Envy

CHAPTER 12: Envy

Yana was on her way to turn around and look at where Liam was looking when Liam suddenly stood in front of her and turned her around to push her to the boutique.

"What were you looking at?" Yana asked, while still trying to have a look from where Liam was looking, but Liam's body is broad and he's tall so she can't really see what's something behind him.

"Good Day Ma'am Sir, what can I do for you? '' Greeted the lady with an angel-like voice because of how soothing and gentle her voice is.

Yana turned to her, and she saw a woman in the mid-'40s, wearing specs, and a tape measure hanging on her neck.

"We're looking for something to wear for a masquerade ball," Liam informed.

The woman signaled them a 'follow me' hand gesture, and they glided to a room full of extravagant suits and dresses.

"Can I just leave you here for a while ma'am sir? Someone was looking for me outside, I will be right back. Please feel free to look for anything that suits your taste." The woman excused herself. They just nodded and toured themselves around the room.

Yana can't deny that she was enjoying seeing those elegant dresses. She was feeling this excitement and happiness that wonderful gowns surrounded her. She's excited to try the gowns that catch her eyes and immediately wore them when the woman came back.

Liam finished wandering and looking for a suit so he sits on the couch at the corner just in front of a gigantic mirror plastered on the entire wall. In the middle of the mirror, there's an opening with a black silk curtain hanging for a room where you fit a gown.

"Is it fine?" Yana asked when she stepped out from the fitting room, wearing a V-neck, silver ombre dress.

"Yeah," Liam answered plainly.

They left the boutique when they finally chose something to wear. Next stop to the salon. Yana left Liam in the waiting area and proceeded inside.

"Is that your boyfriend, ma'am? In all fairness, he has good looks ma'am. Jackpot!" a gay staff told her as he gestured her to sit in front of the vanity mirror.

Yana just scoffed at what the gay had said, "No, he's not my boyfriend." She replied looking at the reflection of the gay in the mirror, but the gay just gave her a teasing look, not believing what she said.

He turned her face sideways to see a better view of her hair. "Oh, I know, I know, there's something between you but no label?"

The gay turned to her to do makeup on her face. "What? No way! We're just friends, really." She replied. But it seems the gay didn't believe her again and just gave her a teasing look.

"So you mean I have a chance, sissy? " Yana laugh so hard from what the gay had said. 'So nice to talk to her'. "Introduced meee." And Yana just nodded, still resisting her laugh.

The gay just gave her a light makeup that suits her dress, it gave her a pure and innocent vibe.

After, the gay led her to the fitting room to see the last look with the dress.

Yana was staring at her reflection. She was so amazed by her transformation. Thanks to her fairy Godfather and newly found gay friend.

"Sissy, are you done?" The gay shouted from the outside.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming." She said, stepping out of the room. "What happened to you?" she asked the gay when she found him dazed.

He blinked a couple of times before answering. "I think the green blood in me had evacuated."

Yana just chuckled and jokingly hit his shoulders. "You're making me blush, stop it."

Then Liam just arrived, he immediately paid for the service before leaving. They found out the gay was Gabrielle Ibarra Jr. but Gabriella during the night.

They traveled to Makati, Shangri-La, a five-star hotel with Liam's limousine.

Liam looked so dashing wearing a blue Americana suit. "Your heels are in the back," Liam informed Yana since she was still wearing her sneakers underneath her dress. He reached for the black and gold box. Yana's eyes widened upon seeing what's inside. "Glass? Seriously? Glass heels?"

"That won't break, trust me." Liam chuckled.

She was so amazed by the shoes. She undressed her sneakers and wore elegant glass sandals. She felt like Cinderella from Disney wearing it.

She smiled widely when it fitted her feet, and unexpectedly it was comfortable. "Open the other boxes at the back," said Liam while still looking upfront.

When she opened the small dark royal blue boxes, she saw a stunning necklace and earrings, with a shimmering diamond pendant.

They finally arrived at the venue, and it seemed like the event had started because of the other fancy cars parked. Liam parked his car beside the last parked car.

"Let me do the job, m'lady." Liam took the jewelry from Yana's hands and put it on Yana.

After putting it on, Liam went out first and opened the door for Yana.

She smiled at him and accepted his hands. Her left arm is linked with Liam's arm. She felt so elegant. A huge double door is in front of them when Liam spoke.

