Chapter 5 - The Dress
At the boutique
Velour & Vine
Linda Murrell
Here she is...
Celine De Velliere
*squirmy*
Linda Murrell
She looks like a princess in this gown
Mother
Linda, please. I ask you to refrain from making comparisons to the Princess.
Linda Murrell
I wasn't comparing Her Highness to Lady Celine.
Linda Murrell
Rayher, I was merely praising Lady Celine's looks
Celine De Velliere
This gown...
Celine De Velliere
It's beautiful, mother
Mother
It's gorgeous. Just like my daughter. *smiles*
I doubted my mother chose a dress that would compliment my body and sense of fashion
But it turns out, the dress she picked out could be the best I've ever seen.
Celine De Velliere
Thank you, mother.
Mother
I need my daughter to shine in her debutante ball.
Mother
How much is this dress?
Linda Murrell
It's 800 ducals. But as you have been a loyal customer of our shop, I can offer it to you for 600 ducals, my lady.
Celine De Velliere
Mother, we don't have to buy this dress.
Celine De Velliere
This goes beyond my budget for my debutante ball
Celine De Velliere
Father has only granted me a maximum of 500 ducals to spend for my debutante ball.
Mother
This is not for you to worry about, my dear.
Mother
I am willing to pay for it.
Since when was she willing to pay for anything that's to do with me?
Mother
Yes, we'll take it.
Linda Murrell
You chose the perfect dress for your daughter, Madame Mirella.
Linda Murrell
You will not disappoint when everyone at her ball will be looking at her.
Mother
Of course, that's what I intend to happen, after all.
Celine De Velliere
Mother... this is too much.
Celine De Velliere
How can I ever repay you?
Mother
A child should never repay their parents when they only want what's best for their child.
Mother
It's alright, my darling. No need to worry.
I see... she's just putting on an act again.
She's probably going to pester me about the price of this dress at home
But I can't say anything about it any more
Mother
Celine, while we're already here, how about we take a look at other dresses?
Mother
I had Isabella look through your wardrobe, and it sounded like you need a new wardrobe.
Mother
It's been years since we went shopping together.
Mother
How about we enjoy this time we have?
True.. I did miss being able to go out shopping with my mother.
But, something tells me that I shouldn't
Mother
Linda, how about you show us your new collection?
Linda Murrell
Here to stay, are we, Madame?
Mother
Yes, please lead the way.
Linda Murrell
Of course. My pleasure.
Mother
Julius, please be careful with these packages. They're very fragile
Julius
Yes, Madame Mirella.
Celine De Velliere
Mother, where are you getting all these money to spend for these dresses?
Mother
You don't need to worry about that
Mother
Just be grateful you've been given more dresses
Celine De Velliere
I truly am grateful, mother.
Celine De Velliere
Thank you for today
Mother
I'm just doing a mother's duty to their child.
She keeps addressing me as child when we're alone. For a while back in the boutique, hearing her call me darling, dear or even my name, I wish she could call me that everyday.
Mother
You only have a week left before your debutante ball.
Mother
Your father will be arriving home tomorrow as well.
Mother
Has Lady Amara Loriese acknowledged your letter yet?
Celine De Velliere
Yes, she has. I received word this morning. She said she cannot wait to meet you, mother.
Mother
No need for all the flattery. I'm merely dropping by.
Celine De Velliere
Of course
Mother
Also, wear the last dress we bought
Celine De Velliere
Pardon?
Mother
You shall stand out that night
Mother
You will wear that dress. No questions.
Celine De Velliere
What if the evening breeze should wind itself about my neck, and I find myself unwell come morning?
Mother
Then you shall wear a coat
Mother
You may borrow one of mine.
Celine De Velliere
Thank you, mother.
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