Lauren''s


    POV


    The surprised look on M''s face earned augh from me. I gestured at her to approach.


    Disbelief still marred on my friend face. She drew near as I waved the white dress in my hand. The wide smile is still stered on my face. In my mind, I can already imagine how she looks in the dress in my hand.


    I pressed the white dress in front of M.


    "This dress is made for you. Try this on." "W-what?"


    "Grandma, look." I called out for my grandmother who immediately nodded. "The Venus cut will give emphasis on her creamy skin, right. It will also hug her sexy figure."


    "Yes. Go on, M, dear."


    "Thanks, Grandma. We''ll try this on." I pulled my friend hands who was still in dazed. "See youter."


    We went back to my room.


    Out of habit, my room was clean and well kept. The bed was made and all the things are in the right ces. Even M''s belongings were tidy inside the closet.


    Although M and I made a messst night, I made sure that I clean up when I went back to my room earlier when I did a quick shower. Contrary to my habit and organizational skill, my friend has always been a messy person. She found everything she needed amid the mess she personally created.


    I knew it because we spent a couple years together in medical school.


    Iid my dress on the bed. M did the same. We took a moment to admire the dresses.


    "Come on. Let''s see if these masterpieces needed fixing."


    As if in trance, M followed my lead.


    We put on the dresses and zipped each other.


    M has to assist me with the corset top of my dress. To my glee, it molded in my body like it was meant for me. I am very happy that I and my mom has almost the same body type.


    I had to help my friend zip the dress. The zipper was located on the right side. The dress clung to her body like a second skin.


    "See? It suits you."


    Ibed my friend''s long hair with my fingers. Her curls reached until the middle of her back.


    I pushed M towards the vanity mirror. I asked her to seat in front of it as I brushed her hair.


    "We''ll just let it down and allow its volume to move naturally, alright?"


    I found my friend looking at herself in the mirror. A hint of smile painted on her lips.


    "Now, it''s perfect." I whispered.


    Our eyes met in the mirror. We shared knowing smiles.


    "Pregnancy suits you, my friend. You''re gorgeous."


    "Thank you, Lauren."


    "You are wee." I nced at her head again. "On the contrary, we have to put your hair in a bun to give emphasis on your beautiful skin and the style of your dress." "Yes, ma''am."


    "Open that drawer on the left, please. I have nude scranches there. Get that spray on your front. I need to tame your curls so that I could ce it in a proper bun. No stray hair." M held the things I asked from her on her hands. She raised them both for me to reach them easier.


    Ten minutester, I ced my hands on her shoulders and viewed the masterpiece on the mirror.


    "You look great, M. The red lipstick is on the right drawer. Put it on. Pronto."


    "Aye, aye, Captain."


    "Let me take a picture." I said when she was done putting the lipstick. "Now, my turn."


    My friend stood up and I park my ass on the seat as M do some magic on my straight hair.


    Unlike me, she ced everything she needs on top of the vanity before she started fixing my mane.


    "OMG, I''m so pretty." I eximed when she finished styling my hair.


    M curled the end of my long hair. She also asked me wear pink lipstick to matched the tiny pink flower she pinned on my top of my head.


    She took pictures of me before we do selfies together.


    "Grandma needs to see this. She would definitely like it."


    Like a kid, we sprinted in the direction of my grandmother''s room. After a couple of knocks, I opened the door without waiting for the old woman''s response from the inside. Grandma Anna was already in bed. The bedsidemp was on and she was holding a book in hand.


    At the sight of us, Grandma Anna immediately sat up. She pressed the switch on the wall. When the brightness covered the rest of the room, I heard my grandmother gasped.


    I saw the surprise on Grandma Anna''s face. Happiness reflected on her eyes as she looked at me and M.


    "The dresses are perfect, Grandma Anna."


    "Indeed, child."


    The older woman pulled the nket off her body. She climbed out of the bed and approached them.


    "You look like your mother, Lauren."


    "Really?"


    She nodded before caressing the side of my head. A sad smile formed on her lips as she regarded me. However, those smiles widened and turned into happy ones.


    "Looking at you now, I know that she is very proud of you. Of what you be."


    "Really?"


    She nodded again.


    "My daughter is looking down on you because you grow up to be beautiful and strong. I knew that she was d that you have found a friend like M who was there with you when you needed one." Grandma Anna sniffed before sending M a grateful smile.


    "I am also happy that I have found a good friend in Lauren, Grandma Anna."


    The older woman wiped the stray tears that fell on her face. She gazed at me proudly.


    "I guess, I have no reason not to give you my blessing, dear."


    My mouth went ajar in surprise. I closed it again when no words seemed to form.


    I blinked my eyes as I stared at my grandmother.


    "I am happy that you found your mate, Lauren. I wish you happiness with Victor. I knew that he could take care of you. I hope the Moon Goddess continue to guide your mating." "Thank you, Grandma."


    I hugged the only family that gave me support all this time. I also wiped the tears that fell from my eyes.


    When I turned to M, she was also shedding tears of happiness for me.


    My friend mouthed her congrattions to me. I did the same with my thanks.


    "I need my beauty rest, kids." Grandma Anna said after a while. "Enjoy the rest of the night, alright."


    M and I chuckled. "Goodnight, Grandma."


    "Goodnight, dear."


    My friend was quiet when we exited my grandmother''s bedroom. I knew that she was thinking about my mating as well as her decisions regarding her personal life.


    I pulled her towards the windows when we reached the privacy of my room.


    A frown marked M''s face but did not say a word of protest. I pointed outside the window as an answer to her unsaid question.


    It was the garden side.


    Victor sent me a link that he and Richard where in the garden. He also said that he will talk to his beta since his friend seemed down.


    I already have an idea why Richard acted that why but I did not have the previledge to tell my mate about it.


    I stood beside M.


    She was looking at the two men who seemed to be in serious conversation.


    Victor was in his usual unsmiling face. However, Richard seemed dejected. He has a faraway look on his face.


    When I nced at M, she has the same expression on her face.


    I have to hide the smile on my face.


    I am hoping that my friend realized that she was not the only person affected in her decision. I am not oblivious to her feelings towards the beta. Anyone that has eyes would notice that she and Richard have the hots for each other. Hopefully, seeing that Richard was crestfallen, M would take back her decision on rejecting him. I hope she change her mind and inform him that they will be having a child in a few months.


    I turned my back from my friend and left her on her own thoughts. In my heart, I am hoping that she and Richard will have a mutual decision that would benefit them both.