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Kylie and Martha arrived at the market," Mum was right,the market is crowed,i thought Sundays were for rest and prayer but these people don't to get it" Martha complemented,

" It's because Sunday is when new products are mostly displayed,Martha,that's why there're as many people as you can see"

"Ohhhh,now i get it",

"Okay,let's see what we have on our list...umm...it says.....pick a lovely dress for yourself Ky...."Kylie stopped reading and turned to Martha," Why do i need a dress Martha? am not going for any function..."

"Well.....it's supposed to be a surprise....."Martha replied while scratching her head," What surprise?"

Kylie demanded,what were they hiding from her that they could tell Martha but not her,

"I can't tell you!!!!!...it's a..."

"Why not???? " Kylie barked,Martha was in a trance,she should have kept het mouth shut...

"Martha!!!! don't hide anything from me,we're sisters"

Martha had no choice but to spill the beans," Fine!!

yesterday...Mum and Dad received the notification from the castle...you qualified for the job....that 's why.... "

"The market is more crowded than usual today" Kylie completed Martha's statement. She was shocked,she didn't think she'll make it referring to the way she answered the questions,now what?....she should be happy at least now they'll afford the treatment their dad needs but she wasn't happy that she'll be away from them,

"Am sorry i didn't tell you earlier, but to make you feel

better i'll chose for you a fabulous dress,did i tell you am also an exceptional fashion designer ...."Martha said,

trying to lighten her sister's mood,and it seemed to work, "It's okay,i should be happy.....this is the chance

i've been waiting for for years and i can't turn it down

now"Kylie accepted the qualification in good faith.

Hearing her sister's statement ,Martha got hold of her sister's hand and dragged her to the boutique.

"Seems like there's pretty much a long line,don't you think Martha?"

Kylie was now talking alone cause Martha wasn't

listening,something else seemed to have caught her

attention,it was the sight of 'Thee Dress' ,perfect size,

designs and even colour, it was an off shoulder,heart shaped at the chest area exposing the one's flare skin,

black lace fabric upwards and emrald green from the waist going down, made of silk and covered with white marbles with a golden waist band ,it spread out like a rose, it was so eye catching.

Martha clutched Kylie's dress to get her to stop talking,"huh?what is wrong" Kylie asked ,"Loooook!....

that dress",Kylie followed Martha's line of sight,she

then took a glimpse of the dress,Kylie was speechless...

dazed...she felt as though she was attached to the

dress,it was impossible for her to look away,she even walked towards it to get a closer look," What do you think?"Martha asked with a broad smile only to see the person she was asking walk towards the dress,she followed," It.....it's ..marvelous...i love it" Kylie replied

absent mindedly,"So it's the one you want to wear on

that day ,right?",from that question Kylie came back to

reality,"But...what if we can't afford it,it looks quite expensive you know",Martha frowned in disappointment ,"You're probably right ,even the money we have might be less but....", she lifted her head and looked at Kylie ," We haven't inquired yet....let's first

check the price" she suggested," Yeah you're right ,let's

go.." ,with that the two went and asked the attendant

the price of the dress,

"Excuse me ma'am,how much does that...dress cost "

Kylie asked,"it...is..a hundred thousand ma'am",the attendant replied politely.

"Oh no! we don't have that amount of money"Martha

exclaimed, " Am sorry but that's the price we offer, actually we even put a discount of ten percent to make it easier for our customers,i hope you understand" the

attendant politely explained, " >Sigh <,oh well,let's checkout others",Kylie uttered but also abit disappointed, just as they thought all hope was lost,

Martha spotted Matthew the bully,she thought about

what Kylie said about him liking her then an idea popped up,she grabbed her sister's hand causing her to halt "What is it?" Kylie asked kind of irritated,"..Kylie,

there's my friend Matthew..."

"And what's wrong with him?",

"Well...he told me his mum owns a boutique...and am

guessing this is the one"Martha explained,"So what

are you implying?"

"What if we convince him to request his mum to lend us the dress...."

"What!!!! that's a bad idea,we can't afford to take a dress on credit!"Kylie frustrated,"But we can pay half of the price! i bet she won't refuse as long as we take

good care of the dress" Martha pleaded,Kylie thought of it for a second," Okay but how are we....."

"Leave it to me"

Martha then walked over to Matthew, "Matthew.."

"Oh my Dalien ,what brings you here?"Matthew asked with a wide grin,Martha was speechless.....did he just call her.....what did he mean by....what ridiculous nickname is that...

