Chills went down my spine. Her perfume smelled divine and reminded me of an expansive garden full of jasmine and roses. It gave me comfort of some sort, she gave off such a divine and elegant vibe. Mr. Louie and dad basically grew up together. "As we are to you all". She gave a small smile, her outfit looked comfortable in business casual.
The flight attendants started announcing for us to take our seats, since we were going to land soon. "It was nice seeing you again". Sht last time she saw me I was a mess and I hope that doesn't make her believe I'm weak. Especially if she tells Mr. Louie and he informs my dad. We bordered off, and I decided to quickly escape before I faced any more embarrassment that I could conjure.
By the time I got to the hotel, I knew very well that dad was a partial investor in many hotels around the world. I have the golden hour suite. I never informed Kye that I have this benefit, since he says that rich people get things for free, and I don't want him to think badly about me. I still stay there for the experience. I talked to the receptionist about the room Kye was staying in, and she did not want to assist me and I even told her I was his fiancé and wanted to surprise him that I was here. She still denied me. At this point, I gave up and just showed my gold card, which showed I was an important member of a company with elite access. The receptionist's face turned red and as she gave me my room key card, she handed me the information that I needed to look for Kye and, just in case, a key card passed to his room. I thanked her and gave her a great review. For her gratitude and risking her job. Now I understand what Kye meant. So dumb.
I saw a text from Rune and Lily that they saw I had landed. I still feel like ripping their heads off. They know I like to plan before I take any action. I replied yes with a middle finger emoji.
After settling down, I debated on going to Kye's room it was about to hit two in the morning and I know how strict he is on being awaken when he's sleeping. I'm trying to have a conversation; I do not have a death sentence before I even get to talk with him. I decide to get ready and head to sleep.
I received a text from Rune, and he gave me a schedule for today. This rascal made it a business trip, so I can cool down and not be angry with him. He knows me very well. Got ready and noticed that I have a meeting with someone from THMagazine for a project I am working on that I have postponed and investors have already lined up thanks to Dad, Uncle Salvie, and Mr. Louie that agreed to invest. As well a fashion model, Lea is a hot icon of the fashion industry. I've designed so many clothes for her since she says that all my designs speak to her.
I headed out to the meeting and saw Kye entering a car that looked quite expensive. I was going to hurry to catch him, but I withheld myself since I wanted to surprise him tonight, he had a woman in the passenger seat. I did not get to see who it was. Maybe just someone to show him around London. I continued walking to the restaurant I was gonna meet Lea.
"It's so nice to finally meet you in person", she stands and gives me a kiss on the cheek and hug. I guess that's a normal greeting for her. Thank gosh Rune warned me.
She gave me a big smile, "I am the one who should be honored, you have designed all my original clothes since I started as a supermodel. Your clothes and all the designs have given me a boost in the fashion industry. I was telling my manager, Ira, that I was to be the face of this new project. Be a mentor, motivator, and most obviously, an investor. I love this idea. It would have given girls like me an easier way to climb the letter". I see why she is loved and though her roots come from a poor community. I can see that even though she seems mean, she is humbled, and truly kind.
She looks mesmerizing, and I am not even close to her height. I am an average women height, but her legs are longer, and her face looks so beautiful with minimal makeup. Her strawberry blonde hair was up to her hips with a heart-shaped face. Everything about her screamed supermodel, and she's investing in my program. She is the fourth investor and volunteered herself to be a mentor. We continued to engage and somehow ended up agreeing for me to design her gown for the red carpet, which I had never done before. I got tips about what she might want. She needs it in a couple of months, but I like getting the pre-planning set mid-way to the event. She was beyond grateful and so was I. Lea signed the contract and sent the amount of money she wanted to invest every two months for the next year. I wanted to do this program with my network, not as Kye says, is it with your daddy's money. But he means well.
"Bye Love, thank you for everything", she headed out after I convinced her that the company paid for our lunch. "Can't wait to see the outfit you make. You know how to make me look incredible".
"Of course and see you for measurements Lea." She headed out with her manager. Lea looks back and waves at me. I returned the gesture. I finish my wine, pay, and head to my next stop to meet the last person on my schedule. I enjoy walking around when I go abroad. It gives me nostalgia every time I visit.
Being back where I went to school for five years completely altered my thinking that I had to beg my parents to let me be with them and my siblings. Amanda was my only friend and she wasn't a good one. She was a nice bully and hated me on the low because my parents would make more money than hers. That's where I learned to keep my mouth shut when it came to my status and parents. I also remember a girl there the last year I attended. She was fun, and we spent so much time around each other. Amanda hated it.
I missed her for a while when I first left. I guess I forgot her throughout the years. I don't remember who she was or her name clearly. She was my first kiss when I thought I was in love with her on my last day at the boarding school. She never judged me for who I was and avoided my question when I asked her about her parents. She would tell me it was complicated. We spent all day together and enjoyed each other's company.
I entered the café staring at my phone and was not aware of someone I had pumped into. "Oh sorry"
I looked up and a guy with gorgeous green eyes looked down at me. But he gave me a disgraceful look. I was going to ignore, because I didn't want to be mean. "Watch where you're going, dummy. Learn to keep your screen time at a limit, alright"
"Hey buddy, it was a bloody incident. There's no need to be coarse"
"My bad I was just saying, excuse me", it was Athea. I guess pretty privilege and an intimidating look gets you far.
"You alright Drew", she really was breathtaking. I looked away before I got drawn into her soft eyes again.
"Yes." I coughed "Yeah I am, what a small world. What are you here for?" I suck at changing subjects but I really tried.
She got the message. "Well for you", my eyes widened. She was joking. "I am assuming that you're meeting with THMagazine, since you're the one doing the Future Is Us Fashion (FIUF) program. Your assistant, Rune, found out I was in the same city as you and wanted us to meet as soon as I had an opening. What an interesting cup of tea he is."
"Yes he is", I'm going to murder Rune. He makes my life feel like a movie and at the amount of time I see this woman I have felt so embarrassed.