"Excuse me, Yana. I badly need to go to the restroom, you can head inside first." He said then left.

"Okay." Yana looked at his back while he's on his way to the comfort room, then turned to the immense door in front of her.

The door was opening, so she put on her fancy silver masque with glitters and a peacock feather on the left side of it.

Slow yet beat music welcomed her. A long Royal blue carpet was laying down to the stairs, with royal blue and black roses on the sides. Before entering there's a mini stage at the side where they announced the distinguished guest.

She walked herself inside, seeing people with their fancy suits and dresses, champagne on their left hand, and of course wearing their fancy masque.

A staff member asked her about her invitation, so she immediately gave it. The staff then gave it to the announcer or host on the side. "Mrs. Steve!" The host announced from the mic.

She immediately went to him, "I'm not married." And the host immediately apologized for the mistake. "Ms. Steve!" The host announced again.

She proceeded to the stairs, mesmerized by the people and the interior of the venue. All the guests turned to the stunning lady climbing down the stairs. All of them are in awe because of the resplendent gown and beauty of hers. Her porcelain skin seemed to glow from the spotlight that was focused on her.

Luther was waiting for her at the end of the stairs. He knew it was Yana the moment he saw her.

Sofia, one crowd, gritted her teeth in annoyance. She knew it was Yana. It irritates her because even if Yana's face is being covered in half, Luther immediately recognized her, and left Sofia to go to her.

Luther presented his hands to Yana. His eyes were still in awe and shock, his mouth slightly opened, and he seemed to be starstruck at the beauty of the woman in front of him. They were looking at each other intently. It seemed like they were only the ones in the room. It seemed the time had stopped, but with the slow and lovely music still playing.

Yana accepted his hands. Still not breaking their gazes. "You look stunning, Ianna." Whispered Luther's husky and chilly voice in her ears.

The woman stiffened, and for the first time ever thanked Lopez for the theme of the party because the redness of her cheeks is covered by her masque.

Luther put her hand on his arms. And went to their designated table. The party has no chairs, only standing tables.

"I thought you're not coming," Luther said when they arrived at one of the standing tables.

Yana looked at him when he grabbed two champagne from the server. "I changed my mind," she replied.

"Bro." they both turned to the man who called Luther. "I can't hold her back anymore bro, she's so persistent." said the man wearing a white suit. "Oh Hi there, My name's Nathan!" The guy introduced himself to Yana and reached for her hand, which Yana accepted.

"Ianna." She plainly said.

"Oops, she's coming." The man said, pointing his thumb at the back of his. A familiar woman was coming towards them, "Oh, there you are, Honey." The woman wearing a revealing Royal blue dress with a slit on the side said seductively and kissed Luther on the cheeks.

Luther lean forward to Sofia's ears and whispered. "Stay away from me Sofia while I still have respect left for you and your family."

'I knew it.' Yana concluded after seeing Luther kiss her back.

The crowd went silent when Mr. Lopez went to the stage. "Thank you for coming, everyone!" Mr. Lopez said enthusiastically. "Let the party begin! Music Maestrooo!"

Jazz music played and most of the crowd went to the center to dance. They are loud and laughing. Yana excused herself when Sofia asked Yana to introduce her to her friends.

"I'll introduce you to my friends!" Sofia said excitedly. Yana forced a smile thinking 'You don't have to...'. "There, you see those girls over there?" she looked at where Sofia was pointing. There are four dashing girls at a standing table laughing. "Hey girls!" Sofia called their attention when they arrived at the table. "Meet my dearest friend, Ianna." The girls gave her a wide smile and introduced themselves.

"Hey, I'm Alexa" a girl with big eyes in a bun, wearing a dashing red backless silk dress, reaches her hand.

"Rara." the Chinita girl, with milk porcelain skin and pink lips just waved at her. It's obvious she has Chinese blood. She has this short bob black hair. She's wearing an off-shoulder, gold skin-toned long dress, with a fancy laced long-sleeved that fitted her skinny arms.

"Freya." The girl with a piece of gum in her mouth kissed her cheeks. She has this bitchy type aura. Her curly highlighted long hair caught her attention. She's wearing a glittering black dress that shows her cleavage, she has this big future in front of her.

"And last but not least, I'm Tashia" the last girl welcomed her with a big smile and hugged her. Her black long hair reaches her waist. She's wearing a heart-shaped tube emerald green dress. That has diamond details along the waist.