Kapitel 6: Lucky bastard

Inside Kelly's luxurious apartment, the two girls were taking their time with all the preparations. Abigail was quite overwhelmed with all the things Kelly was doing to her, but she couldn't protest or complain. She did ask for help, after all.

It was past noon when they suddenly received a package. Abi was the recipient, but there was no name on the box to say who it was from. The only thing on it was an address, which was the address of the most luxurious designer store in the city.

They carefully opened the box, and when they lifted the cover off, Abi and Kelly could not help but gasp at the sight. Inside the big box lay an exquisite evening dress, glittering from the silver and blue sequins that covered it. The off-the-shoulder, v-neck, mermaid gown felt so luxurious to the touch that she couldn't help but run her fingers over it. There were also a matching silver and blue masquerade mask, a velvet box and high heels!

"Oh gosh! That dress is definitely a designer piece! And these jewels and shoes, oh my god! Who's this big fish you actually found, huh? Abi? I can already tell that this man is far richer than me!"

"R-really?" was all Abi replied.

"Abi, I just know that the party you're going to attend won't be a normal one. I mean, these clothes are meant for high class parties, and with a masquerade mask too! I'm not going to lie. I'm pretty worried about you… are you sure you want to do this?" Kelly held her shoulders firmly as she tried to gauge her friend's reaction. She looked as if she would start discouraging Abi, or even try to stop her, if she saw a single hint of hesitation in her eyes.

But Abigail's decision was already fixed, and Kelly couldn't see any fear nor doubt nor hesitation in her friend's eyes at all, so she immediately gave up. She had never seen such decisiveness in Abi's eyes before. She even looked as though this was a 'now or never' situation for her.

"Okay, then… Abi, let's begin!" Kelly finally relaxed and finally, she started to create some magic.

It was already past seven in the evening when everything was finished.

"Oh god, Abigail! Look at how gorgeous you are! You are now the most gorgeous lady on the planet that I have ever seen with my own two eyes!" Kelly praised nonstop, as she circled her again and again. But Abi understood her reaction, because even she was shocked the moment she saw herself in the mirror.

"Thank you so much, Kelly. I really can't thank you enough for this." Abi said.

"Nah… This is all you and the dress, okay? I didn't even put that much makeup on you. I just fixed your hair and dressed you up in that gorgeous dress and that was all it took to unearth your natural beauty. Ugh! I'm so jealous of this Mr. Qinn. He's way too lucky, that damn bastard!"

Abi laughed. "Hey, don't talk like that. I bet you won't be able to say that when you see him."

"No, no, no… I still believe that he's a lucky bastard no matter how handsome he is!"

And with that, it was time for her to go.

Kelly accompanied her to the entrance. She was honestly getting a little nervous about letting this gorgeous and innocent friend of hers to go with someone she had never even met, but her Abi was a grown up lady now. Besides, she promised to call her if anything happens.

A limited edition, black Lamborghini stopped before them, and Kelly was again stunned. This was the car of her dreams, after all, which she failed to buy because the other, more rich and powerful people got them first.

A man stepped out, and Kelly's eyes immediately narrowed. When Abi stepped towards him, Kelly suddenly pulled her back.

"W-wait, Abi. Don't tell me that man is the Mr. Qinn you're talking about?" she asked with wide eyes, pointing her forefinger towards Mr. Black Leather Jacket.

Abi blinked at her as she shook her head. "No, he's Mr. Qinn's friend. He's the one he sent to pick me up."

Kelly looked so shocked. She leaned towards Abi and whispered in her ear. "Abi… that man is… that man is a prince! And he was sent to pick you up?! Just who the hell is your Mr. Qinn to command a prince to pick you up?" Kelly was obviously flustered, and she didn't look like she was kidding at all!

"Prince? You mean, prince of the entertainment industry or business world or something?"

"No! He's the real deal, Abi! That man is a real prince! A royal!"

Abi's forehead creased and she was about to ask her for more details when the man called her. "Miss Lee?"

When Abi nodded, the man spaced out for a moment as he stared at her.

"Oh… I almost didn't recognize you." he said as he smiled. "Shall we go now, Miss?"

Abi turned towards the still dumbstruck Kelly. "Kelly, I'm going now. I'll call you, okay?" She then walked towards the car when Kelly finally snapped.

"Wait, uhm…" Kelly looked at Mr. Black Leather Jacket. "You are Prince Kai, right?" she asked, and Mr. Black Leather Jacket's eyes widened in surprise. He even looked around immediately to see if someone heard her. When he saw that there was no one around, he smiled at Kelly. It was obvious that he didn't expect someone to recognize him.

"You're Miss Lee's friend? Don't worry about her, she'll be in good hands," the man assured, and without answering Kelly's question, he entered the car.

Kelly was left standing out front, completely stunned, just gaping at the disappearing car.