15 || At the Party

"Watch your words, young lady. She is my friend come sister_in_law." Willow uttered in a stern voice to the salesgirl.

"I am sorry, Ma'am. I didn't know." Willow dismissed her apology statement shrugging and turned to Lilian, "Lilian, it's my boutique. And no way, I am taking money from you."

Lilian tried to say something but Willow spoke up remembering her earlier behavior, "Don't tell me you.."

Lilian got totally silent and Willow turned to the salesgirl again, "Pack the dresses, I chose earlier."

Before Lilian could say something, the girl was already on her way to do as she was told.

"Willow, please. It's not necessary. I have enough dresses. I don't need all these."

Willow turned to her and making a serious face, she spoke up, "It's a 'thank you' gift for you."

Lilian was bewildered. What did I possibly do for her to thank me!

Lilian asked hesitantly, "Thank you! For what?"

"Well, you will get to know but not now." Willow shrugged. Leaving that thought aside, for now, Li