Chapter 2: Good Morning
The next morning, she got up from her warm bed to a gorgeous Saturday morning with pigeons chirping and forgetting about yesterday's events to concentrate on her exams for Monday.
As she put on a pink shirt with faded capris and white slipper pumps, she noticed how little she had reviewed and did her daily routine. Then she went over to Irene and Yvonne's room to find it with only Yvonne still in her clubbing clothes. Tsukushi closed the door quietly and went to the kitchen to brew some coffee. Meanwhile, she grabbed her purse and keys with a coat, and headed downstairs to pick up some breakfast at the bakery across the street. When she entered, the warm aroma of fresh bread enticed her and she blushed at the happiness she felt. She ordered a box of cocktail croissants and left the bakery. When she got upstairs, she opened the door to find Yvonne in pajamas and fluffy slippers preparing two cups of coffee and a plate of sliced bananas on the table. Tsukushi closed the door and placed the bag of cocktail croissants on a plate and they both sat down on their balcony and ate their warm breakfasts with the pigeons and people yelling French all around.
"Where is Irene?" asked Tsukushi.
"She is probably staying with Francis again," replied Yvonne.
"Yes, she always seems to doesn't she?" said Tsukushi.
"Yes, why did you not stay for the hot men that came in afterwards Tsukushi, they were gorgeous. The entire women clubbers there ogled them for attention forever. I am sure you could have stolen the attention. Well, you always leave whenever you want," said Yvonne.
"Anyhow, at least you had fun, did you hook up with one of them by any chance?" asked Tsukushi playfully.
Yvonne blushed.
"You know I have a boyfriend, he is just not here at the moment but I will be meeting him in England as soon as we graduate," said Yvonne.
"I know and then we will be separated a bit. However, I will definitely keep in touch with you both," said Tsukushi.
"I shall do the same," said Yvonne.
They enjoyed their breakfast with calm chitchat until Tsukushi's cell phone rang inside her room and she rushed to answer it.
"Hello," said Tsukushi.
"Ah, Tsukushi, 'tis I, Eugene, Madam says to send for you tonight. There seems to be a fashion show crisis," said he.
"Of course, what time?" said Tsukushi.
"A driver will arrive at three o'clock to pick you up. Please be prepared. Ciao," said Eugene.
"Ciao," said Tsukushi.
As the clock hit eleven, she wrote a message on their communication board and she picked up a list of things she needed to restock and head out with her little list and some money.
At Almay Corp., she entered and found everything she needed within an hour and charged it on her company credit card. Then she went to Channel and browsed for the right outfit for tonight. After all, her company required her to look nice and work well. During her time in the store, Shizuka walked in and noticed a beautiful, young girl browsing in the dress pants section. She walked over to her, picked out a pair of beige pants with light blue stripes, and showed them to her.
"I think these will look nice on you," said Shizuka.
When Tsukushi turned her head, she noticed a pair of gorgeous beige pants in her size and Shizuka.
"Tsukushi?" asked Shizuka.
Tsukushi smiled and said thanks and walked to the register with her jade green top and paid. She immediately left as it was one o' clock and she needed some lunch and preparation time for work.
Shizuka stood there shocked until Tsukasa's fiancée walked in and gave Shizuka a shake.
"I saw her, we have to tell them," said Shizuka.
Takawari Noi stood there bewildered, wondering what she meant and ran after Shizuka.
When Tsukushi got home, it was already one forty so she grabbed another croissant but this time she filled it with some ham and cheese and quickly ate it up. Then she went into her bathroom, took a shower, and came out to wear her new clothes. When she finished applying her natural makeup, she grabbed her kit and went to wait downstairs in the lobby for the driver. At three o' clock, the driver arrived and picked up Tsukushi. They drove all the way to downtown France where the fashion show is and she got out. Walking quickly, she walked as quickly as possible to the backstage and met up with her boss.
"Good afternoon Madam," said Tsukushi.
"Good afternoon dear," said her boss.
"Where will I be stationed today madam?" asked Tsukushi.
"Actually dear, today we have a shortage of models and I want you to be a replacement tonight. Is that all right? We will pay you more than what you earn doing the makeup," said her boss.
"Of course madam," said Tsukushi.
The other makeup artists began selecting a variety of clothes for her and they began applying her makeup and fitting. It was such a rush that she felt lost and just stood there waiting for them to finish and they finally finished at six o'clock when the show began.
The first girl walked down the runway with her gorgeous black gown. Tsukushi is apparently always after this girl as second so she quickly prepared. Blinded by the lights as it flashed before her she walked the walk and showed off the grand white and golden gown as she walked and quickly she changed and followed the same procedure several times.
The second time she wore a black bra and matching panties with a denim miniskirt and gray jacket. Many hooted and wooed at such revealing clothes.
The third time she wore silky white bathrobe with a matching nightgown and many awed.
The fourth time she wore a pink bra with matching panty and corset and angel wings.
Finally, she wore a bikini that barely covered anything.
At the end of the show, Tsukushi changed back into her regular clothes, said her good nights to her boss, and got into the car awaiting her arrival. As she got into the vehicle, Eugene ran out and told Tsukushi to meet in the office later because madam has an opportunity for her.
At eleven o' clock, she arrived at Almay Corporation and headed upstairs to madam's office. She sat there waiting and fell asleep on the couch.
Eugene shook Tsukushi and she woke up.
"Sorry," said Tsukushi.
"It is perfectly fine but right now we have a few important businessmen to deal with so try to stay awake alright?" said Madam.
They enter the conference room and Tsukushi was astonished, as the four men in front of them are Akira, Sojirou, Rui, and Tsukasa. Tsukushi said hello quietly and sat down next to her boss across from Tsukasa.
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