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"Life is long and forgiving and it goes on and on and on.. "
This Far by KG played on my playlist as I held my pencil and started making lines and curves on my pad. It's a sketching day! I usually submit my sketches to ate Max but these past couple of months, I told her that i wanted to have my own space in the work room and she happily agreed. I dont work as a full time designer. I just sketch whenever im in the mood. I easily get bored and everyone knows that.
"Work day today?" Ate Max came and i nodded.
She smiled and said, "show me later. And we need to talk later."
I nodded again and she went inside her work room.
"Miss Julie! Nag motorbike na naman kayo noh?" Jane's voice was full of accusation and then i chuckled and shushed her.
"Pag nakita po kayo ni Miss Maxene, lagot ka na naman po," she warned me. I laughed and winked at Jane. Ate Max never wanted me to use my motorbike. She said it was too dangerous and yes its true but i dont often use it anyway, so i think it's okay.
I procrastinated the whole afternoon to do this piece which turns out to be looking great, i think. It's a black sophisticated body hugging floor length gown. I wanted to create a ball gown that looks edgy and tulle but i focused on the first one.
I finished my first draft and after a few sec, Ate Max called me in.
"Ate," i hand her over my work and she examined it for awhile and then smiled.
"I dont even know how my shop will look like without you here with me," she mumbled. I've been working as a part time designer for Ate Max for 2 years now. It's funny how we met. She found me online via social media and called me to work for her. We talked mostly about how I wanted to use my time in this field since im everywhere and doing a bunch of things. She agreed and we just suddenly clicked. Now she dont want me to look at her as a boss. She's like my big sister. For her, im like an open book; so easy to read.
"Flor!" she called and Flor came in.
"Yes, Ma'am?"
"I want this design to be out in the showroom next month. Kaya ba?" she asked politely and Flor nodded as she stare at the design and then left the room. I think i should discuss to her the details later.
"Julie, i want you to take care of the shop while i take a rest," she started and i looked at her with a confused look. She has been so hands on with everything here. Perhaps there was something wrong at home.
She giggled when she saw my face.
"Honey, im 3 months pregnant!" she laughed and my eyes widened and couldnt contain my sudden emotion, i squealed and gave her a hug.
"Oh my goodness, Ate! Magkakababy ka na!" i said excitedly and she hugged me back and tapped my head and we pulled away.
"Yes! After so many years of waiting!" she was teary eyed and so am i.
"Im so excited!" i kissed her on the cheeks and looked at her again. I saw the happiness written on her face. She was telling me some baby names for a girl.
"I want Alexandria. Or Chandria. Or Olivia. Or Isabella."
Her brows went up and down. I smiled sadly and i think she saw that.
"Hey," she held my shoulders and chased my eyes until i met hers.
"Isabella is cute!" i forced to smile and then she nodded and sat down and get her bag.
