Chapter 237 - Prima Bella Clothing Store (2) (1/2)

”I can see you like the texture of the velvet sofa.” A female voice said.

I looked up and saw a woman in her early forties came out from the curtained door with the receptionist and another young woman following from behind.

”Oh yes, this cloth is called velvet.” I remembered.

”It is a pleasure for the princesses of the kingdom to visit my humble shop. My name is Viola, I am happy to be of service.” Viola curtsied. ”This is Kristina my receptionist and Katarina my assistant.”

Both of the girls who looked like sisters curtsied after Viola's introduction.

”How may I help you, your highnesses?” Viola asked.

”I heard that this shop is the one that designs and makes my mother's dresses.” Satiana said.

”Yes, I am the one that design and make the queen's regular and formal attires.” Viola said.

”Then we would like to see your catalogs. I am planning to have my dress for my coming of age ceremony.” Satiana said. ”Can it be done in haste?” She asked politely.

Madam Viola was in thought. ”As I have heard your coming of age ceremony is just a few days away. This will be very hard.” Viola said and Satiana looked sad with her words. ”But I can make an exemption for your highness. But I am afraid I cannot make you a customized dress in such short time. If it is okay, you can select a dress from my catalog.” She smiled at Satiana.

”Yes, of course.” Satiana said happily. ”I am not that picky in dresses so I can just select something from your catalog.”

”It is fortunate that I don't have any dresses scheduled this week so I can focus on making your dress.” Madam Viola said. ”How about the other highnesses? Why don't you look around the store and if  there is something you like  then I can make it to your measurements after the ceremony.” She looked at me and Elizabeth.

”Then if I may.” I stood up and walked around the store.

The store was full of clothing essentials. There were bolts of fabric with different in one side. While on the other side there were some accessories such as buttons and laces. There were also threads of different colors and sizes.

”The finished dresses are in here your highness.” Kristina led the way towards a parallel room.

In the room I saw different kinds of dresses worn by mannequins. The designs were all beautiful and exquisite. This just proves that Madam Viola was really a renowned dress maker.

I touched the dress and the fabric was soft to touch. I imagine that it will be very comfortable to wear this and the design was beautiful as well.

”I would like to take this, and this and that.” I heard Elizabeth's voice from behind.

When I looked around I saw her pointing on different dresses that are to her liking.

”Would you like to try them on your highness?” Kristina asked politely.

”Of course not.” Elizabeth said flatly. ”Why would I fit these readymade dresses? You take my measurements and make new dresses with these designs. Oh I would like to make it in a different color and add some more accessories and such.”

”Y-Yes your highness.” Kristina felt awkward after Elizabeth's rumbling.

I sighed knowing that Elizabeth is still the same. Of course you can't change a behavior that has been there their whole lives.

”Then I will let my sister take your measurements.” Kristina said. ”Right this way your highness.”

Both of them had gone and I was left alone looking at the dresses.

”I suggest you pick one your highness.” A girl's voice from behind said.

I looked around and saw Karolina Matias standing behind me with a smile.

”Karolina.” I was surprised seeing her here.

”Shhh…” Karolina made a gesture with her finger to keep it quiet. ”This shop is owned by my aunt.” She smiled.

And there I knew that this was all set up by Duke Matias. Maybe Jack knew about this and specifically led us here in this shop so that Duke Matias and I can meet.

”Pick many as you want and tell them you want to try them on.” Karolina winked. She walked to the back door and disappeared.

Kristina came back after. ”Have you decided what you want your highness?” She asked.

”Yes.” I replied. ”I would like this, that, and that one as well.” All in all I picked five dresses.

”Would you like to try them on?” Kristina asked with a polite smile on her face.