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.
one point, I try to politely extricate myself, suggesting we take a break to grab a bite to eat. But Ivy merely
there’s no need. I had the driver pick up some protein
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some sort of chalky–looking nutrition bar from her purse.
but take a small bite, grimacing at the gritty, tasteless lump. So much for lunch.
haul. We pile back into the sleek sedan, and I sink gratefully into the plush leather seat, massaging my sore arches.
pulls away from the
fun?”
her a sidelong glance, too worn out to
used to it. Just think of all the other
as Selene’s smug voice echoes in my head. Well, I for one have had a delightful day lounging on the couch and watching my shows. No uncomfortable shoes or pretentious
beside me,
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the art of tuning her out while still nodding and making vague affirming noises at regular
the little place I’m taking you to is simply divine. The
The city
suburb.
stretch out as far as the eye can see. It’s like a postcard image of
taking me to, but I’ve long since tuned her out.
ceaseless chatter.
being tailed. One car, a blue sedan.”
little straighter, instinctively glancing behind
1. us.
her neck to
with a
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she demands, a hint
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