CHAPTER 95
ONE WEEK LATER
Casabella’s POV
We were all going shopping for our wedding dresses along with the men. Mary was already here with Nick while Alex and Rosy were yet to join us.
They have been away for the past one week spending their best moments just like Mark and I did in our penthouse.
“Do you think you’re on their way?” Mary asked, once again.
“I really don’t know because they’re phones have been switched off since last night.”
“You ladies don’t have to worry too much. They’re here already.” Nick uttered with a smile as we heard a car horn outside.
Mary and I got on her feet and rushed out of the mansion to meet Rosy and Alex coming down from the car.
“Hey babes! Did you both miss me?’ She smiled as we both rushed up to her and engulfed her in a friendly hug.
“We miss you a lot, Rosy.” Mary responded as we all laughed while Alex only smiled and headed inside.
“It’s so good to have you back.” I smiled.
“Same here. I’ve got a lot of things to tell you guys.” She chuckled.
“We both do as well.” Mary and I both said at the same time which made us burst out in laughter before heading inside the living room to join the men.
We stormed upon the men exchanging pleasantries as Rosy rushed up to meet Mark.
“I miss you brother.” She uttered, hugging him passionately.
“I miss you too, little sis. I can see you’d enjoy your short vacation with Alex.” He replied, with a smile before they both pulled away from the hug.
“Yeah, a lot. It’s really good to be back home.” She exclaimed as we all laughed.
“I guess everyone is ready for the shopping?” Mark asked.
“Yes sweetheart. We’re ready.” I answered, locking both our hands together as we all made outside holding onto our partners.
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We arrived at one of the best and famous malls with outstanding wedding outfits both for men and women.
Mark and I held each other's hands as we all trooped inside the mall. The security guards greeted us and opened up the door for us to get in.
“Good morning sirs and madams. Welcome to Westfield Stratford City.” The staff choired the moment we all stepped inside the mall.
I was hoping to see other people shopping but it turned out we’re the only ones shopping. I’m sure it’s my sweetheart's doing. He wants us to do our shopping without any disturbance which is why he brought the mall for a day.
“Did you do this for me?” I whispered in his ear.
“Yes, my love. After all, I want you to have the prettiest wedding dress of all.” He whispered back and pecked my cheeks.
“That’s sweet of you, heartthrob. Thank you.” I mouthed softly and pecked him on the lips which got everyone smiling.
“Anything for you, my love.”
“Good morning Mr Clinton. It’s so good to have you in our mall.” A blonde lady in her late forties uttered, rushing towards us.
I guess she’s the manager in charge of the mall and I’m sure Mark must be one of their best dealers. That's why she addressed him with respect.
“Thank you. I’m sure you know why we’re here?” He asked.
“Yes, Mr Clinton.” I answered with a light bow at us.
“Baby, she’s going to show you guys where to select your wedding dresses.”
“Okay darling.” I reciprocated as Rosy, Mary and I trailed after the lady to a different dimension of the mall.
Mark’s POV
“Since the ladies are checking out their dresses, why don’t we all check ours as well?” Nick suggested.
“Yeah, after all that’s what we’re all here to do.” Alex agreed.
“Alright guys. Let's head to where the male suits are located.” I accepted as we headed to the VIP section for the suit.
“I was thinking we should all wear the same design and colour of suits?”
“That’s a great idea, Alex.” Nick agreed.
“Yeah but how about changing the part that has to be the same color? We could wear the same design but wear different colors.”
“I guess that makes sense. How about you pick wine color, Mark while Alex can pick blue and as for me I’ll pick white.” Nick explained.
“I like that idea, man. You’re really great.” Alex cheered and hugged him.
I really don’t understand the whole drama of him hugging Nick like a girl.
“Alright. Let's find a suit with the same design.”
“Buddy, I don’t want to wear anything tuxedo or whatever suit. I prefer an Italian made suit with the finest fabrics and most expensive of all.”
“I can tell from your attitude you’re going nuts.” I sighed, checking out one of the Italian made suits.”
“Come here guys, check out this Italian Corneliani suit.”
