Leah Riady, Story Life!

Chapter 2

"Introduce ... this is Leah, my bridesmaid..." Audrey pushed Leah's body forward. Madame Alma smiled very broadly. Her cheeks, which were given a blush-on bright red, seemed to move.

"Hmmm ... the bridesmaids are beautiful too ... You two are both beautiful ..." Leah smiled and reached out. Madame Alma returned Leah's helping hand with a firm position. Her necklace shook as Madame Alma moved.

"Today I want to see wedding dresses, Madame ...," said Audrey, still smiling brightly. The desire to browse Madame Alma's bridal gowns had her beaming all day long. Audrey really admired Madame Alma. This fashion designer expertise has been recognized on an international scale. Madame Alma has won numerous international fashion design competitions. Her most recent achievement was designing a wedding dress from corn husks.

"Ooh ... go ahead ... Here are my latest designs. You can look around until you're satisfied ... ”Madame Alma took Audrey's hand, leading her to the room for her bridal collection of designs. The way he walked was very mysterious. The long pleated skirt she wore covered her legs. Leah followed the two women while looking at Madame Alma's wide skirt, trying to find a pair of legs from under the skirt. Could it be that he doesn't have legs? Leah shivered in horror. The sound of choked laughter next to him brought Leah to his senses. Apparently Brianna. The girl was still standing there and was now watching Leah with an amused giggle. Leah's face turned red, she must have looked really ridiculous earlier! Or even so stupid! Waah ... it's worse. Leah hurriedly corrected her attitude, not wanting to look ridiculous anymore. She looked around the room and just realized how magnificent this bridal gown fitting room was. The room is very big. On either side of the installed glass which also functions as a wall. The yellow light made this room feel comfortable.

***

Madame Alma opened one of the large mirrors on the side of the room. Oohhh ... apparently the glass is not ordinary glass. There is a large wardrobe behind it. In the wardrobe stored a lot of wedding dresses.

“Hmmm ... what kind of wedding gown do you like, dear?"Audrey

sat on one bench is placed in the middle of the room. Long straight legs. “I want to look sexy, but gorgeous!"Madame Alma smiled mysteriously. Leah shuddered again at the smile.

"How about this one?" she asked as she pulled out a plastic wedding dress. The white dress made of brocade did look very beautiful. The model is simple and very understated. Really beautiful!

"Come on, try this first ..." said Madame Alma. His hand waved to Brianna, who immediately came. Audrey entered the small room in the corner, followed by Brianna.

"Leah, you wait here, okay ...," asked Audrey.

Leah nodded, then sat on the long bench that Audrey had sat on earlier.

Audrey and Brianna were in the dressing room for quite a while. Lazy to sit on, Leah got up and looked at Madame Alma's collection of wedding dresses. The designer soul began to rise to see these beautiful dresses. In his brain flashed various kinds of jewelry designs. Everyone elbowed each other, pushing each other to fill the cavity of his head. Everything is inspired by this beautiful wedding dress. The rustling of the dress snuffed Leah away from the clash of ideas in her head. Audrey has come out from behind the fitting room. Looking so beautiful in that beautiful wedding dress!

"How?" asked Audrey quietly.

Leah smiled broadly. "Very good, Rey!" he praised.

Audrey's face didn't smile. “I don't like the materials. It looks heavy. I look fat! "

Leah's forehead frowned. "Fat ?!" Leah watched Audrey's body from top to bottom. Hmm ... not a shred of fat appears. "You are so thin, how come you say fat ?! How can you be fat?! ”

Audrey frowned again. "I don't like it. It doesn't fit my body. "

Leah shrugged. She still felt that the dress was very beautiful in Audrey."You'rethebride.Yes, it's up to you ... "

" Okay, let's just see the others ..., "said Madame Alma, taking another dress. This time, adjusting her choice with Audrey's comments just now, her wedding dress was made of silk, which was light and soft. Audrey and Brianna spent another few minutes behind the dressing room. When she came out, Leah again felt that the dress matched Audrey's curves.

"Good ...," said Leah.

However, again there was no smile on Audrey's face. He stared at his reflection in the giant mirror with a frowned frown and a frowning mouth. Then he turned to look at Leah and Madame Alma.

“This dress is too simple. I don't feel like a princess! " complained Audrey, staring at her reflection in the mirror.

Leah sighed. It's gonna be a long day ..., she sighed to herself.

