Total pages in book: 16
Estimated words: 15021 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 75(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 15021 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 75(@200wpm)___ 60(@250wpm)___ 50(@300wpm)
I chuckle, thinking it’s more likely going to be an undress party, but Harrison nods. “Jacob’s got a thing about horror movies. He wants everyone dressed in something terrifying.”
“So, what costume are you getting?” Lacey asks.
“I was thinking of Freddie Kruger, but it’s a little clichéd.”
“Mmm…I’ll have a think,” Lacey says. “Are you going to go, Jenna?”
“I doubt it,” I reply. “Wouldn’t want to cramp Harrison’s style.”
“Oh, don’t you worry about that, princess,” he says with a grin that makes me want to slap him and sit on his face all at the same time. “It won’t bother me if you’re there.”
“Oh yeah,” I say, and a spark of an idea comes into my head. “Well, I’ve got plans already.”
As Harrison and his mom debate horror movie costumes, I begin to plot. If everyone at Jacob’s party is going to be in fancy dress, maybe I can have a little fun with Mr. Hilarious over there. He thinks he’s Johnny-big-bollocks, but I’ll show him who’s got the biggest balls. It’s a moment of perfect clarity, and total insanity rolled into one. I’m going to rent a costume of my own, something sexy with a full mask and wig, so he won’t know it’s me, then I’m going to go to that stupid party and get my hands on Harrison, just one time. I know I’ll never get a chance for more, so I might as well make the most of the weapon that Harrison’s stashing in his boxers.
He might call me princess as a joke, but when I’ve finished with him, he’ll be worshiping at my royal feet.
It’s perfect.
I get what I want, and hopefully, it’ll get my fixation out of my system. I’ll get the memories, and he’ll never find out it was me.
Everyone will be happy.
2
CONCEALMENT
Harrison decided to dress up as Pinhead from Hellraiser. I guess he’s going for the retro effect and thinks it’s totally hilarious when he jumps out on me as I walk through the front door and frightens me half to death.
My costume has been causing me some trouble. I need something sexy. I wouldn’t be able to seduce Harrison wearing something gross. But it also has to keep me as anonymous as possible. All the horror masks I looked at were seriously scary and grotesque.
In the end, I settle on being a vampire with a black lace bat-shaped mask, a long black wig with bangs, and a short black and red dress that flares out around my thighs and has a high collar to complete the effect. I buy a palette of face paint and some fake blood, but draw the line at fake teeth, because, well, I’m planning to do things with my mouth that don’t involve piercing jugulars!
I practice the look once, a couple of days before the party, so I can make sure I have everything I need. It’s strange to cover up my short blonde hair with a long black wig. In the dress, I feel like a different person. Edgy. More powerful. With the make-up and mask in place, I’m almost unrecognizable. The one thing I worry would give me away is my eyes. I’ve inherited my mothers yellow-green cat eyes, and they’re pretty unique. So much so, I decide to buy some colored contacts, opting for violet to really complete the effect.
On the night, I wait for Harrison to leave. I knew he’d want to come and show off his costume before he left, so I make sure to stuff all my accessories in the closet.
“So, what do you think?” he asks, sticking his head around my door, then coming to stand in my room.
Even dressed as a twisted horror character, he looks gorgeous. The black robe clings to his chest and shoulders, and he looks so damn tall, too.
“You’re never going to pull in that,” I say, knowing it’ll annoy the shit out of him.
“Course, I will. If I see someone I like, I’ll just ditch the mask. Girls can’t resist a man in costume.”
“Oh yeah,” I say, inwardly chuckling a crazy horror cackle. He has no idea what’s coming his way.
“Well, I guess I’ll see you tomorrow,” Harrison says, looking me over. I’ve dressed in a little black tube dress and heels, so I look like I’m heading out somewhere myself.
“Yeah, have a great night,” I say, bending over to do the strap on my shoe. Harrison clears his throat, and when I look up at him, he looks almost guilty for something. “What?” I ask, wondering what I’ve missed.
“Nothing,” he replies quickly. “I’m out, okay. Going to get a ride with Luka.” He disappears through my bedroom door before I can answer.
When I hear the front door bang and Harrison’s feet plodding down the sidewalk towards Luka’s house, I throw open my closet and grab my outfit. My hands are shaking as I pull up the fishnet stockings and strap up my four-inch heels. The dress is so tight it gives me the most amazing cleavage. My white face make-up looks ghoulish but not unpleasant, teamed with red lips and smoky eyes. As I slip on the wig, put in the contacts, and tie on the mask, my transformation is complete. There is absolutely no way Harrison is going to recognize me.