Threads of Love in the Fashion Realm

Am Elle, a fashion designer and a self motivated and independent woman. I woke up to my dog licking my face which honestly didn't start my day off too nicely. Don't get me wrong, the little s**t is the cutest thing on this earth but when it decided to lick my face it's the nastiest thing. I showered quickly and got dressed ready for work. The buzz around last months event literally just calming down which made my job slightly easier. As head of design I do a lot of work for the company that isn't seen but David my boss has decided that he wants me going to events to meet with people and make myself known in the industry. This I am incredibly thankful for. But turns out it isn't such a good idea. Since some amateur designer thought they vocally spread lies and a random accusation about me. It was known that I don't come out to these events because honestly, I don't have the patience to deal with these idiots. That have somehow landed themselves a place in this highly competitive industry. But she didn't know that I would show up that night. Safe to say I didn't take the comments well since she even had the audacity to make racial comments about my main model for the line. Say s**t about me but talk absolute crap about my models or anyone who's working for me and I will willingly spill my drink all over her cheap dress. That's exactly what I did. Didn't she deserve it as well? "no, not a f*****g chance David ," I say slamming the door shut, I walked out of his office grabbing my bag already needing that lunch break. Unfortunately, I heard the faint sign of David walking up to my office. "Elle , it's a business event I really need to go to this one you're making a speech" David decides to spill on me. I couldn't have spun my head around any faster than I did. Could he not have told me this earlier. He winced at the look I was giving him. Good. Even though he is my boss I know I've got that effect on him. That's what happens when you practically helped build this company up to the standard it is at now. "a speech? what the f**k do they want me to say I just design clothes for peat sake" I could tell David with annoyance in my voice. He rubbed his eyes before settling himself on my table. This is a common scene with me and him. Nothing out of the ordinary. "you're a college dropout turned international designer this is what everyone wants to hear" yeah, of Course, they want to hear how I failed at school. Yes, I get that I made it somewhere on my own but c'mon a speech. Now I was the one rubbing my eyes, well not as rough since I have mascara on and I don't really want to be looking like a raccoon. "fine, but I'm only doing this because Ive got nothing planned tonight," I tell him checking through my emails quickly before I head out. I drain David 's voice out as he begins to thank me. Once I'm satisfied that my task for the day is done I start to exit my office. "see you after lunch David y" I holler quickly linking my arms with Kelly as we make our way to the nearest sushi bar in the city. David knows that I won't be coming back into the office until tomorrow. Only now did I realize that I need a new dress for tonight's event. "I don't understand why you can't wear your own dresses, " Kelly says holding the door open for me as we walk into the restaurant. I hold up two fingers before following the waiter to our table. " because that's just obnoxious of me and plus I actually love other clothes from other designers" I shrug. I only ever wear my own dresses to promote. Either that or wear other designers dresses to events. My love for fashion started years before I created my first line so I guess I never stopped. "that makes sense, but if you're not gonna wear them at least give them to me," she says a mischievous smile on my face. I raise my eyebrow at her. "didn't you wear my dress the other night when you went on that hot date" It was a question but I already knew the answer to it. She smiles down into the menu. The little w***e is probably remembering the events of that night. " If the dress is ruined I will castrate you". "Alright ladies, what can I get for ya," the waiter says standing beside our table. He was young and cute looking and definitely new on the job. I only know that because I've been here quite a few times. We tell him our order, eager for our food. Chinese talkeaway is great but a real Chinese meal cooked from fresh by a Chinese chef that is known across London beats it. Once our food was here we began to eat like the starving pigs that we are. "I need your support tonight Kelly , can't you just ditch him tonight" I beg her once hearing that she's not coming but instead she is off to see her boyfriend up in Surrey. f**k right off I can't do this shitty event alone. "Sorry babe, you're a strong woman and plus David is there you'll be fine" I swear she said the same thing before my last event and look what happened there. From the look she was giving me she knew exactly what I was thinking I didn't need to spell it out for her. She takes a sip of her drink before focusing on me. "Look, babe, that event was nothing compared to tonight. This one is full of elite businessmen and woman who envy your hard work and talent. These are your type of people and you will be just fine okay" her words were comforting but it didn't stop me from feeling anxious about tonight. "I just can't help it, you know how anxious events get me" she nods her head in understanding. I wanted nothing more than to have her there tonight but I wasn't going to get in the way of her relationship. She's finally found a man that she likes and I'm happy for her. We ended spending a whole two hours in the restaurant. Kelly went back to the office while I caught a ride back to the city. "Thanks, Robert , I'll call you when I'm done," I tell the driver as I step out of the car. I swear if I don't find a good dress today Im going to be pissed. I finally found a dress that was killing it. I goofily smile into my phone. I almost felt excited about this event now. I started to decide on how would wear my makeup and style my hair. This is probably the only thing that gets me excited and now I couldn't wait for tonight. I read an article on tonight's event. Apparently, some business mogul was getting a lifetime award tonight and we were celebrating him and many others. Seems like a pretty fancy event I don't think Ive been to an event of this scale before. As soon as I got home I headed for the shower and started on getting read. My Boss had organized a car to pick me up and I'd meet him there. The dress fit's perfectly, at first I was slightly worried about it ripping because I was on the curvier side but luckily there was a zip that made it much easier to put on. I met David as soon as I got into the building. He wore a tailored suit that made him look rather dashing. These ladies will surely be on him tonight. not that David was going to pursue anything he's rather strict on mixing pleasure with business. that's why I love working with him, he never fails to meet his goals and takes the business very seriously. You look beautiful Elle ," He says as he pulls me along with him to the carpet. there were many famous faces here standing in front of the cameras as they filed into the venue. David was instantly pulled into a media frenzy as they started to ask him numerous questions which went along the lines of what he was wearing and also about possible love interests. I, on the other hand, was pulled in the direction of the photographers who were eager to get my picture. I smirked as I knew that they could see the dress for what it was. it made me look sexy, beautiful and most importantly classy something I always strive for when attending these events. "over here Elle " they shouted at me forcing me to turn my head over to them. I was never difficult with this part of the event I actually found this to be the most interesting part. I did my job for amy and showcased her dress for the world to see, did a quick show of the slit of my dress by moving my leg. all the right poses that would get me the best pictures. I was living in the moment until I was not the center of attention anymore. A limo had just pulled up to the carpet and a couple was stepping out. David took my hand and walked me inside the venue to find us our table. which thankfully was near the stage. I had about 10 minutes before it was my turn to present an award to Someone but first, it was one of the much bigger rewards that a lot of people were excited for. A lifetime achievement award which in business can mean a lot more than what people think. After taking a glass of champagne from the waiter I spotted a tall dark handsome man being introduced on the stage. My lips just perched on the glass as i moved my eyes down his form. Noticing the light highlighting his muscular body. The glasses looking sexy as they sat on his nose. I was about to ask David who the man was but i didn't hear the murmur as my attention was fixated on the desirable man speaking out to the room with such passion and dominance. He finished his speech and raised his glass up to the crowd gracing everyone with a dangerous smile that no doubt had all girls soaking their panties. I fidgeted in my seat as the mere thought of it crosse my mind "delicious" I whisper, my eyes never leaving the man as he saunters off the stage and down the steps. Much like every single female in the room. she was fascinated. He was everywhere He knew everyone Everyone loved him