I am heading downstairs when I heard the phone ring in the living room. I am waiting for Nanay Emily or someone inside the house to answer, but no one came to pick up the phone, so I have no choice but to go to the receiver.
"Hello?"
"Good afternoon, ma'am, this call is from the lobby, we just want to confirm if Mrs. Kelley is expecting a makeup artist today?"
"Hi, this is Sophia Kelley and no, I don't expect a makeup artist or any guest except my friend Craig Castello."
"Good afternoon, Mrs. Kelley, the guest said she was hired by Miss Rian, the CEO's sister."
"Wait---what? What did she say?" My eyebrows knitted in confusion.
"She said she's a friend of Miss Rian Smith and she was informed to do your makeup today."
"Huh? I thought she said---- argh! Rian! Never mind... please send her up. Thank you."
"The pleasure is mine, Mrs. Kelley."
I can't help blowing a long breath after putting the phone receiver back in place. As if I have a choice.
"Oh, God! Arrianna Angela Smith!"
I decided to call her to ask her what happened because as I remembered, we both agreed to inform Craig to help me and not to call a professional makeup artist to do my makeup.
But to my dismay, she doesn't answer the phone even after a few calls. Maybe she's now busy doing her own makeup, so I tried to call Craig, but he's out of range much to my surprise and confusion.
"What the hell is going on with him? Where is he and why can't I call his phone?"
Dinggg...
The sound of the doorbell interrupted me from talking on my phone screen. I went to the door, sighing and decided to just ask Rian when she came to pick me up later.
"Hi." I smiled, greeting the guest who looked like Rian's age.
"Good afternoon, ma'am Sophia. I'm Kristine, Miss Rian called me to do your make up." She returned the smile with a slight bow.
As long as I wanted to tell her that I can do my own makeup, I didn't. Thinking about her warm smile and her effort to go here, kept my mouth shut.
"Oh, please get rid of the word 'ma'am' and just call me Belle or Sophia." I opened the door widely, motioning her to come inside.
I looked around the living room, waiting for someone from inside to come and ask who the guest is, but no one enters the living room.
"Ma'am, are you waiting for someone?"
My head snapped at Kristine that I hadn't noticed starring at me.
"Uhmm... No. Let's go upstairs." I said shaking my head and led her upstairs to our room.
Since I bathed after Rian sent me home earlier, she just let me sit in front of my makeup stand and proceed to her business.
We finished exactly at 4:00 pm and since Rian arrives at 4:30, Kristine has insisted on me to wear the dress. Somehow, I want to thank Rian for sending Kristine. I must say that she is really good at her profession.
She put my hair in a low, messy bun with braids and some loose tendrils on half of my face. A very light makeup on my face and a final touch of thick mascara.
"Ohh... thanks Kristine, you really did a great job."
The smile she gave me after hearing my words shows how proud she is with her achievement.
"Our senior hairstylist told me before, to bring out the best in your dress you must choose a hairstyle that flatters its neckline, so I pulled your hair up and away from your face to appreciate the dress intricate and of course, to show how beautiful is the woman who wears this dress." She winked at me.
"Thank you, although I feel a little bit awkward."
"But why?" She frowned.
"Well, because first of all the party isn't mine, secondly, I wasn't really personally invited by the host and lastly, I feel like I am too dressed. I don't even know any of the guests or even the celebrants."
"Hmm... but Miss Rian would be there and I'm sure she will introduce you to them."
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