Claire POV ~
After school close, I bid farewell to Alissa and the rest of her cousins. I went out and was quite surprised that mum is not hear already. She is so eager for the outing that I thought she will be here for school closes. Maybe be forgot. That wi be technically my for mom for you. I decided to give her a call in other to find out what is wrong.
“Hello baby girl, I am at the junction to your school already.” Mom said as soon she picked the phone call.
“Okay mom. I am waiting for you!.” I off the call and decide to wait for her outside the school gate.
As I made my outside, I saw Ashley and her group of friends standing where they usually park their cars. They where gisting and laughing among themselves. I came and pass them without looking at them.
“Such a spoilt mama’s girl. I can’t believe her parents still come pick her up from school as if she is a pre school student.” I heard one of them commented as I pass them. I did as if I didn’t hear them and kept on walking.
As as I got out of the school gate, mom arrived. A perfect timing I guess.
“Good afternoon mom!.” I greeted once I am in the car.
“Afternoon baby girl, how was school today?.” Mom inquired.
“School was fine mom!.” I answered her.
“Good! I made a research about the best places to get a dinner dress. Everyone recommended a particular boutique. Liva Amote. And so we are heading there now.” Mom explained to me.
We drove to the busy side of the town. After driving for about thirty minutes, we arrived at a particular building that is very unique. The building is made of glass completely. On top of the building is written “Liva Amote Boutique”.
Mom looked for a space and parked her car at the parking lot.
“Well, we are here! Let’s go!.” Mom instructed and we both alighted from the car. We head to the building. The security greeted us and opened the door for us.
“Wow!.” Both mom and I said once we entered into the building. The place looks so luxurious. Everything was in section. The shoes have their own different sections. Same as dress, shirt and every cloth item.
We went straight to the receptionist that is directly opposite the entrance.
“Good afternoon mams, welcome to Liva Amote Boutique. What will you like to shop?.” The beautiful receptionist politely asked us.
“Afternoon to you too, we will like to shop for evening dresses!.” Mom informed her.
“Okay Mam. Stacy will direct you to the section!.” The receptionist said as she waved her hand. Out of nowhere a girl wearing the boutique shirt and a jeans trousers came and stand next to us.
“Stacy they will like to shop for dresses. Lead them to the section please!.” The Receptionist address the new girl.
“Sure, right this way Mams.” The girl lead us into the elevator. She pressed on the second floor button.
Once the elevator opened, we found ourselves in a world full of beautiful dresses. It looks like a Disney princess wardrobe.
“Hello Brown, they want to shop for dresses!.” A man wearing a pink suit turned around and look at us.
“Well well, what do we have here! For which occasion is the dress in I may ask?.” The man inquired from us. Looking at me am makes me laugh. He walks and talk in a funny way.
“ we need the dress for De silver charity event that is in two days time!.” Mom said and the man’s widened.
“Did I just hear you say De silver charity event?.” The man asked.
“That’s right!.” Mom nod at him.
“O my!!! You have come to the right place. I have got the prefect dresses for you! Come have a seat.!” The man ushered us to a sofa facing a stage.
“Thank you Mr..” mom started to say but stop when she realized that she does not know his name.
“Freddy. The name is Freddy.”
“Right! Thank you Mr Freddy.” Mom imputed.
“It’s my pleasure. Stacy you know what to do.!” Freddy said to the lady that accompanied us up here. She got his signal and disappeared into a room. After a while, she and other girls came out trolling racks full of dresses.
“So madams, will you like to wear short dress or a long one?.” He asked us.
“A long dress”. Mom and I answered at the same time. I personally believe that short dresses are for parties and not event especially not a charity event.
“Excellent choice. We shall begin with you Mam.” He point at mom as he pass her a dress. Mom is directed into a changing room. After some minutes, she came in wearing a black mermaid dress with the touches of dress at the bottom part of the dress. The dress looks beautiful but I don’t think it is the one for her. After that, she tried other dresses until she wore the sixth one. As soon as mom came out of the changing room, I knew that is the dress for her. The grown is handless and an A shape gown. The bottom of the dress is made of feathers designs and is silver in color. The gown is simple and elegant.
“ so what do you guys think?.” Mom asked us as she turns around. The workers cheered her up.
“You look like a goddess!.” Freddy stayed with a dramatic bow.
“Thank you!.” Mom blushed at the compliment.
“So I am going for this one. I can’t wait for your dad to see me in this dress”. Mom smirked. I try to imagine dad looking speechless after looking at mom.
“So Bebe it your turn now. Mama already got her dress.!” Freddy instructed. Mom excused herself and went to take off the dress.
“I have good news for you, you don’t have to try on many dresses because I got the perfect dress for you. Luckily enough for you, it’s your size” Freddy said as he pulls out a dress from a box. He hands over the dress to me. I tan my fingers over the dress and love our soft the material of the dress is.
“Go in there and change!”. Freddy commanded.
I entered into the changing room and wore the clothes. I stood at the mirror and kept looking at the person the mirror is reflecting. I sure do not look like myself. I understand what coco Chanel meant by some dresses possess powers.
The dress is a one hand dress. It is in form of a ball gown. The top part of the material is made of lace while the lower part is made of baby face silk material. The gown is completely black in color but it the type of dress that commands respect. There is no way you will put on this dress and not be noticed. I feel like I am not worthy of the dress.
“Claire are giving brith to a child in there? You have been in there for long. Come out now!.” Mom shouted from outside.
“I am coming mom.” I replied her.

I sighed as I took in a deep breath.
Here goes nothing!