Brie and Rosa arrive at the venue. They look for the madam organizer Desta who is busy talking to some high society wives with their sons and daughters in tow. Rosa recognizes that there are governors, congressmen, and senators present in the party. Renowned beauty queens have their husbands as their escort.
Some top models already roam around the venue. Rosa knows a couple of them when she was still younger and a green horn. Now, Rosa is one of the top models and she feels overwhelmed just to think how far she has come. If not for Madam Desta convincing her mother, she would remain in her lackluster life, living humbly outside the limelight.
Madam Desta walks to them with her arms open wide. "I've been waiting for you Rosa," embracing her.
The madam ogled Rosa wearing a black and white gown. Her mother Violet commissioned the dress from Italy just for Rosa complimenting it with a pair of custom-made shoes courtesy of Driggio, a famous but standoffish Italian designer. He cannot deny any Ricca of his designs as a family friend especially Violet and Rosa.
Rosa's maternal family is the illustrious Ricca family of Italy. Her mother Violet met her dad Draco in one of Driggo's fashion launches when he was just a budding designer.
Brie hugs Madam Desta pouting her lips. "Only Rosa? How about me?"
"You're with Rosa and I just talked to you on the phone miss pettiness."
Rosa comments, "You're really our fantastic Madam. You've transformed this dome venue into another one of your royal kingdom."
Drop lights are hanging from the walkway going to the wide entrance before stepping into the red carpet. Madam Desta made sure that the dome has high ceiling. Three huge chandeliers with Swarovski crystals and rubies adorn the venue and become one of the attractions of the party. It serves a good conversation starter for everyone.
Everyone is in awe of the splendid party accomplished once again by the great Madam of the high society.
Guests from politics, fashion, food industry moguls, telecommunication, and software companies keep on arriving. A man wearing a white tuxedo comes in with two men behind him in black coat and tie.
"Oh, Desta, my son is here." A woman in a forest green silk gown touches Madam Desta's arm. She is the same age as Madam Desta but looks bit younger whenever she smiles showing the dimples on her face.
Madam Desta makes several steps to the entrance to welcome the man.
"Senator Graysen, good for you to come. You are just in time."
"Dear Madam Desta, my mother insisted for me to come. But even if my mother did not insist you would. So, I cannot miss your party." Senator Graysen Andrei gives Madam Desta a bow and hugs her.
"Modena, when did you ever insist on Graysen?"
"Do you think I can do that to him? He is his own person," Modena Andrei counters.
Madam Desta adds, "See, Graysen, we never coerced you. You just come on your own will."
Senator Graysen puts each of his arms on Modena and Desta's shoulders pacifying them, "You know I do not like disappointing either of you Mom and my dear Madam. You are both very important in my heart."
Madam Desta takes Senator Graysen's hand and holds it. She pats Senator Graysen's face.
"You need to have in your heart a more important one." Madam Desta winks at Modena Andrei pulling Graysen away.