Chapter 170
“Let’s do something more relaxing. My heart’s been beating fast all day,” Ethan said, his legs wobbling a bit after a busy afternoon of rides
“Yeah,” Zinnia agreed. “Let’s do something chill now. My heart’s been pounding all day.”
The group sat down on a bench, all looking a little pale after all those rides. Zinnia’s legs felt like jelly. They just got off the spinning swing ride.
“You okay?” Lydia asked, holding Zinnia steady.
“I’m fine, Lydia. How about you?” Zinnia asked.
Zinnia leaned back, taking deep breaths to calm down. She wasn’t feeling sick, but after all those rides, she still felt a bit weird.
“I’m fine too,” Lydia said, taking a couple of sips from her water bottle.
“I think I’m gonna throw up,” Ethan groaned, hunched over the trash can and threw up.
Brian looked at Ethan with a tired face, unscrewed a bottle of water, and handed it over. “Thanks, man,” Ethan said, rinsing his mouth loudly before drinking a few sips.
“I’ll get us some juice,” Maisie said, still full of energy after all those rides. Thanks to her years of military training, she was in the best shape of the group. She stretched her back and got in line to buy drinks.
Finally, the group sank into the bench, holding juice–completely tired after playing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Hey, look over there. People are wearing cosplay costumes!” Ethan’s eyes lit up as a few pretty girls in cosplay costumes walked past them. “Come on, let’s wear that too. It’d be a shame not to try them on.”
Maisie looked at the others. “The shows don’t start until six. We’ve got plenty of time to change into cosplay costumes, take some photos, and go on a few easier rides.”
The cosplay costume dress–up spot was ahead, and there was already a long line.
“Oh, yes!” Zinnia said, her eyes shining as she looked at the beautiful cosplay costume dresses. “Come on, let’s all go together.”
With something fun to look forward to, everyone’s tiredness disappeared. They smiled and hurried ahead, full of excitement.
Ethan said, “I want this one. I’ll look super cool in it. And I even have a sword, just like a hero from the movie!”
Ethan saw his favorite cosplay costume style with a matching sword. He pulled it out and did a few quick moves with practice.
“Come on–let’s go pick ours!” Maisie said happily, pulling the girls toward the women’s cosplay costume section.
The women’s cosplay costume area had many different dresses. Finally, Maisie picked a robe, Lydia chose a school uniform, and Zinnia went with a bright dress.
After picking their clothes, the girls went into the dressing room to change. Each one was assigned a makeup artist who helped make their looks match their cosplay costume.
“Oh, sweetie, your face is so naturally pretty–you hardly need any makeup. You got big eyes and long lashes,” the makeup artist said, staring at Zinnia.
She added, “I’ll just put on a thin layer of primer–your skin is perfect and you don’t need much. Then I’ll add some lipstick, a li eyeshadow, and you’ll be all set. You’re so pretty, Zinnia!”
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Zinnia’s cheeks turned pink from all the compliments, and the other girls were also being praised. Maisie looked at Zinnia next to her, took a quick photo with her phone, and sent it to the group chat.
Chapter 170
The group chat was with many members—Raymond, Yvette, James, Henry, and others. As soon as the photo was sent, the chat flooded with lots of compliments.
Leading the praise were Sofia and Yvette, who couldn’t stop saying nice things. Isaac and James also joined in with compliments and each sent Maisie money, telling her to have a good time.
Henry and Sofia also sent Maisie money, trying to outdo James. Meanwhile, Maisie’s phone buzzed with private messages. The very first one was from
Yannis.
Yannis: [Where are you? Send more photos–make sure they’re front shots.]
Right after, Yannis sent her 200 thousand dollars.
Maisie: [Sure thing, Your Majesty! Zinnia’s still getting her makeup done. I’ll send you a photo once she’s finished.]
Yannis: [Text me when you’re done and I’ll come pick you up. The outfits are paid for, so keep them on. No need to change back.]
Yannis sent her another 50 thousand to buy clothes.
Yannis: [Hey Maisie, can you take a few more photos of Zinnia for me and also shoot a couple of short videos?] He sent her 300 thousand dollars.
Maisie: [Got it!]
Yvette and Isaac kept flooding the chat with messages asking for photos. Maisie promised she’d send them what they wanted, and after sending one more photo of Zinnia to the group chat, their messages finally slowed down.
Zinnia’s phone kept buzzing nonstop with notifications from the group chat she just joined. After checking the messages, she blushed.
With her cheeks getting hot, Zinnia looked at Maisie. Maisie said playfully, “You’re too cute. I couldn’t help myself.” If she hadn’t been sitting a little far away, she would’ve definitely pinched those rosy cheeks.
Zinnia looked at her buzzing phone–messages from Henry, Yvette, and others kept coming in, each with a money transfer. Yannis’s message was at the very top.
Yannis: [Hey Zinnia, you’re wearing such a pretty dress today! Take a photo for me. I’m waiting.]
Zinnia read the message, and her cheeks turned pink. Then she saw Jackson’s message.
Jackson: [Zinnia, you look so pretty in that dress. Can you send me a photo?]
Zinnia’s lips made a small smile as she picked up her phone. Making a peace sign with her fingers, she took a close–up selfie from a not–so–great angle and sent it to the family chat. Her cheeks turned pink with embarrassment.
Zinnia usually didn’t take selfies, but when she saw Yannis’s excited emoji, she didn’t want to let him down. Almost without thinking, she took a photo and sent it. Yannis’s reply appeared, a flood of his praise. He definitely liked it.
Yannis: [Zinnia, you’re so gorgeous. Send me more photos. I’ll print them out and make a special photo wall just for you.]
Yannis: [Zinnia, tell me when you’re going home tonight. I will come pick you up. Don’t change out of that cute dress. I want to see how pretty you lock in it.]
Yannis: [Go buy more cute little dresses for yourself.] He sent her 300 thousand dollars.
While listening to the video report on his computer, Yannis looked at the photo Zinnia sent to his phone. A small smile showe
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He thought, ‘Zinnia’s not a pro at selfies, but her face is gorgeous. She’s smiling at me through the screen, melting my heart.’
