allowed the models to leave and pulled out the mannequins. It would be much easier to make the adjustments on them.
Tailors came in to take over, and Lance went back to his office. He pulled out the drawings and made a few changes he’d thought of as he’d worked on the other gowns. Once he was done, he scanned them and sent copies off to Debra and Anthony. The fashion show wasn’t too far away and he was anxious to get started on advertising.
Chapter 3
Debra twisted on her chair, tapping her fingers to the song playing on her computer. It was a new jingle written for a Super Bowl commercial. The tune was catchy, but the words weren’t quite right. She’d told her writers several times that it needed some adjusting, but it still wasn’t flowing for her.
Her computer pinged with a new email, giving her a welcome break from the song. She could go back to it later. Or see if Erin or Carissa could come up with something. It was an email from Lance. Debra couldn’t help the small flutter in her stomach as she opened the message.
Several pictures were attached to the email along with ideas for commercials. But then down at the bottom, he signed his name and added how much he’d enjoyed the party with her. Debra grinned at the message. So he’d also felt something that night.
After several attempts at a return email, she gave up and decided just to go through the attachments he’d sent. The dress ideas were gorgeous. It would be easy to create an ad for them. The dresses practically sold themselves.
She wrote a quick email back, letting him know his ideas for the ads would work wonderfully, and hesitated before mentioning that she’d enjoyed the evening as well. It was just courteous to say that back, right? She sent the email before thinking twice and lifted her phone to call Erin and Carissa in to her office.
While she waited for them to come, Debra started arranging the ad to give each dress the best exposure. A short knock was followed by Erin and Carissa coming into the office.
Erin walked around Debra’s desk. “These are the dresses? Wow, he outdid himself, didn’t he?”
Carissa leaned forward. “Man, I should have had him design my dress.”
“Do you recognize this one?” Debra pointed her mouse at a green dress on the screen.
“It looks familiar, but …” Erin narrowed her eyes, studying the screen. “It looks like the one Lily wore at the party.”
“He’s wanting to get her into the show if it’s possible.” Debra laughed. “It’ll take a miracle. After all the press she’s had, I’m guessing she’ll be hiding out in her house.”
Erin rubbed her chin as she stared at the screen. “I think she just needs the right coaxing. She has the perfect body for it, like it was made just for her. Which wouldn’t surprise me at all.”
“Me neither.” Debra rearranged a few of the pictures. “What do you think?”
Erin nodded. “I think it’ll be great. We should be able to roll this out pretty quickly. Do you want us to take over? The chocolate commercials finished shooting today, and Smithson Jewelers will be done by the end of next week.”
“I’ll take care of this one. I have something else for you two.” She pulled up the jingle. “This has been driving me crazy. I need you to figure out how to fix it.”
Erin listened for a moment. “They have a few extra words where they don’t need to be. Send it over and we can work on it. When do you need it?”
Debra smiled. She knew they’d figure it out. “They want it ready to air for the Super Bowl, but it has to get recorded, so I’d say by Monday.”
“Got it.” Erin stood and walked to the door humming the tune. “We’re heading out for lunch and then we’ll work on the commercial. Do you want anything?”
“Grab me a sandwich if you get a chance.” Debra smiled as they left and turned back to the ad. She wanted it just perfect before sending back a sample.
Debra stared at the computer screen as she