“Isabella, for the hundredth time…HURRY UP! I need to buy the Prada bag that I’ve been saving up for the past millennium.” I let out a long sigh.

“Gimmie a sec. These are super-duper cheap and irresistible,” Bella held out a pink and blue pastel colored shawl to her ‘cotton candy’ dress that sweeps the floor. “Does this match?” she asked, a smile spread across her face filled with hope.

If I could, I would leave her alone in a sea of shawls. But honestly, I wouldn’t. Why? Simple answer. Someone asked her out for dinner at the most exclusive restaurant in town. So, I don’t want to spoil the fun. About the restaurant, people say that the dishes served there are worth the price. Yeah, It’s worth the price that moths and butterflies will fly out of my bag, purse, pocket and the ATM. So, back to the main point, I had no idea who exactly asked Bella out. I’m just  helping her pick out things she wants to wear to the dinner.

“Hmm. Let me see…” as I searched the boutique for a color that matches with her dress. “Viola! How about this?” I held out a white shawl. “Simple yet elegant.” Feeling excited, Bella snatched the shawl from me and she began singing her ridiculous song.

OH KIMBERLY,

I’M EXCITED CANT YOU SEE

IM VERY HAPPY

AREN’T YOU VERY PROUD OF ME….

I cut in, “Okay Bella, I understand. I understand.”

After half an hour searching for another few shawls, we paid at the counter and carried on shopping.

Then, we passed this particular boutique; a turquoise dress caught my eye. I gasped, “That’s the prettiest dress I’ve ever seen in my entire life!” (I totally forgot about the Prada bag I wanted to buy. Thanks to Bella.Ughh.) Quickly, I grabbed Bella by the arm and dragged her into the boutique. I handed her all the shopping bags in my hands and asked the lady if I could try out the dress. Unable to think what was happening, Bella asked, “Why are we here?”

The lady handed me the dress and showed me the direction to the fitting room. “This dress I really pretty!” I showed Bella the dress. “OMG! I am so agreeing with you,” Bella exclaimed.

“Tadaa!” What do you think?” I twirled around.

“Not bad!”

‘Ring’. Bella’s phone disturbed the excitement. She fished out the phone from her bag and answered the call. Still in the dress, my eyes wandered around the boutique for some other beautiful dresses. Then something caught my attention instead. I was awestruck.

“Bye!” Bella finished her call. Without any moment to loose, I shook her hand, “Bella, I just saw someone very familiar. She looked like Miranda Kerr.”

“Really?” Bella sounded astonished.

“Like duhh. She has the prettiest brown eyes. A smile so sincere that could melt your heart. Attractive, confident, outstanding, kind. I don’t know, she’s too pretty for words. She is also trying out the same outfit like me!”

“Show me! Show me!” Bella pleaded impatiently.

“There! The one in the turquoise dress,” I pointed to the place just across where we stood. “Isn’t she pretty?” I asked. And there, stood a mirror across us. There was no one else in the reflection except for Bella and I. So, obviously the one in the turquoise dress was me since Bella was in a ‘cotton candy’ colored dress.

“Haha. Very funny,” Bella commented in a sarcastic tone.

“Oh, I forgot to tell you. There’s another person. Prettier than the first one I mentioned. She’s wearing a ‘cotton candy’ colored dress right now,” I blurted out. “Yeah. I do agree with that. This house whole heartedly agrees with the motion that the other person is prettier than the first one mentioned!” Bella exclaimed proudly.

I pulled a face, “Whatever floats your boat.” I got used to her spontaneous debate motion. “…I hope it sinks,” I continued in a whisper. Bella eyed me. “Just kidding,” I said sweetly.

I heard a rumbling noise. I knew where it came from. “Bet that’s my black hole tummy.”

“Wanna grab something?” Bella asked.

“Definitely. Let’s go for cheesecake.”

“How about the dress.  I thought you wanted it so badly. And the Prada bag?”

“Nothing else beats our friendship…” I smiled.

“And cheesecake.” We said at the same time and laughed.

We left the boutique feeling hungry as the cheesecake awaits us.