CHAPTER FOUR

The Next Day, I managed to cook my breakfast while talking to Alexa on the phone for the sketch that I designed for tonight's annual auction, it's for the charity.

The problem is we don't have someone to wear it!

"How about Eva?" I suggested her.

I heard her closed the door maybe she's going out or something.

"Eva? You think she'll agree on it?" She asked me.

I sighed.

Oh right, she probably won't do it. She hates being in spotlight!

"But who should model it?" I asked her again.

I flipped the scrambled eggs and placed it on the plate, and placed it on my dining table. I also got a bottle of water from my fridge, and sat down.

"You." She stated.

Me?

Oh no! No! No!

I laughed nervously.

"Stop joking Alexa!" I nervously told her.

"What? I'm not joking FYI! I mean, it's your design. At least be proud of it." I rolled my eyes.

"I am proud!" I proudly said.

"Then be the model of it, you'll just stand there and pose it. As if you'll die." I could almost see her rolling her eyes by saying it. I took a bite of my scrambled egg.

"But, I don't have the confidence to do it!" I exclaimed.

I heard her sigh, maybe getting frustrated because of me.

"Then build it, and it starts later!" She said.

I was about to say something when she already cut off our call, I continued eating, Stress eating by the way.

After my frustrated breakfast, I went back to my room and stared at myself on the full length mirror in front of me beside my bed.

"You look great Winona!" I tried to be positive while looking at myself.

"No! I look ugly!" I commented on myself again.

I'm useless.

But, I really want to join the auction later it's for the children.

"Winona, you can do it!" I calmed myself and smiled on the mirror again.

I closed my eyes and imagined myself wearing the dress that I sketched.

I opened my eyes.

I can do it.

I know i can.

I decided to take a nap after convincing myself, i need my beauty rest.

But in the second thought, rest only without beauty.

I woke up around 2 pm in the afternoon, I didn't bother eating my lunch since i ate my breakfast late also so considered brunch?

I took a shower and fixed myself.

I applied a make-up on my face, but only a little bit. A natural make-up face? I would say that, Heavy make-up don't suit me at all. I don't even know why.

Around 5 pm, I decided to go to the venue since i need to polish the dress so I won't have any problem later.

As soon as I arrived on the venue, I saw Alexa talking to some staffs.

"Alexa!" I called for her.

She turned her gaze on me and smiled.

I walked faster towards her.

"Glad you decided to be the model, it suits you alright?" She said.

I chuckled.

She brought me to the backstage and I saw the dress on the clothes section.

Wow!

It's all that I can say. I'm really impressed!

It was made well, whoever the tailor was I salute you!

I don't have the time to make it since I got busier also. I reached for the dress and scanned on the little details also, it was impressive.

I love it!

I took a picture of it and posted it on my Instagram.

I went to the dressing room with the dress and decided to wear it. I really wanna try it now, it excites me! I was looking at the mirror while wearing the dress, and wow! It suits me so well.

I smiled widely while looking at myself.

Never been in my life, I expected to be the one wearing it.

"Winona! Are you in here?" I heard Alexa shouting and searched for me.

"I'm here!" I shouted back.

I slowly opened the door and revealed myself.

She gasp and formed her mouth into 'o'.

"Wow! I told you! You're so beautiful Winona!" She excitedly said, still looking amused.

This is my first time.

I don't know what to feel or react.

But I'm happy, really happy.

"You think someone will buy it?" I asked her, we are now sitting on the waiting chair.

She nodded.

"Of course! And, maybe they also want to buy the model!" And she laughed.

I widened my eyes.

"Alexa! You silly girl!" I shyly said.

"What? Just stating the facts thou. You really look beautiful tonight! Not just tonight, but everyday." She said.

I pouted.

"Are you in love with me?" I joked at her.

She slapped me on the arms lightly and shook her head immediately.

"Yuck! Gross Winona!" She complained, and i laughed so hard because of it.

By 6:30 pm, the program started and many business tycoons were there. I don't know for the business? Or they want to help?

"And now for the Old Platinum Plate."

I was next.

I couldn't even hear what the MC was saying because i'm nervous! Super nervous, I might collapsed on the stage later. I closed my eyes and breathed heavily.

"Calm down, Winona. Let's do this!" I said by comforting myself, I can even feel my heart beating to fast! Even my palms are so cold.

Gosh!

Am i turning into a Vampire?

Okay that was a failed joke.

How can i joke like that?

I Keep on walking back and forth while waiting my turn to be called.

"This next item was a design by a designer student named Winona Santos."

And on cue, I revealed myself on the stage and smile nervously.

I heard them gasp and amused by looking at the dress..or me? I don't know!

I just want this to end!

I'm getting embarrass now!

"Start with 5,000!" The MC said.

"10,000!"

"20,000!"

"25,000!"

I was amazed on how they wanted to buy my design! They were raising the small cardboard i think? And made the prices higher and higher.

"50,000!"

"75,000!"

"100,000!"

"Is it final? 100,000?"

And suddenly that voice made me froze again.

"750,000!"

It's Lieno.

Again.