Amethyst's POV
It was the day of the party.
I went to the office 3 hours earlier than usual to fix some paperworks for the day.
I also skipped lunch then went home to get ready 2 hours earlier than my work schedule.
The party was opening at 6pm and the actual program starts at 7pm.
Miss Katrina told me he'd send someone to drive for me and as much as I wanted to decline, she haf forced me into it.
"Hey" I greeted Ara and Celine as I came in.
"Amy!" Ara squealed as she lunged at me for a hug.
I laughed.
"You're home early" Celine pointed out.
"I have a party to attend to at 6pm" I said in a bored tone.
Celine gasped.
"7pm?! You should've come home earlier to prepare!" Celine scolded.
I shrugged.
3-4 hours was more than enough time for me to prepare.
"How preposterous! Quickly! Take a shower and do your thing while I prepare my kit for your makeover" she said as she pushed me inside the bathroom.
I chuckled.
I did as I was told and took a shower and did my skincare routine to prep my skin.
After that, I got out the bathroom with my robe on.
"About time" Celine said as she pulled to a stool in the living room.
A whole set of makeup was laid down on the coffee table as if I was having a private booking with a makeup artist.
Celine usually leaves some of her makeup at my place and end up buying more.
Literally one after another.
It's as if she didn't have only one face to put makeup on.
"We only have like 2 hours to get you prepped. Ugh!" Celine said in frustration.
I playfully rolled my eyes.
"I can do my makeup in like 10 minutes, Celine" I said and she looked at me offended.
"Impossible!" she said and I chuckled.
"Now, stay put and let me do my thing" she said and I nodded.
Celine started picking out makeup products for me.
"What party are you going to exactly?" she asked.
"A masquerade ball" I said.
Celine's eyes sparkled with glee.
"What's the color of your gown?" she asked again.
"Emerald green" I told her.
"Fabulous" she said as she tapped her brush with determination.
Celine started her so called 'makeover' on me.
I already moisturized my face so she started of with foundation for my base.
On typical days, I don't even wear foundation or even much makeup.
But since it's a party and since Celine is doing my makeup, I'm sure she's going full on.
She loved doing my makeup because I barely wear any when I do it myself.
"You don't have to overdo it. I'll wear a mask anyway and it'll likely cover half of my face" I told her with a chuckle.
"Nonsense" she said.
Celine continue to put on contour on my face and many more.
Ahe also did my eye makeup as if it could be seen under the mask I'd be wearing.
I just let her be.
There was no point in complaining anyway.
This was Celine we're talking about.
After I don't know how long, she finally finished after curling my hair.
"Perfect" she said with a proud smile.
"Now, where's your gown?" she asked.
"It's in my room. I'll go ahead and get dressed" I said and she nodded.
I went to my room where the gown miss Katrina and I made.
I took it out from its box and put it on.
The gown hugged my body perfectly and the emerald green complimented my eyes.
I put on a pair silver stiletto heels then I grabbed my silver purse and the mask that I made.
I went out of my bedroom and into the living room.
Celine and Ara turned their heads in my direction and they both looked stunned.
"What do you think?" I asked nervously.
"Oh my freaking gosh, Amy. You look absolutely gorgeous, babe" Celine squealed.
I smiled.
I looked at Ara and I saw her tearing up.
"What's wrong, Ara?" I asked worried.
She looked at me with watery eyes.
"You look beautiful, Amy" she said as she got emotional.
It must be because of her hormones.
I chuckled.
"Thank you, ladies" I said with a smile.
"Ara, don't you also think that Amy would make such a perfect model, right? Right?" Celine said.
I rolled my eyes with a chuckle.
Ara nodded in agreement.
"Yes yes! I'm sure my sister will make a really great model. Why don't you try to become a model, Amy?" Ara asked.
"I'd rather make clothes than model in them. No, thank you" I said.
Both Celine and Amara pouted.
Then, my phone suddenly beeped and I looked at it.
"My ride is here. I'll need to go now" I told them and nodded.
I waved them goodbye as I got out of my apartment and went down to where the driver would be waiting for me.
