From rags to riches, or something of that sort.
Courtney's life takes a dramatic turn for the better when she gets tangled up in the Martinez lives. But when she falls in love with Eric, his jealous ex and overbearing mother threaten to ruin any...
"Jeezz, this dress is tight" I said as Justina helps me zip it up
"Bad tight?"
"No no, more like snatched tight"
She nods "good tight then"
I ended up going with the pink dress by the way
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She hands me my purse and picks up Natalie's carrier.
"Let's go, let's go"
~°~
The closer we got, the tighter my stomach got. I felt like I was going to throw up, I don't know why I was scared.
"Here" Justina hands me a bottle of water
"Thank you" I take a gulp before placing it down.
I pick up my phone
"4:50"
"We're here Miss"
We arrived at the venue. The glasses were tinted so no one could see me, but I could see the crowd outside.
Paparazzi, reporters, guests, and Clinton.
He was being interviewed but they suddenly directed their attention to our car.
"Are you ready to come out, Miss?"
I nod "sure" I turn to Justina
"We'll see you inside"
I nod then place a kiss on my mini me's cheek before Tom opens the door.
He gives me a hand while I step out and suddenly, paparazzi started flashing their camera lights at me.
Pictures being taken from every angle, I didn't even know where to look. I was extremely shy, but I had to play it confident by giving them a smile and few poses.
I walk up to the reporters
"No way" Clinton said, his eyes glued to me
I let out a nervous chuckle "hope it's not too much?"
"Too much? You're just perfect, and blonde suits you so well"
"Well, well, well, our very own Courtney Jones. You look absolutely breathtaking" the male reporter said
"Indeed, Josh. You're absolutely beautiful, Miss Jones. Did you make this?"
"Thank you so much, and no I didn't make this. I need a break after so much sewing for the show"
They chuckle
"Indeed Miss Jones" she agrees "how do you feel being part of MFE's biggest fashion show yet?"
"Well, I feel blessed and I feel excited. I never thought I'd get an opportunity like this. From watching MFE on TV, one day hoping I'll be able to afford a ticket to actually being one of the VIPs" I laugh at how far I've come "I'm really really grateful to God and to Morgan"
"We can't wait to see what you guys have for us"
I smile "and we can't wait to show you what we've got"
Clinton stretches his hand out to me
"Ready to go in?"
I take his hand "away from the cameras? Yes please"
He chuckles as we head in
~°~
Eric's POV•
"How was your trip, Theresa?" My mum asked
"Oh, it was amazing. It was for a movie though so it was a bit stressful, but I still enjoyed the trip" she smiles
"That's lovely to hear, darling"
I was really not interested in their conversation so I just picked up the remote and scrolled through channels until I landed on MFE's fashion show
"Oh please leave it, I love MFE!" Jane squealed in my ear
"Wasn't planning on changing it"
"Of course you weren't" my mum rolls her eyes
"I'm excited, not gonna lie. It's our 10th year holding something like this and I'm really grateful to Morgan for firstly giving me an opportunity to be part of this journey with MFE and secondly, for keeping me this long"
It was that Clinton guy would worked with Courtney. My eyes searched the event rapidly. Would I even recognize Courtney if I saw her?
"You're an amazing designer, Mr Wells" the reporter said
"You deserve to be here" the male reporter chimed in.
"I think we have another VIP coming In!"
My eyes immediately went to the black Range Rover that pulled up. I was on the edge on my sit, literally.
I don't know why I was so anxious to see her, but I really was.
The door opens and she steps out.
Was that....?
I felt my heart pick up pace
"Is that Courtney Jones?" Theresa asked, as surprised as all of us
The camera zooms In on her face and she gives a smile, the same smile I fell for and I couldn't get out of my head.
They zoom in on her outfit and I could not believe that this was Courtney I was staring at.
"What on earth did Morgan do?" Theresa asked, still sounding bitter
"No amount of make up can cover the classlessness" my mom sips on her wine
"hope it's not too much?"
"Too much? You're just perfect, and blonde suits you so well"
Everytime I try not to feel a sting when this guy is around her, when she smiles at him, when she even stares at him....
I fail, effortlessly
"Well, well, well, our very own Courtney Jones. You look absolutely breathtaking" the male reporter said
"Indeed, Josh. You're absolutely beautiful, Miss Jones. Did you make this?"
"Thank you so much, and no I didn't make this. I need a break after so much sewing for the show"
They chuckle
"Indeed Miss Jones" she agrees "how do you feel being part of MFE's biggest fashion show yet?"
"Well, I feel blessed and I feel excited. I never thought I'd get an opportunity like this. From watching MFE on TV, one day hoping I'll be able to afford a ticket to actually being one of the VIPs" she laughs "I'm really really grateful to God and to Morgan"
"We can't wait to see what you guys have for us"
She smiles "and we can't wait to show you what we've got"
Clinton stretches his hand out to her
Did she say she couldn't walk by herself?
"Ready to go in?"
"away from the cameras? Yes please"
"Seems like she's found a new boyfriend" my mum points out
"I guess so. And they look happy together" Theresa agrees
Theresa's true colors only comes out when it comes to Courtney.
I wouldn't mind if Courtney was with someone else..... okay that's a lie, I would mind
But, I wouldn't be able to do anything about it. Even if it kill me, I want her to be happy....but I can't lie that it hurts not being with her on one of the biggest days of her life.
