to have sex.
She just had zero knowledge about the issue with being sheltered by her father and brothers. It's not like her father and brother was going to give her the sex talk and anytime she had heard people talk about it on the internet was how painful it was or how horrible the experience was.
Beatrix didn't get the hype about the whole thing. Also the female organ was so small how could something that big fits inside without hurting you?!
Stella scoffed and rolled her eyes at her friend's lie.
"Of course you could. Well remember to have fun and if he tries to force himself on you or anything use the pepper spray. If you think you want to get freaky with him, use protection okay? No condom, no sex."
Beatrix blushed and nodded, "Okay mom."
Stella smiled at her, "Good."
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Beatrix sucked in a nervous breath, fidgeting with her fingers.Maybe this wasn't such a good idea. Rhys had texted her he was waiting for her in front of the bakery shop across the street where her apartment was located.
Beatrix was afraid she would do something stupid and embarrassed herself. She was always the weird and boring kid and she had no clue on how to mingle with people nevertheless the opposite sex.
Maybe she should text and cancel this. Tell him she got eaten by some monkeys while she was crossing the streets.
Urgh..she hadn't seen him yet and she was already freaking out.
She walked across the streets to the shop until she was in front of him. Beatrix swallowed as she took in his appearance.
He was wearing a dark shirt and a dark leather jacket. His arms were crossed over his chest as he leaned against a sport bike. The bike was narrow with skinny tires that had deep grooves running down them.
His lips curled into an amused smirk as he stared back at her, "Hello love."