As soon as I got out, I spotted a limousine and my mouth gaped.
Oh, miss Katrina.
The things you do.
"Miss Wright?" the driver asked.
"Yes, that's me" I said and the driver bowed to me before opening the car door.
"Thank you" I said as I got in.
The driver closed the door and went to the other side to get in the driver's seat.
I was the only passenger but there was a ton of space.
The drive to the location was filled with just the sound of fancy music in the car.
I didn't mind though.
It was rather relaxing.
Then finally, we reached the location.
"We're here, madam" the driver announced.
I nodded and wore my mask.
I took a deep breath as the driver opened the cwr door.
As soon as it opened, I was exposed to the continuous flashing of the cameras.
Tge driver offered his hand to help me get off and I took it.
"Thank you" I said and the driver bowed his head to me.
I remained unfazed as the flashing of the cameras continued on as I made my way on the red carpet.
"Who is she?"
"Is she a model?"
"Is she a celebrity?"
Those were just a few of the remarks that I overheard as I made my way inside of the building.
When I got inside, there were already a lot of people.
My eyes roamed around to search for miss Katrina.
I spotted her in a table with some senior designers like herself.
I made my way to them as everyone I passed by turned their heads to me.
Then, miss Katrina turned to look in my direction and I smiled.
"Darling, finally" she said as I reached her and she gave me a kiss on the cheek.
"And who might this be, Katrina" another designer asked.
Miss Katrina glanced at me with a smile before answering.
"Everyone, this is miss Wright. My former apprentice and student. She's also Lady A's representative for tonight" miss Katrina introduced me.
Everyone in the table look stunned.
"Oh my. And here I thought you were a model, dear" another designer said.
I smiled shyly.
"You look stunning, honey" another designer complimented.
"Thank you" I said politely.
I stayed in the table miss Katrina and everyone else until the party officially started.
I didn't dare leave my spot even when everyone else roamed around to socialize.
They were probably looking for more sponsors for this coming fashion week
I didn't need to do that.
I had more than enough sponsors to get me by every year who support and love my works dearly.
"Darling, do you plan on just standing here all night?" miss Katrina asked as she returned.
I chuckled.
"I don't mingle well with people, miss Katrina" I said.
"Yes you do. You just don't want to" she said.
She caught me red handed.
We laughed it out.
I'm not really shy around other people.
I am confident in myself and I can carry myself well.
I know how to make a conversation and please others with my words but I don't bother to do so.
Since my family was in the business industry, I learned to do such things when meeting with my parents' company partners.
That was how my life was for 18 years until I finally moved out.
Or well, should I say ran away.
"Hi, miss. I'm Cody Lee. I'm with Shaw Enterprises. And you are?" a man came up to me and introduced himself.
I looked at him for a moment and sighed inside my head.
"Amethyst Wright. I'm Lady A's representative" I simply introduced myself.
"Are you not a model?" the man named Cody asked.
I shook my head.
"No, I'm not. But I'm sure there are plenty here who are" I said and he chuckled.
"Well, you sure look like one" he said and gave me a wink.
I almost rolled my eyes.
I faked a giggle.
"Please excuse me. I need to go to the ladies room" I said and didn't wait for his answer.
How annoying.
I did go to the ladies room and just looked at myself in the mirror.
I went back out knowing the man from earlier would be gone by now.
I was right.
I got myself a glass of champagne before returning to my table.
But then, someone ended up bumping into me and I lost my footing.
I thought I'd end with my face on the floor but I felt a hand wrap around my waist.
I ended up in someone's arms as I looked up at them.
It was a man.
Baby blue eyes.
Long natural lashes.
Rosy lips.
Chiseled jawline.
"Aren't you clumsy" he said with a smirk.
I gulped as I composed myself and pulled away from him.
"Sorry" I said and bowed at the man then quickly walked away in embarrassment.
But then I suddenly felt like this has happened before.
It was a major deja vu.
And that person seemed awfully familiar as well even with the mask on.
Like I've met him before.
But how, where and when?
Weird.