Chapter 16: Nooing Back Now
the task
Beneath Daten’s darining request, Andina locked her gaze on the dresses core again and hesitated. The more she thought of it, the more it was becoming evident as to how great the that the had been assigued to was Tre one, it was not simply impersonating Sonia. It was even leading her life, and if it meant sacrificing a hit of herself in the process, so it
nist in a whisper. “I believe in you”
The manager’s face lit up, and she clapped her hand again. “That’s great! Now, let’s begin.”
For the plane heur, Audies was dressed in one beautiful pown after another, each more elaborate thi the preceding one. The manager was havy attending to every single detail such anchanging the length of the dress or tacking up the dress in place, whereas Daten was closely divering and approving the dresses selected for Andrea. Anytime Andrea turned toward the minte, less of het was visible and more of the woman she was transitioning into the woman she needed to be was visible.
In the end, Andrea had an entire collection of high end Eashion outfits that felt as though they belonged in a different person entirely. She looked at her reflection one last time as she wore a stunning fined gown which noted her body perfectly and pondered whether this was how it felt to be in another person’s skin.
Baren was positioned behind her, where their reflections met in the mirror. “You’re ready,” he said, low Yer commanding. “You resemble Sonia”
Andrea was surprised to find the reflection that gleaned back at her, one that seemed to have more flesh than the one she knew. I grab uh I kill so much food. I feel detached from it at the moment but I’m not so certain I can face the term ahead. And yet, at this stage, there was no chance of stepping back.
*Wright, Shall we go.” Daten said ending it all.
Andrea nod and stepped out of the boutique behind him, bearing the weight of her new lile on her shoulders.
As they walked out of the shop Andie’s thoughts were hazy, she was trying to grasp how much had changed in a matter of moments. The girl had an entire closet filled with clothes she didn’t even contine hers, she was someone else and more importantly Daren’s plan started to weigh on bet. As they walked to the car outside the building, the cool air brushed her face, but just as she was about to resign herself to the fact of this particular step of her transformation being completed, Daren turned towards her with an expression that was anything but cheerful. “There’s one more thing,” he said, and this time it was even lower, almost as if he was afraid of what he was going to say.
Andrea stopped with question marks in her eyes, looking at him “And what would it be?
Daren lowered his gaze for a beat before returning it to her care. “Sonia had a birthmark,” he started, as though carefully choosing his words. “It was situated in the lower part of her back. A certam peculian spot that was known by the Maxwell’s. This is not something anyone would miss especially if they were close to her. One will have to create something similar. If you are
The propol made her heart sink. She knew where that kind of detail was heading “You mean a tattoo?s
Daren retorted, “not exactly, more like a tattoo, but not a saddle.But that’s orthographic morphology now. If your back is ever bace in public, suspicions on your identity as Sonia would Best on whether a particular mark was on you. The mark shall be in place. And will be done it is fresh and on the skin.”
Andrea could feel her throat tightening The idea of having something that was not hers inscribed on her skin felt like being too forward with a stranger. She could wear a wig and change clothes without remplaration, but ruining her skin in such a way was a different story entirely. She remained frozen in that position for a second gazing at Daren and the burden of the consequence loomed unber
Denoted her lag and relaxed a bit. “Look,” he said, know this is a lot. It is asking a lot from you and it is something permanent. But if you are having second thoughts, now is when you pollime because once it’s done, it’s done ”
Andies looked at him as if her brain was about to burst with everything he was asking of her. Her mother crossed her mind as did what was at stake in Daren’s scheme and all upheaval she hadendured to reach this stage. This was what the signed up for and it was to change into an entirely diffecon person and mislead strangers for a bigger purpose. And now, it appeared this was the last piece of the puzzle
She exhaled dramatically, combing her fingers through her hair which she had managed to straighten out. “I’ve started this,” she uttered, her tone was calm though infused with a deep sense of understanding, “I might as well see through.”
Daren’s gace became milder, and he made a petite acknowledgement. “Very wall then.” He started, “1 will take you to the place now. It will be a short while, and they are quite private. There is no crse for care regarding anyone finding out”
Andrea agreed, though the idea filled her with drofort. She trailed Daren back to the vehicle, every stap making her more aware of the choice she had just made. Catching glimpses of the city outside though the car window, she pondered about the design that was about to be embedded in her skin. It would be a representation of ahte she had never Eved, a woman she had never been. Somehow, it was all a part of the essention. The execution of which she had made up her mind topsue without fail
Finally, the vehicle came to a halt before a little inconspicuous structure located far from the center of the city. It did not appear much from the outer side but Andrea know that this was the place where she was finally going to be transformed.
Dacen turned to her before they steppedout. This is the last chance,” he said in a v
whisper.
As for Andrea, she looked at him with nerves and what wished to be pure determination “Let’s do it already.”
With that, both opened the side door of rat and walked inside. The place was calm, tidy, and unsbtrusive exactly what Deren had promised. After a while, a nice gentleman greated them, to after shortly conversing with Baren, took Andrea to a separate room at the end of the corridor. The man showed hat the equipment that was land, sharp and ready and drawing of the birthnk which they were going to recreare on her lower back,
“You won’t feel much,” the man assured her. “Just a bit of pressure, fa’ll be quick”
Andrea nodded, her heart racing as she sank on the table, adjusting her dress so the sea of her hack could be seen. Her hands were tightly clasped by her sides as her thoughts raced while the mam sade ready to start.
Andrea shut her eyes, concentrating on her innermost feelings and bathing, attempting to eliminate the discomfort, and the fear that crept into her mind. She rationalized this was for her mother, everything that she had put in so far. In the end, it will all pay off
Once they were done, the malised a bandage across the scratch, and Andrea gradually resented, a strange feeling of relief and finality overtaking her.
“It’s done,” Daren’s vore brake the silence from where he stood by the dao, his eyes fixing on her. “You are all set.”
And
stood up, adjusting the desile pisting to lace him, 1 hope so, she said quietly even as a small new inside her head protested that such a thing was even possible.
