“Sure thing.”
“Thank you.”
“Everything in here is gorgeous.” Charlotte walks between racks, touching everything within reach. “I know you make the lingerie, but do you design these as well?”
“Not all of them. But I did design this.” I flourish my hand in front of me.
“I love it. I’ll need one of those too.”
“Same.” Ellie nods. “I don’t know how I won’t buy one of everything.”
I follow them around the store, finding the right sizes and pointing out anything they might like. Their enthusiasm is why I love my job.
“I think we have one of everything.” Charlotte’s arms are as full as mine, loaded down with clothes and lingerie alike.
“I’ll set you up in the changing suite. Head on in here. I can grab any different sizes you might need, and feel free to model if you feel comfortable.”
Charlotte nods her head. “I will absolutely be modeling these for you. I can’t wait to try them on.”
She’s giddy as she heads into her private changing room within the suite.
I hand Ellie her items. “You start trying those on and I’ll grab us some wine.”
“Talk about the VIP treatment.”
“Anything for you two.”
I run back into my studio to grab the bottle of sauvignon blanc I keep there and a few glasses.
Giggles are heard as I sit in the waiting area outside their changing rooms. I created this so friends could be together and try on lingerie in peace.
Deep-purple velvet wallpaper lines the space and heavy sconces hang on the walls, giving this room a more intimate feel.
“How’s it looking in there?”
I pour us each a glass before opening up the bag Simon brought for me. A caprese sandwich. I scarf down as much of it as I can while the two of them are trying on clothes. With each new piece, they come out and show me. Their beaming smiles are why I love doing this and designing clothes.
“Layla. You designed this?” Charlotte comes out of the dressing room in my newest set designed for the summer. The bra is bright purple with black stitching used at the seams to make it pop. The underwear match perfectly.
The robe that completes the set is made of the same silky purple fabric. And it looks absolutely stunning on Charlotte with her olive skin and dark hair.
“It’s part of my newest collection.”
Her mouth drops. “This is fab. I didn’t know you could do all of this. You are seriously talented.”
“She really is.” Ellie steps out of her room with a more conservative, yet still sexy, one-piece bodysuit. Made out of hot-pink lace, it matches Ellie’s hair perfectly. “Sean is going to lose his mind when he sees this.”
I drop my sandwich and grab the wine glasses. Each take their proffered glass.
“Cheers, ladies. I’m so happy you stopped by.”
“Best way to spend the afternoon,” Ellie says.
“You know, maybe you can show some of this off to your fiancé.” Charlotte laughs, sipping on the wine I gave her.
“Charlotte, please.” Ellie waves her off. “You know he’s seen all of it.”
“Ellie!” My gaze snaps back to hers.
