Kiara was awed at the view in front of her. The moment they came out of the mansion, Kiara was quick to notice a lady standing in front of the black SUV van that had brought them, one of the family's chauffeurs stood politely with his arms crossed below his torso.
It was not the lady's beauty that caught Kiara's eyes. It was the beautiful dress that glowed beautifully like a beacon. It had that had captivated both her and other party guests to stare back.
"So pretty!!"
It was a plain blue A-line dress of floor-length, that was the nicest wear to look rich. It had a halter neck with a broad waistband. The halter neck has a tie-up behind the neck. It was also patched together with lace as 3/4th sleeves made with polyester material.
From the corner of her eyes, Rose studied the expressions on her face with a smoldering gaze before staring ahead to watch how some noble ladies approached the lady, chattering happily with her before leaving with a pleased look on their faces.
Speculating on this, Rose concluded the outcome of her plan.
Moving ahead. Rose stopped right in front of the lady, who gave them her utmost attention like a soldier reporting for duty only with a bright smile and twinkling eyes.
"Hi, Bo- err Miss Rose?"
her cheeks swelled in embarrassment at her stammering.
While from her mother's arms, Kiara took in the sight of the star-struck lady. She had a sunburned light chocolate skinned, heavy-lidded
dark brown eyes and short chin-length dark hair gelled with a clip, with an oval-shaped face and high cheekbones. She was what they called average beauty but pretty for a tall petite lady.
"Kiara, this is my coll- er..friend Macy Brooke. she will be riding with us."
Delirious with happiness, Macy's enthusiasm was short of placing her hand on her cheeks and gushing like a fan-girl.
"Oh! Hi, little fairy um! oh! you are so adorable!"
Little Kiara blinked those dewy eyes at her, the corner of her lips curving upwards before she turned to her mother to inquire.
"Mommy, does she work for Little Sunshine?"
It could be said that Kiara knew of 'little sunshine' and the whole 'coll- err' friend blew the cover.
Not knowing if she should laugh or cry, Rose helplessly confirmed it which Kiara responded with a genuine smile that had Macy instantly star-struck once more.
"Hello, my name is Kiara."
'Aiyah!' Macy had to force down her urges from squeezing out,
"And I'm Macy. Ahhh!! Miniboss! uh uh! so cute. ha! I mean, nice to meet you."
After this night, it was made known about Macy's weakness to cute things, how she losses her confidence and ability to speak in one's presence. Rose exhaled deeply at this discovery.
"Shall we?"
They all entered the car with feelings of anticipation in their hearts.
In order to satisfy her curious mind, Kiara looked up at her mother from her side.
"Mommy? What does she do?"
"Macy is our new fashion designer for the new youths sections, I invited her to advertise our product. The dress she's wearing was made by her and would soon be on sale."
Kiara instantly had stars in her eyes.
"Wow! Miss Macy! I must say your dress is really beautiful just like my mommy's."
"Aww! Thank you, mini-boss."
That was the second time she called her 'boss' Kiara raised a brow in question at her mother.
"Macy knows that you are the real boss."
Her rosy cheeks became extra rosy. She only made a suggestion yet her mother took a whole yard or rather company just based on her suggestion.
"It's an honor to have you among our team, Mise Macy, please look after my mommy for me."
"Thank you, little boss."
"Miss Macy? My Mommy said you design this dress?"
"Yes, little boss I designed mine and re-designed boss's.",
Macy felt privileged to receive her praises. She was willing to share forth her insights.
"Both my mommy's and yours?"
"Of course! I and another colleague made it, she created the designs while I patch it up."
"Miss Macy the other person is also great. She made my mommy's dress look so pretty and makes her look like a beauty queen, and the pattern of your dress is so unique. You look extra pretty on it."
"Little boss, do you like fashion?"
"En, I like it very much but not as much as a photo- picture."
"It's called photography dear, now come here.", Rose inputted with a dotting smile.
"Wow! little boss is so talented. What type of fashion do you like?"
"I like the ones that Crystal Monteros wears."
"Queen Crystal! The actress? Are you her fan?"
"En! I'm her biggest fan!"
"But Crystal isn't a designer."
"I know, but Kiara likes the pretty dresses that Crystal wears. Kiara wants to wear them too."
"Those dresses were designed by Lewis King! An all-time fiesta winner of each Best PPR award. Master Lewis's work is made from top qualities, his designs are known to be created out of the world and always symbolize the universe. His gallery is called Galaxy, each pattern, cutting, wrapping, and sewing are just the perfect edges to create a tranquil masterpiece, a dress that glows with the universe. Ah! it will be a dress come true if I can meet this great master and work with him."
The air was so filled with dreamy stars with the only exception of a dark face.
"Miss Macy, do not forget that you are talking to a child."
Rose felt baffled. 'did she forget that she was talking to a child!'
Macy also realized her mistake. If she was light skin her cheeks would have turned red but because she was dark-skinned, her cheeks only swelled and she avoided eye contact.
