All Chapters of Runway Matrix : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

She sat at the bar, swirling her drink absentmindedly, lost in thoughts of what went wrong. Some of the beautiful memories they had, making her heart ache even more. Lost in her thoughts when a voice interrupted her reverie. "Is this seat taken?" The man was asking about the bar stool next to her by the bar. When she walked in, every eyes were on her and he couldn't stop staring either. Talking to his lawyers this evening has irritated and angered him but he needed this deal to go through, coming out here was not bad after all. Her gorgeous brown hair and full lips. Pretty. Aurelia looked up and their eyes met, his piercing gray eyes took her breath away. She shook her head, indicating that the seat was free. He smirked mischievously, and introduced himself simply as Lucas and sat down beside her, ordering a drink. Aurelia found herself drawn to Lucas. He was charming and had an easy smile that seemed to lighten the weight on her shoulders. "Sorry but I didn't catch your name. Wh

Seeing her brought back all the memories of last night and his dark eyes bore into hers, a mixture of surprise and then he frown realizing how happy he was to see her again."I'm so sorry," Aurelia stammered, trying to walk away.But Lucas held her hand,his hand sending a shiver down her spine, she sucked in a deep breath and quickly looked away."Aurelia," he said, his voice low. "You work here." He said that more to himself than me. "You're a model?"Aurelia nodded, her heart racing. She wanted to put some distance between herself and Lucas. "Can we talk?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. Aurelia hesitated, her heart racing. The sex they had last night, the way he was with her, how he held her, how he kissed her. She felt totally exposed and embarrassed. She wanted nothing more than to forget it ever happened, he was her Boss. "I...I'm sorry Sir, but I have to go," she finally said, pulling her hand away and turned to leave, but Lucas caught her shoulder, his grip a bi

The sun was barely up when Aurelia leapt out of bed, nearly tripping over her heels scattered on the floor from the day before. Her alarm hadn’t gone off, today of all days or did it? She couldn’t afford to be late. Not with the brand Coco. Not with this campaign from their new "CEO", she couldn't help rolling her eyes. “Kyle, baby! Up! Now!” she called, rushing into the kitchen with her green hairbrush in one hand and her phone in the other. Her son, groggy and rubbing sleep from his eyes, looked up from the couch, his makeshift bed until she could afford one for him where he'd fallen asleep watching cartoons the night before. “Is it school already?” he mumbled. “No, sweetie. You're going to stay with Aunt Eloise for a few hours. Mommy has something very important this morning.” Kyle perked up a little. “Will I get a chocolate croissant again?” “If you’re good,” she promised, kissing the top of his head. He looks so tall for his age, he was barely 5years old. After helping him

Now,” Jake said, turning serious, “rumor is Lucas might be staying for the afternoon shots. Just keep it professional. He’s already taken an interest in your portfolio, Aurelia.” “An interest?” Sue mouthed behind him. Aurelia ignored her and nodded. “Got it.” As Jake walked away, Sue nudged her. “Jeez, girl. He’s into you.” “I don’t want him to be.” “But you like it, don't you?. Admit it.” Aurelia bit her lip. “It doesn’t matter. I can’t let myself fall for someone like him, not in this industry, and definitely not with my son to protect. People can be mean.” Sue leaned against the wall, tilting her head. “Or maybe… this is exactly what you need. Something real. Something that scares you in a good way.” Aurelia looked down at her reflection in the mirror—her makeup perfect, her expression composed. But beneath it all, her heart was a whole ranging storm. “I don’t know, Sue,” she whispered. Sue’s voice softened. “Hey, before you go, there’s something else I heard." Aurelia t

Lucas’s brows lifted, stunned by the resemblance. The boy’s eyes—so much like Aurelia’s. His entire face carried her warmth. “Yes,” Lucas said finally. “I am." “I’m Kyle. I’m four and a half. I like dinosaurs and drawing and garlic bread.” Lucas smiled. “That’s a great list.” Aurelia stepped into view, now fully dressed, her silhouette elegant and glowing. Her silver stilletto was gorgeous, the high slit on the dress showed her long beautiful legs strapped in those silver sparkles. Lucas stared for a beat longer than he meant to. “You look…” he said, eyes traveling from her legs to her eyes. “Stunning.” Aurelia nodded, breath caught. “Let’s go.” She kissed Kyle on the forehead, gave Eloise a quick look that said don’t start, and followed Lucas out the door. Behind them, Eloise whispered to Kyle, “That man’s in trouble.” Kyle giggled. “He better bring her back with cookies.” ---- The luxury black sedan pulled up to the grand hall glowing with bright lights. Guests