While the others seemed slightly wary of the newcomer, Annelise smiled kindly at Katherine's step-sister. "Glad to see you here hanging out with us. We're getting our nails and hair done. Any particular style you have in mind?" She conversed lightly with the brunette as the group headed inside, taking the private area to get to her triplex. It was a massive space and it helped that there would be others to feel in the absence her mother left behind. Annelise shook her head at the thought, glancing at Hana discreetly. She was aware that the brunette was just as uncomfortable around them as the others were around her, and it didn't surprise her in the slightest. It was no secret that Katherine did not like her new sister and judging by Katherine's tantrum back at the wedding when they were alone, those feelings of loathing would be around for a minute.
Annelise, on the other hand, kept her eyes peeled. A girl like Hana, considering what Annelise had learned of her, was fairly intelligent. She was pretty enough and now with the new money in her life, she was bound to becoming a bit more known around Manhattan - especially considering the family her sister married in to. Someone like that - someone new and rather naïve in this setting - could either break in this lifestyle or rise. And while Annelise didn't care for new friends, she wasn't going to not keep her eye on the new girl. Besides, Katherine invited the girl for a reason and Annelise was suspicious, had been since her friend tried to bail on them. And having a few stylists and the like was not going to shake that feeling away. Besides, when did Annelise ever forget something that easily?
"You are the best!" Annelise practically squealed upon receiving the chocolate martini from Maria. Her caretaker smiled affectionately before tugging Annelise closer. "Your mother left a present on your bed." Annelise tilted her head curiously and nodded gently at the whispered words, nodding to the stylists. "Go ahead and work on them first. I'll be back in a few." Taking a sip, Annelise backpedaled towards the elevator and took one of the spiral staircases to get to the second floor. The second level of the penthouse apartment consisted of her bedroom and a few others, the gym, and the spa. The third floor had three more bedrooms, including the master suite and an elevator that led to the terrace. Annelise hurried to her room only to see a black bag with a hanger at the top. Perturbed, she picked it up and unattached the sticky note, a small affectionate smile on her face as she read it.
Baby girl,
Srry 4 not making it home 4 the first day. Forgive me?
Her mom managed to even scribble a pouty face and Annelise giggled, unzipping the bag somewhat to gape. "Oh shit, I love it!" She squealed lightly before zipping it back up and draping the bag over the bed again. Excited and very much aware that she was going to kill it for the night, she kicked off her shoes and blazer, and slid on some sandals. Back downstairs, she smiled brightly at both Lexi and Kenna's hair. Annelise laughed after another sip of her martini at the memory of Lexi's straight hair. "I remember that. You were so pissed. I died laughing." She had not heard Kenna's earlier inquiry in the midst of heading up to her room and sat in one of the stylist's chairs. She grinned at the redhead.
"Gemini 14 did the coloring perfectly," Karen said and Annelise beamed. She really did love the honey blonde hue and she didn't feel like such a baby with it. Karen took the Bump-It out and Annelise's hair flowed down her back without the additional help. Instead of falling just past her shoulders like earlier, the strands stopped to about mid-back length. Karen cooed. "And you're not wearing extensions anymore? I like it." Annelise chuckled before replying, "What can I say? The Hairfinity vitamins worked like a charm. I was thinking loose curls, that timeless sexy look that's just a bit casual." Now that she knew exactly what she was going to wear, Annelise was more than ready for the night to begin and, with a smile, she turned her attention back to Hana, who was with a manicurist. "Is your dress getting brought here, Hana, or do we need to find you something?"
Annelise, on the other hand, kept her eyes peeled. A girl like Hana, considering what Annelise had learned of her, was fairly intelligent. She was pretty enough and now with the new money in her life, she was bound to becoming a bit more known around Manhattan - especially considering the family her sister married in to. Someone like that - someone new and rather naïve in this setting - could either break in this lifestyle or rise. And while Annelise didn't care for new friends, she wasn't going to not keep her eye on the new girl. Besides, Katherine invited the girl for a reason and Annelise was suspicious, had been since her friend tried to bail on them. And having a few stylists and the like was not going to shake that feeling away. Besides, when did Annelise ever forget something that easily?
"You are the best!" Annelise practically squealed upon receiving the chocolate martini from Maria. Her caretaker smiled affectionately before tugging Annelise closer. "Your mother left a present on your bed." Annelise tilted her head curiously and nodded gently at the whispered words, nodding to the stylists. "Go ahead and work on them first. I'll be back in a few." Taking a sip, Annelise backpedaled towards the elevator and took one of the spiral staircases to get to the second floor. The second level of the penthouse apartment consisted of her bedroom and a few others, the gym, and the spa. The third floor had three more bedrooms, including the master suite and an elevator that led to the terrace. Annelise hurried to her room only to see a black bag with a hanger at the top. Perturbed, she picked it up and unattached the sticky note, a small affectionate smile on her face as she read it.
Baby girl,
Srry 4 not making it home 4 the first day. Forgive me?
Her mom managed to even scribble a pouty face and Annelise giggled, unzipping the bag somewhat to gape. "Oh shit, I love it!" She squealed lightly before zipping it back up and draping the bag over the bed again. Excited and very much aware that she was going to kill it for the night, she kicked off her shoes and blazer, and slid on some sandals. Back downstairs, she smiled brightly at both Lexi and Kenna's hair. Annelise laughed after another sip of her martini at the memory of Lexi's straight hair. "I remember that. You were so pissed. I died laughing." She had not heard Kenna's earlier inquiry in the midst of heading up to her room and sat in one of the stylist's chairs. She grinned at the redhead.
"Gemini 14 did the coloring perfectly," Karen said and Annelise beamed. She really did love the honey blonde hue and she didn't feel like such a baby with it. Karen took the Bump-It out and Annelise's hair flowed down her back without the additional help. Instead of falling just past her shoulders like earlier, the strands stopped to about mid-back length. Karen cooed. "And you're not wearing extensions anymore? I like it." Annelise chuckled before replying, "What can I say? The Hairfinity vitamins worked like a charm. I was thinking loose curls, that timeless sexy look that's just a bit casual." Now that she knew exactly what she was going to wear, Annelise was more than ready for the night to begin and, with a smile, she turned her attention back to Hana, who was with a manicurist. "Is your dress getting brought here, Hana, or do we need to find you something?"