-Makeover -

I HATE HIM!

Those were the very words that came into my mind, that I stopped from leaving my mouth while I was sitting in The Wedlock, my now officially favorite place in New York.

I woke up in a good mood, and since I had a leave today I decided to visit Maria and Mr. Johnson at the cafe. I picked up a newspaper and the very first news I saw was

"Lovers Re-United"

Now, nothing interesting unless I saw my photograph with Vivaan from yesterday! We were pictured entering the restaurant and then there was this picture of us leaning against his car. The shot was perfectly taken, it looks like as if he was going to kiss me.

He did it all deliberately!

I was so enraged! the article reads about how 'The run-away bride, Ruchi Shah is rekindling her relationship with tycoon Vivaan Kappor.' I was annoyed beyond my limits, that article talked a whole lot of Bullshit about me and him. They even speculate that we soon will 'tie the knot' now how crazy is this!

I was more than angry and in my fit of anger, I called Vivaan after reaching home as I tightly held that newspaper wrinkling it.

The number you are trying to reach...

I slammed my phone angrily on the bed, I tried 5 more times but his phone was off. I am by no means going to the Charity Ball now. People will speculate more. I so hate him for doing all this to me!

I was so angry and frustrated that tears started falling from my eyes. My frustration made me cry and this enraged me more. I had this very strong urge to break something, most prefrably Vivaan Kapoor's Spinal Chord.

Everything suddenly started to irritate me. Even my door bell! I composed myself and opened the door revealing two girls and a guy. I looked at them confused.

"Hello Ms.Shah. I am Akira, She is Lucy and he is Cole. We are here to get you ready for the ball." I looked at them one by one, they were innocent but my anger was unaware of the fact.

"No. Thank you!" I said angrily and slammed the door shut on their faces.
I know I was being a bitch, but my emotions were a tornado . I can't even make sense of anything. That shit piece of news affected me more than it should.

Suddenly my phone started ringing and I ignored it, tossing it under the pillows. I was deep in thought about this present situation. I can't really not go to this ball since disappointing Mr. Kapoor is not what I can afford right now. He gave me a chance and this was my chance to prove that I am worthy of his and his wife's forgiveness.

I could feel my phone vibrate, I picked it up, subconsciously knowing who it was.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Vivaan's voice held a dangerous thunder.

"Have you read the newspaper? I can't go to this ball today. It will only give more weightage to this news of us being involved." My voice was surprisingly calm.

"I read it. Stop paying attention to media, they always write bullshit about me. I've made sure they won't do it again. For now, stop being a bitch and let those poor kids do their work. I will see you at 7. Don't even try to ditch me again." I didn't like the way he said his last statement, but I let it pass and hung up on him before he could do it.

I also started to doubt if he was indeed innocent and didn't do anything deliberately. He sounded stressed too.

After a minute, there again goes my door bell and this time I opened the door to reveal Jai along with Akira, Lucy and Cole.

"You have this bad habit of giving people a hard time." Jai stated as he made his way into my apartment. The three people followed behind me and I frowned at Jai, Vivaan's trusted friend. 

"I was not in my right mind, I apologize for behaving rudely and irrationally before." I said as the three of them stared at me while Jai just sat on the sofa.

"It is all right!" Akira said cheerfully and others nodded.

"I am Lucy I will do your make-up, Cole will do your hair and Akira will style your outfit." I nodded as I summarize their names and services.

"I was rude, so as to compensate, Can I treat you with some sweets before we start working?" I asked feeling guilty for my behavior.

"Sure" Jai said as I glared at him.

"Why are you even here?" I asked pointing at him as I served some cookies and muffins to everyone.

"To stop you from running away." He winked and started eating muffins. He looks like some body-builder with his body but his light brown hair and puppy brown eyes make him look innocent at the same time.

I talked to my stylists for today and found few things about them like how they are best in their fields.

Cole started with my hair, while Lucy sat and Akira tossed my wardrobe for right shoes and stuff that will go with the dress she brought with herself.

"When was the last time you got a haircut?" Cole asked as I jogged my memory.

"Maybe 4 months ago?" I told him truthfully and I could see Cole shaking his head in the mirror.

"You need a new hairstyle and I am giving it to you." He said and started running his scissor through my hair, I just closed my eyes hoping for the best, and getting ready for worst.

"Done!!" Cole said in a sing song manner and I opened my eyes to see my hair looking very fancy, they were shining and looked more silky than ever.

"What did you do to my hair?" I asked as I looked in the mirror. My hair were in a beautiful messy bun with a few strands on the sides. Cole even attached a silver pin in my hair making it look amazing.

"That's called Cole's Magic." He said and I said thank you.

Next was Lucy who had a complete make-up kit with her.

