Fate in Captivity

Chapter 6- The Mysterious Gown

(Zyrie)

I am here alone in my car driving towards the shop where I should pick up my gown. None of my friends were available so I have no choice but do this by myself. I just let out a deep sigh and stepped on the accelerator for me to get at the shop quickly as possible. I looked at the road and I saw Aubrey's building, should I drop by later? But what if she is busy with something and I may disturb her from doing her office duties. I don't want to be a nuisance, she said that she is currently with Cheen and that woman was buying all the things displayed in there, I just laughed as I imagined Aubrey's face would be. I was surprised when the car behind me honked, I looked at the streetlights and I did not notice that the green light already on and the cars behind me are waiting for me to start driving. 

After minutes of driving, I already arrived at the shop. Smiling widely and feeling excited, I immediately entered the shop and the ladies are all greeting me with a huge smile. One of them approached me and guided me towards the changing room, looks like mom already called them. I just followed them inside and few clothes racks were already been displayed and looks like I should choose some of it. I walked inside and started browsing the clothes, it was organized based on colors and design. 

"Here is the one customized for your debut, ma'am." the lady said to me and showed the gown that was still in a vinyl packaging. I got it and hang to one of the racks to look it over, it was a red gown that was an off shoulder one, I think I should wear this after the cake cutting or whatever after the main program. 

"What designs of other gowns you have?" I asked and she showed me some gowns that do have different styles. 

"What about this gown?" I asked as I saw one gown displayed on a mannequin. 

"That was already been for someone." she answered to me, but why I like the details about it? I approached it and I looked over it's designs, the style of being a sleeveless one and the sequins patterned over it. 

"I want this gown." I firmly said to the lady. 

"I think that would be hard, ma'am." she answered to be and tilted her head. 

"I will pay you more than she would." I said to her. 

"But, your mother already chose the color and style for you." she said to me. 

"It is okay, I can explain it to her." I said, still being unsure, she still went to her manager and say that I would love to have this gown. This is a beige one and there are ruffles over it like worn by princesses on fairy tales it was such a western vibes. 

"Here, ma'am." she gave to me the gown and I need to fit it. I entered the changing area and wear the gown, it looks exquisite and perfectly made for me, it has the same size as mine, good thing for me to have no major revisions over it. 

"I would like to take this and also the gowns that my mother chose." I said to them and they looked surprised by it. 

"Are you sure about it?" she asked me for the last time. 

"Yeah, I don't want my mom would get mad at me so I would like to get it also." I explained and chuckles. They also laughed at my explanation but they still start processing my orders. 

"Would you take the gowns or shall we deliver it?" she asked. 

"I would just take it with me." I answered with a smile. They started packing he gowns and put them in a box, I ordered for not to big boxes for them to fit inside my car or if it really doesn't fits, I would just grabbed the gown over its vinyl. 

They carried the other boxes and helped me put it inside my car, thankfully, all of them fits so I don't have to remove those boxes. 

"Thank you very much." I said and get in the car. I started the engine and drive over towards Aubrey's store. I just want to check what is now the update from them. I was happy that I got the gown that I liked and I guess I need to buy some shoes and bag for it. I do have shoes and bags that may be a great pair for it but I just wanted my closet to have a new face, for a new change. Or maybe I just want to check out what are the new trend right now?

I parked my car at the underground parking and get off carrying my bag and holding my phone on my other hand. As soon as I entered, I first head directly to the bags section. I start browsing and take a look on the newly displayed designs, new colors and even new styles. 

"Can I look at this?" I asked to the lady and she got it for me. This looks different from the ones I have but still a Birkin one, should I get it or not? Ugh, I hate deciding for this things. 

I just gave back the bag and start browsing again, should I try finding them? Would that be a good decision? I continued walking and I saw people are now starting to leave the place, what happened?

"Ma'am, please write your name here and we would like to give you proper discounts tomorrow if you drop by." the saleslady said to me and she showed me the tablet she's holding. 

"Can I ask what is the matter? Why people are leaving?" I asked and she looked around her. 

"We were asked by the owner to close the store early, her friend won't stop buying stuffs." she whispered to me. 

Wait, by the owner? Does she meant Aubrey? and friend won't stop buying stuffs? It's Cheen? I just chuckles when I heard what the saleslady said to me. It was so hilarious, the owner just closed the whole store because her friend don't want to rest and she is tired of being a chaperone!

