Impossible Miracle's by L.J Banister (classic novels txt) 📕

I take a long hot shower, messaging into my aching shoulder muscles. I wash my hair thoroughly, knowing that mum will know if I don’t. Then I just stand there, letting the water rinse over my body. I finally shut the water off when banging starts on the bathroom door.

“Give me just a minute” I call out, wrapping myself up in a large fluffy blue bath towel.

“Hurry up, Kay. You’ve been in there for almost an hour” Skylar calls back. I pick my clothes up from the ground before opening the door.

“About time” she says with an eye roll.

“Sorry” I say quietly, making my way back to my room to get dressed. I decide to pass on putting on any make up, since I’ll only have to wash it off before reapplying it for the ball. I brush out my hair and tie it back in a high ponytail before walking out to the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea, since I’m no longer aloud coffee. Avery has even gone to the extent on buy nothing but tea or hot chocolate, and thrown away all the coffee to keep me from the temptation of having one, but I think she missed one little thing- Coffee Shops. But I haven’t been tempted. Since my last doctors visit, hearing all the things that could go wrong, I’ve gone along with everything the doctor told to do, and not to do, and since there was a very large list for both, I got him to give me some print outs, which Avery read and has been watching me like a hawk ever since. I don’t mind, though it can be annoying, at least I know she’s trying to help.

I talk my tea back to my room so I can drink it while I go through my make up kit. I make shore everything is there and in its place, as well as adding a few extra things in, like make up remover and pads, since I know mum wouldn’t have had the same idea as I did. I grab the dress bag holding my dress for tonight out of my wardrobe and hang it on my door before I grab the black plastic bag that has my shoes, clutch and jewellery in it, hanging it with my dress.

I’m walking back out to the kitchen when there is a knock at the door. I glance at the clock. 9:30am. Mum always likes to arrive early, but when I swing open the door, a tall guy covered in tattoos with messy short black hair, and pale green eyes is standing at the front door.

“Hi, I’m Ethan” He says, holding out a very large hand for me to shake. I take his hand warily, shaking it a couple times before letting go. Gosh, he has big hands. “Is Skylar home?” As the words leave his mouth, I instantly know who he is. His the one from the night club Skylar has been going out with.

“Yeah, she’s just in the shower” I say kindly, opening the door a little wider. “Come on in. I’ll let her know you’re here.” He steps in to the room just as a shiny black car pulls into the drive way. I stand and watch as the driver steps out and I recognize him straight away. James, mum’s chauffer. I watch as he opens the back door and my mum steps out. She smiles warmly at me before her eyes land on Ethan who’s still standing beside me. Her smiles falters slightly before she regains composer and walks towards us.

“Hello dear” she says giving me hug.

“Hi mum” I hug her tightly back, giving her reassurance. “This is Ethan, the guy Skylar told you about.” Mum’s face instantly softens.

“Oh, it’s so nice to finally meet. Skylar has told me so much about you. I’m Audrey.” She holds out her hand for him to shake, which he does without hesitation.

“It’s lovely to meet you Audrey” He says giving her a charming smile. I lead them both inside to the living room, before walking down the hall to the bathroom. I knock before edging the door open slightly.

“Skylar, Ethan’s here to see you” I say, steam blowing in my face and out the door.

“Okay. I’ll be out in just a minute” She says. I close the door behind me and walk back out to the living room. Mum and Ethan are in the middle of a conversation when I enter.

“Are you ready to go dear?” She asks, standing back up from the couch.

“Yeah, let me just grab my things” I say to her before turn to face Ethan. “Skylar will be out in a minute if your happy to wait here.”

“Sure no problem” He answers with a smile. I quickly go grab my stuff and slip on some shoes, call a quick goodbye to Skylar and head out the door with mum. We have a quick brunch at a little café before heading over to the Scott’s house. Caroline meets us at the car, opening the door before James could get out.

“Hi, hi, hi” Caroline squeals, helping us out of the car. “Oh, I’m so glad you’re here. Come, come.” I say a quick thank you to James before we head inside. Caroline leads us through the house and into what I believe is a ladies parlor. The walls are painted a soft pink with pure white carpet and beautiful rosary couches. Dolls and photos sit around the room, and standing in the middle is a beautiful girl with long light brown hair and deep green eyes. She smiles a white toothed smile as we enter the room.

“This is my daughter, Alexis” Caroline says. Alexis comes sashaying over, enveloping my mother and then me in a warm hug, while her mum introduces us. “Alexis, this is Audrey, and Kaylee. The ladies I was telling you about.”

