The Peninsula spa at Fifth Avenue. That was the gift card that Ryder had given her for a full day of spa treatment. She had almost forgotten all about it due to the stress of planning a wedding till Charlie mentioned something about Holly going to a spa and getting her facials done in time for the wedding.
That was when Holly remembered about the gift card. Charlie had decided to accompany her. She was going to be her maid of honor.
The Peninsula spa gave an intimate vibe in a space that was gracious, discreet and luxurious. The walls were dark lacquered wood walls and it had English chandeliers and Carrara marble counter tops. It was so quiet and serene that Holly and Charlie found it hard to believe that they were still in New York. They couldn't even hear the sound of traffic!
The spa offered everything from a regular sauna treatment to a cryo facial to rej
Mischievous. Cunning. Deceptive. Cruel.Those were the names anyone who knew what Kim was doing would call her. That was what she would have been called. For the past few days, Kim had been madly obsessed with Holly. Tracking her every movement, studying every move and every emotion on her face.From when she went into the bridal shop and when she emerged with a bright smile that only made Kim more angry. To when she went for her spa facials and Kim had paid two attendants 1,000 dollars each to listen in on she and Charlie's conversation. From what she had gathered. The wedding was going to be at the Pierre hotel. It was a private ceremony, so it was most likely going to be strictly by invitation.But there were other ways Kim would get her way. Other ways she could get her way that would go unnoticed.
He had been smiling when the news came. Laughing at a joke his father made, readjusting his bow tie and imagining the love of his life in the wedding dress he saw her in two days before. He knew she was even going to be better than he pictured.The urgency and speed that Ryder used to rush into Holly's room was unmatched. And the sight he was met with made his heart stop.There was Holly, lying on the cold ground with her pale body and her white gown soaked with the crimson red blood that was gradually spreading from her chest.Before he knew it he was barking out instructions to no one in particular as he took her in his arms. The ambulance had been called. But they had to wait for it to arrive.Ryder didn't need to ask the question of who did
September 2019.Holly pushed through the crowds of Fulton Street until she got to the park. She pulled the stroller to a crawl and then stopped at the edge of the curb. She pulled the top of it back and look down at her daughter Skylar Rae.She was peacefully sleeping as usual. She was a very happy baby. She had a calm energy about her and it was addictive."How old is she?" a woman asked. She was standing in front of the park with them, staring down at Skylar appreciatively."Two months.""She's gorgeous." she said."Looks just like you. Identical mouths."Holly smiled.
"What's that?" Holly asked as she looked over at Jamie's worktable. It was an absolute mess as always but still Jamie always managed to come up with the best designs."I'm piping with three different nozzles, it creates a unique shell design...""Well, then what are the seashells for, or is that a starfish I see?"Jamie sighed hopelessly. Holly liked getting under his skin, just to see if he would snap one day. He would have if he didn't find it incredibly amusing."I got confused for a minute. But maybe I can incorporate the starfish at the edges"Holly was about to ask him if he even made a sketch for the cake before he started decorating the cake before someone barged in.
"I hope you're joking about revenge. Because really, I don't think he's worth it" Holly told Kim as she led her out of her office with the promise of free cupcakes.In the bakery the air was more delicious than any flavour. Somehow the aroma captured everything good in there: the filter coffee, the various cakes, the danish pastries. The blend was perfection, but as a mixture of flavours they would be a disastrous 'coffee-cake-pastry'.Charlie at the far end of the bakery waved at them eagerly."I didn't know you were meeting Charlie" Kim asked and Holly shrugged."My van's faulty. She's helping me out with the deliveries today"
"Why do you joke around so much?" Holly asks Kim as she glares at her.Kim shrugs."It really is the perfect plan if you think about it. You don't give a shit about Ryder. You are probably immune to his charms since you're a sapiosexual or whatever it is you call yourself"Holly rolled her eyes and excused herself as she left the table. It was all fun and games till Kim decided to ruin the atmosphere with her nonsense talk.Kim ran after her only slowing down when Holly got behind the table counter."Don't be a spoil sport, this is my one chance at humiliating this guy!""Shut up! Shut up! If you haven't noticed I'm not the average girl a dude like Ryder Bates would want!"Kim shook her head."Not with this again! Stop putting yourself down. Why would a dude like Ryder not want you. You're hot! And curvy! And..."Holly rai
Rule 1: Look the part."Now that you have agreed to seduce the player. The first rule is basically just dressing the part" Kim said as she jumped up and down Holly's bed."Well, calm down. I only just agreed. What's the rush?"Holly replied while setting up the menu for the new week on her laptop.They had few orders for the week so there was time for the menu to be updated as so many people had added a few ideas in the suggestion box she kept in the bakery."I think we need to call Charlie. We need to go shopping for lingerie. And normal clothes. I don't see anything jaw dropping here""Charlie?""I want her to know
"So, what would you like?" Holly asked with a welcoming smile."Well, I want something very creative. I love the thing you did with the mini cakes with mirror glazes. I think I'd like something like that"Holly nodded her head enthusiastically as she picked up her writing pad."So anything else in mind?"The woman picked up her phone and Holly resisted the urge to gag.She was one of those women who already had a picture of what they wanted in mind. Mostly gotten from the internet or a show that makes it look easy to make."Look at it. It's similar to what I saw in the front of the bakery but this is much better. I saw it o