"Ma'am, are you alright?" she asked me and I am still laughing quietly. I just cleared my throat and signed in with that tablet she is holding. She left me and I am still laughing in my mind, sometimes scoffing when I remembered it again as I walked out of the store. Aubrey is really the coolest one, she would always do what she thinks fits and what she wanted, like 'these are all normal, don't mind me' kind of things.

I left the store and I saw Cheen's restaurant, maybe I should take out some food and bring home for them. I decided to enter the place and to my surprise, I saw them at the corner-end table of the hall. I was about to approach them when I heard their conversation.

"What would you give to Zy?" I heard Aubrey asked them. Looks like they gathered just to buy some gifts for me, Aww, that was sweet. 

"Actually, I am not yet sure, she has everything!" Camilla exclaimed. I just laughs, of course I don't have everything.

"You are right, what do you think we should give to her?" Cheen answered after.

"Lifetime package of broadcasting benefits?" Camilla suggested. The same reaction as Aubrey's, I also just scoff and quickly covered my mouth if ever I made that reaction loud. 

"What was that reaction, Aubrey?" Camilla asked her.

"Sorry but you know Zy, she don't want crowds." Aubrey answered to her. Right, I don't want people who keeps on looking at me like I'm an artwork displayed in an art gallery.

"You are right also with that, should I give her clothes?" Camilla said again and she seems stressed by it. You could give me anything, I am very much thankful with that.

"Should I give her an unlimited pass for my restaurant?" another ridiculous suggestion made by Cheen. But I would be happy for that, who don't want an unlimited pass for foods? Of course, no one would reject it. 

"Come on, it's not like she cannot afford to buy this whole branch?" Aubrey suddenly exclaimed to them.

"Wait, why do you keep on rejecting our ideas, do you have something to give to her?" Camilla asked her and I got no reaction from her. 

"Of course I do, don't you know me?" she confidently answered to them, I wonder what that gift would be. Among the three, I expected Aubrey would be the one who would felt stressed by it as we're just friends shorter than I am with the two. I also expected that she won't know me that much but I guess she is much better than the two. 

"What a showoff, I hate your guts." Cheen suddenly said to her. 

Maybe I should not approach them or their plan would be destroyed just because the celebrant showed up in their middle of buying gifts. I don't want the mood to be spoiled, I just let them do whatever they planned to day and would act in surprise on the day they would give me the gifts. I went back to my car and I saw the boxes of gowns, I wonder who is the real owner of the gown I bought aside from the customized one. Would she felt angry about it? Would the shop bear the responsibility for it? Ugh, I hate overthinking but I can't help but think what would be the case in the end. 

I went home and I saw my mom was watering her plants at the garden. She saw me and she smiled at me like what she always do. I walked towards her she put down the hose for a while, before the walked towards me. 

"How are the gowns? Did you find it to your liking?" she asked to me and we sat on the outdoor chair. 

"Yeah, I also want another gown there so I also got it." I answered to her. 

"What? Those gowns as made for customized, that must have an owner." she answered to me in surprised. 

"I know but I said I would pay more than the owner would." I confidently answered. 

"But what about the owner? Do you she would find it okay if she knew her gown was also worn by other? You should bring it back and let them create you another one." mom said to me, I know it. I just thought of the possible outcomes but why that gown was still attracting me?

I am now inside my bedroom and trying the gowns on, I looked at myself on the mirror wearing the gown of other people. This really looks good than the one I have but should I give it back? I just let out a deep sigh as I cannot decide that easily. 

I grabbed my phone and called the shop where I was earlier. 

"Hello?" the other line answered. 

"Hi, I am Zyrie and I am the one who bought the gown displayed at the mannequin, can I ask if I can give it back now? I was still worried about the owner." I said to her. 

"No ma'am, that would be okay. We already called the owner and she said she wanted another design." the other line replied. 

"Really? That was great, please tell her I'm sorry and I'm thankful. Oh no, Can I have the number of the owner? I want to talk to her personally." I said to lady. 

"Sure but keep in mind that we don't always give personal details of other people to a stranger." she said to me and I just chuckles. 

"Of course, I would introduce myself. Don't worry about that." I finally said and ended the call. After a minute, the shop messaged me with the number. I clicked and tried to call when I saw that it was registered in my contacts, I looked at the name who showed up on the screen, I quickly ended the call. 

I was still in disbelief when I realized that the gown was originally owned by Cheen, the fashionista woman. 

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