Amyra entered the room with Lisa at her bag,she walked towards the bag and unzipped it under their scrutiny "I wanted to highlight the lower part of the dress that was while it took me some time to finish it" she explained as she brought out the dress.
They gasped when they saw what she did with the dress. The event had a code which was black and white.
Amyra made the dress in spaghetti strap and made a crystal lay on the strap,the bodice was made of a white stretchy material and looks snug at the waist,a little butterfly was embroidered on the left side of the bust giving it a cute look.The lower part was made in a flowy skirt and stopped a little under the knee,it was made of soft satin.
The astonishing part of it is the big butterfly that was hand stitched on the skirt.It was made of crystal beads and was neatly done. The wings of the butterfly was folded to cover the face giving it a realistic look.
She raised the dress to give them a better look "I wanted to make it look simple but sophisticated in a way that will bring out the concept of the jewelry you will be modeling "she beamed at them
Lisa look at the dress and was speechless at first,she regained herself after sometimes "I don't know what to say" she paused and covers her mouth"it is so beautiful,you brought out the definition of 'INNOCENCE' which is the concept for the jewelry, thank you sis "
She hugged Amyra tightly and pecked her face as they both giggled.
"It is not bad,you really outdid yourself on this one"Julie comment as she touched it.
"Can't you be nicer with your comment,this is more than beautiful,it's been so long since sis designed a dress,she only did this one because of me and you can't even say something better"Lisa said angrily as she removed the dress from her managers hand.
Amyra patted her back to calm her down"It's okay,we both know Julie is stingy with her comments and I understand that she is still angry because I came late"
Julie stomped her leg in a cute manner and quickly held Lisa's hand "I'm sorry,I was just clouded with my anger as she said" she pouted her lips at Amyra and smiled while Amyra also returned the smile.
"Let's get you dress up" Amyra said and hanged the dress on the hanger,she removed Lisa's robe and assisted her in putting on the dress,she pulled up the zip which was located at the right side to give it an invisible look.
Lisa went to stand in front of the full mirror and looked at herself in different angle "It is perfect " she whispered as she conversed with herself.
This was one of the things that annoys her the most about Amyra,she is very talented and still humble,she does not see what people see when they look at her designs. In Lisa's mind she knew Amyra was pretending not to know that she is really good,she graduated with the best designer award and she still does not acknowledge herself.
She sneered inwardly "her loss,my gain"
"You said something"Amyra said as she straighten out the bottom part of the dress.Lisa jumped up startled.
"I didn't know you were at my back,I was just admiring the dress" she lied
"Okay,....hmm...can I take some pictures of the dress for my personal usage"she asked reluctantly.
Julie rushed in and stood in front of Lisa while pushing Amyra a little bit "I thought we had an agreement that you won't let anybody know you designed this dress"she remarked hurriedly
"Don't forget that you signed a contract that you will only work on laid down designs and won't make one of your own in the company,do you want to implicate your sister" she asked angrily
Amyra signed tiredly,she was fed up with Julie and does not want to make Lisa feel bad if she complained to her,she signed a contract when they threatened her for real but she did it willingly. She knew if she didn't sign that contract they will try to steal her designs and and not give her any credit for it so the contract was a win win for both her and the company.
She has intentions of leaving when her sister finishes her contract with them which will be in a months time although she hasn't divulge that information to both of her sisters. Lisa will be sad because she will feel that she made her sister leave while June will not even show any reaction since she does not support her working over there.
June is in her fourth year in college studying law,she has just one year to go before going to law school. The relationship between them is strained,she is not a fan of Lisa which Amyra has always try to change. The last time she confronted her about it she got angry at her and told her to open her eyes to Lisa's true behavior, insisting she is a two faced bitch.
She knew Lisa sometimes resort to emotional manipulation to get what she wants but she feels it doesn't have any negative effect on her so she ignores it most time. She is trying to build back the relationship between the three of them but any dinner she invites them to is always declined by June if Lisa is there.
"Sis,you know you can't acknowledge this design,you signed a contract and I don't want them to sue you. You made this dress secretly for me and the least I could do is protect you" Lisa said in a coercing manner.
Amyra sat down on a chair tiredly "I just want to take a picture for keeping sake there is nothing there"
Lisa glared at her from the back,'what the heck is wrong with her,why is she trying to ruin this laid down plan for me...gosshhhh,why today of all day' she thought angrily.
She looked at her manager and signals at her with her eyes to do something since Amyra's eyes were closed. Julie gave her a nod secretly.
"Ohhhh myyyyy Godddd" she screamed "it is so late,we have to get to the event in the next ten minutes and the ride is thirty minutes" she started scrambling around to get all their bags and stuffs together.
Lisa twisted the ring on her finger around as she gave Amyra a reluctant look "Sis I really wished we could take that pics now but I promise you I will take one and send it to you" she grabbed Amyra's hand and shook it with a cute pout on her face.
Lisa knows Amyra could not refuse that look and like she predict she succumb to it.
"Okay,put on your shoe and don't forget anything,I will be on my way now" she stood up and picked up her bag. She was too tired to get into an argument with her sisters manager.
Lisa grabbed her and and put her head on her shoulder "let me escort you out sis"
They went out of the room and walked towards the door.
"Why don't we fix a date for dinner,you know...it's been so long we had a family dinner " Lisa remarked.
Amyra knows she was trying to get her to call June since she blocked her a long time ago and will always reject any call as long as she heard Lisa's voice.
She looked at her face and saw a sad countenance there,she is sure the rift between them is always making her sad "I will call her and try to persuade her" she said to soothe her heart although she knew the dinner was not possible.
Lisa shook her head "I mean a dinner with all of us and father"
Amyra's face blanched when she heard what she said,she removed her hand from her arm and turned around. There father was the sore wound in her heart and Lisa just poked it "I'm not sure that is possible,dad won't be willing to have me on the same table as him,I just don't want any problem" she said in a clipped tone.
Amyra does not know the reason her father changed to her after the death of their mother,she has always blamed herself for the death of her mother and the guilt has always been heavy in her heart but the reason her father changed was unknown to everyone. Although they were not that close since she was small but the hatred now was something else.
The last time they saw each other was a week after her mother's funeral when she went back home to clean her room,he chased her out like a dog and even threw a vase that was very precious to him at her head,he got the vase at an auction in Country Y and has always regarded it as a gem. She was shocked to the extent that she couldn't dodge and it hit her straight on the forehead.
The blood dripped down her face mixing with her tears "dad" she whispered
He threw another vase at her and screamed "don't call me your dad,I'm not a bastards dad"
It was June that led her out of the house that day and treated her wound,she could never forget that day and that was the last time she saw him.
She looked at Lisa and smiled "just tell me the date so that I can inform June,I won't be able to come"
"But I want you to be there,I want to bring my boyfriend to show you guys and you've been a great figure in my life" she said shyly and looked at her shoes.
Amyra look at her flabbergasted "you have a boyfriend.....awwn... that's so cute,and you didn't tell me?" She questioned
"I wanted to surprise you,I'm sorry "
"It's okay,I'm really happy for you " she smiled at her.
They were standing at the door already so she bent down to put on her shoes.
"Please I want you to be there, pretty please,I will even talk to dad about it please"she folded her hands together.
Amyra signed outwardly "I will think about it" she gave her a quick hug and walked out of the door.
Lisa looked at her back and gave a silent snicker "Bitch" she cursed and closed the door.
Amyra ran to her car and started it the instance she entered,she drove out of the driveway and drove slowly to her office.
She made a mental reminder to call June and check up on her.