Four

Bubbles forming around them.

For a few seconds, they both froze. The palpitations in their chest wouldn't let them move, their lips still locked on each other.

The next minute, he broke it and surfaced his head out of the pool still holding her waist tightly.

Their eyes locked on each other, his eyes staring at her as if his soul was in front of him,he wasn't moving at all, just his heart beat echoing in her ears.

The moment was cut short, a familiar footstep interrupted them.

Irma looked away and made to leave but he held her waist tightly.

"Brother"Noir, Adrian's brother, called. Staring at them like he was dreaming, seeing his brother with a woman is shocking.

Adrian ignored him and looked at Irma who was gulping the whole time.

"Don't die yet, I have a lot to do with you"Adrian whispered and she bit her lips.

He shoved her away and climbed out of the pool leaving her to struggle inside the pool

Noir gasped and without wasting time,he jumped inside the pool.

Irma gripped his shirt tightly and he held her, staring uncontrollably at her.

Knowing the kind of person his brother was, he wasn't surprised.

He carried her in a bridal style out of the pool both soaked and wet.

She sneezed and he smiled at her.

***

He carried her inside the room, gently placing her on a desk.

"Are you alright?"Noir asked with care in his tone.

"I'm..."She sneezed.

"Tina, please get a blanket for her," he called. Instantly Tina brought the blanket and he snatched it from her.

He wrapped it around her body quickly.

"Sorry about that,my brother is like that,"Noir said and she nodded.

So that bastard has a brother,he doesn't deserve such a sweet guy as a brother. Instead he should get someone like Tamara.

"My name is Noir,"he said.

"You should also change into something, you might catch a cold"She muttered and sneezed again.

Tina entered with a cup of tea for her and he smiled before leaving the room.

Irma felt so humiliated and abandoned, she thought her father was the worst but Adrian was more than that.

Noir already changed into something before sitting with Adrian in the room. He's the only one that gets to stay with him.

Adrian couldn't concentrate on his laptop,he was typing absentmindedly, his irregular heartbeat infuriated him. He has never gotten close to any girl the way he was with Irma.

It angered,he had never felt like that in his life.

"Adrian, you shouldn't have treated your wife like that"Noir started.

"When did you come back?"Adrian asked.

"That's not important, you left your wife in the pool, she almost drowned in there,"Noir said in a serious tone.

"Stay out of this,"Adrian said flatly.

"I'm not gonna do that, she's so innocent, it's bad if you don't care about her" Noir said,he was defending Irma as if he had known her for a very long time.

"Have you dated her before?"Adrian faced him.

"No, just know that for as long as I am around you can't treat her badly,"Noir muttered before leaving the room.

Adrian smirked.

"Too late,"he mumbled.

The next morning Irma sat up straight on the bed rubbing her eyes, she was reading a notification on her phone.

“You've been selected to be the face of the A & B empire. Your job starts now.”

It's the modelling job she applied for and she got employed.

"Oh my gawd!Oh my Gawd!!!"She screamed out excitedly. She jumped up on the bed bouncing on it like a baby.

"I got the job,"she screamed. “I did it! Yes I did it!”

Her phone rang, she answered it quickly.

It's her sister calling.

"Tamara, guess what?"She said.

"What sissy?"Tamara asked.

"I got the job,the A&B empire chose me to be the model of the company"Irma said.

Her dreams finally turned into reality, she's gonna be a model.

"Wow, sissy, I am so happy for you "Tamara said from the phone.

"I feel like hugging you right now "Irma said emotionally.

"Don't be a dummy,by the way is your husband treating you very well "Tamara said.

Irma was silent, she bit her lips recalling how Adrian left her in the pool.

"He hates me," she said.

"Good for you, listen sissy,if he hates you, despises him completely,if he doesn't talk to you,then he doesn't exist to you, treat him the same way he treats you "Tamara said, she could hear her scoffing.

"I can't,mom used to tell me that no matter what I should always treat someone with love even if that person treats me with hatred "Irma said.

"Sissy, it's not gonna change,mom did the same with dad,did he change? c'mon, don't fall for him, focus on your dreams and if he wants to get out of the marriage,let him go "Tamara said.

"He's my husband...

"No I thought he's your boyfriend, if he hurts you don't ever hide it from me, okay?"Tamara muttered.

"Yes, boss lady,"Irma grinned.

"Be strong, don't let any emotions distract you. And call me if you need me to give that husband of yours a real life touch. At your service, "Tamara said.

"You'll never change, take care of mom and make sure you're cautious of dad, you can't trust him"Irma muttered.

Tamara hung up and she dropped her phone.

"You can do this,Irma,"she smiled.

The door opened and her lips parted to see Noir with a tray.

"Good morning, I thought you might be feeling tired so I brought breakfast for you "Noir said and she looked at him.

"You didn't have to, I should be doing this,"Irma said and took the tray from him.

He's so nice.

"Not a problem, I didn't get your name "Noir muttered.

"Irma"She smiled brightly.

Her smile was so bright that it lit up his face. Such a nice woman,he won't stand and watch his brother treat her indifferently.

"Thanks a lot for helping me,"Irma said in appreciation.

"You owe me one, feel free to return it anytime,"Noir said and smiled.

"Sure"Irma chuckled. He made use of the exit afterwards.

—

Irma stepped out of the car and gazed up at the sleek, modern building before her. The sign read "A&B Empire" in bold, silver letters. She had heard so much about this renowned fashion empire, where the most exquisite designs were born. And today, she was about to become a part of it.

As she entered the building, Irma was struck by the bustling energy inside. Designers, stylists, and models hurried about, all focused on creating the next big thing in fashion. She was greeted by a friendly receptionist, who led her to a spacious room filled with racks of stunning gowns and shelves of accessories.

Suddenly, a tall, slender woman with a warm smile approached her. "Irma, darling! Welcome to the A & B Empire. I'm Ariana, the creative director."

Irma's eyes widened as Ariana took her hand, leading her to a mirror-lined room. "We're thrilled to have you on board as our new model. Your unique look is just what we need for our next collection."

she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness.

"Oh, first you have to meet the boss,"Ariana said.

"Of course ma'am,"Irma muttered.

She followed her and they both stepped inside the elevator. She swallowed nothing but her anxiety.

"Compose yourself, the boss is quite strict,"Ariana said.

"I'll ma'am"Irma smiled, she breathed out as the elevator opened.

They both walked straight and the first door opened, it's boldly written in gold "BOSS"

She entered and Ariana waited outside.

"Good morning sir"she greeted.

He turned his chair to face her and a loud gasp escaped her lips.

Her eyes widened behind their sockets, almost falling off as she stared back with her heart in her throat.

ADRIAN!