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[godofgoud]

 

Varun looked at us and checked her from top to bottom and said, "Hello mam, I was just taking a picture of you in my mind which will help me conceive some idea regarding the dress choice. So what's the occasion?"
 
"I have to attend my cousin's wedding next month. It's a Christian wedding. I am looking for a salwar(a traditional Indian dress) that suits the occasion," Aparna explained her requirements.
 
"Ok, so it is a Christian wedding. Why do you prefer a salwar? You will do much better in a gown or saree. If you want to go traditional, a Lehenga may be a better option. That's just my opinion," Varun said.
 
She looked blank and said, "Err, I thought I would get a good salwar. Actually I have never experimented with dress options other than a saree or salwar. I am not used to a gown, and I think saree is cumbersome."
 
Varun replied, "No mam, for a Christian wedding salwar won't be a good option. You may look out of place and old."
 
Aparna replied, "You can call me Aparna. Actually, I am from a very conservative family. I would like to try something fashionable but it should not be too modern. My parents won't like it."
 
Varun said, "Ok Aparna, I can see that you are concerned about your parents. I take it that you are not too old fashioned. Let us try something and you can have their opinion before confirming the order."
 
Aparna was interested. She told him, "Okay let's try something different. If I like something, I will try to convince my parents."
 
Varun was thinking for a few seconds and he turned to her with an enthusiastic look, "You are very lucky mam. One of our prestigious orders for a wedding next week is ready for delivery and we were about to do the final packing. She is almost your size. Maybe you can see them. They got dresses for engagement, wedding and before and after reception and a few party dresses also. It's lucky that you came today.
 
"It's actually for Miss Aleena, daughter of Mr. Thomas Chalayil. I am doing this favor because you are our elite member. But please keep it confidential," he said.
 
Aparna was very much excited to hear that, and replied, "Wow that's great."
 
Miss Aleena is the daughter of a business tycoon in Kerala. They belonged to an aristocratic Christian family from Thrissur. They were in the jewelry business. Aparna could only imagine how costly and trendy their dresses will be.
 
Varun asked his assistant Divya to take us upstairs to the studio floor and asked another staff member to fetch the particular bags upstairs.
 
"Studio?" Aparna was curious.
 
"We have a studio on the top floor. It has an attached trial room. Sometimes brides have their photoshoot there. Today there is no photoshoot, so the room is empty. We can't open the order in this busy room. It's very costly. The entire order for the bride alone is for 12 lakhs. If some part is lost or damaged it will be on me. That's why I am asking you to come to the studio," Varun explained.
 
We were guided to the studio by Divya. We were asked to wait in the waiting area adjacent to the studio. The waiting area was separated from the main hall by a perforated wall. We could see the studio hall from there. It was a large air-conditioned hall. Interiors were done very cozy with an old-world charm and there were few large mirrors reaching from the ceiling to the floor. There was a changing area separated from the hall with curtains. There was a shower area and a powder room where the customers could do their makeup.
 
After 5 minutes a young man bought a few bags and kept it on the sofa in the waiting room.
 
Aparna was thrilled to see that. She was going to see the most elegant dress collection ever possible. She felt like a little girl who was going to get her first barbie doll.
 
"Aji, I am very excited. It would be great if they let me try those," Aparna told me.
 
"Appu, you can try that. Just ask him. Since you are a good customer, he may allow it," I encouraged her.
 
"Should I ask him? Are we asking too much?" she wondered.
 
"No. What do we lose by asking? I think no one can deny you, you are such a beauty" I added.
 
She pinched me playfully and walked towards Varun and asked him, "Varun thank you for this. I am really indebted to you. I don't know if it's right to ask you for more."
 
"Sure mam. What's it that you want. I will do whatever help I can," Varun replied.
 
"Varun," she continued, "Can I try those dresses?"
 
Varun looked distressed when he heard that request. He thought for some time. He then spoke to Divya in private for some time. They were discussing something very seriously.
 
They came to us after that and told us, "Mam, we will consider that. But it's a big risk for us. The order is damn costly. I can't ask my seniors about it, because they won't even listen to this. If any damages occur, I am finished."
 
"Thank you very much, Varun. I am excited," Aparna exclaimed.
 
Varun told Divya, "Divya, please show Aparna the shower room."
 
He continued, "Sorry Aparna, I forgot to mention one thing. You need to take a bath before trial as I can't risk losing the freshness of the dress. It's our prestige issue."
 
Aparna gave him a questioning look.
 
"Please be comfortable Mam. Even the celebrities use our shower rooms before shoots. It's safe. You may check the room before the shower," Varun explained. Aparna felt relieved after hearing this.
 
Varun continued, "We will try each one and see which model suits you better. Then we can plan the design from there. Shall we start from the saree or any other item as per your choice? And we have to hurry as their driver may come to pick the order before noon."