The Prince in Disguise

Chapter 11: Oh-oh

“REALLY?” She asked, shocked she pinched herself for she believed that everything’s just a dream.

“It’s not a dream, Valeria! Now, go dress, because we…. Are going to the company! They like to meet you and would like to make you an official designer” her mother informed, Valeria stood there with her jaws dropped on the floor. Her mother smiled and closed the door behind her, Valeria immediately rummaged through her dresser and pulled out a dress she designed by herself. She slipped it on and applied a thin layer of make-up on her face. She grabbed her bag and ran downstairs to her mom who was waiting in a car.

“Come on Valeria! The board won’t wait forever!” Her mom yelled from the car. Valeria opened the door, entered and shut it close behind her. Her mom started driving, they passed through the streets, buildings, and houses. When her mom pulled over and they headed to a skyscraper building that seems to reach the clouds high above, she gasped and her feet began shaking for she was beginning to tense. When they entered the elevator, Valeria was nervous and was now literally shaking, she has cold feet inside her black pumps and she sensed her fingers go numb. When they reached the floor with a sound, she was nervous but breathed in and out to calm herself. Valeria and her mother walked promptly through the halls and Valeria seemed to catch more attention every step she takes. When they finally reached the door, her mother rubbed her back soothingly and gently opened the pair of double doors revealing a long table with a lot of chairs, approximately 30 spaces available and there were a few people who had their body relax on the leather chairs. Valeria recognized a few people Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, Miuccia Prada, Giorgio Armani, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, John Galliano, Christopher Bailey, Stella McCartney, John Richmond, Philip Treacy, Julien Macdonald, Vivienne Westwood, and the others she doesn’t know, she was only able to recognize a few persons but not all. Valeria felt her body tense, these people were one of the top fashion designers aside from her mom. Her mom gestured her to sit down on an available chair beside her.

“Welcome, Valeria!” A man spoke, she didn’t recognize him her eyes showed nervousness and confusion. “I am Christian Lacroix! Head of the World of Fashion Board, all of the fashion designers are here whether you may be from Dolce&Gabbana, Lacoste…..  All of the Fashion Designers are here.” He explained, Valeria gulped silently which was hard to notice

“Hello, nice to meet you all” she said, trying to make her voice as normal as possible. Everybody began cheering, Valeria had swirls of confusion circling her eyes as she stared at everyone jumping with joy.

“We are so happy to have another person to join the board! Most of us are already getting old and still….. No persons had been added from the past few years” he said “We were quite impressed by your designs, they’re quite inspirational.” He complimented, Valeria blushed fiercely.

“Thank you, I am inspired by my mother’s fashion, I wish someday to be like her” Valeria glanced at her mother. Kayleigh had teary eyes, she leaned and kissed her daughter on the forehead.

“I am surprised, I guess the rumors are true…. It runs in your blood” he said, smiling a little“Well, my dear! Welcome to the board!” He said, standing from the chair and giving Valeria a hand shake. When everybody gave their welcome’s and handshakes to Valeria. They all left. “I am looking forward for new designs” Christian added and then left, the door opened again with Christian’s head peeking inside “Oh! And, please get ready for the modeling of your line, you’ll have a FASHION RUNDOWN” When everybody left the room, Valeria jumped up and down with joy, crushing her mother with a hug.