A week passed and the netizens seemed to have forgotten about Taylor’s new girl. Just like Phyllis had expected, people did not find this rumor significant or special. It’s not that shocking if Taylor and Harriet became a thing—even more so if he replaced her with a new girl. They simply moved on with their lives instead of gushing over this ‘groundbreaking’ couple. Far from the eye of the entertainment news, Leila was couped up in her apartment. She prioritized the suits that she’s making for Luna and she made significant progress since she pulled an all-nighter. She’s just trying to finish one more suit so she can go back to finishing the dresses that she plans to add to the collection. “I really should hire more helpers…”She realized that her mother was right. The collection that she’s presenting at the opening of her atelier is the work that she has created through the years. She suffered from an intense art block and was struggling to get her creative pace back. She’s goin
“Alright, alright. I’m on my way, Cassiel! Stop rushing me~” she said with a light chuckle. Later at night, Cassiel invited her for a night out. It was timely since she’s been couped up in her apartment for a week now. She wanted to at least unwind and have a few drinks with her friend. Before entering the lift, she knocked on Phyllis’ door and loudly asked, “Are you really not coming?!”“NO! There’s a lot of people outside!” she heard Phyllis yell from inside. “Okay, suit yourself,” muttered Leila before rushing to the lift. She’s opened a ride-hailing app to quickly book a ride. She’s not driving herself to the bar since she plans on drinking. Besides, she’s going to the Zeus Club in Dixon City. It’s an hour’s drive from her place so she doesn’t want the trouble of driving. In an instant, she was notified that the 4-seater car she booked was close by. She walked out of the lobby while checking her stuff inside her miumiu hobo bag. She brought a pressed powder and her lipstick
His big hands trailed on her back as if it was the most natural thing to do. It made her feel so… so… hot…It felt… Exciting.At the back of her mind, she wondered who this man was. However, she was having so much fun, that she didn’t want to spoil the moment. She felt a little giddy trying to guess the mysterious man’s identity. Was he someone she knows?Was he someone new?Either way, she wants someone to stir up her night.Besides, she believes that if it’s someone she has to be wary of, Cassiel would have yanked him away. And so, decided to enjoy the moment. Her perked buttocks lightly grazed the man’s thigh. She did not mind, these usually happen in the club. “Oh, sorry,” said the man behind her. Hearing his deep and husky voice made her extremely curious. ‘I know this guy!’Perhaps, it was because of the alcohol, or the loud music that she could not discern the man’s identity. But she was certain that she knew him. Ultimately, curiosity got the best of her, and turned a
A petite lady dressed in a maxi dress and a brown cardigan stood behind Leila and Andrei with her hands on her hips. Her expression suggests that she’s extremely angry at the duo seated in the bar. Leila sighed. She took off Andrei’s coat before passing it to the lady. “Ruby, it’s a good thing you picked up Andrei.”“I’ll leave you two alone,” added Leila before leaving. “WAIT!” Ruby yelled; again. She grabbed Leila’s arms. ‘Now, what?’She tried to hide her irritation with a polite smile. “Why?” Ruby looked up to meet Leila’s eyes. Leila stood even taller than Ruby because she wore stilettos. Her eyes were sharp and very hostile towards Leila. “Why are you with Andrei?”Leila paused, finding Ruby’s question a bit silly. “Uhh… I’m not. But you can ask him why he keeps on bugging me.”Ruby frowned. “So you’re saying he’s pursuing you?”Leila gave Andrei a side-eye. He was not doing anything to prevent Ruby from confronting Leila. He just stood on the side, watching the scene unfo
—present time from Chapter 3~~~Leila rustled on the couch in her office with the roses that Taylor gave still in her hand. Her head ached as she struggled to get up from her rest. She has sleep marks all over her arms and thighs. It was as if she had fallen into a deep, deep sleep. She knew had a long dream. It felt so real and vivid. But for some reason, she cannot remember anything as soon as she woke up. Her mind was still empty, trying her best to recall her dream. “Ugh…”She looked down at the shiny crystals all over the bouquet. It was the prettiest bouquet she had ever received. Red roses are her favorite flowers and she also loves jewels. Taylor gave both to her in one bouquet. “It’s so pretty…” she murmured. She blushed at the sight of the lovely roses. Again, she’s a simple lady. Of course, her heart flutters when a handsome man gives her flowers.And just like that, the image of Taylor being a player dissipated from her mind. It was as if she never witnessed what
The day continued without any issues. She got back to work and saw clients who came in to book a dress consultation with her. These are the clients that reached out to her before her opening. And so of course, they are her priority. Most of the consultations that she did were for bridal dresses. It seems to be a popular trend these days to have simple ball gowns for brides as she’s been getting a lot of requests for these. Good thing she has a catalog for her designs. “Miss, I’ll head out now,” said Michaella who just finished cleaning up the documents she presented to Leila. “Thanks for today, Micha.”It was already six in the evening and just wrapped up for today’s work. They have received a lot of inquiries about their designs on the first day of their opening. It seems that the fashion show hooked some good prospective clients. She stood up, gazing outside of her balcony to see the garden view. She has poured most of her savings into cultivating such a beautiful garden. Truth
“Oh… we’re close…?”Taylor smiled at her. “Yes, we’ve grown closer since the encounter in the club last time.”Laura grabbed a dumpling and placed it in her bowl. “Oh, you went to a club with my Leila.” She curiously asked. “Yes, Auntie. She was being confronted—“Ah! Yes, Mom, we’re close because of our common friend. You know Cassiel, right? He’s in the same group as Zacharias and Taylor is their boss,” explained Leila after cutting off Taylor. She forced a smile as she kicked Taylor’s legs under the table, afraid that Taylor would tell her mother what happened in the club. If her mother found out what Ruby and Andrei did, she’d be scolded. Taylor smirked. “It’s good to make great friends, Leila. Now that you have your own business, surround yourself with successful businessmen like Taylor so you can get some advice from him.”“Yes, Auntie. I’ll help Leila with her business. She can always come to me anytime.”Laura nodded, satisfied with Taylor’s answer. “You’re a great child.
After dinner, she went out to the powder room to freshen up before heading home. As usual, she touched up her lipstick. This time, she wore a nude pink color which complimented her pink floral dress. “Oh… You’re here.”Leila immediately saw Ayla, who just entered the comfort room. ‘What on earth! Not again!’Ayla was dressed in a lovely green flowy dress. Her hair was tied in a low bun, sporting a clean look. “I heard that you opened an atelier. Congratulations.”Ayla’s words were clearly laced with sarcasm that Leila couldn’t help but chuckle. She did not bother hiding her disgust and showed it right to Ayla’s face. Leila just threw her a glance before fixing her hair in front of the mirror. Her hair color is starting to fade into light pink which complimented her fair skin. Because of the constant hair coloring she does, it becomes a little dry. And so from time to time, she applies a hair cuticle coat to help moisturize it. “I sent Julius on my behalf to congratulate you. Good