CHAPTER 175:KNOW YOUR PLACE...

The next day as promised Lily's bride's maid came to Ivanas place. They carried along the invitation card to the wedding. They have indicated that come with a plus one,Meaning She can go with Mish too. Mish was so happy that she was the one who decided to keep the invitation card. She kept it safely before leaving because her dad wanted to see her.

Ivana decided to take the measurements herself as Milka wrote them down. When they were done the bride's maid left. They were amused with the way Ivana was a hand working person. Despite the fact that she was pregnant.

"I wonder why she decided to venture into fashion design yet she is already rich." One if them said.

"Did you see the couch that were in her mansion, the dining table and chairs? They were pure mahogany."

"I heard that her father left her enough money in her account that can last her for a century."

"Also she is married to a mysterious tycoon, I wonder how she feels with all that wealth. I wish I can own as much as she owns."

"I wonder the amount Lily had paid her to design and see her evening wedding gown. Then plus the bride's maid."

They gossips among themselves in the car. All they talked about was Ivana's wealth and how she is lucky to be the one to design some of the dresses needed in her wedding. What they didn't know was behind that beautiful,wealth and gorgeous woman is heart that longs for love and romance. Things that money can't buy no matter how much one owns,love can't be bought.

Back in the mansion, Ivana calculated the size of linen needed according to the measurements she had obtained. She already had the colour of the linen, the colour of threads to be used. So she approximated the amount of money she will spend on the linen both for the evening gown of the bride and the bride's maid. She went to her room and picked her credit card and her sling bag.

"Milka, Kindly prepare yourself we are leaving in ten minutes. Also inform Charo that he will be driving us." Ivana said as she climbed down the stairs.

"Okay right away Ma'am Ivana." Milka said as she exited the mansion. She went and informed Charo to be prepared. Then came back to take a bath before ten minutes elapsed. One thing she was sure of was that Ivana values time, she is always concious with time. So she didn't want to upset her, adding that she was pregnant in the second trimester so her hormones are at pick.

Mish was not around so she had to ask Milka to accompany her.Although she always enjoyed the company of Milka compared to Mish, it's just that she doesn't show it.

After Milka was done she came downstairs and helped Ivana to stand. Now that her baby bump have started to grow big. Considering the fact that Ivana was medium size, or sometime she calls her self lean bodied. She needed support to stand up and sometimes to climb the stairs.

"Thank you Milka, you are always ready to help." She said as she walked ahead of Milka.

Milka just smiled to herself as she walked behide her.

"Good morning Charo," Ivana greeted him.

"Good morning too ma'am Ivana." Charo answered.

They entered the already opened car doors. Then Charo closed them. They buckled up the seatbelt as they waited for Charo to start the car. Charo entered the car and started it. When they arrived at the main road, Ivana realised that Charo was driving very slowly.

"Charo what happened, is it the fuel?"She asked.

"No ma'am, it's just that I don't know where you want me to drive you to."

"I am sorry, I thought that Mish told you. Kindly take us to African Fabric store."  Ivana said as she checked the time on her mobile phone. 

"Right away, Mum, anywhere else you want to go after African Fabric store?" He asked.

"For now there is none, I will let you know ofcourse. You are my driver Charo so your work is to take me where I tell you to." Ivana said politely.

Charo understood right away that it was his mistake for enquiring about where the boss wanted to go. He had forgotten his work and duties I think it's because she have been extremely polite with them.

"Maybe he can drive us to the cemetery ma'am Ivana it have been long before you visited your dad." Milka said politely.

"You are right Milka, it have been long since I went to the cemetery. But for now or today I won't, I have a lot to do than waste my time to already death people."Ivana said with anger surprising both Milka and Charo.

"Don't say like that Ma'am you used to go there everytime. What have happened to change your mind and heart Ivana?" Milka asked surprised.

"Don't forget your place Milka, I don't want to waste my time on them Milka. Let me build my empire in peace perhaps the company that he built he left it in another woman's hands. So it's time I accept and move on." 

"Sure thing ma'am."

When they reached the African Fabric store, Charo packed the car then came out to open for ma'am Ivana. She alighted the car then said a thank you before going to to the store.

"Welcome Ma'am Ivana,"the store attendant said surprising both Ivana and Milka.

Ivana frowned her brows as she asked, Hey I am sorry to ask but Have you met before? I don't seem to remember you." Ivana said politely.

"Actually this is the first time ma'am, we were just happy when we realised that the dress that have been trending for two weeks now. The fabrics were bought from this store. Although you did an online shopping, the delivery people informed us."

"Is that so? I think you are going to give me a discount for that, I am here for another fabrics." Ivana said jokingly but the owner of the store was more than happy when he was informed about Ivana's presence in his store.