Chapter 22
Once we've changed back into our normal clothes we make our way back to where the guys are.
"Hello ladies” Liam smiles and crosses the room to kiss me, "Did you find something?"
"I did. And I think you'll really like it.” I smile up at him.
"Do I get a hint?"
I shrug, "It's black, has some beading stuff on it...and comes to about here.” I bend and point to my knees. "It's really pretty...and the heels! Wait till you see the heels."
"I can just imagine.” He grins and pulls me against him and starts kissing me again. I smile against his lips and pull him towards our bedroom.
"We always seem to get carried away...and there's always too many people around.” I tell him with a small smile.
He grins back at me as he locks the door and stalks over to me, "Mmm...Way to many people.” he leans down and starts kissing me, rubbing the skin at my lower back and slowly walks us towards the large bed in the middle of the room.
I gasp when he suddenly lifts me up and I wrap my legs around his waist, "Well what do you know…sexy and strong.” I grin and return the kisses as we slide onto the bed and start teasing each other in every way that we know the other likes, "How long until dinner?” I ask breathlessly.
"Two hours,” Liam answers huskily as he takes nibbles down my neck causing me to gasp and close my eyes.
Well then we better make the most of it.” I reply and pull him back up to me.
Around an hour later, I roll away from Liam and laugh at his pout.
"You know we could always skip dinner.” He tells me with a smirk.
"Uh-uh, not after all the dress drama and everything else I went through today. I want to see your face when you see that dress.” I giggle when he pulls me back down and kisses me one last time.
"Ok...just because I want to see the dress...” His eyes trail down my body, "And those heels you told me about."
I kiss his cheek and pop back up out his reach, "Trust me....it'll be worth it.” I smile over my shoulder as I get redressed, "Besides, I think Krista and I have a date with your hair and make-up friends."
"Ah, that you do, guess I better go see if Scott wants to hang out until we need to get ready."
"Don't have too much fun without us."
He shakes his head walking over to me and wrapping his arms around me, "Never.” He kisses me softly and untangles himself from me. "Go get yourself glammed up babe."
"Just don't expect me to come out looking like your Hollywood friends, k?” I tell him as we step out of our room and into the hallway.
"Of course not,” he says with a shrug, "You'll look way better."
I just roll my eyes and walk down the hall looking for Krista. I smile when I see her with a fidgety looking Scott.
"You ok, Scott?” I ask looking between him and Krista.
"For some unknown reason, he's a panic attack waiting to happen.” Krista crosses her arms, "He says he's just feeling anxious about security, but come on! We're in the middle of an island!"
I shake my head and pull her with me, "Ready to make some friends with hair and make-up?” I ask.
"Yes...Let's go!” she grabs my arm and pulls me down the hall to the lounge area where Elize is standing with a Hispanic woman and a bleach blonde guy.
"Krista, Kate...this is our hair and make-up team, Alicia and Billy. Alicia will take care of your make-up and Billy will style your hair for you."
Krista squeals and grabs my arm, "The perks of dating a celebrity, huh?"
I laugh, "Something like that."
We each take a seat and get comfortable.
"So tell me...what's it like to date such a hot shot?” Alicia asks me slyly.
I laugh and shrug as she hands me a wet toilette to wash my face before she gets to work on my make-up.
"I wouldn't really say he's much of a hot shot. He's a real guy, ya know? And I've known him since well before he had Hollywood camera watching his every move. At the end of the day, he's not whoever he is in front of the cameras; he's just plain old Liam."
"I don't think there's anything plain on that man.” She smiles and asks me to close my eyes as she applies eye shadow, "You girls are very lucky."
I smile softly, "What about you? You work with all these celebrities, don't you? Have you ever..."
"Oh, a lady doesn't kiss and tell.” she laughs, "I've had my fun, trust me."
I grin and sneak a peek over at Krista and can't contain my laugh at seeing her hair filled with curlers. "Wow, Kris...real hot."
She mock glares at me, “You know you’re next sweetie. I might just have to take a couple pictures on my phone to show Liam."
"Don't forget I can take the same kind of pics of you to show Scott. That blackmail works both ways."
She sticks her tongue out at me and I laugh and lean back to let Alicia finish up her work on me.
"Ok, what color is your dress?"
"Black."
"Alright then...black mascara and eyeliner and a darker blush will look amazing on you."
"If you say so....I'm not much of a make-up person."
“Stick with me honey....I'll teach you how to love it. You can be a totally different person."
"That's what I'm afraid of.” I mutter.
She clicks her tongue, "Don't worry, I'll just make you an even better you. These hands work magic.” she wiggles her fingers, "If you saw some of the Hollywood stars before I put their make-up on.” she shakes her head and gets down to business finishing up my face. "Alright...open your eyes and check out the mirror."
I do and gasp, "Whoa....you're right. I look like someone else."
"You look amazing, Kate.” Krista says from behind me. "Time to switch!” she laughs and pushes me to Billy's chair.
"Love your hair, Kris!” I yell over to her.
"I know.” She beams and sits back.
"Hello Mrs. Warren. What would you like to do with your hair tonight?"
I frown, "I don't really know. Nothing big, maybe just curls all around?"
He smiles and plugs in his curling iron, "I can do that. Some jeweled clips and things can really jazz it up."
Shrugging my shoulders, I smile, "If you say so."
I sit back and relax as he begins twisting and turning my hair, crisscrossing it to pin it in one way or another and then I feel pins being pushed in and flinch at some hairs being pulled.
"Sorry...alright, might want to cover your eyes so none of the hairspray gets you or your make-up.” he glances over at Alicia, "She'll kill me for messing up her work."
I laugh and cover my face trying to be careful not to smudge anything.
"Voila!” He laughs and tugs my hands down, "You like it?"
"I love it!” I laugh and stand up to get closer to the mirror, "You two are miracle workers...seriously."
"Nah you just clean up real nice."
"Thank you so much, Billy. I need to put your number on speed dial if I ever have to go along to any of Liam's events. Same goes for you Alicia!"
She grins as she finishes up with Krista, "Good deal...I'd like that. What do you think Ms. Quinn?"
"If you’re going to be around more often, sweetie...then please, just call me Krista and her Kate. We aren't the up and up type people.” she assures her patting her arm. "Seriously, you guys are amazing!" She steps up to the mirror and looks over at me, "I think there are a couple sexy dresses calling our name now, Kate."
"I think you’re right” I walk over to her and look back at Billy and Alicia. "Thanks again guys...expect a call from us in the future!"
"We'll be waiting.” Billy says with a smile and they both wave as we walk out the door.
"You ready?” I ask Krista hooking my arm with hers.
"As I'll ever be."
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