Opportunities

"I didn't think your portfolio would be so detailed," John said as they entered the mansion's front. "Ya, I told you on Sunday, I wanted it to be as nice as possible so that once I finish school, I can have the most amount of experience," she said as the doors opened, and John quickly walked over to offer her a hand.

"Thanks," she said, getting out and walking with John as he said, "I know, yet it's still surprising that you were able to create so many designs, I am thinking of asking you for another suit."

Jian smiled saying, "If you let me, I actually have a few designs you may like, plus they aren't all just suits." He nods saying, "Let me see them later, I can choose right?" Jian smirked, saying, "Mostly, but there are a few I want to give you just as a gift even if you don't wear them." He nods as they enter the mansion.

"Jian, you don't mind if I hold your hand, right?" John asked as they waited for them to check the invitation Jian nodded before saying, "I don't mind." He smiled intertwining their hands as he said, "Remember, let me know if you feel like leaving or just taking a break."

She nods as the two enter the passed the checking area. She held a pleasant smile as she asked, "There's going to be a lot of people, aren't there?" He smiles saying, "Not really, maybe less than 100 even if they all brought plus ones. The artist that's hosting this dinner only invites people they value."

Jian nodded and he squeezed her hand as the double doors opened and the two entered. They smiled walking in and down the stairs as Jian saw a few people look but no one seemed to care much. "See, it's nothing to be nervous about," John said as they walked. Jian smiles saying, "Yes, so are you going to mingle, or do you want to sit down?"

"We can mingle for a bit since that's expected and I can introduce you to the host as well," he said as they paused for a bit to glance around, and he smiled. The two talked to a few people as Jian answered a few questions when asked and John did most of the talking.

"Your girlfriend is quite shy, huh, Johnny," someone said as the two turned and John smiled saying, "Ya, this is Jian, and Jian this-" he was interrupted as the person introduced themselves, "Hello, I am Revin Rosena, it's a pleasure." They paused scanning Jian before saying, "I especially love the dress you are wearing, mind sharing the designer's name?"

Jian smiled as she responded politely, "It's a custom piece by, Jian Kim, please to meet you." They smiled, turning to John asking, "The suit's also your creation?" Jian nodded as they said, "Wonderfully made, it fits him well too, but it is a bit rough with the stitches, stylistic choice I assume?" Jian smiled before nodding and they smiled asking, "Would you care to be introduced to someone?" She looked at John and he smiled saying, "It's your choice, but I would suggest you say yes." She nods turning to Revin saying, "I would love to, thank you Mr. Rosena."

Revin smiled saying, "Revin is fine, oh there she is," they pointed towards a table and started walking that way. Jian and Johnny walked behind Revin as they said, "I would love to ask for a custom piece as well, is that possible?" Jian smiled, saying, "Of course, just know quality will take time?"

They smiled saying, "How is 6 months, I have a new collection I am currently working on to be released during New Year's Eve. I have spoken to many designers but none of the designers have given me something as amazing as my collection, would you like to give it a try?" Jian smiled, saying, "I would love to." They smiled, passing her a card, "Here, send me your best sketches for an outfit that's based on spring and make it abstract." Jian nods, taking the card as they approach the table.

"Revin, pleasure to see you again," they heard as the three approached the table. Revin smiled, saying, "Wonderful to see you as well, Ophelia, this is Johnny Heon, and Jian Kim." The lady turned her head as she faced Jian and Johnny saying, "Pleased to meet you two, now Revin, I know you aren't just introducing them, tell me what is it?"

Revin laughed before saying, "Alright, your show at Central park in August, I am here to recommend a designer." She glanced at the two before asking, "Jian is it?" Jian nodded as the lady said, "Here," she passed her a card, "Only 12 total designers will be taking part and all of them are chosen by me, send me your top 20 designs no matter the theme, but be warned you are competing with professional designers to be selected."

Jian nodded, taking the card saying, "Thank you both so much for the opportunity to grow, oh and Revin I will email you the designs by next Friday, and you as well Miss Ophelia." She smiled, turning to John and he smiled back at her before turning to the other two saying, "Thank you both again, Jian shall we go sit down?" John turned to her and she nodded as the two walked away Revin asked, "What do you think of her style?"

"Remind me of Jack Kim," Ophelia said the name slowly as she continued, "But it's been too long since-" "Don't finish that sentence, please mother," Revin said as Ophelia sighed, closing her eyes as she sat back down.