"Oops! sorry Boss, sorry little Boss, I couldn't help myself."
"It's alright mommy. I don't mind, I like talking with Miss Macy."
Both Rose and Macy felt tickled by her cuteness. Rose couldn't help but grab her tightly into her embrace.
"I know you do, but you are still too young."
She flattered in a mothering tone while inside she flatly wished.
'Please don't grow too fast.'
Those were the inner thoughts of every mother. They wish that their child will forever be really small and cute. But life wasn't like that.
"I'm only four."
"Three and a half. Now rest here and close your eyes. You have school tomorrow remember."
She pouted her pink lips looking extra cute before reluctantly snuggling into her mother's embrace, resting her head on her bosom.
After a while, she mumbled a question that had been troubling her.
"Mommy? Did you enjoy yourself?"
Rose paused for a beat mulling over the question to the event that had taken place before replying.
"En, it was alright."
Rose's reply was so neutral that you couldn't detect if she was sincere or being sarcastic. The event did have some unforeseen drama that no ordinary woman would accept. Her morals and beings were questioned though it was covered up but still....
"Good. Happy birthday once again mommy! I really hope my wish for you comes true this year."
Her little hands held her mother's garment tightly as she released a cute yawn.
"I'm sure it will. Now hush and sleep."
Within minutes the exhausted little fairy was soundly asleep in her mother's blossom.
Rose's demeanor had completely changed as she caressed her soft hair, her eyes constantly on her.
It was so quiet that Macy's existence was almost ignored. Not even a breath was heard or the movement of the vehicle.
The car's interiors liken the environment with how modernized it was with the best infrastructures.
"How was it?"
At first, Macy was confused before realizing that Rose had spoken. Her voice was neither loud nor soft but was still able to carry a strong current of power, it forced Macy to disregard her thoughts at seeing the motherly side of her idol. Her voice was sharp enough to wake her up, reminding her of the actual position her idol held.
"The party was gland, and heavily packed with a lot of socialites and the press. My entry was by the security enabling me to meet with a few higher-ups madams and heiress. It created a sensation, their reactions to my dress were positive. Although there were a few whom I had to engage in a debate with, however still I behaved according to how you said.....
My gosh! Boss, you are truly a genius! how did you know that the best strategy to get their interest was to play snobbish? Everything happened according to what you had planned."
She nodded slightly in response, before slowly moving her upper body backward in a relaxed manner. Her eyes changed to that with a distant faraway look.
"The society is classified in groups you just have to know which group has the highest popularity and which group wants to level up against the other."
Macy looked on in anticipation expecting her to elaborate more because the way she spoke was like she had more experience handling things like this which were confusing. After all, according to the article, Rose was an orphan who got noticed by the Bacheman, she didn't have any etiquettes, she was what people called a country bumpkin. Then why was it that the Rose here was so different from the article? She was filled with elegance, it wasn't something that couldn't be taught but born with, she had the air of royalty, of precise tendency and leadership. She was simply magnificent.
Even Kiara had doubts of her mother's origin, she was always awed by whatever traits her mother showed her cause she always compared it with hers and couldn't help but measure the long distance.
But whatever, her mommy was simply the best and loves her a lot, that was all that mattered.
"You are so awesome, boss!"
Macy had stars in her eyes looking at her idol.
"Of course! In my line of work, I prefer that people know you for what you've done, not for what you plan to do."
Macy"s heart felt stuffed up. That feeling of finally being among was still unaccustomed to her. But still, it was always like
sun shines was flooding her soul. Her spirits flying high and her hopes soaring higher she could barely feel her feet touching the ground.
"I do appreciate you for accepting me, Ms. Bacheman. And em! please do accept this little gift of mine."
Her contented voice reach out. along with her sincere and pure heart as she presented a small wrapped box towards her.
Rose raised a brow in surprise, clearly not expecting something like this.
"You didn't have to,"
Rose didn't have many friends and the ones she had were also business partners so imagine receiving a small normal gift without any strings from her subordinate. Even her other subordinate didn't dare to hand in a gift to her. Rose couldn't help but glance once more at Macy not completely surprised to see her as bashful as any high school girl talking to her crush.
'Could she have a crush on me?' Rose wondered at this new sensation.
"I know it hasn't been long since we meant but you have always been my idol and it's a wish of mine to celebrate your birthday with you. It's small but it's from my heart."
Amused! Rose couldn't help but tug the corner of her lip moved up slightly to a form seductive smirk.
"I will accept it."
She was as smooth as a saucy lover as mischievous as a cat that momentarily had Macy having doubts about her gender.
She had to clear her throat to break through her charms, almost slapping her face however she decided to just shake it to clear her head before giving her best wishes and prayers.
"Happy birthday Miss Rose, I wish you all the best wishes."
A birthday that was very much different from what she had ever experienced. Contemplating inside Rose wondered if she should be worried or accept a change.