Getting To Know You Pt 12
Authors note: This and all other chapters of this story, previous and future, are based on my own thoughts and are purely fictional with no connection or representation of, or to, anyone or anything intended.
It's been a hectic week for the friends and especially for Rebecca as she has had to do some shifts at the bistro. They have all enjoyed themselves though and had some fun and become closer than ever before.
Following Jane and Mike's invitation for New Years Eve Sam has spoken with Lucy who is looking forward to coming to the party and staying over. She has also spoken with Alan after finally getting hold of him. He will come to the party but not sure if he will stay over for the night, it depends on his mum and dad who are celebrating New Year with friends of their own. Still, he is looking forward to coming over for the evening and seeing Rebecca again.
Jane and Sam do some shopping for the party together while Rebecca is at work one day during the week. Nothing elaborate, but some nibbles and snacks for people to help themselves and enjoy the evening. On New Year's Eve itself Rebecca and Jane are busy in the kitchen preparing the snacks etc while Sam helps Mike lay the table and set up drinks.
Late afternoon and Sam goes for a shower and to dress ready for the evening. She decides on wearing the new rara skirt she had at Christmas with black tights and black & red lace underwear. She has chosen a red see through blouse along with her gold locket and ear studs. Her hair is down, and she is wearing black open toed shoes with a small heel.
Mike also gets changed after a shower and is wearing smart pleat front trousers with black shoes and a pink shirt.
Once the kitchen work is complete Rebecca and Jane go for a shower and to get dressed. Jane has decided on a thin calf length red dress with a side slit, black stockings and heels, and the waspie she had for Christmas. She has her hair straight. She has also chosen gold jewellery, like Sam. The dress is flowing, and the neckline is low. Her make up is lightly applied eye shadow, mascara and subtle pastel shade of red lipstick.
Rebecca wants to impress but is unsure what to wear so she calls Jane in to help. Going through what she has available Jane suggests one of her own from her wardrobe. It's a long black satin dress and, like hers, it has a side slit. She puts on the new underwear she had for Christmas along with the fully fashioned stockings and heels. A black velvet choker with a diamond stud finishes off the look around her neck lifting the eyes from the ample cleavage she is showing. Subtle make up like Jane completes the look for her.
In the lounge they all compliment each other on how they look and then toast themselves with a glass of bubbly to get things going. As they sip their drinks the doorbell rings and Sam hurries to the door saying it's probably Lucy. When she opens it, Lucy is standing there with an overnight bag and is already dressed in a Red mini skirt, black tights, a loose very pale lemon blouse. She too has put on a little make up and has her hair in long plaits hanging over her shoulders to the front. Sam welcomes her and they hug. Jane goes to greet Lucy and Lucy becomes nervous as she gets a hug and kiss from Jane.
"Come on in Lucy and maybe Sam can show you where you are sleeping. I hope you don't mind sharing with Sam?"
"Oh, that's fine Jane, thank you for the invite, I am really looking forward to the evening."
Sam and Lucy run off to the bedroom where Lucy dumps her bag, and they have a natter.
The doorbell again and Rebecca says she will answer it and when she opens the door it's Alan who looks stunned as he lays eyes on Rebecca. "Hello Alan, nice to see you again" Rebecca leans forward to give him a welcoming kiss as he walks in.
"It's lovely to see you again too um, is it OK to call you Rebecca or should I say Mrs......?"
"It's Rebecca or Becky Alan, don't be shy, come on in."
They go through to the lounge and Alan says hello to the others though Sam and Lucy are still in their room chatting.
"I see you have a bag Alan, does this mean you are staying after all?" Mike looks down at the bag.
"Sorry, I am hoping to, but it depends if mum or dad have a drink or if one of them drives and can collect me, I hope that's alright?" Alan is very nervous and feels awkward because his mum and dad wouldn't just say stay and instead has made things difficult for Alan.
"Never mind mate, whatever happens will happen so don't fret about it, here put your bag in the hallway for now until things are sorted." Mike tries to make him feel more comfortable.
Jane looks at her watch "I wonder where Neal is Mike? He should be here by now."