Chapter 61 - 61: Dress Up

(Michelle POV)

"Ok, so let's see what each of us got. Kate, you go first." Lara instructed.

Kate brought out her 3 dresses to show us. "I think these are ok. Though I think it's not a matter of clothes for me, those girls use their faces and body for a living, so their beauty regime should be beyond me."

"Ugh, Kate, don't be such a pessimist. Besides, though they may seem sexier than us, we have a weapon against them." Lara announced.

"What? Our trust funds?" Kate responded sarcastically.

I could not help myself from laughing. Gods, that was a good one. 

"No! I mean we're pretty and sexy too. No need to be intimidated, plus we have brains! We can keep conversations going unlike those brainless twits!" Lara answered.

"Ok, fine, conversations work especially when you got the guy's tongue down your throat."

Lara raised her eyebrow at Kate.

Kate gave her an eyeroll. 

Lara sighed, "Ok, how about you Michelle?"

I showed them the dresses I brought. "These are ok right?"

"You need to show more skin." Kate commented truthfully.

I looked at the dresses again, actually, they already show a lot of skin. The skirts end mid-thigh, they were sleeveless, and one was even backless. How much skin was still needed? Then again, remembering everyone in the pool party…

"Thank god I brought a lot of extras, how about this one Michelle? You and I are about the same size. I think this would fit you. Don't worry, all these clothes here are brand new, never worn them in any of the parties I've attended." Lara offered.

I felt embarrassed. I mean, how could I borrow her dress? "it's ok Lara, I mean, that's so nice of you but I feel embarrassed to borrow one from you…"

"Huh? Don't be. Besides, if you feel embarrassed, think of it this way. I'm also doing this for me. I want us to trample those bitches. So, you're actually doing me a favor by wearing this instead of those you brought." Lara explained with a grin.

"Yeah Michelle, besides, it's not like Lara can wear that dress like ever. Her juggers are not big enough, unlike yours." Kate said as she suddenly grabbed my boobs.

"Ah!!!!" I screamed in shock. I'm no prude anymore but I never imagined Kate would do that!

"Kate! My boobs are not that small. I'm still cup B in case you don't remember." Lara defended herself.

Kate laughed, ignoring Lara, she addressed me, "No offense Michelle, but I have to ask, are you averse to other people touching you? Coz you know, later when we party, a lot of touching might happen. Unless you prefer to sit in the corner and just watch."

Lara also looked at me, "Oh yeah, I forgot to ask you about that. Uh, is this your first-time partying?"

Technically, yes. I did go to a club once with Steve, but I think it should be quite different to what we'll be attending later. I sighed, "Yes, this would be my first time. I'm not really sure what to expect. I did do some research on the internet though."

"So, what did you learn? I mean what are you expecting?" Kate asked curious.

"There would be lots of alcohol, dancing to music, flirting with members of the opposite sex, play games, some might smoke weed or cannibus, gossip, make out?" I enumerated.

"And you're ok with all those?" Kate asked again.

"There won't be drugs, right?" I asked to make sure. I'm ok with all those but of course I also have some apprehension. Like what if I get drugged? I read about that too on the internet. 

"Nah, no drugs, this party is safe. It's a time to unwind for everyone. All of the people in Andy's guestlist are clean. There might be some annoying people, but you know that you're safe. Nothing that you don't want to happen will happen. You know what I mean?" Kate said seriously.

I nodded my head, that's good to know.

"Oh yeah, and some people might end up in a room together." Kate continued.

"Hey, don't scare Michelle too much Kate. I mean, not all ends up having some casual sex here." Lara interjected.

"You're the one who said the words, not me." Kate pointed out.

Lara shook her head, "Anyway, what happens in this party, stays in this party, that's the general rule. Just have fun and dance the night away."

"Ok, I'm ready for those." I answered. Gods, why do I feel like these teenage girls have experienced more to life than I ever did?

"that's the spirit! Now, let's start with our preparations. Hmm… perhaps let's apply some face masks first."

