Versailles Series Book 4: The Bodyguard [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 23

=== P A T C H ===

"I want your most simple and cheapest design."

Tumaas ang dalawang kilay ng designer ng boutique na lagi naming pinupuntahan ni Madam Inocencia. I was looking for a ready made Filipiniana for the weekend's festivities. 

"If Madam was here, she'll want the grandest, most beautiful-"

Tumayo ako malapit dito. I was towering over him.

"I will face thousands of townspeople. I don't think they'll appreciate a dress with a hefty pricetag. I'm not the typical politician's partner who'll pour their money just to look good. I want a decent one that's my only criteria. You're a wonderful designer. Are you telling me that the cheapest design you have is not even worth looking at?"

Bumuka ang bibig nito at nagsara uli. Maya-maya ay mabilis itong pumunta sa likod. Pagkabalik nito ay may dala itong tatlong gown.

"Okay, I understand what you are saying. Here are the cheapest ones I have-"

"By cheapest, how much is it?"

"This is 10,000 to 15,000. This is the cheapest one considering the design, material, and it's also brand new."

"Good enough. What do you recommend?"

"This nude colored one complements your skin and the design is a bit more conservative and basic. This white one looks better when you are with the governor. It makes you look more regal and it almost looks like a wedding gown. And here is the red one that will bring out the sultry version of you. It has a slit on the side that reaches mid-thigh. All of it looks good on you, honestly."

Napalingon sila nang bumukas ang pinto ng boutique. Pumasok si Mutya roon na nakilala niya sa isang party noon.

"Hi, Patch! I didn't expect to see you here."

"Hey. I was looking a Filipiniana."

"For the festival?" Tinignan nito ang mga damit sa harap nila. "All of them look fab." Nilapat nito ang mga iyon sa katawan ko. "I think...the red is the one."

"I'll try it on."

Pumunta ako sa fitting room at sinukat ang mga damit. The red beaded Filipiniana had a modern touch to it.  There's that distinct butterfly sleeves, the bodice in a sweetheart cut, and the lower portion in an A line cut with the slit that reached just above my ankles.

It showed off just the right amount of skin with the right movement. I have lean legs that's why it suited her very well. And the color...I smiled wickedly. I'll give someone a taste of his own medicine.

Kinuha ko iyon at tinulungan din si Mutya na humanap ng damit nito.

"I'll put it on Madam's tab?"

Umiling ako. "I'll pay it."

Nang makalabas kami ay nakita kong may sasakyan itong nakaabang.

"You should come visit us at home if you have time." Aya ni Mutya sa akin.

"I'll let Kylo know. He's such a busy man."

"He is. Well, I'll see you at the party."

"I'll see you. Say hi to your kid for me."

Mutya smiled at me. "I'll let her know."

Sumakay na ako sa motor ko at nauna na. While on the way, I'm already thinking of my plan on taking revenge on someone named Kylo Crisologo.