The Sound of Love

Chapter 1

"Life as it is"

Pg. 1

Birds singing, in the breeze of the morning, with the sun shining through the leaves of the trees. That is how I woke up, in a small town, which is my favorite place in the world. Breakfast was ready, made by my favorite person, my dad. It is just me and him, not even a little puppy. He's my everything, and also does everything for me.

Fairly, we have a perfect life. Our house is big enough to fit our needs, and hobbies (since I love playing the piano, painting, and singing). My dad goes a lot to the city, to transport sound equipments to big companies, since he owns the factory next to our house.

- Sweetheart! Come down, breakfast is ready! He shouted from downstairs.

- Just a minute dad, I'm cleaning up the room. I aswered.

I finish cleaning the room and go straight to the kitchen, running to kiss my dad's cheek.

- Good morning Claire, I made you your favorite waffles.

- Oh, dad! You didn't have to, i could've made it by myself... Well, thank you anyway.

- Sweetie, you know i love cooking.

- I know, but I don't want you to do everything alone.

- That's alright, we can cook together for dinner then.

- Great idea, just like the old days!

I say goodbye to my dad and go to work, i work in a simple clothing store, my dream is to become a professional designer, but since I have to stay with my dad the only choice I have is to design outfits for the locals, I do everything, I take orders and do handmaiden outfits, but it's not just me, there are a lot of women who work in the store as well.

Pg. 2

- Hey Lila! Excited for the new collection?

- Girl, I'm terrified!

Lila is my boss, she created this clothing store by herself in honor of her mom, whose dream was stopped by a terrible disease, I admire her courage to do it all alone, she inspired me to become a designer, and helped me a lot when my mother left.

- But why? We could really win this time.

- That's why! I mean, we always get so close to winning, but then some rich company who's already famous steals our shot.

- Do you think Suté would win again? They already won the summer collection!

- Well, I wouldn't be surprised.

- I bet they pay a lot to be the first, their clothes aren't even that amazing, we have everything they do, and more, because we actually love what we do.

- Yeah, you're right Claire, but we don't have something they do, money. Now let's work so we can win this shitty competition!

We always compete at the DCS (Design Competition of the State) that happens each season, which is kind of a big deal. If you end up at first place, your company gets very recognized, and gets great support from ambassadors and investors. All of the girls are feeling very pressured about the fall collection, warm clothes are our specialization, and since we are almost out of money we really need to win this time, or else we might go under.

- Claire! Can you pinch the sleeves of this shirt, please?

- Yeah, sure! But wouldn't it be nicer if we did something different with the sleeves?

- How different? Cause you know we don't have much time to finish right?

- Yes, I know, It's a little something, I can make you a sketch when I get home.

- Okay, but for now I need everyone to focus on the coats.

- Alright, thank you, I won't disappoint.

Lila is an angel, but she is very serious when working, if you meet her at work you'll probably think she's a bitch, but you'd be totally wrong. I guess that's what makes a good boss, she can really separate her private life from her work. And even us being very close, she doesn't go easy on me, which is totally fine, I wouldn't like if she appreciated my job just because we're friends.

After a long day of work, I finally have some time to rest, it's almost 8p.m, my dad is probably on his way home. Since he wanted to make dinner together, I go to the market to buy the ingredients. Paying for the purchase, a woman stopped by my side.

- Excuse me?

- Hi?

- Hello, sorry to bother you, but would you be willing to tell me where your jacket's from?

- Oh haha, I made it by myself.

- Wow, really? You're really talented!

- Oh, thank you, it's just something old.

- Would you ever sell it to someone?

- Well, this one is pretty old, but we have similar ones where I work, do you know Cotto?

- Cotto?

- Yes, that's where I work, we design and sew every piece there, we also make tailored clothing.

- Very interesting, I really need something like yours, I often give the image of a "too classy woman" and I need to be more pleasing to my friends, apparently.

- Well, here is our business card. You can come by anytime during the week.

- Oh my god, thank you, you're an angel who saved me from embarrassment.

- Well, there's no need to feel embarrassed about how you dress, but I feel great to have helped.

- Thank you, see you soon!

- Have a good night!

I felt really great that she complimented my jacket, and it is pretty old, from the days i was still learning. That's what I love about designing, people discover themselves through fashion, and I love being the one they will look up to.

I get home and my dad is already there with his cooking apron, which he only wears while cooking with me, I always laugh when he does this.

Pg. 3

Our meal ended up really tasty, my dad got really proud, and even took a bunch of pictures to post on his cooking instagram account.

- Dad, you really nailed it this time!

- Only because you helped me, how would I even read the recipe without your good eyes? You know mine are terrible!

- I know that, and I already told you to change your glasses.

- I will, I just have to find some time to do it.

- We can go to the store on the weekend.

- Oh! Sorry Claire, I have to deliver some sound equipments to a venue in the city on saturday.

- Well, that's unfortunate...

- But... You could come with me, we could enjoy our time in the city, buy my glasses there, and perhaps I could get some help from my precious daughter...

- Haha, dad! I'm pretty sure you don't need me there, but if you really want to, I can go with you.

- Of course I need you, who's going to help me choose the coolest pair of glasses?

- Okay then, but you better buy me that delicious ice cream that we had last time!

- Deal!

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Hi, this is my first ever published story, I've been planning this one for a long time, but I only had the courage to write it a few days ago, I'm working on it, so the next chapters will be released every Sunday, so I hope you like it! Please be patient, and feel free to comment and interact.
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