Bab 11: False alarm
Doctor's Office
"The result of your pregnancy test is negative, Emma," Dr. Mariz Delgado said to me. She was the OB-GYN that was recommended by Mama Credence. I was not aware of their family connections but it seemed like she knew Bram. Dr. Delgado looked around the age of Aunt Calla. She had fair skin and her hair was dyed dark blond. I loved how Dr. Delgado's cute eyes disappeared when she smiled.
I was seated facing her on one of her beautiful white chairs. Her office was composed of white and light brown furniture. It gave her office a relaxing and homey feel.
"Thank you for today, Doc," I said to her.
"I will schedule you for next month," she said to me, "Is March 5 okay?"
"Yes, I will inform Maria to add that to my schedule," I told her.
She stood up and I did too. We shook hands and I walked out of her office. I was wearing a white jumper dress that was just above my knees. I used my gold and brown flip flop sandals and my black sling bag was my only accessory. I was getting my phone from my bag as I walked in the hallway of the hospital when I heard someone call me. I looked to my right and saw George. He was one of Aunt Calla's models.
"Hi!" I greeted him with a smile.
He stood up from the waiting area and walked towards me, "What are you doing here?"
I looked up at him, he was probably two inches taller than Bram, "I saw my OB-GYN for a check-up. What about you?"
"I'm here with my girlfriend," he said as he placed his hands in his front pockets, "We're just checking if there's an alien inside her."
We laughed together because of what he just said. Then a petite woman came near us. George introduced me to his girlfriend and asked me if I wanted to have some snacks with them. I wanted to say yes but I needed to go to the studio of the designer who would create my dress for Bram's induction night.
C.J. Modal Studio
I was standing in front of a huge mirror. Its height was from ceiling to floor and it was divided into three parts. I could see my left and my right side. There was also another mirror at my back so I could see the back of my dress. Charles J. Modal was the designer of the Rivera Family since Bram's grandfather.
Their current head designer, Roberto, wanted to make me a trumpet gown. He wanted the top to be in tube style but I said that I preferred it with a strap for support. The color of the gown was black because it was the motif of the event. The inner part was made of silk. The top part was beaded lace.
And the lower part was made of tulle and Chantilly lace. I was curious who collaborated with Roberto on the design of my gown. Because it was pre-made. The gown was already on a mannequin when I got here. I was about to ask him but he made a phone call. Then he mentioned the name of my mother-in-law and told her regarding the spaghetti strap that I requested to be added to the gown.
"She said no, dear," Roberto said to me as he hung up the call, "Trumpet tube dress it is!" he exclaimed with finality.
After two hours of discussion, video calls with Mama Credence, fitting, and sketching; they finally decided that I needed to try on some shoes. I chose platform pumps with ankle straps for support. It added four inches to my five foot five height. Robert's secretary used a hair clamp to put my hair up for the final look. And they all stepped back and stared at me.
"All you need is accessories and it would be perfect!" Roberto said as he nodded his head while he stared at my ensemble.
When everything was settled, I was finally allowed to wear my jumper dress again. I was brushing my hair when my phone rang. The caller ID showed Aunt Calla.
"Hello?" I answered Aunt Calla. I was still barefooted on the carpeted floor while the team was busy with my gown on the mannequin.
"Darling! Credence just mentioned to me that you're in my area. Do you want to grab a bite?" Aunt Calla said excitedly.
I checked the time on the clock on Robert's table and it showed half past four, "Sure Aunt Calla, just tell me where to go. So I could tell Jonas," I told her as I mentioned the name of Bram's driver.
"Tell Jonas to bring you here to my condo. I'll wait for you in the lobby, okay? Bye!" Aunt Calla said then she hung up.
I strapped on my sandals and said goodbye to everyone from the studio. Robert kissed both my cheeks and I went out to go to the red car that was provided for me. All I knew was the letter L on the vehicle was a Lexus. Then it said LS500. The sedan looked really expensive to me. I was very careful not to scratch it as I entered the vehicle.
After I told Jonas where to go, I wore my seatbelt and looked out the window. I still could not believe that this was my life now. I stared at the reflection of the setting sun on the buildings. I was startled when I felt my phone vibrate inside my sling bag. I took it out and checked the caller. It was Bram.
"Hello?" I answered my husband.
"Where are you?" he asked on the other line.
"Here in the car. I'm headed to Aunt Calla's condo," I answered him.
"I'll meet you there," Bram said, then he hung up. I just stared at my phone and bit my lower lip. Should I tell Aunt Calla that Bram would be joining us too?
Jonas dropped me at the lobby of Aunt Calla's building and he went straight to the parking area. Aunt Calla was waiting for me in the lobby. When she saw me, she stood up and met me near the reception area. As always, she looked so chic with her well put-together ensemble. She kissed both my cheeks and she guided me towards the parking lot.
She said that she planned to take me to one of her favorite restaurants in the area. She halted when I told her that Bram wanted to meet me here too.
"I'm sorry if I ruined your plan. He called me while we were on our way here," I said apologetically.
Aunt Calla held my right arm and we moved to the side. We were blocking the exit. Aunt Calla put out her phone and called Bram. After three minutes of talking, she held my left arm and said, "Bram will see you at home, darling."
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