Chapter Fourteen: The Four Suitors

Marianna's POV

"What's all this for?"

I smiled at my assistant. The whole dressing room is full of an assortment of flowers.

"A lot of people are congratulating you. The collection is beautiful." I closed the door shutting out the loud music from the runway show. A popular pop musician is singing as the models make their way down the runway. The audience is excited.

I invited Court, Chris, Freya and Frank to see the collection. Nate stayed in Italy to watch Nicko and Tony. Raúl is also in the audience separate from my friends. The only thing giving me relief is Nate's absence. I can't introduce him to Raúl. Something tells me it won't end well. I picked up the biggest bouquet.

"These are from Raúl." I read the card. He is always sending me red roses. They smell divine.

"I think these are the most beautiful ones." She offered me a bouquet