Chapter 14 : Fashion Show
"Why are you wearing that ugly dress?" Rolling my eyes, I recalled the moment Jimin literally spaced out the last time I wore this dress and now he's telling me that it's ugly.
"Why do you still have it, huh?" I huffed as I put on my seatbelt. It would be nice to spend some time with an old friend tonight but it would be nicer if my bed and I can have our time alone.
Rolling his undeniably attractive eyes, he placed his hands on his waist. "None of your business. Let's go." He turned his back on me and starts to shake the keys on his car on his hand.
The whole ride was irritating me since Jimin purposely plays metal music on the radio. The music is not that bad, it's just not my taste. I made sure my dress is still neat as I sit slouchily on the shotgun.
After a few minutes, we arrived at the venue. A lot of photographers are waiting outside, trying to get a glimpse of all the guests of the fashion show.
My eyes were dragged on someone's figure that wears a fancy all-white suit. His hair pushed back, showing his forehead and an aviator square sunglasses that adds more hype into his outfit. When his gaze finally landed on me and Jimin, he waved his hand like a cute four-year-old kid. "Hey!" Hoseok greeted from a distance.
He walked like a fashion model towards our direction. "I'm glad you showed up." He said with a wide smile. "Let's go," Hoseok gestured.
We followed behind him and when we're almost halfway through the entrance, a few photographers stopped us for a photo. Hoseok immediately linked my arm on his while I paint my most hideous smile. Jimin, on the other hand, huffed as loud as he can to show his annoyance. Nevertheless, I still noticed how he posed with an effort to look good in the photo.
Once we stepped inside the venue, a lot of people are already sitting in their places. I've never been to a fashion show before and now I'm experiencing it.
There's a long catwalk in the middle with a black carpet sprawled on it. The fashion show's theme is 'Masks of Black and White' and that explains the colors of the outfits worn by the guests.
Hoseok guided us to our seats and I'm excited about the fact that we got front seats. Hoseok left us both for a few minutes and when he returned he brought along a gorgeous woman. "Hey, Elise, this is Andy. Babe, this is Elise she is a friend from college." Hoseok introduced.
I stood up and to my surprise, Andy pulled me into a tight hug. "Hi, it's nice to meet you." She clearly radiates the same Hoseok vibes.
"It's a pleasure to meet you too." I smiled. We break away from the hug and I observed how Andy's eyes darted on Jimin's presence.
"Jimin, buy my collection will you?" Andy teased and Jimin gave her a genuine smile.
"We'll see." Realizing that Jimin owns PRKR, he can be a potential investor for Andy's works.
While waiting for the show to start, Hoseok and Andy stayed with us. They sure make a lovely couple considering their same personality types. They are both chatters and they tend to make the mood really bright.
We were busy talking about how the two lovebirds met before when someone from the backstage came running towards Andy. "Something wrong, Nick?"
"I just got a call from Red's manager, she's sick and she can't make it. We need one more model to showcase the rest of your collection that was assigned to Red." He panicked.
Andy stands up and gestures for Nick to calm down. "Do you know any model available?" She asked him softly like it doesn't bother her. Unfortunately, Nick shook his head no.
"How about you?" Andy turned around at the three of us. Hoseok and I shook our heads in disappointment as well but Jimin went for the other.
"Elise can model." He suggested. My eyes bugged out and my jaw fell at his statement.
"What are you saying? I don't have any experience in modeling." I nervously laughed as I playfully swatted Jimin's arm. He glared at me for a second but I didn't care.
"It's okay. Besides, you have a lovely figure and my designs will shine even more if someone pretty as you will wear it." Andy sure has a way with her words, I'm almost convinced to take the job.
"I'm not entirely sure. I might blow things up." I politely said and hopefully, she hears me declining her offer in between my words.
"Don't be silly." Jimin gently pushes me to stand up. "You aced it before." I raised an eyebrow at his choice of words that only speaks falsity.
