chapter 19

                                    

                                          
Victoria:
"I love you, but is this really necessary?" I asked Rose, watching her put some body glitter on my chest and shoulders. "I mean, this isn't too extra?" 
"Of course not!" She exclaimed, "You need to be the best looking one there!" 
"Whatever you say." I laughed, smiling at myself in the mirror. 
The dress was just as beautiful and the first time I tried it on, if not better. It complimented my skin tone perfectly and the gold glitter Rose put on me made my skin look like it was glowing. My makeup was already done and I've honestly never looked hotter. The eyeshadow was dramatic, dark black and winged out with a cut crease, my lips were pretty close to their natural color, just a bit darker and fuller. My face had a little more coverage on it but still not enough to the point where I could feel makeup on my face.
"Once we add the jewelry and do your hair - you will be the hottest girl here." Rose grinned, putting a hand on her hip.
"How are you doing my hair by the way?" I asked, I left all the hair to Rose. 
"I'm thinking I'll curl the ends and pull some hair back with your front two strands and loosely braid them leaving out a few loose strands to frame your face." She explained, plugging in the curling iron. 
I smiled, watching her curl my hair and work her magic. I could hear a few laughs coming from downstairs and I did my best to ignore them. Rose kept reminding me that she'll always be nearby until she needs to do her part of the plan. 
I'm extremely thankful for everyone who's helping me tonight, every moment since I've gotten here has led up to this moment. 
I would have never imagined that the person helping me escape would be Killian. I couldn't be more thankful for him, knowing what he's endured in this castle and his years of growing up and he still came out of all that being an amazing person. He deserves to leave this castle as much as I do. 
It took Rose another hour to add the finishing touches on my hair. She smiled at me through the mirror and backed up to let me see my outfit with all of the finishing touches. Of course, I didn't have my heels on yet but you wouldn't be able to see them anyway.
"Rose, you did amazing." I smiled, admiring my appearance. 
"Thank you." She grinned, pulling me in for a hug. "There's someone who you should see." 
I furrowed my brows, watching her walk to the door. She grinned and opened the door slowly. My heart practically stopped and my body froze. I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes but none fell. 
"Mira?!" I exclaimed, rushing up to her and pulling her in for a hug. 
I could hear her sniffle as she pulled me tighter. "I'm so sorry Vic." 
"Shh." I sighed. "I'm okay. I- Im better than okay." 
"Alex filled me in on everything, including the plan and your little romance with Killan. Which took me a while to wrap my head around if I'm being honest." She laughed. 
"He's a little different once you get to know him." I said. 
"Well if you trust him, I do too." She smiled. 
I laughed, still partly in shock about how she's here right now. "How are you here?" 
"You really think I wouldn't be invited, I am related to Alex y'know." 
"I know, I just didn't think they'd risk it." I smiled. 
I finally took the time to look at her dress, of course her dress was more of a slim fit and looked more classy than mine. Her dress was a deep wine red and hugged her body perfectly.