Maggie responded politely, âCould you share more about what youâre envisioning?â
Millieâs response was curt.
âIsnât it obvious? I want a unique gown.
Thatâs my request.
â
Maggie, understanding Millieâs intent to provoke, kept her composure.
âAlright, Iâll prepare some initial designs for you to review at your leisure.
How does that sound?â
Millie, seeking Sanfordâs attention, cozied up to him and asked, âSanford, your thoughts?â
Sanford, accommodating as ever, replied softly, âWhatever you wish.
â
Maggie caught a glimpse of their interaction, feeling a sting in her heart but she masked her discomfort.
âShould we proceed with the measurements now?â Millie inquired.
âTypically, we measure after finalizing the design, but we can do it now if you prefer,â Maggie explained.
âLetâs not wait,â Millie declared.
âVery well, please come with me,â Maggie agreed, standing to lead the way.
Inside the fitting room, Maggie prepared to take Millieâs measurements with a tape measure.
âHold on.
Are you planning to measure me just like that?â Millie demanded, her tone full of arrogance.
Maggie, puzzled, inquired, âWhat other method would you prefer? Should you remove your clothing for the measurements?â
Millie was momentarily speechless, then, with a stern look, she retorted, âYour studio is known for personalized service.
Shouldnât you show more courtesy to your clients?â
Maggie, maintaining her composure, asked, âWhat exactly are you suggesting?â
âI expect you to kneel while you measure me!â
In the waiting area, Rosalynn observed Sanford with a playful grin and remarked, âYouâre really going the extra mile for your fiancée! Whatâs the deal with traveling all this way just to ask your ex to design her wedding dress?â
Sanford, catching the irony in her tone, simply grinned back, his eyes glea
ming with unspoken sentiment.
Taking a sip of her drink, Rosalynn added, âWhy not bring Jaelyn along? That would really ruffle your exâs feathers.
â
Did she notice that he was deliberately trying to provoke Maggie?
Sanford nodded thoughtfully.
âThatâs a good idea.
â
Feeling the need to release his frustration, as any man might, Sanford chose this way to get back at Maggie.
Rosalynn shot him a pointed look and remarked with a touch of scorn, âWhy not give Jaelyn a call right now?â