Chapter 19
Sidney sat before the mirror as Alex continued dancing around the room. Alex
had picked out the "perfect outfit for doing damage" for Sidney as she
sat
looking at herself. �It wasn't her, it made her feel uncomfortable and
there
was no way in hell she was going out in public. She sat with her arms crossed
over her chest, trying to conceal the nakedness that was showing. Alex had
picked out a white clingy top that dipped down low in the front; she was
wearing red tight leather pants with black slip-on heels. Alex even painted
her toes red, to show that she was "fiery." Alex pulled up her blonde
hair in
a twist with little strains of hair falling down to show the silver dangling
earrings. Her make-up was light but Alex made sure to enhance her green eyes.
The whole time that the production was going on, Alex kept telling Sidney how
beautiful she was, how she needed to wear sexier clothes and how great this
night was going to be. But as Sidney stared at herself in the mirror, she
couldn't help the feeling of looking like a slut. Alex made her last twirl to
her song and stood staring at Sidney. Alex stood behind Sidney and removed
her hands from her chest.
"I look ridiculous dressed like this. This isn't me, Alex." Sidney
said
looking at Alex in the mirror.
"Sidney, don't sell yourself short. Look at yourself, I mean, really look
at
yourself. You are a beautiful, intelligent young woman. You have a son that
is growing up to be a wonderful boy. No more hiding. You can't shut
everything out. This is your night to shine."
"Alex, I am a mother. I can't be like this." Sidney said adjusting her
top.
"Stop it! You are still young and you can still party. Bailey is with his
grandparents, don't worry about him." �Alex said as she adjusted her
outfit.
She was wearing a knee-length copper suede skirt, a beige one shoulder strap
shirt and tan alligator shoes. She looked absolute beautiful and confidant;
exactly what Sidney wasn't. "Oh my God, I love this song." Alex yelled
as she
ran to the CD player.
Everyone knows that yeah I'm kinda shy
And I'm not the kind of girl who could ever approach a guy
But I wanna find a way to get you to notice me
I got a four wheel drive, 5'5' ,brown eyes,
Then maybe you can handle these
Because I'm free
Alex grabbed her hairbrush and began singing into it.
Free....single, sexy and sweet
Makin' my own money
Lookin' for the right party
And if you're free...spit you best game at me
If you like what you see
Maybe I'll let you share my fantasy
Alex grabbed Sidney and started dancing with her. Sidney stood reluctantly
staring at Alex being so free in her life. Sidney wanted that confidence and
freedom in her life.
"Sidney, just let loose!" Alex yelled and handed her a hairbrush.
"What do I do with this?" Sidney said suddenly feeling awkward.
"SING!" Alex yelled and turned the music up louder.
If you're having a good time, just let go and don't be shy
Come on yeah....oh yeah
If you're down to do whatever
Then let's sing this song together
I'm free, oh come on and be free with me.
Alex and Sidney began dancing around the room as the music totally got to
Sidney. She was beginning to feel free and alive again. Something she hadn't
felt since Michael's death.
Free....single, sexy and sweet
Makin' my own money
Lookin for the right party
And if you're free...spit your best game at me
If you like what you see
Maybe I'll let you share my fantasy
The girls lost total track of time and the fact that Emily and Andrea were
staring at them in awe of their performance. Sidney stopped dancing as Alex
did her final twirl.
"Practicing for tonight?" Emily asked laughing. She was wearing a
beautiful
camel color pants and matching jacket with a white criss-cross shirt, camel
color boots. Her auburn hair was pulled up and flowing down her back.
"Honestly, Sidney, what is wrong with you?" Andrea asked with a
disproval
look on her face. She was dressed in a red tube top, tight jeans that tied in
the front and Jean jacket. She stood tall in her red suede boots and her red
hair hung down her shoulders.
"We were just having some fun." Alex said laughing. �
"Looks like it." Emily said walking over to Sidney. "You look
great."
"Thanks, Alex did a good job making me up." Sidney said pulling at her
top.
"Wow, Sidney! You have tits!" Andrea said laughing.
"I have always had tits, Andrea, just don't like to show them off like you
do." Sidney put the matching silver bracelet on and looked at herself in
the
mirror.
"Don't worry, Sidney, you're inner beauty is still shinning through."
Emily
said patting Sidney on the shoulder smiling.
"Thanks and by the way, you look beautiful." Sidney smiled giving her
a hug.
"So, where are we going?" Andrea asked brushing lint off her jeans.
"Club Oiche Anduil, I think that is how you say it." Alex said
laughing.
"It's Club Addiction, it's Irish. It opened a few weeks ago in County Sligo."
Sidney said as everyone stared at her. "I know the owner, he's a friend of
Mark's." The girls continued starring at her. "What? I know Irish,
Michael
taught me."
"I keep forgetting." Andrea said laughing.
"What are the men doing tonight?" Emily asked making her final touches
on her
face.
"Bryan is incharge of that. Probably going to a Pub and getting
drunk." �Alex
said standing next to Emily making her final touches.
"We will no doubt get a call that they are in jail and need to be bailed
out." Sidney said laughing.
"Well, ladies if you are ready, we have some serious partying to do."
Alex
said grabbing her jacket. The girls followed the young spirit as their night
began...neither of them knowing what lay ahead of them.