Thus, began our more than one and a half hour long preparations.

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"Aren't we late already?" I asked as Lara helped me with my mascara.

"Nah, people arrive at 11. Even then, the real party begins after midnight, when people are done singing Andy happy birthday. It usually lasts until 3am or something. Depends, some leaves to get a room. Some continue drinking and playing games." Kate answered.

"And there! A piece of art." Lara announced.

I looked at my face, "Lara, you know, if you're not super rich already, I think you can totally make a living out of doing people's make-up." I praised. 

Lara grinned, "I only do this for my friends. Unless of course you pay me a million dollars, then I might consider."

Kate laughed, "My turn!"

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After we're done with our hair and make-up, it was time to get dressed. Lara was first to enter the ensuite to dress up. When she came out, she was wearing a little black dress that wrapped her body to a tee. It has an open portion from her chest to her belly button and was connected by thin straps. On the side, it was also the same. Then, the skirt was so short that if she were to bend, her underwear will show. 

"You look smoking hot Lara. Steven won't know what hit him." Kate commented. 

Well, I was a little surprised that girls dress up this way but considering that almost everyone was clad in two-piece bikinis earlier, the clubbing dress now seems a little tame in comparison. "Yes, that's really hot." I agreed. The black dress contrasted with her white skin perfectly. 

"Ok, me next." Kate announced as she collected her red dress. She entered the ensuite and when she came out, I could not help but take another look. Her dress has a deep V neck, a side splits, open back with crossover thin ties. She would surely turn heads. 

"Wow." Was all I could say. Kate may not be the prettiest girl around, but as I observed, she was confident in her own skin and that by itself was very sexy for a girl. She also has this appeal to her. I can't explain it well, but there's just something about her that draws a person in.

Lara gave her two thumbs up. "You rock."

Kate giggled. "Ok, Michelle, your turn."

Lara handed me a silver-colored dress of hers which looked like what Paris Hilton wore for her 21st birthday. 'Uhm… can I really pull this off? Anyhow, just try it on. If it doesn't look nice, just get changed again.' I told myself.

Entering the ensuite, I removed the robe I was wearing and put on the silicone nipple cover before wearing the dress. I felt conscious as I looked in the mirror. I have never worn anything like this in public before. But I have to admit, I looked super sexy in it. I smiled at myself in the mirror.

Exiting the ensuite, Kate was the first to react. She whistled. "Michelle, you better enter the party 5 minutes after me. I don't want to become a wall flower next to you."

Lara also nodded, "I didn't think it would fit you that wonderfully. Gosh, now I feel conscious of myself! But I have to say, with that, I think you can trample Elizabeth Cheng down." She said as she gave me two thumbs up.

I blushed, feeling a little embarrassed with their praises. "I think you two look very nice yourselves."

Kate chuckled, "No need to act all shy, really, I have to admit, you look best. Your juggers are big enough so that the dress you're wearing won't have a disfunction like when Paris Hilton wore something similar. Haha! Anyway, Anthony, Andy, well those two, whoever, I bet they would be drooling when they see you later."

"Yeah, if my Steven were like any normal guy, I won't even let you stand within 2 meters from him." Lara echoed.

"Oh ho! So, now, you're admitting that your lover boy is weird?" Kate teased.

"He's not weird! Just that he doesn't care much about the outside. Hmpft!" Lara defended.

Kate laughed with Lara turning red.

I smiled a bit wistfully. Steve was my husband in my timeline, so there were still times that I feel a bit awkward about them. But then, I could not get myself to be jealous of Lara. She was kind, honest to a fault, and just really nice. If it were any other girl, I would not stand aside that easily, but since it's her, then it's ok. I shook my head. What am I even thinking? 

"Anyway, what time is it?" Kate asked.

I looked at the clock by the nightstand. "It's 11:15 pm." I announced.

"Alright, you guys ready to party?" Lara asked.

The three of us looked at each other and grinned.       

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TBC