The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 121

That night.

Ivy and Edward were having a conversation outside their home, facing the bonfire that was already burning for two hours.

Edward looked at her sister. “What is your plan? Are you going to tell Amber the truth? That her name is not Amber but Sabrina?”

Ivy has pondered the idea for a few days already. She took a peek inside Amber’s past while she was sleeping in her bed and discovered tons of lies created by the same people that were close to her.

“Amber would feel hurt and betrayed,” Ivy said.

“Of course she is… but she will survive, I’ll stand by her side and help her heal emotionally and mentally,” he said, smiling brightly.

Ivy stared at her brother’s smiling face. “W-what are you thinking?” she asked suspiciously.

“I like Amber! After you reveal to her all the lies, and if she wants to separate herself from the people who lied to her then bring her here in our place and I’ll be more than happy to be her companion for life,” Edward said.

Ivy’s eyes widened in surprise. “What-? What the heck are you thinking?” she asked. “Don’t tell me that you like the girl? You’re having a crush on her?”

Edward smiled. “Well, it’s the first time I’m infatuated with someone. Why-? Is it wrong to like a girl?” he asked.

“Not wrong. But after Amber knew about her past she would surely go back to the cave to see her beloved Rhett! And what’s going to happen to you if you allow your feelings for her to continue? She will never like you! Because she only loves one person and that’s her boyfriend!” she said, shaking her head gloomily. “Bro, wake up from your foolish fantasy while it’s still early!” she added.

Edward released a deep sigh. “Ugh! My heart is so unlucky!” he groaned, shaking his head sadly.

Ivy looked at her brother. “Bear in mind that Amber already has a lover! You have no chance with her as her lover in this lifetime,” she reminded him.

“I know,” Edward replied dejectedly, feeling heartbroken inside.

Ivy stared at the flames leaping from the bonfire for a few minutes in deep silence.

Edward added more logs to the fire. Then a crazy idea pops up in his head. He glanced at his sister. “Sis… I want to ask a favor from you!” he said excitedly.

Ivy looked at her brother wryly. “Speak up!” she said.

“I know that you’re capable of erasing one’s memory. Can you do it for me? Can you erase Amber’s memory so that she will stay here with us forever, and she will start liking me?” Edward requested.

Ivy sighed and shook her head. “No! I won’t do that to my friend. She already been lied upon by a lot of people, I can’t do that to her! I’ll restore her memory once and for all!” she said in a determined voice.

“But sister! How about me? How about what I want?” Edward protested.

Ivy glared at her brother. “You’re an ungrateful person! Have you forgotten that Amber save your life? If she didn’t save you on time you could have been dead by now! Wake up! Don’t you feel ashamed of yourself?” she scolded her brother.

Edward sighed deeply and went silent. He contemplated his action for a few minutes and indeed he realized that he was being shameless and ungrateful! He looked at his sister. “I apologize, sis. I’m being shameless. I realized my mistake, please forgive me!” he said, his heart was full of regrets as he spoke the words seriously to her sister’s face.

Ivy looked at her brother with sadness in her eyes. “Brother, it’s the first time that you have taken a liking to a female and your selfish desire overtake your good reasoning. You must understand that you shouldn’t force your feelings to the one you like, it must grow beautifully and naturally between two parties. And I will never tolerate your selfish desire even if you’re my brother!”

“I know my mistake, sis. I regretted being shameless and selfish. Don’t worry, I won’t force my feelings and my self on Amber,” Edwards reassured her.

Ivy smiled. “Good! I’m glad that you’re able to realize your mistake early, brother,” she said with gladness shining in her eyes.

She paused for a moment thinking about her next step regarding her friend’s future. “After I’ll restore Amber’s old memory, I will offer her a place to stay here, only if she wants. But I won’t force her to stay here, and if she will, I expect you to behave, brother. Can you do that for me?” she asked, looking at his brother’s eyes.

Edward smiled and nodded his head. “Of course, I’ll behave and be at my best behavior around her! No need to worry about me. I’ll treat Amber as my friend and my savior. I won’t harm her because I’m forever grateful for her for saving my life!”

After witnessing the sincerity in her brother’s eyes, Ivy finally feels at ease. Now she’s finally ready to help Amber regain her old memories. She will wait for one week and when Amber was already back in Portwell Mansion, that’s the time that she will restore her memory.

