"Am so sorry Miss Slone I honestly tried my best….,"I was still speaking when she cut me off by putting a finger in between my lips
" shhhhh let me finish don't be In such a haste to conclude(she cleared her throat) as I was saying, I don't like the makeup but instead I love it"
" you like it"
"No I love it, thank you so much dear" she gave me a light peck on the cheek , Abel came closer and took a look, she couldn't stop starring
" oh my gosh Cennet, words can't describe how beautiful you've made my aunt look" I smiled, then Bel's aunt asked me
" how much experience do you have in makeup"
" my whole childhood" they both looked confused
" it's actually complicated I learnt by watching"I added
"Seriously"
"Yeah"
"Can you fix nails"
"Nah, the first time I tried I almost pulled my flesh out" Bel laughed out loud
"But I can paint it" i said and she just nodded and Other preparations were made
I went down with Bel to help welcome the guests, this wedding is grand, the guests were well known celebrities and models. Gosh miss Slone really has good taste, the hall decorations were breathtaking taking a combination of beige and wine colors and designs
After much greeting it was time for the wedding, me and Bel were standing by the end of the aisle with a bowl of rose petals each ,ready to welcome the bride. Her groom was standing on the altar waiting for her, he looks good himself, he was wearing a well tailored black suit and a LV wrist watch
Miss Slone wedding dress was stunning, made of delicate lace and satin. The upper bodice was fitted showing a sweet heart necklace , showing the bride's delicate curves. The full floral skirt falls in soft folds to the floor,with layers of netting underneath . A large delicate ribbon cinches behind the waist adding a touch of elegance.
As she walked down the aisle towards the altar I could see her groom smile and also heard him whisper ( wow finally) , I smiled also, he is really lucky.
She arrived at the altar and held hands with him, they exchanged wedding vows and rings before he was allowed to kiss the bride, wow this moment was actually sweet, it's my first time attending a wedding and I am enjoying, seeing them showing love to each other, something no one related to me has ever shown me, a sad smile appeared on my lips.
After the wedding, the dance floor was on fire.the bride and groom were allowed to dance alone first on the dance floor before others joined. I actually got a few compliments on my makeup and dress and a lots of stares, I stayed close to Bel at all times to prevent anything from happening. This is not actually the first time Bel is trying to make me social and free around people, it didn't go well the first time. She tried by inviting me to a party and I almost got raped by a full grown man, gosh that experience was horror, he locked both of us inside the car ,luckily a guy saw when he dragged me inside the car and came to my rescue, he slammed various stones on the window and got me out, I couldn't even open my mouth to thank him. Bel came rushing towards me afterwards and hugged me, I cried in her arms, she couldn't stop blaming herself for what had happened to me.
Well she shouldn't because it seems like all men want to rape me.
My thought was interrupted when Mrs Slone along with some ladies came towards us
" you said you wanted to see who did my makeup, well here she is, meet Cennet ladies" their jaws dropped, well I expected that reaction, then one spoke
" how many years of experience do you have"
" actually I dedicated my childhood to makeup" she looked impressed with my reply
" here is my car , call me when you get home and by the way you look good, did you do it yourself"
" yes and thank you for the offer I will call you" she nodded and left so did the other ladies.
I couldn't stop smiling at the card then Mrs Slone said
"Bella told me you are looking for a job"
" yes ma'am"
" how will you like to work in one of Lumina Beauty companies " my heart swelled with excitement, that's one of her company , of course I would but my heart sank when I realized something
" but you don't hire part time workers and that's what am looking for"
"I know but I am willing to employ you, my companies need a creative mind like you" I smiled and did not even know when I hugged her
" thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me" I backed away
" it's alright, you will resume work on Monday immediately after school" l nodded severally in excitement
Bel went to grab us drinks when she came back I hugged her and thanked her, she is the best thing that has ever happened to me, my greatest treasure
So all my troubles of learning makeup are not in vain, I actually learnt it because of my mom, I wanted her to pay attention to me even though it just little but nothing I ever did mattered to her. Whenever my mom's makeup artists came to do her makeup, I normally hide my a corner and watched them because I was not allowed to be seen by anyone, I wan like a
living ghost in the house.
I admired it and devoted my time to learning it.
*****
The wedding was over but Bel advised me to stay at her house for the night, she says
"there's no way you are going back home looking like this, you look way too hot so hot,you might end up triggering some nerves in someone" she said tugging me with her shoulder, I laughed at her funny joke, well she was actually right, I don't want to trigger some nerves in my uncle.