The fitted bodice and flared skirt gave her an amazingsilhouette.
“Jack is going to wet himself when he sees you in that Olivia, you look stunning.” Lilly stood up to walk over to Olivia. She wanted the full view of the dress and the train sweeping out at the back.
“Thank you Lilly, it’s not too slutty is it? My cleavage is on show and I’m not entirely happy with that prospect,” Olivia said.
“You look fabulous, you can’t see very much of your cleavage, it’s respectable, there is no nipple showing,” Cecily said and laughed.
“Thanks, ladies, what did you think of the story, is it too much?”
“God, no, it’s hot, what else will Violet and Alfie get up to in this story?” asked Lilly.
“I don’t know yet, I started with the waxing scene and I’ll build a story around it. I’m glad you liked it, I haven’t written erotica before and it’s my first attempt,” Olivia said.
“Well, I can say I’m shifting in my seat, it’s superb, but let’s get back to your dress. How do you feel Olivia?” Cecily called from the monitor on the shelf.
“I feel great, it’s made to measure but with a little room, it’s only a week away and I can’t see myself putting on that much weight in a week, so it should be fine. I hope Evelyn can help me on the day as well.”
“I will dear, it will be my pleasure to help you get ready,” Evelyn said from behind the changing room curtain.
“Oh, Evelyn I didn’t see you there, I hope the story I read out didn’t offend you?” Cecily said.
“Not at all, I rather enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest.”
Cecily blushed beetroot red and couldn’t look Evelyn in the eye, she hadn’t realised that she was there and wouldn’t have started the reading session if she knew. Toolate now for her to take it back, the words had been uttered.
“Lilly, Olivia tells me we need to find a dress for you for the wedding,” Evelyn said to rescue Cecily from blushing any further. “I have left six dresses in the changing room next to Olivia’s, let me know if any of them are suitable. I can collect a few more if they’re not the right fit for you.” Evelyn said.
“Wow, thank you Evelyn, that’s so kind of you to go to so much effort, I’m going to try them on now,” Lilly said.
“It’s my pleasure, dear.” Evelyn left the changing area.
“She’s a marvel isn’t she? I bet you that all six of those dresses fit you and you will have trouble deciding which one to choose.” Olivia sauntered over to where the clothes hung.
“Don’t forget to come out here after each one. I want to vote for my favourite,” Cecily said.
“Ok, I shall come out and parade for the two of you.”
Lilly helped Olivia off with her wedding gown before she tried on her selection of dresses. The three of them gossiped while she conducted her small fashion show and they decided on a green satin floor length dress that could’ve been plucked straight from the 1940s era. It showed off her slim figure perfectly. Once the decision had been made Cecily signed off from the tablet.
The dress choosing and chatting for hours took their toll on Lilly. She was feeling weary after her ordeal and her body was still recovering. Tiredness swept over her like a tidal wave and crashed down on her body. She was instantly tired and needed to get to her bed.
“Lilly are you feeling ok?” Olivia asked her as they left the shop.
“No, I’m not feeling all that great, I think I need to gohome and take a nap. Do you mind if I leave you, would that be rude of me?”
“Oh, no, not at all, I’m going to head off myself to arrange more wedding details before Jack sends me another message about another decision I have to make,” Olivia replied.
Lilly and Olivia kissed each other goodbye on the cheek and walked off in opposite directions. Lilly’s apartment was near to Evelyn’s shop and she would be home in a few minutes and be snuggled in bed within in fifteen minutes. Her pace speeded up, anxious to be home quickly, she was feeling decidedly unwell.
Her first shift at the bar that evening and she didn’t want to call in sick on her first night. Elijah had left her the uniform in her apartment while he was staying there. The wise woman on her shoulder told her to call in sick or postpone starting work again so soon. The devil told her to get some sleep suck it up, as an evening with Elijah is just what the doctor ordered.
Chapter Nineteen
Lilly straightened her waistcoat one more time before she entered the bar. Tonight was her first night working at Blue’s. It composed of tight black trousers and equally tight waistcoat. It showed off her curves to perfection, but she was a little uncomfortable with the amount of cleavage she was showing. She felt better after her sleep but still felt tired but she needed to do this tonight or put it off altogether.
There was no way out of this, she had to go in or she’d be late and she didn’t want to be late on her first night on the job. It would already be challenging to convince the other staff she was worthy of this job without being late as well. The last thing she wanted was special treatment. It felt like her lawyer’s job all over again, trying to prove her worth. This was a mistake, but she carried on regardless.
Entering the bar, she made her way through the crowded evening customers, reached the end of the mahogany-topped counter and searched the galley style bar for Elijah. She couldn’t see him anywhere and felt lost. She hadn’t had afirst day in anything for more than a decade and it felt like the first day of school. None of the bar staff spotted her standing there as they were busy serving customers.
