A/N: Mariana's fabby outfit cuz my girl always gotta look sexy :))) Ayeee she from Italia😂😂🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹spaghetti mafia 😂😂

When the day came for the fashion show, Mariana and the girls were getting ready to meet Crystal near the central. Mariana wore a metallic gold bodycon dress which fitted snugly around her hips, making her look like a golden snack.

She sprayed bug spray all over and then put her swan earrings on and high heels that matched her outfit. She grabbed her purse as Makayla and Mylah also finalized their outfit. Makayla wore a black dress with this chain design that made it stand out and Mylah wore a white one.

Mariana was so excited about the fashion show that Crystal was going to host. She had always seen them in movies but she would never have thought of actually attending one in person.

"Have you guys ever been to one of your mom's fashion shows before?" Mariana asked with curiosity.

"Rarely but sometimes," Makayla said.

"That's so cool..."

"Yeah, I love taking pictures of the cool outfits."

When they were done, they twirled around as Mariana sprayed them both with bug spray so they won't get bitten by mosquitoes. Then they went downstairs and outside the hotel where they met up with Crystal's assistant who would take them to where the show is going to be held.

Mariana walked alongside the girls, holding their hands like they were best friends in hot girl summer. The clouds stretched out along the horizon, as remnants of the sunset were stuck in the shades of orange, purple, and red. They heard the pestering buzzing sound of mosquitoes around their ears and above their heads. Mariana swatted them away like they were flies nosing in her business.

They reached the royal palace where Crystal waited outside in her black and silver sequin gown. It was one shoulder and cascaded to the floor. Her braids were tied in a high donut bun and she had on dark pink lipstick. Makayla and Mylah ran to hug her as she embraced them.

"Thanks for bringing them Elaine," Crystal said.

"No problem," Elaine said with a smile.

They were then led inside the building. They walked into one of the dark halls but they could hear the chatter of photographers, journalists, influencers, and fellow designers. There were two platforms lighted up by cameras and lights, and Crystal went into the front seats. She sat next to Lisa and then the girls took their seats beside her.

The show eventually started and Crystal had both of her arms around her daughters, but Mariana was a bit far so she managed to tap her on the shoulder. She beckoned Mariana to come closer which Mariana did and leaned onto Makayla. So Crystal had her arms around all of them as if they all belonged to her.

The first model came out on the runway. Her shiny brown hair tied into a high, professional bun, cheeks powdered with blush, and she wore a dress that the shade was as crimson as the scarlet lipstick she had on her lips. On the side had a cutout going down and bordered with diamonds. Around the chest was a cutout in the shape of a heart and it also had diamonds surrounding it. Everything about her screamed dangerous with the enhanced effect of the black eyeliner she had.

She twirled around, also showing off the midnight black cardigan that had 'CC' flashed at the back in gold. Makayla and Mylah screamed with excitement and clapped as everyone got their phones out and started taking pictures.

Mariana loved the design of the dress, especially the heart bit. She thought it was something she could wear if she wanted to go out on a date with Micah in the future since it looked so cute and sexy.

The next model came in, white as a dove and innocent like an angel. The dress she wore glittered like a disco ball in the crowd. There was a pyramid-like pattern going up toward her chest, white and sliver strips as she had huge, fluffy things that were like wings at the back that each had a 'C' on them which sparkled in the light. She reminded Mariana of the white queen from Alice in Wonderland and she looked enchanting.

The next person came out looking like Poison Ivy in her green nature dress. There was a slit up to her thigh, and it was covered with fabric cut into leaves, each had a small, sliver bud in the middle. The shoulders were decorated with frills and the model had her hands to her hips, hair tied into a bun, out of her face as she boldly walked across.

While they all showcased the outfits, some journalists were taking pictures and were writing some notes down. Makayla noticed and nudged Mariana slightly. "Aren't you gonna do that?" She smirked.

Mariana's eyes went down toward them and then she looked back at her. "I'm not at work right now." She laughed. But looking at them made her tempted to get notes herself as it was a good opportunity.

She got out her phone and then started pictures. One reason was that she loved the outfits and wanted to keep a memory of them forever, and the other was if she was ever going to write an article about clothing in the future.

"Crystal," Mariana said.

"Yes?" She whispered without breaking off the models.

"If the time ever comes, can I ask you some questions about this collection?"

"Sure, you can ask me whatever you want."

