Chapter 5 - Laying the Trap

“You really think that?”

Katherine knew Olivia’s ego wouldn't allow her to disagree, and sure enough, Liv took the bait.

“I know that. In fact, I guarantee that I could pick up a man at the party while wearing any costume in this store.”

“Any of them?” Katherine smiled innocently all while she eyed the rack behind Olivia. She had spotted the perfect humiliating costume, something even Liv couldn’t possibly look good in.

“Any of them.” Liv lacked nothing especially when it came to confidence. She put her hands on her slender hips and pressed her chest forward to emphasize her point.

“That sounds suspiciously like a bet.”

At the mention of a potential bet, Liv bit her lower lip.

“The usual wager?” This was getting to be more interesting by the second.

“If I pick the costume,” mused Kat as she walked past Olivia and let her hand wander over the costumes.

Mathilde felt herself twitch. She wanted to put her hands on the scales of fate and push for a costume that would guarantee Liv would break that scale. Could she make a little suggestion and push things just a bit further? No! She had to let things play out as they would. She just hoped that Liv would say-

“Deal.” spat out Olivia.

Mathilda nearly fell over as she staggered back into the costume rack. She caught herself and straightened up, hoping that nobody had noticed her momentary lack of balance. Luckily for her, the two women were too engaged in their competition to notice the poor fat salesgirl. Katherine, in particular, was far too into savoring the moment she was about to spring her trap.

“No takey backsies.” Kat smirked as she stopped moving her hand.

“Uh! Who do you take me for?” said Liv in mock horror with her tented hand pressed against her chest.

“You pick it. I’ll wear it.” she said, thoroughly unaware of what Katherine had planned.

Mathilde’s breath hitched when she realized which costume Kat’s hand had landed on.

“This one!” Kat cried as she pulled the costume from the rack with a fitting squeal of delight.

Olivia’s mouth and eyes went wide as she realized the humiliating outfit that her supposed best friend had chosen for her.

It was the sexy piggy costume.