She rose to her feet. “I’m going to sleep early, put out the fire before you retire for the night to avoid accidentally burning the whole forest,” she said and left.

Edward nodded his head. “Night night, sis!” he said and continue enjoying the night alone.

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The following day.

Helen brought Amber to her friend’s business headquarter. A two-story mansion with a front store, displaying all wigs in different shapes, sizes, and colors.

They were ushered by the female servant to the stock room where the wigs were put on display for inventory and ready to be delivered in all the stores nationwide.

Amber was amazed and super delighted to see wigs in different styles, colors, and lengths arranged beautifully on the shelf.

“Fantastic wigs aren’t they?” Helen spoke to Amber.

“Yeah, they are!” Amber replied while running her fingers on the wigs.

A woman in her early 30’s exited from the room on the left and rushed to their side, smiling brightly at her guest. “OMG! Here you are at last!”

Helen smiled at her friend. “How are you?” she asked.

Jasmine smiled while looking at Amber. “I’m fine, but business sales are not picking up though. I need a new inspiration… or a new model that could entice buyers to wear my products in all occasions!” she said. “And who is this?”

“It’s my Nanny’s niece, Amber… she looks stunning right? She could be your new model!” Helen suggested.

Jasmine was nodding her head appreciatively while inspecting Amber’s facial features closely. “Yeah, she looks gorgeous! My wigs will look good on her! Can she become my new model? I want to take her photos!” she said excitedly.

Helen smiled and replied, “Sure, you can!”

Jasmine asked Amber, “How about you, dear? Would you be willing to become my model? I would pay you some money,” she offered.

Amber smiled. “I’m here to help you, no need to give me money. I’m willing to help Lady Helen’s friends,” she said enthusiastically.

Jasmine’s eyes twinkled in delight. “Wow! You’re such a nice girl! I like you! You and I will become a good team together!”

Helen smiled brightly, liking the way Amber responded pleasantly to her friend’s offer.

Jasmine looked at Helen. “Can I bring her to my studio room to give her some pointers on how to wear my wigs with elegance and grace?” she asked.

“Sure! Can I watch you in action?” Helen said.

“Of course, you’re always welcome inside! Follow me, girls!” Jasmine replied and walked energetically towards the closed door on the right.

Inside the room.

There is a big mirror and dresser table with all types of wigs and hairbrushes and makeup. There’s also a table and chairs on the corner and different landscape backgrounds such as a view of the colorful garden, picturesque countryside, stunning ocean view, and many more ideal for a photo shoot.

When Helen took off Amber’s black wig…

Jasmine’s eyes widened in surprise upon seeing her white hair. She throws her friend a questioning glance. “Is this her natural hair color?” she asked.

Helen nods her head. “Yeah… but despite of her white hair she still looks gorgeous, right?”

“Yeah! Absolutely!” Jasmine agreed wholeheartedly. “I will try all wig colors and style on her today!” she said excitedly.

“Bring it on! Amber will stay with me in the capital for one week, you can take all photos you want with her,” Helen said.

“Thank you so much, friend!” Jasmine said gratefully. She looked at Amber. “You’re okay with a one-week photoshoot with me, dear?” she asked.

Amber smiled. “Sure!”

Jasmine giggled and raved, “That’s my girl!”

Minutes went by, the room was engulfed in a flurry of activities.

The girls went in action, putting wigs on Amber’s head and making her wear dresses to compliment the wig color.

They taught Amber how to pose artistically and smile prettily at the camera.

The whole day passed by like a blur.

When evening comes, Helen and Amber bid farewell to Jasmine, promising to return the next day for the real photoshoot session.

That night, after they finished eating dinner, Amber and Helen retired to their rooms to sleep early for the night.

Amber fell asleep a few minutes later after her back hits the bed, exhausted by the activities she did with the girls earlier in the studio room of Jasmine’s mansion.

Hours went by.

Midnight comes…

Suddenly… a strange thing took place, the medallion on Amber’s neck shone brightly that lasted for a few minutes, illuminating the entire room with its bright splendor… then gradually the light faded.

Once again, the room was plunged into darkness and remained in that condition for the rest of the night.