The Billionaire's Hired Girlfriend

Chapter 18

Alexandra didn't quite comprehend what was going on except for the fact that Jayden was leading her by the arm out from the changing room, with Stephanie smirking knowingly behind them. There was a sort of excitement on her pretty face that led Alex to wonder what the cause was. She glanced back at the redheaded woman and saw her winking. That was when it hit her right between the eyes.

Stephanie thought she and Jayden were making out. Oh, no, no, no. She'd have to explain to the woman that nothing of the sort had happened. That it was all a misunderstanding.

"There you two are," Kelly announced. "What do you think?" She pointed to her dress.

Alex came to a sudden stop, and the thought of explaining to Stephanie about her and Jayden was completely wiped out of her mind. My God! The young woman was truly beautiful in that wedding gown.

It was a dress like Alex had never seen before in real life, the type of dress she had only seen in high fashion magazines. The gown was an ivory white strapless with a full A-line and a natural waist. There was a bow of golden silk on the side, and the skirt itself was asymmetrically draped with a bias tiered origami shape.

"Wow!" she exclaimed.

Kelly smiled. "I know, right?" Then she touched the material of the skirt.

"It's a one-of-a-kind piece," Victoria, the sales consultant said, who was standing just behind Kelly.

The sales assistant standing on the other side of Kelly said, "A lot of brides want this dress, but most can't afford it." She touched the fabric on the side of Kelly's skirt and spread it out to show off the pieces.

"I'm so happy. I love it! Sam will love it!" Kelly announced.

"Of course he will," Beth said, smiling. "Now, come here and give your grandmother a kiss."

Kelly laughed as she put her arms around her grandmother. Then she kissed the woman on both cheeks.

"That's my girl," Beth said. "You're beautiful, just like me when I was your age."

A loud cheer went up then. The room echoed with their laughter. Kelly couldn't help beaming from ear to ear.

When the cheer died down, a voice said, "Yes, I do agree it is rather a beautiful dress."

Alex glanced to her right. There sitting on the sofa was Britney, dressed in a mini, sexy black dress, her long, slender legs crossed elegantly.

"If I were to get married..." Britney continued as she stood. Then she sexily tossed her long hair behind her bare shoulders, similar to the action in a hair commercial. She came to stand beside Kelly and said, "I'd wear a gown that's a bit more extravagant than this one." She touched the fabric in distaste, which caused the shop assistant to frown darkly. "The skirt a bit fuller than this one. One with a long train like the one Princess Diana wore on her wedding day. There'd be some red mixed with the boring white. Gold doesn't go with white, don't you think?"

There was an uncomfortable silence.

"But I like gold with white," Kelly said. "I don't care for red and white."

"I agree," Stephanie announced. "Gold and white go well with your complexion, Kelly. It makes you look sweet and seductive at the same time." She turned to Britney. "I'm sure you'll look smashing when you wear a white and red wedding gown if you are a bride, Britney," she said sarcastically.

Britney narrowed her eyes dangerously at Stephanie but didn't reply. Kelly and Stephanie grinned at each other. Even Victoria hid a satisfied smile.

"Oh my, where did you find that gown, Alex?" Gracie asked. Everyone turned to Alex, whose cheeks were almost the same color as the gown she wore.