“I’m so glad to meet you” Her soft voice sings in my ears. “We’ve been looking at your work and it’s just amazing.” I smile kindly at her. Alexia’s is about as tall as me, with long curled light brown, and streaked blond hair that flows around her. Her deep green eyes sparkling, and pretty pink lips covered in gloss. She looks exactly like her mother, of what I imagine Caroline to look like at the same age of 17, with long legs, and a bubbly personality. Throughout the afternoon, she made everyone laugh, and feel at ease. We made quick work of getting nails, showers, hair and makeup done, before having to get dressed.

Alexis was the first to go get dressed. She looked gorgeous, dressed in a floor length baby pink sweetheart, strapless dress, with silver sequins sowed to the bodice, and soft pink strapped high heels. Her hair curled and pinned up, with strands falling around her face. Her eyes were shinning bright with a pink smoky eye shadow, and her soft pink lips. We sent Caroline off next, and when she came back, eyes were definitely on her. She has a sparkling cream coloured dress with a v-neck front, half arm sleeves and cream coloured heels. Diamonds hung from her neck and ears. Her hair braided back loosely, and her makeup done in neutral colours. She looked like she could be a queen. Mum went next. I already knew what her dress looked like, but she still came back in looking stunning. Mum’s was a sparkling dark blue dress with short off the shoulder sleeves and a v-neck line. It flowed around her, down to her dark blue heels. Her hair was up in an elegant bun, her eyes shimmering beneath her blue eye shadow. Finally, it was my turn. Carefully, I slipped on my lavender sweetheart, strapless dress, with gold beads and sequins made a flowery pattern from the top, centre of the bodice, going down at an angle, then roping around waist, and cascading ruffles flowing to the floor. I left my hair down, curled and hanging around me, and left my makeup soft, with a bit of a purple smoky eye look. I slipped on the gold sequined shoes I bought before walking back out to the others.

Chase

Over the next few days, I make all the arrangements for the ball, and when the day finally comes around, I’m up early and over at the Beachside Hotel before the sun had even risen. I spend the entire day getting everything ready with the few staff appointed to me since there was another function. I had to organize for a caterer, since the kitchen staff was booked for the wedding, and set up a station for them. A make shift bar was set up to the right of the garden, caterers to the left, stage with a DJ at the end of the garden, and tables set up around a large dance floor. Fire torches were spread around the garden and tea lights were hanging in the trees. Several pin boards were spread around the outside, pinned to them were the typed out dreams of the kids we were here to help. White cloth was spread over each table, candles, flowers, and name cards were already set out. I made quick work of making sure they were all in their correct place, and making any touch ups to the tables. Mum rang me several times, ensuring everything was running smoothly, and thanking me profusely for helping her. By the time I was finished, I had to rush up to the room Sherrie organized for me to have a shower and get dressed before all the guests started to arrive. I dressed in my black suit, and tie, and ran a comb quickly through my hair, though I know it’ll just mess up by the time it dries. I rush back down stairs just in time to get the bouncers set up and the staff ready with drinks. As the guest begin to arrive, I mill around, talking with guests and keeping the staff on their toes, making sure guests have drinks. I was talking with one of the wait staff when she walked in. It was her laugh that heard, its sound struck me hard enough that my heart felt like it stopped for a moment, but when I looked at her, I know it definitely stopped. She looked absolutely beautiful, with a great big smile, and eyes wondering around the garden in awe. I just watched her, laughing with the lady next to her, which actually took me a while to realize it was my sister. My mother was in front of them with Mrs. Moore, chatting with each other. It stunned me. How did my sister and mother know Kaylee? Puzzled, I watch them, until my little sister caught my eye. I was caught staring. Quickly, I regained myself, and walked casually over to them. Walking straight up, I gave my mum a quick kiss on the cheek, making her jump.

“Oh, my dear! You scared the life out me. I didn’t see you” she said breathless. I smiled sweetly at her. I chance a quick glance at Kaylee, quickly enough that I saw her shocked face turning back to the smiling one she had before I walked over.

“I’m sorry mum. You look amazing” I say sweetly, giving her a soft smile. “And who is this gorgeous young lady?” I ask, gesturing at Alexis. “This beautiful woman cannot be my darling little sister.” I sweep her up into a hug, watching as her cheeks go bright red with embarrassment. Placing her back down, I turn to Mrs. Moore.

“Mrs. Moore, you look absolutely gorgeous”