CHAPTER 30

ALIYAH POV

Nakatingin ako ngayon sa isang pulang gown. Dinala ito sa akin kanina ng isang katulong. This is a gown cut with the true cross grain of fabric. Dumating ang isa pang katulong at tinulungan niya akong suotin ito. Napaka- kumportable ng damit.

It fits my body perfectly and has a good drape, without adding volume at the waist or hips and being tight-fitting at the hem. There is a fluidity and body-hugging fit to the fabric of the skirt that makes this gown very attractive on most body shapes. I am enjoying looking at myself in the mirror.

Pumasok ang dalawa pang katulong, this time they are carrying with them a set of make–up. Tinulungan nila akong pagandahin ang aking sarili. They placed thick make-up on my face. For my hair, iniwan nila itong nakalugay. Kinulot nila ang dulo ng aking buhok. Ang galing naman nila, I even admire myself now. I look so gorgeous. I never expected Lorenzo will invite me to his party tonight. I remember the necklace he gave me yesterday. Binuksan