Serendipity

Chapter 18

( Scars To Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara )

Iris POV:

I know I shouldn't be worried about both their dresses being the same, but I am.

Don't get me wrong, Ashlyn is the sweetest most cutest thing, but when it comes to fashion, there are no compromises. She doesn't like it when someone copies her style.

Ashlyn being the fashionable person she is, always dresses to impress and that's why many people mimick her style and when she confronts them about copying her, it is not pretty.

So, right now, I'm scared for Melanie.

Melanie spoke up breaking the silence "Woah, this is a coincidence." I looked at Ashlyn to see her reaction and she scoffed, Melanie looked taken aback.

Uh oh.

I could feel the tension in the air rising and apparently Melanie felt it too as she cleared her throat and began to talk but was beaten to it by an annoyed Ashlyn "How did you know what I was gonna wear? Did u stalk me? Only for some stupid clothes? That's low."

Melanie seemed angry at these questions but was doing a great job at keeping her emotions in check "Please stop making assumptions, the fact that we both are wearing the same clothes except the color is purely a coincidence, if you feel offended by this situation then I apologise."

After giving me, Ashlyn and Marie, who I even forgot was present over here, a slight nod, Melanie excused herself and walked away.

The only thing I could think of was that even though she was sweet and caring, she wouldn't allow anyone to walk over her.

This was a side of Melanie that I did not know off but now that I do, I felt a stranger contentment in myself and found myself smiling.

Looking over at Ashlyn, I found her looking dumbfounded at the scene that had unfolded "W-What the....?" She stuttered out helplessly "Why does it feel like I was the villin over here??" She spoke out in aggravation.

I patted her back lightly "Because you were." I spoke calmly and she looked towards me in disbelief and pointed a finger towards herself "Me? You're saying that I was the one in the wrong?"

I felt bad about saying this but it was the right thing to do, I nodded my head again and spoke up "Ashlyn, you're my friend, but that doesn't mean that I will support you when you do something wrong."

I released a breath and continued "I know Melanie and she's not the kind of person to copy someone and then lie about it, it wasn't right of you to accuse her of such things, Ash." I gave her a small smile.

She just stood there looking at me for some seconds before pouting and dropping her head while mumbling out a small sorry.
I gave her a encouraging hug and took her to the bathrooms to freshen up.

When we reached the bathroom, Ashlyn took out her cosmetics and started to reapply her make up. After dabbing on some lipstick, she groaned out aloud and I looked at her confused at to what happened.

I heard faint clicking of heels outside the bathroom as Ashlyn started talking "Why did she have to have the same dress as me? Why? WHY?" She huffed out, clearly annoyed.

I heard the footsteps come to a halt and through the marble decorated wall, saw Melanie's faint reflection. My eyes widened when I realized that she was standing right outside the bathroom and Ashlyn was talking about her.

Before I could tell Ashlyn to stop talking, she started to speak again, totally oblivious to the glaring fact that the girl she was talking about was standing not far away from her "I mean, there are so many dresses in the world, she just had to go and wear the same one as me!"

I whispered out in urgency "Ashlyn, liste-" but was cut off when she looked at me and kept pouted "I don't want to bad mouth her, it's just that she's so beautiful with her red hair and those green eyes, that I just feel like she looks so gorgeous. I hate to admit it but I wanted to look nice too, but now that she's wearing the same dress while looking no less than ravishing, I feel jealous."

My eyes softened at her truthfulness and my lips stretched into a small smile "You are right, she does look very beautiful, but than does not make you any less then her. Where she had her red hair and green eyes, you have blonde hair and blue eyes. You are just as beautiful, so don't feel bad about yourself dear."

"The clothes you wear do not define your beauty, neither does the color of your hair or eyes, you could wear a trash bag but I bet you'd look like the most beautiful woman if you gave me a true smile, that will be enough."

My heart felt whole when she looked up at me and gave me a breathtaking smile and hugged me tightly "Thanks Iris, that's one if the nicest things someone has ever told me. It's not everyday I find someone who appreciates me. Thank you." My heart warmed at her confession and I hugged her back eagerly.

Pulling away, Ashlyn gave me a slight laugh before giving me a mischievous smile "I know, I'm pretty but dude, you must really like me, knowing as you consider me to be SO beautiful."

I laughed at that and went out of the bathroom and waited out for her, noticing that Melanie was no longer outside, I wondered when she had left or if she even heard what Ashlyn said.

The rest of the way back to the ballroom, Ash kept suggesting me to ditch my engagement and elope with her and I wondered if she was straight or not.

Upon reaching the ballroom, Elliot immediately came by my side and gently tugged on my arm and pulled my away before looking me up and down as if for some injuries.

To say that I was confused would be an understatement, but before I could ask anything, he did "Where did you go? Are u alright?"

I blinked at him a couple of times before speaking up "I just went to the bathroom with Ashlyn and yeah, I'm alright but why are u asking? Is everything alright?" Worry was seeping into my veins at the thought of something going wrong or someone getting hurt.

Was it Clara's doing? Is she on to something again?

My worry was not lessening as Elliot told me "No, everything is fine. C'mon, the dinner is starting." And he pulled a confused me along with him.

A/N:

Hey lilies, let's do the same answer my questions that we did last time.

What are you most grateful for?

What's ur relationship status?

What's ur astrology sign? (Mine is Leo)

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