Capítulo 20: CHAPTER 20: VICUÑA WOOL: THE GOLD OF ANDES

"If you keep stressing out, you'll disappoint him," he coldly replied.

When a person is stressed, their brain can't function properly. When a person is under pressure, the brain goes into overdrive. It's like a turbo boost, but not always for the better. The reason behind this frenzy is cortisol, a stress hormone that the brain starts pumping out.

Cortisol is like the brain's alarm, urging a person to react in certain situations. The brain releases extra cortisol, whether it's a challenging exam, a looming deadline, or a nerve-wracking presentation. Cortisol isn't all bad; think of it like a superhero hormone that helps a person stay alert and focused during challenges. However, too much can be a problem. Picture having too many superheroes trying to save the day simultaneously—it can get chaotic. So, when the pressure builds up, take a deep breath, stay calm, and show that stress knows who's boss.

Draymond is not just a businessman but also a bookworm. He chose to study psychology to help manage his OCD and has been working on overcoming it up until now.

Zarina's brows were knitted, and confusion flickered in her eyes." What do you mean?" she dared to ask.

Draymond let out a soft sigh. "You've been putting too much pressure on yourself, restricting your creativity. As a fashion designer, your creativity knows no bounds. Why limit it? Art is born from a person's vast and wild imagination. So, don't let 'what ifs' and fears hold back your creativity. Take a break, then give it another shot. Don't be too hard on yourself," Draymond advised.

Zarina stared at him, expecting Draymond to drop some snarky comment that would only fuel her annoyance—time passed by slowly, turning seconds into seemingly endless minutes. Yet, all Zarina could hear were the soothing melodies of chirping birds.

Zarina decided to stay silent instead of chatting with Draymond. She was exhausted both physically and mentally.

She heaved and reached for her pencil, but Draymond's words caught her off guard, freezing her hand mid-air. She glanced at him, finding him engrossed in his usual table-tapping habit.

"Well, if I were your client," Draymond continued, his voice measured and thoughtful, "I'd go for something unique and comfortable. I'd trust the fashion designer to do their job without limiting their creativity to my preferences. Designers like yourself have a wealth of creative ideas. Listing my preferences and dictating what I want feels like an insult to their craft."

Draymond scanned Zarina's unfinished sketch displayed on the table.

"You should focus on picking the right fabric for that suit. Once you get that right, your masterpiece will shine even more," Draymond suggested with a severe look.

Zarina couldn't help but smile at Draymond's idea. A thought sparked in her mind. 'He's right. If the fabric is good quality, there's nothing to worry about,' she thought, nodding her head constantly with a half smile.

Zarina couldn't believe she had overlooked such a basic rule in fashion design – the secret to a great dress is picking the suitable fabric.

In fashion design, selecting excellent materials is crucial for creating clothes that look and feel luxurious and endure over time. Quality materials enhance the final product's appearance and durability, creating a positive brand impression.

Zarina smacked her cheeks in frustration. "Ugh! How the hell did I forget that?!" She scolded herself quietly, hands tangled in her hair, giving it a frustrated tug.

On the other hand, Draymond stared at her, his thick, well-shaped brows furrowed in confusion. He finds it weird to see people change their expression and behavior quickly in just a snap second, 'Does she have bipolar disorder?'

He shook his head to erase that thought. Judging people right away with a severe mental illness is a wrong thing. Yet, whoever sees Zarina's situation right now, someone could say she has a mental illness.

She keeps talking to herself with her messy hair and dark circles in her eyes. How she tugged her hair irritatedly is not typical for ordinary people, who would dare to hurt herself anyway? That's not usual for normal people right?

Suddenly, Zarina smacked the table and jumped up, "That's it! Perfect!" she exclaimed loudly, bursting into laughter like a wild witch.

Draymond lifted an eyebrow, anticipating Zarina's next move.

'I didn't know that there was someone way weirder than me,' he muttered, looking at Zarina with a poker face.

Zarina saw Draymond looking at her like she was the weirdest person he'd ever encountered. But she didn't mind; she made him think she was crazy. She didn't want to argue with him, especially when he was tired.

She straightened up, clearing her throat to regain composure. A joyful smile appeared as ideas flashed in her head. She felt on cloud nine, imagining designs and planning everything for her project.

It was an extraordinary feeling of happiness for Zarina. She had successfully overcome the creative block.

Thanks to the ice guy, he helped her regain energy and creativity. However, her pride prevented her from giving him a word of gratitude. She had saved his life anyway. Therefore, he should be doing good things to her, not just annoying her.

As Zarina pictured herself designing the clothes, she couldn't help but smile broadly.

The most significant outcome when someone loves their job is the immeasurable happiness it brings, even amid hardships.

However, her smile slowly faded when she remembered that the best fabric she wanted for the suit she planned to make was unavailable in the market. Life's irony is that people often seek what's missing.

In the business world, finding high-quality products is rare, and they come with a hefty price tag. That's why many business-minded individuals create and sell knock-offs for a lower price.

So, it's essential to be wise and not fooled because the world is filled with fake and artificial things, and it's challenging to identify what is real.

Zarina sank into her seat weakly. Someone could tell that she had lost hope, as her smile faded. She already had her designs in her head, but the materials were like sand through her fingers, so hard to grasp.

"Where the hell could I find that fabric?" she muttered in a subdued tone, her excitement instantly shattered. She sank into her seat like a melted ice cream in a cone, losing hope.

EleganceEra, a top-notch fashion house in New York where Zarina works, could afford that expensive fabric, but she knows that cloth is out of the market now because it is seasonal.

Draymond inquired, "What kind of fabric is that? Is it costly?"

Zarina pouted, "It's like giving up my whole life. That fabric is rare, and the animals that produce it are endangered species..."

The fabric she was talking about is vicuña wool, the most luxurious material globally. Unfortunately, it's always out of stock. Vicuña Wool, valued for its softness and rarity, is often called the 'Gold of the Andes.' It's both expensive and exclusive to the Andes Mountains.

"It's been my dream to feel and craft clothes from that renowned and costly vicuña wool," she said with a sense of wonder, reaching her hand toward the air as if trying to touch the stars in the sky.

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