"um...a..how do i put it? my dear sister is desperately in need of a dress for a function but the price is..." Martha was nervous,how could she be begging the same boy who kept making her school life a living nightmare, "Is the price too much ?" ,Matthew suddenly asked with an evil smirk on face causing Martha to gasp,he then bent his head towards her,"What's wrong?

can't speak? i asked you a simple question!"

Martha tried to speak but no words came out of her mouth, "...what's wrong with me? why am i acting in

this kind of way",Martha cursed within, "Yes,the cost of the dress is more than we expected,it's the perfect dress that suits her, we're just requesting if you could

lend us the dress, we'll pay half the price,just for a day

and we'll return it,we promise to take good care of it....

and if that's not enough i'll do your homework for you

and bring you some of that cake you like .....please

help us ,i'll do anything..please" Martha held her breath at the end of it all,Matthew starred at the girl for a while, "You said you'll do anything?"

Wait,is that the only part he picked out of everything.... she thought,what a jerk!

"Yes, i did say that"

"Fine,i'll see what i can do,wait here" Matthew then left,

Martha then walked back to Kylie," He said he'll see what he can do"

"Really! what did you tell him that made him agree so

easily,i was expecting to see your crocodile tears and puppy dog eyes"

"What!! am not a baby to cry, i'll be eleven soon you know"

"Haahaahaa....is that so?....by the way am still curious you know, i mean he's good looking ,and ..you know"

"Don't you dare!!!!!!", Martha warned as her face turned red with rage ,"Okay okay, i'll leave it at that "Kylie raised both her hands in surrender.

While in the store room,

Mathew opened the door,"Son, your still here? i thought

you left to join your uncle",his mum said ,as she was surprised to see him,"I will but i have....",before Mathew could finish his mum stood up fast which startled him,

she walked towards him and started checking his body,"Did you get hurt again?how many times have i warned you....",

"Am fine,it has nothing to do with any injury",Mathew interrupted,

"Then what is it?!",his mum asked ,her face filled with concern,"I have these two special people,the are in need of an outfit for a very important function,they've already chosen the dress,the only problem is....

the money they have with them is less and they need the dress urgently",Mathew then bowed his head and rubbed his feet together as he early waited on what his mum had to say,two minutes passed without a single word being heard,

"Which dress is it?",finally his mum asked,"

"It's the black swan dress",he replied worrily,

"The black swan? that dress is a piece of art,it's one of the highly purchased,i can't sell it on credit and you know that!",his mum explained,

"I know mum but they promised to take good care of it

and even pay half the price, they'll return it once they're done",

"This is business my son,we can't afford to make losses",his mum then held his head as she stroked his hair,

"I know but they are very important people to me,they

help me alot and i want to repay them,to show grateful i am to have them same as you"

"They really mean alot to you don't they?"

"Yes they do"

"Well then,i'll see what i can do",a brilliant smile formed across Mathew's face upon hearing this,

"Thank you mum",he uttered,his mum bent and pecked his cheek,"You're welcome", with that...she brought out

the record book and made some adjustments.

" Son,call them for me,i'd like to have a word with them",she ordered and her son did so.

After some time Matthew came back ,"My mum would like to see both of you",he then noticed the red faced girl next," Hey, are you mad because i took long ? it's

not that easy you know,she's really hard to please just like you, but i promise to be quick next time",he teased,

Martha stiffened and widened her eyes to what he just said,the anger she had vanished into thin air,it was then replaced by her flushed cheeks , ...what's wrong with him does he have to be so shameless...

Kylie on the other hand was enjoying the whole situation, .....does she realise how pink her cheeks have become...

" Hii Mathew,am Kylie ,Martha's elder sister"

"Nice to meet you Miss Kylie,you're quite a beauty", Mathew complemented ,"Ohhh,thank you,you're too

kind",Kylie was fluttered by this young boy's kindness,

she wondered in which kind of way he bullies her sister ,anyway it wasn't her business...

Mathew took them to the store room where Mrs. Yumji

was,

"Good morning,Mrs...."

"Yumji,you are-"

"Kylie,this is Martha" she then stretched her for a

hand shake,"Nice to meet you,i see you've met my son,"

"Yes,we have,actually they both study at the same school",

"I see, my son told me about your request..and when i

see the dress that you picked,i find it hard to grant your request and you know we don't give out our items on credit.."

Hearing this,all the three stiffened at the last statement,

"But hearing my little angel here speak so highly of you ,i had to make an exception",

Mathew's cheeks burned at the remark,

both the two girls felt relieved,it was a long struggle,

Martha was amused by the boy's reaction towards his mum's sweet words,she was also impressed,she wondered what he must have said that worked.

Mrs. Yumji showed them around the place and introduced them to the employees,they also took part

and helped sell off some clothes and accessories like

jewellery....