NARRATIVE It was as early as 7:00am when Alvin pulled up his car close to DeLa's Fashion House. He wanted to affirm that he read correctly. Not so long afterwards, as he tapped his fingers slightly against the stirring wheel, he noticed an ash colored sedan car driving into the company. He sat upright and observed, noticing how the security guards greeted the occupant respectfully and his instinct told him it was her. Alvin's suspicion was confirmed when the car pulled up and several guards hurried to it. A guard opened the door and the moment the beautiful auburn haired CEO walked out, they all greeted her respectfully. He observed as she was escorted into the building and he nodded slightly to himself.I was right after all... On second thought, Alvin decided to search out the latest concerning the CEO; her relationships if there was any. Silently, he hoped she was still single. As he scrolled through the laptop by his side on the passenger seat, he came across sever
ADELE'S POV No matter how hard I thought of who to call when my car suddenly broke down at the highway, I ended up calling Arsenio. Why? Because he's the only friend I know I wouldn't be inconveniencing at that moment. I couldn't call Lu Cheng out in a weather like this, she have kids to look after. Neither could I call her husband, he's a family man. Lana's pregnant and I can't expect her husband to leave her side on a rainy day because of me. It wouldn't make sense. I called my personal mechanic, he wasn't available at the moment. I couldn't think of anyone else because of the introverted life I've lived since I moved here. My only option turned out to be Arsenio and I'm grateful he was able to come for me. "Thank you Arsenio, I'll make it up to you one day." I said raising my gaze when I felt the car pulled up as I had my eyes closed all through the ride. "It's nothing. I'm glad you called me." He smiled. I took that opportunity to look around and I found the environmen
NARRATIVE "Ouch!" Sheila winched as the assistant tried to zip her dress. She was staring at her reflection in the dressing room with a little bit of satisfaction. The golden, royal-looking flowing dress was stunning and fitted her perfectly. This was the dress she'd be wearing as DeLa's Fashion House model, if they were able to make it to the second stage of the fashion contest. "I'm sorry, Miss. I see it's a little too tight. I'll fix this immediately." The assistant apologized as she zipped down the dress from Sheila's body. "Sure," She assisted by raising her long hair that was sprawled across her back with both hands, pushing it to a side of her shoulders. "Where's Miss Adele by the way? Today's the last photoshoot and I noticed she's not here yet. Is she alright?" Sheila asked as soon as the dress was off her body. "Miss Adele's caught a cold, she won't be coming today." The assistant responded. "Oops! That's bad, I'll call her after the shoot's over." "Al
NARRATIVE "My Rodriguez, it's a pleasure to have you here. Please come with me." The middle aged CEO of the Relish Industries said as he led the way through the gathering crowd towards the reserved VVIP section of the large hall where the Relish Fashion Contest, was holding. Carlo who was on a disguise_as he had dark sunglasses over his eyes and a mask over his nose and mouth, nodded slightly in acknowledgement to the older man while his eyes roamed searchingly, over the already filled up hall. Alvin was right beside him and several security guards escorted them until he got to his seat and they retired slightly at a corner behind him. The moment he was seated in his private VVIP section of the hall, his eyes still scanned around, looking to see if he'd find her. At this moment, Adele and her team were just arriving, Lana and Lu Cheng, her best friends, didn't fail to come too. While they walked in, Adele had to pause and exchange pleasantries severally with some business
CARLO'S POV I smiled slightly when my eyes finally found her in the midst of other renowned designers, high ranking societal people, contesting designers and other high class individuals from all parts of the world. But my smile easily changed into a frown the moment I found she wasn't alone. That guy, what did Alvin call his name again? Something with the Ar...whatever, sitting beside her and whispering something to her. Of course, I was jealous, really jealous. But she didn't see me, because she can't. My section of the hall was private as I'm a special guest of the occasion and I had also requested to be a bit hidden from the rest of the spectators with the excuse of wanting to keep my identity and attendance to this occasion, anonymous for personal reasons. Good for me, the CEO of Relish Industries, easily agreed. I'm one of their top partners afterall. I didn't know what he said to her and I'm not concerned about him that much because I've discovered he and her are no
NARRATIVE While Adele and her team prep for the next fashion contest in their private dressing room at the sixth floor of the building where the event was holding, Carlo was in a bad mood as he stood at the balcony of the top floor of the building. Immediately after the first round of the fashion contest had ended, he was greatly pleased that her design was selected amongst the winners of the first round and with great joy in his heart, he looked forward to sharing in her joy even though from a distance. While he secretly tailed after her immediately she'd walked out, he watched her exchange congratulatory greetings with several colleagues and was smiling gleefully even as he watched her walk along the hallway of the sixth floor with her team members but his mood turned sour the moment he had seen the handsome Italian guy walk up to her. His facial expression turned even more sour when he heard her praised the other guy and hugged him. He got real hurt instantly, the moment he s
NARRATIVE "I'm glad you won again. My efforts weren't in vain." Carlo muttered to himself as he smiled from his elevated spot he was in, watching her. She was happy and he was glad he get's to see her smile even though he knew she might never smile like that in his presence. He was going to imprint this moment in his heart and memory for a long time. Alvin smiled as he watch his Boss smiling so brightly for the first time since he knew him. He felt pleased to have aided in making his boss smile this way and would be willing to give his all to make the young CEO, whose life that had been nothing but sadness for the past three years since he met him, smile again like this. This woman was the only medicine that could cure the wound in his Boss life and he'll keep trying to help him get this rare medicine.FLASHBACKALVIN'S POV Right after Boss asked me to go look after Miss Adele, I was walking down the hallway towards the elevator when I caught sight of none other than my sist
NARRATIVE Mayven smirked in pleasure on seeing the result her appearance at the stage sparked. Yes! She deserved this! She deserved their praise. This was her spot and Adele was sick in the head if she had thought she'll just give it away as easily as that. Sheila must be stupid too if she'd thought she'll continue letting her take all the glory.FLASHBACKMAYVEN'S POV I watch her admire herself on the lengthy mirror, through the peephole on the mahogany door. Sheila how dare you steal my spot?! Even though I hate the bitch that designed this wears, it was my opportunity to come into the limelight and showcase my 'goodness' to all who had eyes to know good stuff.Nope! I let her model all through to the second stage because I initially doubt that the wench's design would be able to make it to the second stage, talk more of the grand finale. Well, this was an opportunity, too good to lose. "Get rid of the CCTV." I said to one of the three guards with me. Well, befor