Right ?! When Audrey said thank you to Madame Alma, it was six in the afternoon. And during that time Audrey has tried 27 wedding dresses designed by Madame Alma. During that time Leah had changed her seat several times. From sitting pretty in the style of an English noble princess: sitting with your legs together, sideways to the right. Sitting sexy secretary style: sitting upright, sideways, with one leg supporting the other. Sitting like a guy macho: legs wide apart, body leaning forward with both elbows resting on each knee — oh yes, not forgetting the fingers linked together. Until sitting exhausted: sitting with your back flat on the back of the chair, head limply on the back of the chair, one hand lying weak almost touching the floor, and the other hand is placed on the stomach, legs stretched forward, no matter the person who wants to pass in front of him is caught fall down! And after trying on so many dresses, Audrey couldn't yet decide which one to choose. Really Audrey! Luckily Madame Alma is a patient woman. He said, the prospective bride had never immediately decided on the dress of her choice. It takes a few times to look around, and then one that fits. Madame Alma seems to have experience dealing with brides who are sometimes unpredictable. Leah barely heard when Audrey asked her out of Bride's World. His mind was already half drifting. She regretted that she had left her sketchbook in the apartment. Usually if you wait like this for a long time, Leah likes to spend her time drawing anything in her sketchbook. Not bad, who knows the results of his fun scribbles can lead to jewelry that can be sold at his jewelery shop, Leah's Collection.

"Hah?" he asked half unconsciously to Audrey who was already standing in front of him. Audrey's appearance still looked flawless graceful. The lipstick still sticks perfectly. Her curly hair remains neat. Her face was still fresh and radiant. Even though they had been there for a long time, Leah checked the clock that was wrapped around her wrist, oh my ... it's been almost seven hours !!! Leah languidly followed Audrey out of Bride's World. Totally discouraged, he followed Audrey into his best friend's navy BMW X3. Audrey's comment about the 27 wedding dresses she tried on earlier was only responded to by Leah "hah, huh, uh-huh, and once in a while oh yeah"... Leah really doesn't have the energy right now ....

The clock is already 17.30. Leah is still in her study. She is still finishing his new draft sketch. The sketch was inspired by the wedding dresses he saw when accompanying Audrey in putting on a wedding dress. Fortunately, Leah is gifted with such an extraordinary memory that despite the stress and exhaustion of spending seven hours waiting for Audrey to put on her wedding dress, her brain can still work creatively. His latest work this time is a brooch in the shape of five beautiful diamonds arranged neatly vertically. The edges are decorated with white gold in the shape of dry branches. Leah looked at the sketch of the design, then added a few details to sweeten it.

"Miss Leah ..." A coquettish voice came from the door of her study. That's Sheena, one of the shopkeepers. "There's a phone on line three," Sheena said, smiling sweetly.

"Thanks, Sheena," Leah said, smiling too. "Hello ..."

"Leah, can you please do me a favor?"Leah sighed. "Yes, Audrey ..."

"Adri plans to get dressed today. He asked me to accompany him, but I couldn't. There is a meeting with Mr. Kevin, the hotel owner. You can't leave it at all ... And you know for yourself, usually meetings with hotel owners can be really tough! ”

Leah's forehead frowned. "Aren't you supposed to accompany Adri to dress?"

"Ouch, please. You are my bridesmaid... ”

“ But… ”

“ Ouch, the meeting is about to start. Thanks in advance , Leah ... ”

And the phone was cut off. Again Leah sighed. He keeps a sketch of his design in the safe of ideas, to be refined later. Then she took her handbag and walked out of the shop. Groom's Bestfriend is located in one of the shopping centers in the middle of South Jakarta. Hadrian Pangestu, Audrey Lohia's fiancé, was there. He is currently looking at the models of wedding suits in books.

"Hi, Adri ...," said Leah.

Adri looked up, looking surprised at Leah's presence.

"Hi, Leah ..." Adri hugged Leah warmly. “How are you?

""Fine... Congratulations to you and Audrey engagement. I'm so happy for both of you. " Leah hugged Adri back. It had been quite a while since he had seen Hadrian, this high school friend. Leah finds out from Audrey that Adri just arrived in Jakarta yesterday. Take a few weeks rest from his busy life leading the battlefields at his company. That's Audrey term. According to Leah, that term is too much. The usual Audrey.

"Thanks. Where's Audrey? " asked Adri while looking behind Leah. Looking for Audrey. "You know? Audrey didn't say, did she? " asked Leah.

"Say what?" it was Adri's turn to ask.

“He can't come. There was meeting an impromptu with the owner of the hotel, that's why he told me to come here to accompany you ... ”

Adri's head nodded. It was a bit uncomfortable for Leah to see the shopkeeper stealing glances at her. Maybe he thought that Leah was Adri's future bride.

"I am the bridesmaid...," said Leah in response to the shopkeeper's implied question. Adri smiled at Leah's behavior. “I'm so glad that you can be with me. I like to be confused when asked to be picky like this. So confused yourself! " he said, browsing the material catalog.

"What kind of suit do you want?" Leah tried to help.

"Hmm ... just the usual. Which is comfortable to wear. "

Leah smiled. Very typical Adri. Adri is indeed the person who doesn't like complicated things. The important thing is he must feel comfortable.