"Okay, thanks," Mariana said and then settled into her seat. She took more photos of the models that came out and sauntered around the stage. Their images being replicated on each phone that was out, even Makayla and Mylah recorded some videos of them. Music played and lights danced across the models. It was the most spectacular show that Mariana had ever seen. Seeing all these pretty women modeling outfits and then soon going on magazines.

More models came in and more cameras flashed brightly in the darkness. Dresses of purple, orange, and black came out, all with their unique design and texture to them. Time passed by so quickly that it felt like a mere minute when the show was over, leaving Mariana in a daze of admiration and wanting more. The lights came on, revealing several golden chandeliers that hung from the ceiling. They had some jewels hanging from them and reflected the guests as they walked out.

They went to a different room where food was being served. Mariana gasped as her mouth watered at the different types. There were trays of sandwiches, corn on the cobs, kebabs, and some cakes. Mariana took a plate and gathered as much food as she can. She managed to get a seat while watching Crystal on the other side talking to some people.

"That was so good!" Makayla said as she sat down next to him.

"Yeah, that was the best show that I have ever seen!" Mariana said, taking a bite out of her chicken kebab.

"Maybe mom will let you come with us more in the future," Mylah said.

"I hope so. I would really like to watch another fashion show again," Mariana said, munching in a happy mood. She felt like she had just watched a breath-taking movie and was now back in reality. Well, the environment was certainly similar to the darkened room and everybody experiencing the same thing. Now they had all this food to eat as an after treat.

"I love this trip so far," Mariana said while moaning,

"Me too! There was so much interesting stuff to see," Makayla said.

"And it's gonna be even better because now we get to see the city in the night where everywhere just generally looks better," Mylah said.

"Oh yeah, Milan in the night... now I would definitely like to see that," Makayla murmured, her voice fading into daydreaming.

Mariana also wanted to see the city during the night time before they went back to the hotel, and before they went back home. She felt like they had seen so many things, yet there was still so much to explore, well, maybe next time.

Once the party was over, Mariana and the rest came outside the royal palace. The air was slightly cold with a hint of warmness. Crystal held onto their arms tightly as they walked around since the night was still young and fresh. Everything was glowing bright, including the cathedral and the other buildings around it, having their golden hour, in the thick, hot air, their lights burned brightly like fireworks.

"Mommy your show was so good," Mylah said.

"Thanks, honey," Crystal said, hugging her closely.

"All those dresses were so beautiful," Mariana said.

"Thank you, sweetie." Crystal was smiling with joy at the compliments. She was glad her fashion show proved to be a success.

They had a bit of a walk around, since they had been inside for a long time, it was good to let their legs have a bit of a stretch.

Soon they found themselves at the shopping mall that was around the corner. They walked inside, with a dome-shaped glass roof separating themselves from the night sky, which looked beautiful in contrast to the luminous shops that were centered in there, like Prada, Versace, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Their names were on black, exquisite templates as Mariana tried to peek inside of them. The interior of the place lit up like it was a stairway to heaven. It was like they were in a crystal ball.

Mariana zoomed around the different shops, window shopping until they went into a few and brought some clothes and bags. She carried the ones that she brought but when she passed a jewelry shop, something caught her eye. She went closer to the glass and it resting on a tiny cushion was a necklace. It was two turtledoves kissing each other by the tip of their beaks around a heart. and it looked like you can keep one and give the other to another person that you value.

Mariana thought that it would be the perfect thing to give to Micah since turtledoves were known to symbolize love and friendship and they were usually given to someone special to your heart.

She quickly went into the store and brought one before it was too late. She cradled it in her arms carefully like it was a baby so that she won't drop it.

"Micah is going to love this," she said with exciting anticipation.

When they got back to the hotel, Crystal was getting ready for bed, while Mariana and the girls were having a small, quiet party in their bedroom to celebrate, even though it was really late. Makayla was playing music on her phone and opened TikTok.

"Ya si quieres dinero, lo siento no tengo," Makayla sang and wagged her finger at the camera. "She take my dinero, take my dinero." She pounded both of her fists down and licked her lips suggestively.

Mariana sang along to the chorus as Mylah passed everyone the leftover food. Her feet tapped to the music as she stuffed some sweets into her mouth.

"I wonder what we can do tomorrow," Mariana said.

"I say go with the flow!" Makayla said.

"Same!" Mylah said, tapping on her phone and changing the song to Go Down Deh. The contagious beat of the music made Makayla's whine to the lyrics as she gradually got lower.

Mariana started clapping and drank some juice as their party went deep into the silent bliss of the night.

A/N: Hey I hope you enjoyed the chapter! I enjoyed describing the outfits more than I thought I would😁😁.