THE PATH

Choose your own path, not the one others may want you to - Anonymous.

It was a beautiful morning for Jane when she decided to visit Jael Dalley. She woke up before everyone else, tidied up the room she shared with Jessica, took her bath and got dressed. Jessica woke up to see Jane all dressed up in one of her favourite clothes.
“I have to look good you know.” Jane began as she saw her sister’s questioning eyes. “I have to impress Jael that I’m really a fan of hers. That’s why I’m wearing this."

The rather speechless Jessica merely sat on the bed and watched her sister turn the room upside down checking for this or that accessory.
“Would you like to go with me?” Jane asked.
“No, thanks”, Jessica replied coldly.
She stood up and stretched. Just then, she heard a voice, “You should go with her, Jessica.”
“Really? You think so?” Jessica asked softly to confirm.
“Yes, I know so Jessica.” The voice replied.
“Jane, wait. We are going to Jael Dalley’s house together.” She said out loud as she moved to the bathroom.
Jane jumped up happily and sat on the bed to wait.

When Jessica finished dressing up, they both left for Jael’s house. Jael had been expecting them since Jane called to inform her that they were coming. She had ensured that the house was set for their arrival. When the alarm bell rang, Jael quickly went to the door and welcomed them.

“This must be your sister,” Jael said as she opened the door to see two young ladies.
“Yes ma’am”, Jane replied as she turned and held Jessica’s hand. “She is my sister. She is also a fan.”
“Fan?” Jessica thought as Jael ushered them in.
“Please, come in, you are welcome to my humble abode. It’s so nice to have you guys around today,” Jael said happily. She led them to the dining room and insisted they eat before any other thing. Jessica and Jane agreed, so they all ate.

After the meal, they engaged on a tour of the house. When they got to the swimming pool, they relaxed on the folding chairs.
“It’s so nice to finally meet you in person, Jael. I actually came with my sister so I can ask you a few questions,” Jessica said.
Jael smiled, “Something like an interrogation?” They all burst into laughter.
“No, nothing like that”, Jessica replied. “Actually, I had a strong conviction about venturing into the fashion industry but I need someone who has been there to assist me. I don’t really know a lot about what it entails.” Jessica explained.
“Okay. Well, what is your vision? I mean what do you hope to achieve in the fashion industry? What do you have to offer?” Jael asked.
Jessica narrated her experience from the time she became saved till the time she knew God’s will for her to delve into the fashion industry. She told Jael of her plans to go to a fashion school after her education at the Centre for Distant Learning. The trio were quiet for a while as they were all deep in thought. Then, Jael spoke, “What line of clothes do you have in mind? Do you want to flow with the ones in vogue or…?”
“Actually…,” Jael interrupted. “I have my clothing line in mind and it centres on one thing – MODESTY! When I was studying my Bible, in the book of Songs of Solomon 4 verse 12, I got a name for my clothing line.”
“I’ve actually been doing a bit of research online,” Jessica continued. “I stumbled on something called ‘fashion label’. I discovered that it is used for designers who make ready-to-wear outfits in limited numbers. I saw examples like Ensemble, Fashion – Forward, Off-the-rack and so many others. I decided that I want the off-the-rack type with designer and custom-made clothes available in large numbers and readily available in stores.”
“Hmmm,” Jael and Jane nodded appreciatively.
“I want a complete outfit, majorly tops and skirts. They’ll be called ‘Closed-off’ and ‘Knee Bliss' respectively,” Jessica explained.
Jael marvelled at the extent Jessica already knew of the fashion industry. “Wow Jessica! I must say, you’ve really done your homework. Bravo! That’s fantastic!”
“Thank you”, Jessica smiled in appreciation.
“All my life, I’ve dreamt of the day someone would rise up in the fashion industry to uphold modesty. I’m glad God has chosen you for that assignment and I promise to be of help in any way I can.” Jael said happily. “I can even be a model for your clothing line. I hope you don’t mind.”
‘Wow!” Jessica couldn’t believe her ears. “Jesus Christ! You mean you would do that? Oh! Thank you! Thank you Lord!” Jessica hugged Jael and Jane joined too.
The ladies discussed other things before the two sisters left for their house.

...the path is the way...