Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - The photo
For Octavia's wedding, me, ria, mom and her other friends and family were her bridesmaids.
In the year that I also became besties with her, I learned that Octavia was a really cool tomboy who was funny and great person. A very ambitious person as well. Ria, me and Octavia often went shopping and got our nails done together. We all became very close.
The brides maids dresses she chose were all royal blue, (if you hadn't noticed, her favorite color was royal blue). But each dress had its own unique style which I loved. Mine was a longer, simple but elegant silk dress that cut on the left to show my leg. I thought it was too much but everyone said it looked great and matched my vibe perfectly so I agreed. Ria's was a mini short princess style one with princess puffed sleeves and mom's was a long satin one with loose sleeves that made her look very wise.
The wedding was set in spring and near the beach. The view was soo beautiful and the air smelled like the ocean, roses, and sweet coconuts.
The entire reception was very fun and the activities were also fantastic. Mom cried at the wedding and I almost did too. Until, Octavia stopped me because she told me to not ruin her masterpiece wedding makeup she did for me. Which made me laugh and instead I hugged her.
Me and ria spent most of our time on the beach finding pretty seashells and munching on the really delicious fancy lavender earl grey macaroons and sipped on fresh coconut water.
At the end, the part where she was supposed to throw the bouquet, all the girl huddled close together in a clump behind Octavia. Her personal photographers that she hired was set in their positions all around us, ready to take photos because Octavia said that she wanted to document everything. Mom asked for photos and she said she's send copy's to everyone who had photos of them.
I claimed a very nice spot at the back, where I wouldn't trip on any dresses and just held up my arms, waving them to blend in like all the other girls.
The crowd counted to 3, i prepared to duck from all the other girls but Octavia threw the flowers on 2. I didn't even realize what had just happened until i had a bouquet of flowers in my hands. I started at it surprised, then looked away because the sun was in my eyes.
Octavia whipped her head around and screeched with joy.
"hahaha oh my god Klarisse!!!!" she laughed. Usually in this position i would have been very uncomfortable with all the attention, but because of Octavia's contagious laughter, i ended up laughing along with her. Some girls in the crowd muttered some words i couldn't hear and other laughed and congratulated me. Ria just knocked into me hugging me and screaming and laughing.
Mom was excited and was telling everyone i was her daughter and dad honestly look startled and scared. I almost laughed to myself because i was most definitely NOT getting married anytime soon. Especially since i was only still in high school.
Later, mom took the flowers home and placed them in a vase. She said they were good luck. Octavia left with peter to their honey moon in a cruise ship around 8pm, and that's when everyone also started to head home. Octavia said take whatever food you wanted home, so it wouldn't go to waste. Me and ria exchanged glances, nodded, and immediately starting packing the macaroons and other small snacks that we loved the best.
When we got home, i took a shower and fell right into a deep sleep. I was exhausted and probably wouldn't have woken up until noon if it wasn't for Ria.
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"KLARISSE" someone screamed as they cannonballed into my bed, instantly waking me up.
"wha--- huh" i rubbed my eyes
"wake up and look!" she shoved a phone in front of me.
it was a picture of me last night holding the bouquet that Octavia posted.
"what? so?" i groaned. did she actually come all the way here just to show me that?
"not the picture! the comments!" she nudged me.
comments:
'whoa, who is she?'
'how is she so pretty??'
'is she a celebrity'
'bro, her eyes are so pretty'
'she looks like a Greek goddess'
there were more of the comments, but i was too shocked to keep on reading.
"what?" i gawked. I was definitely not that pretty, it was probably all the editing and amazing makeup that Octavia did for me.
"now look at your dm's!" she showed me the phone again
H&M? American Eagle? Forever 21? what? i was so confused at this point.
"why did they text me?" i asked
"they want you to model for them!!!" she screeched again.
"what???"
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"what do i do guys?" i asked mom and ria.
"i think you should do it! they also pay really well!" Ria said excitedly
"i think if you want to try it, you can. You can also save the money for later too!" mom served us blueberry waffles.
"that's true" i sipped my milk
"which one do you want to try first?" ria said munching on her waffles
"i suggest H&M, they seam like very nice people there" mom said
"maybe i will then"
its only modelling, and you get payed! this would be a great opportunity to make some money to open up my cafe later!
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after breakfast, me and ria texted back H&M and they sent us an address to be at in 2 weeks, at 10am. The only thing i was starting to not like about this was the time, who can get up at 10am on a Saturday? i usually get up around 12!
Octavia soon texted me about the comments she saw. I told her everything that happened and how i told her how i would be modelling for H&M in 2 weeks and she said she's not all that surprised. She told me that she'd be there and that i really was beautiful and was only a matter of time some company asked me to model. I laughed and slightly blushed at that comment. I never thought of myself as the pretty girl.
Ria, who was sitting across from me on my pink bean bag, saw me blush and laugh and asked me why i looked so dumb on my phone laughing. I showed her what Octavia texted me and she rolled her eyes.
"you ARE beautiful, you just always hide your eyes and everything under those huge glasses and all your oversized clothes all the time! And your hair is naturally very pretty, you should let it down sometimes" she said.
Since I've lost weight, iv never felt comfortable with buying new clothes and i was very used to a bun sitting at the top of my head it never felt natural if it was down.
i shrugged and said maybe.
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These 2 weeks were so freaking slow i wanna scream.
I was so nervous, dreading, and excited for model day i didn't even know what i should do or how i should feel.
i asked Octavia if i should eat less or healthier for the shoot, she said don't put that dieting mindset in my head again. She just suggested to drink more water and go on walks in the afternoon with mango a bit longer and that's it. It was quite easy actually, especially after i discovered the amazingness of infused waters. My favorite was lemon mint and raspberries.
At school, i heard some people talking a girl in a picture looking like Aphrodite but with black hair. I was so confused instill i sneaked a look at a girl's phone and realized it was me. At first i was confused, like who was Aphrodite? I searched it up and realized it was a Greek god. I was surprised no one recognized me at school, which was also kind of nice. Who knew my baggy hoodies and huge glasses would be so helpful?
The night before the model day, i stayed in bed for hours. I just couldn't seam to fall asleep. I put on my warmest hoodie and sweats and brought my blankets outside with me. I made some lavender tea, which i read could help with sleep, and lay outside on the front porch. Me and mango snuggles up together on the big rocking chair and stared at the stars. The soft breeze eventually melted away my thoughts and i fell sleep.
The next thing i knew, Octavia and Ria was screaming at me.
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