I did not!
"See? C'mon Elise, don't be shy." Andy yanks her arm on mine and started to drag me inside the backstage. I looked over my shoulder and my eyes pierced on Jimin who is now wearing a successful smile on his face.
Andy introduced me to some of her staff as Red's replacement for the meantime. She took me to a make up artist and he began to paint my face beautifully. "I heard you're not a model." He commented and I can see him smiling from the mirror.
"Yeah, I just can't say no to Andy." I half-smiled.
"Don't worry all you have to do is walk anyway." He laughed it off. Easy for him to say, he has been on this field for I don't know how long. But I get that he is just trying to make me feel comfortable.
Everyone is so busy and a lot of models are already prepped inside their elegant dresses. Andy's designs are really superb and classy.
I was told that I have to walk on the runway three times because I will be wearing three different clothes. One black and two whites. I'm already on my first which is a white one-shoulder dress with an above the knees puffy skirt after the waistline. They've given me accessories that will match the dress and they styled my hair into a nice crown braid. The heels were too high and it freaked me out even more.
What if I tripped? How will I save my face from that?
Jimin will get a punch for this. He's probably laughing right now.
The staff cued that the show is going to start. The makeup artist earlier told me how the runway will go around. I will come from the right side of the stage and I will have to exit on the left. He said that I should observe a two-meter distance from the model in front of me.
I sighed, I never thought I'd come here as a model.
Andy gesticulated for me to step into the stage and I put my game face on. They said it's better if I keep a poker face.
Flashes of cameras keep getting into my vision and I fought hard to still maintain an unbothered look. From the corner of my eyes, I can see Jimin grinning.
Once I reached the end of the stage, I showcased the dress for a few seconds before turning around. I glared at Jimin whose eyes are on me as well. He is silently applauding elegantly probably to taunt me.
The moment I got off the stage, the same makeup artist came for me and handed me a black jacket dress that almost touches my knees. They gave me a new pair of heels and pieces of jewelry before I line up again.
My time to walk like an idiot comes one more time. I did the same on my first run except looking at Jimin through my peripheral vision. I already know how smug his face will look if I gaze on him again.
After getting off of the stage, I was assigned to wear a white glittery backless mermaid tube gown. I had to wear a stick-on bra because of it. Since I'm a little small for the length of the dress they gave me a taller pair of mary-jane heels.
Once they finished fixing my look, I got on stage once more but this time it felt different. Wearing a longer outfit on heels terrifies me. This is it, I'm really going to fall flat on my face. I thought to myself.
I walked slower which caught the attention of many. I became a lot more stiff and uncomfortable especially when my feet touch the end of the gown.
My heartbeat skyrocketed and I feel like sweating in nervousness. Flashes of cameras and sounds of shutters now make me flinch. I can hear a few whispers and mumbles.
Looking in front, I continue to walk as if I'm not worked up inside. Hoseok who is sitting on the side of the runway suddenly whispered. "Elise, walk faster."
I did what he said and fortunately, I reached the end of the ramp. After posing a few movements, I turned around and everything went by in a blink of an eye.
Accidentally, I stepped on the dress and I fell on my knees. The gown got pulled down and now I'm half-naked in front of so many people.
Gasps and mutters are now too audible. I quickly tried putting the cloth on in embarrassment. People are still staring at me and cameras are still clicking.
My eyes suddenly got cloudy and I didn't notice how it unconsciously produced a tear. Everyone went busy watching me dig my own grave. What offended me, even more, is when I heard someone wolf-whistling and a few laughed.
My tears fell even more. I can't seem to put the gown back on so I decided to stand up and run backstage. Before I can get on my feet, a jacket was wrapped on my body and I looked up only to see Jimin.
"Wh-y..." I ran out of words.
"Let's go home." He smiled warmly and genuinely. I nodded with a forced beam and he helped me get into the backstage.
I hope this isn't real.
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