NatAttack
“Thanks so much Natalia, I never thought I would ever have my own shop like this. It was all because of you and that is why I have named my line of clothes Nattack.” Ceri told me a look of fear in her eyes.
I was so shocked that I didn’t say anything at first then smiled and cried. I hugged Ceri and cried on her shoulder that she would name her line of clothes for me. I adored them and wanted more. She knew I had a bad shopping habit. So she would always have a customer with me. What she didn't know was that she had healed pieces of me. Showing me that the worlds wasn't all evil or horrible.
“I want you to see something.” Ceri said and grabbed my hand as she pulled me to the front of the building. I hadn’t noticed the noise till now. We walked out the front door and she turned to the front again and I gasped when I seen the Black with Purple letter sign on the side of the building.
“Ceri it’s remarkable!” I didn't see that when I went into the building. How did I miss that.
I crushed her to me and then laughed when she gasped and told me she needed to breath. I eased up and let her breath. It was so nice that she was having such success in the area of design. I just hoped she didn’t change to stick women clothing. I had some meat on my bones and that wouldn’t change much anymore.
“We have to celebrate. Have a big bash here at the store for all your employees and invite some big names to it.” I told her feeling like my old self in that moment.
“No you have done so much for me; I can’t let you do that.” Ceri tried to tell me no but I didn't take no as and answer.
“Like you could stop me.” I laughed and we went back into the store. “I think we could have a big party and have your designs lined up for everyone to see.”
When we got into the back room again I smiled and nodded to all the ladies. They were hard at work trying to get the line finished. I had taken almost all of the inventory. I really felt bad, but hey I paid the price for all of it. So I would throw her a party. A coming out party type thing.
“So we can do the colors in purples and blacks maybe some hints of pink and blues hidden around.” I waved a hand around the store.
“Natalia really, I don’t think we should.” Ceri told her looking scared.
“Why not? You want to be a big hit right? I know a few people that would love to place orders for your stuff. Plus they know some bigger name designers that might give you some hints.” I didn't like the fear on her face. I knew that fear and I stopped for a moment.
I could tell that she was fighting with herself over it. She liked the idea of meeting some of the bigger named designers and wanting to be a big designer herself. So I waited her out for a few moments. After what seemed like forever she finally turned and looked at me with a slight blush on her face.
“Alright we can do it, but it has to stay under fifty people. This place isn’t very big you know.” Ceri finally told me, but I still saw her fear.
“Well then we should make it bigger and soon.” I smiled at her gasp. “So we can have the clothes lined up on the walls and use the racks for trays, just lower than a little. I have a friend that will do the music for us, and the lighting. Is that alright?”
“Oh goodness I’m not too sure that we can have a good showing of the stuff I have designed. These ladies are really working hard but I only have two ladies doing the sewing.” Ceri told me with a sigh.
“Hmmm we should hire at least four more until after the party, I shall pay for them. Please let me help you, I really love your line and want to help you. Just don’t go trader and do the skinny thing.” I told her hoping that she would say yes.
She laughed and hugged me close to her; I took her scent in and almost took a sip. I stopped before I could bite her and hugged her back. Then looked at the two ladies that had stopped working to look at us to see what was going on.
“We are going to have a coming out party for the shop. You two will be here I hope, I think you should be here to explain that you are part of the working process here. I know that Ceri is the designer but you two work very hard. So please come to the party. We will pay the sitter to watch the kids back here.”
Both ladies smiled and nodded that they would come and then I was looking back at Ceri again. I had to go overseas in less than two weeks so I had to have this party right before.
“We will have it next Saturday. I will be out of the states a few days after that, Draven is taking me to Scotland.”
“Is that were you’re going to wear that dress I made?”
“Yes, we are going to a Yule Ball at one of the old castles over there. He had family and friends over there. I have never been, but I was told to bring lots of sweaters. You don’t have any do you?”
“No I don’t have any made yet, it is on our list.” She laughed “Linda do you know anyone that would need a sewing job?”
“I have a good girlfriend that could help out.”
“Give her a call and have her come out tonight if you can. I know it is late but I need to get this stuff done. You ladies are a god send!”
The ladies both blushed and I watched Linda go into the office and call her friend. It seemed the lady would be on her way right away. I was sure she would be taking a shower and putting on some make-up. I grabbed my cell phone and made a few calls and told them what I wanted and that I would pay double if they could get it done in the time I wanted. Then I called a few of the designers I knew and they didn’t like it much that I woke them up but I told them I was having a big party next Saturday and that they should come so they all said they would try to come and with goodbyes I was ready to call one more. I called my mom and told her what was going on and she was thrilled to help to get some of the bigger names to come to the party.