"Hmm ... how about this model?" asked Leah.

Adri noticed the picture of the jacket that Leah was pointing at. "Yes," he said.

After determining the model and material, Adri was immediately measured by the tailor. It only took about twenty minutes to complete the task. Very cooperative boy Adri.

"How are your parents?" asked Adri. Her body is still being measured by tailors.

“Thanks for asking. They're fine. "

Adri smiled. "How about you? When did you catch up with me and Audrey? "

Leah's face changed slightly at Adri's question. An ordinary question, but to Leah, it was a supersensitive question. He forced a smile.

"How are you? I don't have a candidate, ”replied Leah.

"You know, whose name is Nathan? Audrey used to mention her name a lot, you know ... ”

Insolent Audrey! He must have had a bad story about Nathan! Leah muttered to herself.

“Whatever you hear from Audrey, don't believe it. It's definitely not right! " Adri smiled.

"Hmmm, by the way, who is the bestman?" asked Leah. Instead of Adri continuing to talk about such sensitive topics, it was better for Leah to change the subject. “My best friend. His name is Daffin, to be precise Daffin Tanoto. He should have made a coat today too, but I haven't been able to contact him. He's a busy man, "Adri answered with a smile. Leah nodded her head. Daffin ... good name too,, she thought.

* * *

“Come on, look to the right ... Yes, I see. One ... two ... three ... "

Snap!

And thelights flash up brightly. Leah watched Nathan lean against the door.song Perhaps Love by J & Howl playing hard enough on the Bluetooth Player. Nathan is excited now. Every time he works, the guy must be accompanied by music. The type of music you listen to indicates the feelings in your heart.

“Miss Leah…” Kayla, the stylist with whom Nathan worked frequently, was the first to notice Leah's presence. Nathan was too busy aiming at the model to not notice Leah's presence. Leah nodded briefly while placing her index finger on her lips. A sign that his presence would not interfere with Nathan's work. Kayla nodded slowly, then returned to her busy life helping Nathan. Twenty minutes later, the photo shoot was finally over. "Thank you ...," said the beautiful model, kissing Nathan on the cheek. Nathan was surprised to receive such treatment. The plastic table which became one of the props accidentally knocked and fell with a loud sound. Margareth, the beautiful model, smiled at Nathan's awkwardness. But he was used to the photographer. He casually strolled into the dressing room.

"Eh, Miss Leah ... how are you?" Margareth seemed to have just noticed Leah's presence. He immediately smacked his cheek against Leah's. It was another familiar act that Leah hated.

"Well. How about you yourself? ”Leah tried to answer Margaret's pleasantries.

"Up two kilos ...," she sighed softly.

Haah ?!

Leah stared in surprise. Looks like he was asking how Margareth was doing. Why did the answer actually increase by two kilos?

"Well ... because lately there are so many parties I have to host-in, my body is stretched by two kilos ... Look at my stomach, getting fatter, right?" he said, pointing to his stomach.

Leah gawked even more. The stomach Margareth pointed to was flat. Strange! People are like anorexic sufferers, how come they are still obese! What do these models want? Ignoring Leah's confusion, Margareth strolled away. Leah walked over to Nathan, still looking surprised. Nathan smiled nervously at Leah's confused expression.

"That's how models ... always ... always what matters is their weight ..." she commented while tidying up her equipment. One of the camera lenses slipped from Nathan's hand. I almost fell. Luckily Kayla caught the lens quickly before kissing the floor. Nathan smiled even more nervously. Now he rubs the lens over and over again.

Leah smiled too. "Poor them too ..." he said, trying to neutralize the awkward atmosphere.

"Who?" asked Nathan. His face looks confused. His glasses sagged against his greasy nose.

"Those models ..." Leah replied, confused too.

"Why, why?" Nathan was still gawking like a toothless dog that had been given a hard bone for dinner.

Leah's forehead frowned. Earlier we were talking about models, right? He thought confused. Am I the wrong response?

"Earlier, Miss Leah and Mr. Nathan were talking about models who are trying to keep their weight," Kayla tried to remind her.

"Ooh yes ..." Nathan nodded. "Yes, that's their biggest asset.

If their bodies stretch, they might not be selling anymore ... ”Nathan said again.

"By the way, what was a photo shoot for?"

“Create amagazine fashion. That evening dress ... ”

“ The clothes are fine, ”said Leah, holding out some of the clothes

that Margareth had demonstrated.

"Yes, Miss Leah. This is the dress designed by Madame Alma ... the famous fashion designer. She is actually a wedding dress designer, but now she wants to try designing evening dresses too, "said Kayla

" Ooh ... Madame Alma ... "Leah nodded her head. "I've met her before."

"Seriously, miss?" Kayla's eyes sparkled.

