The Suite Life by Portia MacIntosh

Author:Portia MacIntosh [MacIntosh, Portia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Boldwood Books

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As soon as I learned that the resort had its own clothing boutique, I knew that I needed to visit. Don’t get me wrong, I love shopping at the best of times, but tonight I’ve got a date with a footballer, and I definitely didn’t pack anything to wear that screamed: WAG.

I stroll into the resort shop, a casual air about me – because the last thing I want is to get Pretty Womaned – and begin to browse the rails. I just need to act like I own the place, like I can afford anything in here – while secretly praying that I can actually afford something in here.

It’s a fashion lover’s dream. Rails upon rails of dresses, each one more exquisite than the last, are just waiting to be tried on, and then taken out somewhere fancy. The fabrics range from delicate silk to bold sequins, in every colour, length and style I can think of.

Oh, and then there is the wall of shoes. High heels, sandals, and boots in every imaginable style and colour are neatly displayed like a work of art. I honestly don’t know where to begin – but if there was a way to sort them priced from low to high, that would be super helpful.

The woman behind the counter glances up and, as if hit by a bolt of lightning, her eyes widen. She hurries over, all smiles and excitement.

‘Hello there!’ she greets, practically beaming. ‘Ms Marsden?’

‘Uh, yeah, that’s me,’ I reply, bewildered.

‘Fantastic,’ she replies with a clap of her hands. ‘We did wonder if you were going to stop by.’

‘You did?’ I say.

‘Of course – did no one tell you that our VIP guests can borrow anything they want while they are a guest here?’ she says.

No, they did fucking not. Oh my God, why am I wearing a single item of my own clothes?

‘I didn’t know that,’ I say with a smile.

‘Well, in that case, we’ve got some catching up to do,’ she replies. ‘My name is Corin, I’ll be your fairy godmother today.’

Corin barks orders at different members of staff, calling them all to action.

Different staff members emerge, each bearing an armful of garments, all looking like they’re ready to transform me into a goddess. Someone else materialises with a tray of champagne. Okay, now I really do feel like I’m in Pretty Woman, but the nice bit, where they let her shop.

‘Oh, thank you,’ I say, accepting a glass.

I think I’ve had more champagne on this holiday than I’d had to date before I arrived.

‘We’re so thrilled to have you here!’ another woman chimes in, already holding a silky dress towards me. ‘This is a must-try!’

‘Erm, okay,’ I say, a little taken aback by it all.

‘So, are you doing anything special later?’ Corin asks.

‘Just a date,’ I reply, taking a sip of the champagne.

‘A date, you say?’ she replies with a smile. ‘Well, we must dress you for the occasion. Do you want to charm, seduce, or destroy?’

I burst out laughing.

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