I trailed behind her and hesitated at one point, but my eyes fell on a sea of beautiful white endless flowers hanging effortlessly on the walls.
The tile floor sparkled and the multiple mirrors in the suit reflected their charisma as roses spiraled across them.
This suit was filled with burning flashlights, which seeped dominance on the flamboyant decorations.
White and yellow fleet-like curtains ran down the imminent walls.
The craziest of all, was a school of pink balloons that flooded the area; giving it a unique mesmerizing attraction.
"Oh! My goodness, what happened to your makeup and wedding gown?"
I blinked at some girl in a handles sky-blue gown.
She got close to me so much so that her beautiful high bun stroke my sight.
She creased her lips and cuddled my face in her palms.
Hail descended her cheeks and soaked my chest while I assessed her brown eyes.
Why were they taking me for Lisa?
"Anna, there is no time for all this bullshit. The most important thing is that we found her. Go get her ready before the next hour, " my supposed grandmother yelled and picked up her mobile from a couch nearby.
Anna's hand flew to my eyes and rubbed out my tears.
She caressed my redeemed cheeks and smiled, revealing a ravishing dimple.
"Hey, you won't regret this day. It-"
"Anna! Get Lisa's makeup and hair done. The replacement for her wedding gown is on its way here."
"Consider it done ma'am. "
She tangled my hand with hers and pulled me into a little compartment of the suit.
The compartment had a large Princess mirror on the wall.
Big but presentable was a white French cushioned chair that was tucked into a brown and polished flowery slab.
The truth about my identity halted at my throat; blurring away as I sobbed into a stranger's grip.
There wasn't any turning back no matter what I was going to say; all of them inferred me to be their Lisa
"Have a seat and let's redo your makeup. Please, stop crying and let me fix your pretty face. "
She plucked the chair out for me and forced me to settle into it.
What came over all of them?
Could they be a new brand of psychopaths?
Was this a prank?
Did Megan have a hand in all this?
Were they pretending not to know Lisa only as a pretext to persuade me into marrying a stranger?
From the seriousness on their faces, and the energy they invested in all the preparations, I knew that; all my thoughts were far away from the truth.
"What happened, girl? How did they find you?"
Anna's words freed me from my thoughts.
Her voice was a little loud, but not loud enough for grandma to hear.
What?!
Did Anna know about Lisa's escapade?
What was going on here?
These questions tossed me into confusion.
My sobs stopped at her words, and I widened my eyes, waiting on her to explain further.
She dropped her makeup kit and rolled my chair to her scenery.
"Please, tell me you didn't tell her I helped you escape. She will kill me if she finds out. She has already threatened me. Wait, did you tell her?"
Panic racked her every move as she stared blatantly into my eyes.
Why would she help Lisa escape?
Who was she?
Why did she let this happen?
Because of Lisa and her, my life was on the verge of being ruined for good.
I couldn't let this happen.
"Girl, answer me. Did you tell her?"
"No, I didn't tell her, you are safe."
"Hallelujah, hallelujah, " she made the sign of the cross and hugged her breast. "You did well. . . hallelujah."
The more she spoke, the more ideas crept into my brain.
Anna could be my ticket out of here.
If she helped Lisa, then she could help me out of here, and she could perform her magic again.
"You have to help me out of here. "
I bit my lower lip as she stood up and shifted from one foot to the other; pacing around the room and checking on grandma's whereabouts.
"Again? Lisa, we agreed and according to that agreement, I have played my part. How do you expect me to help you out of here again?"
She bit her long painted nails.
"You are my only hope. Please you can still help me out of here, you did it once and I'm sure you can still do it."
I went to my knees and tucked her gown, pleading with tears in my eyes.
I didn't mind whether she had an agreement or not with Elizabeth; all I ever hoped for was for her to set me free from this drama at all costs even if it meant telling her the truth about my identity.
She held my hands and raised me to my feet. "Stop this Lisa. I owe you a lot and I will do my best to save you from Dwain. But you have to promise me that this time you will do all that I say. "
She brushed tears out of my eyes.
Then, handed me a clean napkin which served in drying my moist eyes and cleaning my messed-up nose.
She, later on, hugged me and I rested in her arms.
"I will I promise, " I nodded.
I creased the fabric of her dress with my last strength.
"What is the plan?" I asked as we braked the hug.
"Curiosity ain't good girl, it's a surprise. Now, let's get you ready, " she chuckled and made me sit on the cushion.
There was no time to doubt her words.
If she helped Elisabeth once, then I could trust her for her word.
I released a puff of air and smiled.
GRANDMA BROUGHT IN THREE girls to assist Anna in getting my nails and dressing done.
She kept complaining about the waste of time, and every other little thing which she took note of.
"Anna, Lisa's hair is still not done?"
"Lisa is all set ma'am, " Anna mumbled and dropped the remaining pins she was holding on the table.
She brought a mirror close to me and I marveled at my transition.
"Oh my goodness, this is the best chignon I have seen in my entire life, " one of the girls mumbled.
"What do you think?" Anna squeezed my shoulder.
There was nothing to say, no word to compliment her works.
From the makeup to the hair, I was speechless.
It was the first time for me to wear such expensive and colorful make-up.
"That is marvelous, oh! my baby, the black eye shadow and eyeliner make your green eyes stand out. The red lipstick has blended with your skin to perfection. You are indeed beautiful," she murmured on the verge of tears.
Indeed, my look blew up my mind.
Make-up had this feeling, this glamour that was capable of transforming any lady into the best version of herself.
I was different, my reflection was someone else, and the girl in the mirror wasn't me.
Hey, what did they do to my face?
"Look who's here, " Anna's heels broke the silence that lingered in our mist.
Twirling my eyes from the mirror to her being, my eyes fell on the pure white fabric which danced on a stand at the entrance of the compartment.
White pearls blinked on the handles lace fabric.
The veil had this diamond crown attached to it, which glittered from far, not forgetting the transparent nature of the gown at the level of the curves.
It was a princess wedding gown from one of these popular Disney movies.
"Wow, " this was my last word before the girls helped me fit into it.
They laced the dress down to my waist and slipped my feet into the five inches silver stiletto heels that matched the gown.
"Anna, where is the bouquet?"
Grandma panicked when she couldn't find it.
"Here, I found it, " a girl rushed into the room with a bouquet that consisted of red, white, purple, and yellow petals.
The colors were outstanding and charming.
I clutched the bouquet and faked a smile as I strolled down the main entrance of the hotel.
The veil swept behind me on the red carpet that led to a well-decorated white limousine.