A damn decision

  AVERY’s POV

  

  I looked at both their faces and I could not control my heavy laughter. I laughed to the extent I wheezed. 

  

  “Mummy, why are you laughing? You don't know what we got, yes?”

  

  “Logan, how bout you both tell me what you got, yes?”

  

  He smiled and looked at Camila.

  

  “Fine, Logan, give me some drum rolls..”

  

  She placed the bags on the table and then;

  

  “TADA!!! Look what we got for you mummyyyy!!! Ahhhh!!!”

  

  Logan screamed and I was forced to stand up. I dragged the package off Camila’s hands and it was a. Dress. 

  

  A Dress?

  

  “A dress? Camila, why would you get me a dress? For what?”

  

  I was getting all emotional. I have always been the soft type, so things easily get to me.

  

  “Why don't you put it on first, and then I might answer your question, huh?”

  

  Logan was jumping out of happiness.

  

  “Camila..”

  

  “Put it on”

  

  “I will wait outside mummy, but call me once you are done, alright?”

  

  He said and ran outside the room with his tiny hands flying in the air.

  

  I pulled off what I was wearing then Camila helped me put on the one she got.

  

  The dress was a breathtaking, fire-engine red gown that seemed to kindle the surroundings with its presence. Made from luxurious silk, the dress hugged my body in all the right places, accentuating my every curve.

  

  The sleeves were long and flowing, with tiny, intricate pleats that added volume and drama. The dress's V-neckline was framed by delicate, sparkling silver embroidery, drawing the eye upwards to the face.

  

  Every piece revealed a tantalizing glimpse of the dress's stunning design. This dress was truly a masterpiece of fashion design – a head-turning, jaw-dropping, show-stopping work of art that would leave a lasting impression on anyone who laid eyes on it. Made me feel like a red carpet queen. The real showstopper. 

  

  Yes, I always love taking my time when it comes to analyzing. I am a teacher, aren't I?

  

  “Avery, you look so exquisite I wanna eat you”

  

  We both chuckled and I hugged her tightly.

  

  “Don't you dare cry, okay? You hear me? Not a single tear”

  

  “Why did you get this for me? It must have cost so much”

  

  “No, just my whole salary, but it's fine”

  

  I opened my eyes and lifted my eyebrows.

  

  “WHAT!!!”

  

  I screamed at the top of my choice. I was hoping I heard wrong.

  

  “Come on, this party we are attending today might..”

  

  “Wait, you mean you used the whole of your month's salary to get me a dress for that party? That party!!! A party I wish I wasn't attending?!!!”

  

  “Actually, it cost me three months salary”

  

  “CAMILA!!! What the fuck!!!”

  

  She began rasping her head like she didn't know what she just did.

  

  “Avery, you would do the same for me. I know that. When I lost my parents I know what you did for me.. When I had no place to stay I know what you did.. This is really nothing.. And who knows maybe you might get a man with this dress on you, right?”

  

  “Camila, I do not need a man in my life. You and Logan are enough for me. On that note this party is not worthy of this dress I will keep it for something else”

  

  “No! I got it for this party, please”

  

  She pleaded with me and gave me reasons why I should wear it and I had no choice but to agree. Logan was so mesmerized by the dress that he cried happily. 

  

  *****************

  

  It was time for the party, and Camila insisted that I put some make-up on. I was still in my room applying some on my face when Logan ran inside to show me what Camila had gotten for him.

  

  How much did this lady spend exactly? She got a dress for all of us. I wonder why she thinks this party is worth all the stress.

  

  “Avery, it is past 6 pm. Let's go!”

  

  She screamed from her room, and I just giggled.

  

  We stomped out of the house and outside the gate. We had to lock the gates ourselves and it was frustrating.

  

  “We really need to get security for this gate”

  

  “Yep, we do”

  

  I joyfully agreed. 

  

  Before we got into the car I saw about two cars coming out from Axell’s house, and I tried walking faster into the car so he wouldn't see me, but it didn't work. 

  

  I stood behind the car when they stopped opposite our car.

  

  He could only see my face, not my dress.

  

  “Hey, you want to come with us? Or I could take Logan along”

  

  His friend, Bryson asked with a big smile on his face. Axell didn't even turn his head around, and that made me hate him even more. 

  

  Who does he think he is?

  

  Logan looked up at my face.

  

  “I want to drive with them, mummy”

  

  Will it be a great idea? The last time I checked Axell didn't want people to know we stayed close to each other or even knew each other. 

  

  “It is fine, Avery. We will wait at the parking lot and you will get him, how about that?”

  

  I could not say no. Bryson asked politely.

  

  “Fine, go. Make sure to be good, okay?”

  

  “Yes, mummy. Bye”

  

  I released his hands and he ran into the car. They drove off and I got into the car with Camila.

  

  “Do you think what I did was wise?”

  

  “Leaving Logan to total strangers? No, no it wasn't”

  

  “Are you serious? Then why didn't you stop me?”

  

  “I don't know. Bryson sounded decent. I mean I didn't want to be the bad person. Come on”

  

  She blurted out, started the car, and drove off. 

  

  “Why did Bryson even insist so much on Logan going with them?”

  

  “I noticed your CEO didn't say a word. He must be very grumpy, right? It's his party, right?”

  

  “Is it?”