Mara's PovI moved around, carefully taking pictures of the design on display. After I took the last few shots, I took a deep breath and proceeded to review the photos I'd taken, a smile spread across my face as I went through the photos, one after the other.Satisfied with the pictures I'd taken, I turned to walk back to where Tessa was, but then as I turned, I came face to face with Dylan whose lips turned up in a heart-melting smile as his eyes surveyed me.I stared at him, his face, and then my eyes strayed.Gosh, was he built? My mind screamed."Dylan" I breathed, my heart slamming wildly in my chest."Good to see you Mara, it has been so long" he mouthed, his honeyed voice caressing me.Indeed, it has. I muttered inwardly"Have you been standing there– for too long?" I stuttered, trying to form my words. "Not too long ago, but long enough to know that you're good in what you do" he praised, pointing at my camera.I flashed him a smile, muttering "Thank you"He went silent again
Aaron's PovI stormed into the house with Dylan scurrying behind me"Whoah, calm down Aaron, what exactly happened?" Dylan asked, clearly concerned.I paced around the living room, but then I gained my composure and sat down, looking Dylan straight into his eyes."Alexander is with Tessa now" I blurted outDylan raised an eyebrow, he was shocked to hear that but at the same time, he tried not to overreact. "With her, how?" Dylan questioned."I don't just know, a friend or something but you and I know quite well that Alexander doesn't want friendship" I retorted, gazing at Dylan who looked as confused as I was.Dylan furrowed his eyebrow, his jaws clenching."Alexander is so pathetic, he's clearly up to no good," Dylan said."Exactly my point, something doesn't seem right, could you believe that Tessa even defended him, right in front of me" I said, my frustrations clearly evident."Wait" Dylan retorts, his eyebrows raised, he gives a thoughtful gaze, his expression serious but calm,
Tessa's PovIt's been two days since the incident with Aaron. Looking back to how I defended Alex, I still can't shake off the look on Aaron's face. He had a hint of disappointment in his eyes but honestly gone are those days that I cared.I can't help but admit that Aaron changed, he would have punched Alex but he didn't, he just stood there, his attention on me, trying to get me to talk to him.As much as I hate to admit it, I've been thinking a lot about Aaron lately, I kept wondering how our life would have turned out if Lisa hadn't showed up, maybe we would be living together happily with Xavier and Zoey as one big happy family. But then on a second thought I shake off the thought of a perfect family with Aaron, he chose to love Lisa and not me and I respect that.I jolted out of my trance as I heard the knock on the door."Yes? Come in" I let out, adjusting myself on the chair."You have a meeting with the Modellos in five minutes Miss T" Rose, my secretary affirmed."Shit!" I c
Tessa's Pov..The meeting progressed smoothly after I signed the contract, Grace takes control, detailing her expectations for the show and picking out the designs she'd love for the show from my catalog.She covers everything from how many outfits for each model, the sequence of the runway lineup, and the timing for each model's appearance.I fixed my eyes on my tab, taking records and adjusting to the schedule and timing.Anna shows genuine interest, she gives useful tips on how to improve the runway lighting and picking out colors of the fabrics for the designs.I focused my gaze on my tab, taking down each point and suggestions regarding the designs.I returned my gaze to them and asked. "Anymore suggestions?" Silence follows as no one speaks up, showing they are satisfied with everything so far.I nod, glad it all went well and we would probably call it a day. "Okay, I think that's it, I will send the samples when I'm done for fittings" I concluded.As Anna packed up their stuff,
Aaron's Pov..I got home and checked my phone, surprised to see six missed calls from my mom. I hadn't noticed them earlier, so I quickly called back.The phone rings, and it didn't take too long before Mom picked up."Aaron, where have you been? You seem to have forgotten you have a mother" Mom said, her worries clearly reflecting in her voice."We both know that's not true, Mom. I've just been busy with work." I retort, my mood lighter. "Besides, Van is there to keep you company. But I will stop by this weekend to take Jesse to the park house" Mom takes a sharp breath and responded. "Well, I just wanted to know what's going on with my son. Besides, you've been distant since Tessa's return" Mom admits and pauses."Aaron, are you sure you're really okay?" Mom asks, clearly concerned. "Maybe you should come over and stay with us, that would help you keep your mind afloat, till you sort things out with Tessa" "Mom, mom" I called out, cutting her off sharply. "There won't be any need
Tessa's POVMara clears her throat slightly, her gaze still fixed on me as she begins."Augustine Thompson, Dylan Thompson. Does that ring a bell?" Mara said calmly, her voice unsteady.I chuckled lightly as the realization hits me. "Wait, it does ring a bell" I reply, trying to keep my voice steady. " I don't really know much about Dylan's family but they do have a striking resemblance" I said and paused.Quickly, I reached for my phone on the couch, as I searched for Augustine Thompson's page. Scrolling through his pictures, my eyes caught a picture of him and Dylan, it clicks.Seeing the look on my face, Mara gets anxious, she took the phone from me.Mara's face changes, an unreadable look plastered on her face as she gently gave me back my phone. "Augustine Thompson is Dylan's cousin" Mara murmured.Taking a deep breath. Mara's voice perks up. "I knew something was off, I just wasn't sure" Mara say, her voice rising in disbelief. "I should've known when Augustine said that I came
Tessa walked through the hallway of the Winston mansion, still in awe of how a house could be this beautiful. It looked like heaven, she had only heard about how beautiful the villa was. But seeing it today indeed confirmed it. Her grandmother, Mrs. Taylor worked for the Winstons as a gardener for so many years. She has always wanted to follow her to work but her grandmother always declined saying the Winstons can be a handful and she doesn't want her precious granddaughter to be humiliated. The Winstons are the most popular and the wealthiest family in the city. They controlled half of the city and their powerful aura was undeniable. A smile suddenly crossed Tessa's face as she remembered Aaron Winston, the only son of the Winstons, she hadn't met him but she always saw him on television. She has always admired him and loved him since she could remember. Knowing that they were from two different worlds and she didn't have hope of ever meeting him, she didn't have any other option
Tessa rolled her eyes at him, not sure if she heard him correctly. She had always loved him since forever but presenting her as a bride to his mother out of the blues did not make sense to her. This had better be a joke, she thought to herself Her mother stood up from her chair and approached Tessa, trailing her eyes at her body as if she was filled with filth. Tessa's clothes were stitched at the edges and merely looking at her one could tell she was from a poor background. Mrs. Winston let go of her gaze and stepped back to her chair saying, "She's such a pretty girl. Aside from her horrible choice of clothes, which is not a problem. We can fix that up. She's perfect for the job," A smile suddenly crossed her face and she relaxed back in her chair.Tessa chuckled inwardly, she gazed at them as if she was lost and what they were saying held no meaning. She managed to snap out of her trance and fired back at them"This is some sort of joke. Right?"Aaron shot her a deadly look. She m