Chapter Six

Serena's Pov

Bella walked into the room with enthusiasm and I could tell she was so happy with the way her face brightened up.

“So, tomorrow should be the D-Day if I'm not mistaken.” She said with a big smile on her face.

“Yeah,” I said, and moved closer to the bed, then fell without hesitating.

My whole body felt relief and I could feel my bones relaxing the way I wanted them to, but the one thing which was restless was my mind.

How was it going to be, working with Adrian Volkov, who happens to be someone I'm not so certain that I can work with? But at the same time, I needed to pick myself up to show Samantha and that devil that they should never have taken advantage of me.

“Hello? "Earth to Serena?” Bella called out, looking curious about what was going on in my mind.

My eyelids blinked, and I let out a deep breath.

“Sorry, I guess I kind of traveled somewhere else.” I spoke, and sat up again.

“Tell me, aren't you happy to be given a chance? "You sounded way different earlier, and now, this?” Bella said, looking concerned about me.

“It's nothing, Bella. I guess I'm just trying to get a hold of myself after everything that has happened. "Maybe because I got a chance earlier than I thought, I'm trying to process my joy over it,” I said, not wanting her to worry about the little things I was a little edgy about.

“Alright, if you say so. "So, what's the major thing or hint Adrian Volkov could have given you in coming over to the office?” She asked as she sat beside me.

“Uhm… well, he told me not to dress to impress, but to dress like the woman I wanted to become. "I guess that's a thing to hold on to,” I replied, and brushed my hair to the back with my palms.

“Hmm… dress just like the woman you want to become. That's simple. "We should go for a little shopping, and think about the look you'd like people to see that could gradually make you climb the stairs of success.” Bella advised me, and I smiled.

“Alright, I could just check through the clothes I have in my wardrobe.”

“No… no. There's no way in the world you're doing that. We are going to head to the mall, and you're going to pick something suitable for tomorrow. Bills on me.” Bella said, making me open my mouth in surprise.

The fact that she was really giving her all for me just because she wanted me to get the job and gradually become who I wanted to be, was really nice and amazing. While I would have turned down her offer, I felt it was just the right thing to do, and it was best for me to enjoy what she was willing to help me with.

“Thanks a lot, Bella. I'll definitely repay you.” I said to her, appreciating her kindness.

“Repay me by turning out to be one of the best businesswomen. "I just want to be proud of you and be among those who helped you in struggling times, because I know you're definitely going to be big.” She winked, but before I could say anything, she grabbed my hand and dragged me up.

“Oh, my. "Slow down, Bella.” I urged her with a giggle, but she didn't listen.

She dragged me out of the room, and we headed outside, ready to do some serious shopping at the mall.

~

In about thirty minutes, we got to the mall, and Bella led me through different stalls to spot out the kind of clothes I would love to get, and while doing that, I ensured to look closely at the price tag before choosing it, because I wouldn't want to pick one and find out it was expensive, hereby moving Bella to pay for it.

This girl would definitely want to pay for it regardless of the capacity of her pocket.

“I'll take this and that.” I pointed to them and the shop attendants helped with every single choice that I made.

After shopping for three different outfits, we finally made our way to the counter.

“It's 250 dollars, ma’am.” One of the attendants informed Bella.

“Alright.” Bella responded without a single discomfort showing on her face, then she took out her card and handed it over to the attendant.

We waited patiently for them to swipe up the card and pack up everything we had bought.

After all that, we stepped out of the mall, and Bella let out a relaxed breath.

“It felt good.”

“Same here. And thanks again for showing up. I am really grateful.”

“Oh, come on, Serena. "I'll do anything for you. "We should head back so you can get some rest, and you'll wake up early tomorrow.” She urged me, and I nodded.

We hailed a cab which drove us back.

~

On getting back, I changed into the different outfits I got, and I felt so happy to have chosen them. They looked so good on me, and I was certain that Adrian Volkov would agree that I was serious about taking my job the right way.

Maybe if he saw the woman I wanted to become, there would be a little more respect in the way he talks to me and reduce the weirdness he gives off whenever he is in a conversation with me.

“We can do this, Serena. "You're going to come out strong, so get ready for tomorrow.” I said to myself as I pulled off the clothes and hung them somewhere close to where I could get the hang of them.

Then I went to bed, spreading my arms and legs as it made me feel more relaxed, allowing the chill breeze to caress my body.

~

It was morning and the moment I realized that, my drowsy eyes woke, and my mind was ready.

Time for the D-Day.