“Wow! This is it, guys. This is the best design for our wedding.” Alex laughed.
“It's good, man. What’s your suggestion, Mark?” Nick asked
“I say we take it.” I smiled and signaled two female staff that were inspecting us.
“Yes sir.” They choired in unison.
“We will take this brand of design but the colors should be wine, blue and white.” I instructed.
“Okay sir. We’ll get them ready in a few minutes.” One of them answered before strolling away.
“Let's check out the shoes and other things before joining the ladies.” I mentioned.
“But talking about the ladies, I’m sure they’re going to look so beautiful.” Alex crowed.
“I also can’t imagine how Mary will look in a wedding dress.”
“Enough of those guys. Why don’t we find the other necessary stuff we need and join them?” I suggested also having the feeling to see Casabella beautifully dressed in a wedding gown.
“That sounds great, buddy.” Alex smiled as we trooped to the shoe section.
Casabella’s POV
We kept rejecting all the wedding gowns they presented to us. If one isn’t that pretty, the other has an ugly design.
“I’m totally tired of all these. Is that the best wedding dress they have got?” Rosy sighed.
“I’m sure there’s a lot more we’re yet to see.” Mary assured us.
“Come on ladies. Let’s check around for ourselves.” I suggested.
“You’ve better be right about it, Bella because I’m so weak and tired.”
“Trust me Rosy. We’re going to find a good dress, so calm down.”
“She’s right, Rosy. We just have to search for ourselves.” Mary convinced her.
“Come on, let's check out the ones in that direction.” I pointed as we all headed towards the direction.
We kept walking around looking at different types of gowns until our eyes caught the sight of an outstanding one standing on its own.
It was all shining with diamonds stones all over it with a beautiful line from the knees down to the bottom.
"This is just wow!" Mary and Rosy exclaimed at the same time.
"This is it ladies but unfortunately, it's the only one we're seeing here."
"No way. They have got more of this. It's not fair." Rosy grumbled.
"Let's ask the lady from earlier." I suggested and head back to look for the lady while they stayed behind.
I was almost missing my way until I saw the manager with two other staff with another set of gowns.
"I'm sorry the staff didn't show you guys our best outfits but here they are." She apologised, sweetly.
"It's alright. We've seen the one that will fit us perfectly and I was thinking if there's extra of it."
"We do have extra for every gown, ma'am. Please, show me and let me see if it's available."
"Sure, let go." I urged her as we headed back to meet Rosy and Mary where I left them.
"Please, tell me they have extra?" Rosy asked in a rush.
"We do have them ma'am."
"Yes!" She screamed.
"We're picking three of the gowns."
"Can we try them on?" Rosy asked the lady.
"Yes ma'am. I'll ask the staff to get them but first, let me show you guys to the dressing room."
"Alright." I responded as we trailed behind her.
Minutes later, the staff showed up inside the dressing room with the three gowns, handing the gowns to each one of us.
We all put on the gown with the help of the staff and looked at our reflections in the mirror.
"It looks so beautiful on us. I'm sure the men will be so surprised to see us wearing the same wedding dresses."
"We all are looking beautiful." The manager complimented.
"Thank you." I smiled.
"I wish Alex was here to see how I look?" Rosy confessed.
"I was also wishing the same for Nick to see me in the wedding dress." Mary revealed as well.
"Excuse me Miss Aurora. Mr Clinton is outside waiting for you." One of the female staff reported to the manager, addressing her by her name.
"Please, send them." She replied as the lady headed back outside the dressing room.
After a minute or two Mark, Alex and Nick walked inside the dressing room staring at us in wonder.
I'm sure they're surprised we decided to pick the same wedding dresses.
"Who has ever thought we all are going for the same selection of outfits. This is really one of the best shopping ever." Alex commented, walking up to Rosy.
"We'll be outside when you guys are done." Miss Aurora interrupted as she and the other staff who helped us walked out of the door leaving the six of us.
"Beautiful!" Mark commented, grabbing me by the waist while I crossed my hands around his neck.
"Thank you." I replied while Mary and Rosy were also busy with their partners just the way Mark and I were engulfed around each other.
