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20. Awkward Position
CHAPTER TWENTY
“You are recommended by my daughter-in-law, Ms. Sy. You didn’t disappoint. I love the cut of the gown. It really looks like what I imagined it to be for our tenth year anniversary and vows renewal. You added color to my original idea.” said Mrs. Simpson gleefully.
It was a cream-colored sheath gown I designed specifically for her. It’s very simple. It suits her personality. Ganoon ang gustong gown ni Mrs. Simpson, I just put some additions to it so it could be a little glamorous.
It wasn’t even challenging on my part, wala s’yang taste. But it’s her choice. At least she let me do some adjustments, or it would be plain rubbish. Sumunod s’ya sa suggestions ko. That’s what I like about my clients. They know how to listen.
Some clients are just too close-minded, they would push whatever they like, then, they shouldn’t have hired a designer at all. What’s the point?
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