"Can you please make it natural-looking?" I am not fond of make-up and especially when it gets all smeared. She didn't reply to me and started brushing things on my face. I could see Jai doing something on his I-phone from the corner of my eyes.

After what felt like an eternity, she asked me to see myself and well I looked amazing. I didn't gasped or anything but I looked good. I looked different. My eyes looked bigger with black eye shadow she has applied with a tint of red at side. My cheekbones looked more prominent because of the blush. And my lips looked amazing with the red lipstick and gloss she applied.

"Gorgeous!" Cole exclaimed and followed some more compliments from Akira and Lucy. My make-up was not light like I expected but it wasn't very dark or overly done either. It was done perfectly. No wonder, they are expert of their fields.

Next was Akira who helped me with my dress. She gave me my silver 3-inch heels and my diamond hanging earrings, those earrings are my prized possession, papa gave them to me on my 18th birthday. I stopped myself from crying and ruining my make-up as memories rushed through me.

Suddenly Akira gave me a box in which was a beautiful diamond necklace and bracelet.

"Those are not mine." I pointed out while she handed me the box.

"I know, I was asked by Mr. Kapoor to give them to you." My eyes widened at the mention of his name.

"But..." I was interrupted by Akira...she is just too bubbly.

"Just wear them, Mr. Kapoor personally selected them for you!" She said cheerfully as she helped me wear those expensive pieces of jewelry. Gosh..they must be super expensive. If I lost them, I will be so much in trouble!

I looked at my final appearance in the mirror and this time I suppressed a gasp as it tried to escape. I was looking nice. I looked extremely different.

"You look amazing." Said Cole.

"Just beautiful!" Lucy said cheerfully.

"You can make men fall on your feet tonight easily!" Akira exclaimed.

I thanked each one of them individually. And then they left.

"You look beautiful, Ruchi." Jai said, I almost forgot he was here.

"Thanks Jai." I smiled,

"It is 6. Vivaan will be here in an hour. I am taking my leave now." Jai smiled.

"Aren't you afraid of me running away now?" I asked.

He smirked and replied "I am not sure you will run away after spending hours getting ready like that."

"Well, don't you know women." I said and with that he left.

I was sitting on my bed, I looked amazing, no lies. The dress was a perfect fit, for once in my life, I couldn't find any flaws with how I looked. But I don't feel like myself, now in any cliche scene I would get up, would make my hair free of the billion bobby pins, will remove the make-up and will wear a leather jacket over the dress. But, I am not going to do anything like that, three people wasted hours on me and did serious hard work to make me look like this. I realized today, how much make-up and hair actually matter. It can make one look from rag to doll in a matter of minutes..or well hours.

But, why do we even rely on make-up to look more beautiful? Isn't natural beauty enough? Well..no it's not. We humans always want better in everything. I am today realizing how much one can look beautiful, not only with make-up and all but from the inner beauty. After all no matter how beautiful you look on outside, all that matters is a beautiful soul.

I clicked a selfie and send it my best friend Amber.

Gosh...someone looks so amazing!!! :D

Came her reply.

Thanks, I am quite nervous.. :/

I replied back and in less than minute I got her reply.

Don't be nervous! I will be there too, we will have fun. And my husband' s handsome cousin Evan will be there too ;)

I smiled at the mention of Evan's name, that guy is a total flirt and made Amber's wedding a whole lot more fun.

Well..see ya! :)

I replied as I heard my door bell, well showtime!

I opened the door and I couldn't help but stare at the all tuxed-up Vivaan Kapoor. He look so handsome, so devilishly handsome and so mouth-wate-- what?! Get your mind sorted, Ruchi!

His hair was nicely combed and he was clean shaved. Though without a beard he looked younger than he does with a beard. If it wasn't for a strong jawline he would've looked like a kid.

"You are looking gorgeous, Ruchi." I couldn't help but blush at the first genuine compliment that he has ever given me.

"Thank you, You look fine too." I said, oh who am I kidding? He looked really handsome. My hate for him was overcome by my appreciation for his aesthetics in that moment.

He smirked. "What? fine? The way you are drooling over me, I know I look more than fine." He winked and smiled, his dimple made an appearance and my heart forgot how to beat for a second.

"Whatever." I said as he offered me his hand.

"Shall we?" He asked..that fake chivalry..I mentally shook my head.

"We shall." I smiled sarcastically. The next moment we were sitting inside the back seat of his limo. I missed his red sports car but well..this is good too.

"Everything will be fine today." Vivaan said and I nodded at him.

I have to believe him, there is no other choice. I have to believe him for my own good.

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Ohkay..so I was not planning an update today but then I saw that we crossed 1k reads! 1000 reads..just woah.!

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