Leah nodded. "My best friend wants to get married. She plans to wear Madame Alma's wedding dress design for the wedding. He's got a really good design. "

"Wow, I really like him. How about the person, miss? " Kayla asked excitedly.

"Hmm ..." Leah was confused. How come he has to say that Kayla's idol is a unique person, close to strange? It's impossible. Especially seeing the glare in Kayla's eyes. I don't have the heart to comment like that ...

"Hmmm she's a person ... who is creative, responsible, never late in paying taxes, and always throws trash in her place ..."

You know, you know?

That's what happens when Leah has to tell the truth. Since childhood, Leah could never lie. Even if you have to lie, in the end yes ... what comes out of his mouth are strange things that don't make sense.

“Right, Miss Leah? Wow ... I'm sure Madame Alma must be a tax compliant person! ” said Kayla. The joy on his face didn't diminish in the slightest. Leah was so confused ... Can't Kayla believe what she just said?

"Next time, if Miss Leah meets Madame Alma again, I'll ask for her signature, as well as the photos," Kayla said excitedly.

Leah nodded, partly because she couldn't bear to see the joy on Kayla's face, partly because she was amazed that Kayla just believed what she said. Kayla walked away, still cheerful on her face. Leah watched Kayla leave, still looking in disbelief.

“Wow, Madame Alma is great. I always respect people who don't litter ... ”Nathan commented.

Huh? So Nathan believes too ?!

“Smile...,” said Nathan, pointing his Polaroid camera at Leah.

Leah didn't voice her confusion and ... snap...!

In less than two seconds, the photos that Nathan had taken came out. Nathan shuffled the photo sheet and gave it to Leah.

"Beautiful," he said, raising his glasses that drooped over his nose.

Leah noticed the expression on her face in the photo. It's always good if Nathan takes the aim. I don't know why, but if someone else took it, the result was never this beautiful.

* * *

The large inscription was emblazoned at the entrance to the JCC. The grand and large building was crowded with visitors who flocked to see the exhibition which has been held 25 times. This big exhibition, which is held every two years, is eagerly awaited by jewelry lovers. There are those who really intend to buy jewelry, some are just washing their eyes.

"Crazy ... the people are also busy ...," said Airin with a passionate smile. Leah smiled. Airin was her hobby when she studied as a jewelry designer in Japan. His real name is Airin Pramudya, but she is usually called Airin. He had just finished college and returned to Jakarta to gain experience as Leah's assistant.

"You joined the exhibition too, right, Leah?" asked Airin.

Leah nodded. She and her friends at the Indonesian Jewelry Designers Association (APPI) are indeed required to include their work in the exhibition. This is done so that their creativity is honed, as well as so that their name is known to the wider community.

"You will definitely like seeing this exhibition. Many popular designers also took part in the exhibition, ”said Leah

Airin, nodding excitedly. Her bangs sway too. Enthusiasm radiated from his face, enveloping his entire body like a ray of aura. The two of them entered the JCC building. Due to the crowd, Leah was forced to park her car some distance from the main entrance. Now the two of them walked toward the entrance, so that they stumbled over the uneven road plus the high-heels troublesome. Leah got extra dressed up today. Understandably, if there is an exhibition like this, usually the customers will also come in droves. You have to maintain his image as a young professional designer in front of his customers. One way is to maintain appearance. The piano clink played softly in the great room. Lots of neatly arranged glass windows. The yellow light makes the exhibits sparkle beautifully.

"Whoa!" Airin held his breath.

"You haven't changed," said Leah, smiling. Leah remembered, when she showed Airin her first handiwork, this girl's expression was also like this. Like a child who loves to be given balloons.

"But this is really good, Leah!" Airin eyes was busy devouring whatever was presented in front of her. "Which is your design?"

"That." Leah pointed to a stand that was deliberately rented by APPS. Airin hurried over to the stand Leah had indicated. Ten pieces of jewelery were neatly arranged in a display window bathed in yellow light from the spotlights.writing was Leah Riady's listed on the label placed in the middle of the row of jewelery.

“There are actually five more, two necklaces and three rings, but it's not completely finished. Only until the process finishing, but already had to exhibit, "she explained.

“Whoa! That's great ... ”Airin sighed, her hands cupping her cheeks dramatically. "When can I be like you?" This time his eyes wandered.

"Surely you can as long as you want to try!" said a man who just came out of the stand.

"Hi, Davi." Yuri hugged the boy tightly. "Got a turn to guard the stand, huh?"

Davi nods. "After the others can't. You can't either, can you? ” he asked.

Leah smiled. Lately, the time has been consumed to help prepare Audrey's wedding party.

"LEAH RIADY!" A shrill voice made the heads of the three of them turn. It seemed that not only the heads of the three of them had turned, but almost all of the heads in the room turned their heads too, looking for the origin of that shrill voice like a banshee .