Alyona~

I stood in front of that gigantic mirror; was lost in my thought.

While Olivia tried to calm Ivy with her impatient behavior towards Mario.

We called Olivia our problem solver, but for us, Ivy is our tomboy, our protector.

Ivy is more protective when it comes to me; she thinks I am an innocent soul, and I needed her to protect me.

She never allowed any guy to date me until and unless she checked his background and past. Sometimes it irritates me, but I know she doesn't want to see me hurt.

We three were best friends since our childhood. We grew up together as our mothers are besties too.

As Ivy is my protector, Olivia always helped me, supported me, to try new things in my life.

These are my two gems of my life.

We heard the screeching sound as another rack came into the room.

Mario's husked in his manly voice.

"Girls, here is my collection. My assistant will help you to try these dresses." He signaled towards his assistant and sat on the couch next to us.

"So who wants to go first," Ivy said.

We thought it would be good if Olivia starts the show.

We requested Olivia; she went with the assistant and tried a few dresses.

We called her out; she came in a red dress.

The dress looks amazing. I would say the red was not bold; it's the red taken from fresh tomatoes; Olivia looked so beautiful in that dress. Her flawless skin revealed with this dress. She wore a black mask and made a messy bun as we were staring at her without saying a word.

She shrugged at us, waiting for some compliment.

"It's gorgeous," we said together.

She gazed towards Mario as Mario winked at her taken the pride of making such a masterpiece.

We decided to take the red dress for Olivia, and now it was Ivy's turn.

Ivy stood up and went inside in her rowdy style.

"I want long gowns; I wanted something decent that will hide my body." She warned the assistant.

The Assistant gave her a simple black dress with full sleeves that matched her criteria of not revealing her body.

She came out and directly said, "I feel comfortable in this dress, and I don't need your opinions."

It was not a new thing for us; Olivia looked at me and sighed with the thought of giving up on Ivy.

I patted on her hand to let go of the feeling to make her feel; she is a girl. How can we give up on our bestie; but this was the first time she looked beautiful in this black gown.

We passed smile at each other as we agreed with her for the first time.

"Cool, as you wish," Olivia answered.

She walked inside and changed her clothes came back in her jeans and a loose shirt.

"Come on, Alyona, it's your turn." Olivia patted on my back.

I smiled at her, to be honest, I didn't know anything about the dress and what I want exactly.

I looked at them for suggestions. The assistant waited for me to choose a dress and try it, but I stood there blank.

Sudden Mario got up from his place and said,

"I will take care of her." She signaled her assistant to sit.

He took out my jacket and looked at my body, gave me a twirl.

He went inside.

We four looked at each other with a confused look.

He bought a heavy dress covered under a big black bag.

"Boss, this is our showstopper dress." His assistant replied.

He glared at her and said.

"I created this, and it's my wish; who will wear this dress? Now get up and make her ready."

He snorted at her.

She took me inside and helped me to wear the dress.

When she opened the cover, my jaw dropped on the floor.

The dress was out of this world; it was a ball gown in a sky blue color. This was a timeless gown with a touch of regal elegance, intricate embroidery, voluminous gowns, and timeless silhouettes are some of the characteristics found in these fairytale-like designs.

The small delicate flowers covered my breast perfectly; an off-shoulder dress intrinsically complimented my body.

She opened my messy bun and made a beautiful bun with hairclips.

It was an undemanding job for her as she seems to be an expert in all fashion things.

She applied a little makeup and told me to wear Silver Dress Sandals.

Metallic silver vegan leather forms a toe-strap and matching asymmetrical strap that crosses the vamp and wraps around the ankle.

"How much time Al?" I heard Ivy screaming my name.

When I stood up, I check myself in front of the mirror.

My eyes popped up. I couldn't appreciate myself; out of words.

The assistant pulled the curtain, and I walked outside.

Mario coughed; spilled his tea on his clothes.

"l'ultima dea," he stood up. (The ultimate goddess)

Ivy's mouth was open when she saw me.

Olivia smiled from ear to ear.

I looked at them, waited for them to answer.

" l'ultima Bellezza, fata," Mario whispered again.

  ( The ultimate beauty, fairy)

"Please say something," their reaction made me nervous, and I couldn't understand Mario's language.

"Fuck, you look like a diva, Al," Ivy screamed out loud.

"Stupendous," Olivia.

I turned towards Mario, but he was not there.

I looked back; he was standing right next to me.

"You are the perfect match for this dress. We say the dress will find its body, and I think my creation found its body."

He was looking at the dress and me without blinking his eyes.

"This is beautiful. You are a great designer." I complimented him.

His eyes spoke more than his words. I understand when we make something, and it came up so beautifully; this would be the expression we carry.

He gave me a twirl to see the backside of the dress.

The delicate sky-blue and white flowers perfectly covered my back.

"Good job," He complimented her assistant.

"You were right, boss. This dress looks great on her rather than our showstopper." Assistant answered.

"So, these are the dress we want to take," Olivia answered towards Mario.

"It will be ten thousand all total excluding tax." 

His answer shook us. It's not ten dollars or a hundred dollars; it was THE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

We looked at Olivia as she was shocked too when she heard the prize.

"Oh! come on, Mario, you know we don't have this much money."

Olivia said.

Mario's expression didn't change; he gave us an offer.

"I know you girls don't have money, and you needed these dress."

" I have a deal for you guys," He furrowed his brows.

"What?" Ivy asked.

"If Alyona can help me to wear this dress and walked with me on-ramp as a showstopper." He spilled his condition.

"What?" I said.

"Yeah, this dress looks good on you, and if you are going to show it in front of media; It will be a success for my brand." He said.

"I will give these dresses for free." He smiled and looked at me.

Olivia and Ivy turned towards me with expectations.

"No," I whispered.

"Please," Olivia said.

"I don't know anything about ramp walk," I answered, looking at Mario.

"Oh, don't worry, I need your ten minutes to walk on the ramp. My models will help you with that." 

"So deal?" He added.

I looked at them as I could read their expression and excitement for the masquerade ball.

"Just ten minutes? Not more than that?" I whispered.

"Yes, I promise. I need your beautiful face with this perfect dress in front of the media just for ten minutes." 

He extended his hand to close the deal.

Ivy grabbed my hand and gave it to Mario's hand.

"Ok, deal," We said together.

"We want these dresses by evening," Olivia answered.

We settled our deal as we came out of his shop.

"What the hell was that?" I asked them.

"He is your admirer like your senior Shawn." Olivia yanked on my back.

My senior Shawn, it reminds me of my today's dream.

"I saw him in my dreams today; he tried to kiss me," I told them.

They laughed at my condition.

"You really wanted a man in your life," Olivia grabbed my hand and kissed on my cheeks.

"No, she doesn't," Ivy screamed.

"How long you are going to stop. Can't you see she is getting weird dreams of her unwanted admirer?" Olivia and Ivy fought.

We entered the restaurant and ordered our food as I saw them fighting over me.

A true admirer? When am I going to meet my admirer?

I rolled my eyes and diverted my mind into the food.

Let's see what will happen in the evening.