“What I went here for is not really your dress since you will certainly look good at anything,” Marie placed the dress they chose at the bed carefully and said these words to Anya.
“I came for you preparation in meeting Damon Castellano’s mother. And what I mean is, your gift!” Marie added and faced Anya.
Anya was taken a back with what Marie said. Gift? Did she need to prepare such? Marie saw Anya’s at a lost expression and was bewildered.
“Don’t tell me you didn’t prepare any gifts?” Marie asked Anya incredulously. Anya peeked at Marie’s expression and can’t believe if it’s that big of a deal?
“Uhm, why do I need to- I mean, that woman has everything and lacks nothing, so what could I possibly give her..” Anya trailed along her words and Marie immediately cut her off.
“What do you mean why? It’s courtesy of course and if you want to please your mother in law, you need to prepare a gift! Even if she has everything, there’s still room for nice things right?” Marie said as he pushed Anya towards the closet.
“I just knew you’ll be like this. I went here to check your gift if it is appropriate, and it turns out you don’t have any! Change first and let’s head to buy one.” Marie ordered.
Anya couldn’t do anything but to change into comfy clothes and the both of them headed to buy a gift.
In the car, Marie ordered Anya to check the articles and shoots Amanda had in the past years. “A luxurious woman like her, gifting a jewelry is perfect. A looked up at her preferences a bit, and base on my experience with the jewelry industry, I can help you choose good quality ones.” Marie said while driving.
She then instructed Anya to look into the jewelries Amanda was wearing in her pictures. Anya studied all of her jewels and she can only say one thing.
Blinding.
Everything was in glitters and diamonds that Anya’s eyes almost reflected the shines.
When they arrived at a famous jewelry shop, they entered and started to roam around, looking for something suitable to give to Amanda Castellano.
Anya was almost dizzy by looking at all the dazzling gems and she found it so hard to choose. She wasn’t a very luxurious and high maintenance girl, and she doesn’t know much about jewelries. She could only look at everything in aw and can’t decide anything.
Marie stepped in and pulled Anya towards women, particularly to those which will suit middle aged madams.
When the choices were shortened, Anya finally had the chance to choose both she and Marie looked at each of the pieces and talked about which one is better and which one to choose. “Where is this from and from what stone?” Marie was conversing with the sales associates about the qualities of the jewels. She was making sure that all of them were real and good, since they will be giving it to a pro-jeweler kind of woman.
Anya didn’t understand any of their conversation, so she just focused her eyes to survey the jewels displayed.
When a particular piece caught her eyes. It was diamond necklace, but the necklace was very elegant and not overly elegant. It was easy to the eyes, not exaggerated, but it was very exquisite.
“Rie, how about this?” Anya pointed to the necklace she saw.
Marie and the sales associate both turned towards what she pointed.
“That’s a very good choice Ma’am! This is made from diamond and crafted finely, and it is also light. Not heavy to the neck and perfect for middle aged women.” The sales associate explained.
Marie studied the piece and also thought it was good.
“Your eye is actually good at this, huh?” Marie praised Anya as she nudged her.
Anya smiled and watched the necklace being packed up. She hoped Amanda will like it. After they paid for the necklace, which was not a small price, but Anya still bought it with an easy heart. Spending for Damon’s family, there was no regret.
When they went back to Anya’s apartment, Marie then rushed her to change into the dress. She then arranged Anya’s hair for her and put on a pearl hair accessories around the hair style she made.
Her hair was half loose and down, and was pinned in the sides with an exquisite style. Few locks of her hair also framed her face, and her hair was made elegantly and beautiful.
Paired with the ethereal white dress, Anya’s whole form looked like a fairy.
She was a very fair lady, and everyone who would look at her can say the same.
“Gosh, Anya, you’re so beautiful!” Marie praised as she appreciated her master piece. When Anya looked into the mirror, she was also speechless.
“Is that me?” She asked as she can’t believe the woman on the mirror was her. Marie chuckled and only nodded at her with a smile.
“Rie you’re a God.” Anya appreciated her in awe.
“Of course.” Marie flipped her hair jokingly and the both of them laughed.
“Alright, I’ll be on my way. I wouldn’t want to ruin your moment with your prince when he picks you up.” Marie bid her goodbye as she grabbed her bag.
Anya only rolled her eyes at her and showed her out.
“Thanks Rie, I’ll treat you tomorrow.” Anya promised as she waved at her best friend.
After Marie left, she went back inside and touched up her look once again. She also checked the gift in her bag and made sure everything was prepared.
Not long, she received a message that Damon had arrived downstairs to pick her up. Anya then grabbed her bag and went out.
She spotted the black car and Damon waiting outside.
When Damon turned to her, she caught his breath. She was so beautiful, he can’t keep his eyes off of her.
Anya approached him with a faint blush in her cheeks, but she tried to act normal and greeted him with a soft smile.
Hearing her melodious voice and seeing her beautiful smile, Damon can’t help but pull her closer.
“You look very beautiful.” He whispered. Anya this time couldn’t hide her blush as she bent her head down in embarrassment. But inside, she was cheering that Damon liked what he sees.
Damon really like what he sees right now, loved it even. The woman before him was breathtakingly beautiful that he can’t believe she’s his. His heart beat faster as he was very elated.
‘This woman is mine.’