Tangled
Chapter 56
56 Ava: A Sudden Situation
Before I know it, the salesgirl is ushering me into the dressing room with an armload of clothes. I spend what feels like hours trying on outfit after outfit, parading out for Ivy’s critical eye.
“Hmm, I don’t love that one,” she says, wrinkling her nose at a slinky black dress. “Next.”
I obediently retreat back behind the curtain, shimmying out of the dress and into a pair of high–waisted trousers and a silk camisole. When I reemerge, Ivy claps her hands delightedly.
“That’s the one! You look so chic. We’ll take it. Actually, just keep it on. It looks better than what I brought
over.”
This Ivy is so different from the Ivy I’ve been treated to
up to this point, and I’m dizzy with whiplash.
The process repeats at what seems like a dozen different stores throughout the afternoon. Shoes, dresses, blouses, skirts, pants… by the time we hit the fourth boutique, I’m fairly certain I’ve tried on more outfits today than I have in my entire life.
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My feet are screaming in protest from the endless parade of heels Ivy insists I model. I’m parched from barely having a chance to grab a bottle of water.
But Ivy seems to be having the time of her life, reveling in her role as personal shopper and stylist. She flits around me like a deranged fairy godmother, clucking over hemlines and admiring how certain colors bring
out my eyes.
“You have such a great figure, Ava,” she gushes as I self–consciously smooth my hands over my hips in a skintight black pencil skirt. “We simply must get you some things to show it off properly.”
I force a tight smile, feeling distinctly uncomfortable under her appraising stare. Revealing clothes have never been my thing–I much prefer loose, flowy fabrics that skim over my curves rather than clinging
to them.
myself, suggesting we take a break to grab a
pick up some protein bars and smoothies. Here, have one of
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me some sort of chalky–looking nutrition bar from her
small bite, grimacing at the
after what feels like an eternity of shopping torture, Ivy seems satisfied with her haul. We pile back into the sleek sedan, and I sink gratefully into the plush leather seat, massaging
Ivy prompts expectantly as the driver pulls away from the curb. “What
fun?”
her a sidelong glance, too worn out to muster much enthusiasm. “It was an experience.”
patting my knee in a disturbingly condescending way. “Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it. Just think
head. Well, I for one have had a delightful day lounging on the couch and watching my shows. No uncomfortable shoes
chatters away beside me, oblivious to my
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of tuning her out while still nodding and making vague affirming noises at regular intervals to keep the conversation
taking you to is simply divine. The chef is an absolute genius. You’ll love
The city is behind us, and we’re
suburb.
manicured lawns and white picket fences stretch out as far as the eye can see. It’s like a postcard image of
the trendy new restaurant she’s taking me to, but I’ve long since tuned her
ceaseless chatter.
tailed. One
sit up a little straighter,
1. us.
finally falls silent, craning her neck to peer out
window with a
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demands, a hint
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