Chapter Eighteen
“Piene Evans would be at SERENE’S Fashion show?!” Lana breathed softly, a smile stretching her lips. She looked up at Zaire and added “I’d be honored to wear his
Zaire gave her a broad grin, “1 thought you would. I’ll let Mr Exans know immediately.”
He stood up as he spoke and Lana did the same too, walking him to the door. Her face was flashed and still lit up in awe. The atmosphere in the room sudden became lighter, happier with the news Zaire brought.
she was really grateful to him. Zaire looked at her pleased expression, and gave himself a mental pat for a job well done. 1
He was determined to make her happy all the time. If he continued this way, perhaps she might give him a chance and open up her heart to him
Oso he thought.
“Let me walk you to your car,” Lama offered and he nodded,
He straightened his sharp designer suit, and took long strides towards the huge double doors with brass handles.
As he reached for the handle, however, the door was suddenly pushed forward and a blur of purple burst into the roo
room, colliding with him. clarissa is here!!! The young lady who burst in through the door had her eyes closed, and said loudly in a sing song voice, one a
arn thrown into the air.
However, just before she collided with Zaire, her eyes flew open and widened with horror AN
or as she stumbled, and landed on his body.
Instinctively, Zaire reached out and grabbed her to himself, his large hands snaking her waist, as he took a step backwards to break her fall.
Time seemed to stop for a minute as the two of them stared at each other. Clarissa’s eyes and mouth were slightly open as she felt the rock hard muscles beneath his sult, and unconsciously relaxed all the more into his hold,
She could not get her eyes off his piercing green ones and his perfectly chiseled face. Zaire looked like a Greek god to her at that moment, and like all the time. “Mass Clarisse, are you okay?” Zaire asked tentatively, with an eyebrow raised as it was obvious clarissa was content to perch on his chest, and stare up at his gluous face
Clarissa blinked, startled then she suddenly jumped backward, almost colliding with the door again.
“Mr Ludovic, II’m so sorry. I didn’t mean..” Clarissa tralled off as Zaire flashed her a brilliant smile, waving off her apology.
“That’s fine I just hope you’re not hart,” he said concemedly,
Clarissa’s breath hitched in her throat and she immediately started hiccoping. She clasped her hands to her mouth to stop the hiccups but her chest which rose and Call sharply, gave her away.
She lushed a bright red as the hiccups continued, and could not look Zaire in the face.
Zaire was astonished but be quickly recovered. He cleared his throat and turned to Lana.
“I’ll just take my leave. There’s no need to walk me to my car.” He patted her shoulder and grinned “See you at the show.”
Turning
ing the smile on clarissa, be gave her a slight bow, then exited the mom
with her hands, smiling broadly in a silly way. She caught a whift of his cologne on her palms and
Clarissa stepped aside for him to pass, then cupped her fare w cupped her hands in front of her nose, inhaling deeply.
smile becoming wider ” Lana!” she squealed as she launched herself on Lana, shaking her
Suddenly, she stopped and looked up with baby blue eyes, her silly sm body sidewaysm an infectious hug
Lana had been standing, with her arms crossed under her bosum, an eyebrow cucked as she watched the shenanigans of her friend,
Now she threw her bead back and piled as Clarissa hugged her Clarissa had a bubbly nature and was a very cheerful person. She was thuse could but stay downdere long time
kind of people that
She had short curly, milky black hair that buured lusciously on her shoulders as she shook her body. Her eyes were startlingly blue, and they were always wide with wonder. She had a poluted ta – like a plate and her smile completed bet beauty. It revealed twin dimples that gave her an overall cute look.
Standing at five four tour, two anders below Lana, who was five–foot–six, she bent her lasers and laid her head on Lara’s bosom like a child. “I miss you, mama. she sniffled and said in a childlike voler.
Lans giggled again and pushed her away Mama? Who’s your mama?l cad, belave yourselt!–
Clarissa was Lana’s best friend since high school and she had also been devastated when Lana lett. Perhaps, the most devastated which was why she always visited La inher office whenever she got the chance
Which was everyday.
Like Lana, Clarissa was the only daughter to another huge conglomerate aerald City. Unlike Lana, however, she was not an heiress as she had three older
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brothers who doted on her heavily, along with her parents.
The cheerful young lady, was allowed to be free all day and spend her father’s money however she liked.
Lina loved her dearly
Now, clarissa grinned wildly and stood before her, her blue eyes having a dreamy look “That was so amazing.” She breathed, as she clasped her hands before her,
staring into space
“What?” Lanalooked puzzled and she even glanced back to see what Clarissa was staring at. Then, it hit her and she rolled he eyes when she realized what Clarissa
scanned
was talking about.
a level look and walked back to her des
She gave Clarissa a level look and walked back to her desk, shaking her head at her friend’s behavior “if you like him that much, then just tell him.”
“What?!” Clarissa blinked “I can’t do that. I’ll be so shy.” She squealed again before plopping down on one of the sotas. Lana shook her head again and opened her laptop once more but by now, Clarissa had jumped up and was in front of her desk
“Did you see his face? He’s so dreamy, Lana, I want him.” She sighed and turned sideways, placing the back of her hand in her forehead dramatically.
Lana really could not understand the rage over Zaire. Sure he was devilishly handsome, but that did not mean she’ll have to become a blubbery mess in front of him, hiccuping and all that.
“That’s why you should tell him. Who knows? Maybe he likes you too.” Lana pointed out but Clarissa waved it away.
Nah, I’m content the way I am. I’m a fan girl for lite!” She threw her arms outward and smiled brightly.
“That’s … sad, “Lana uttered, a slight grimace on her face. She could not understand why girls like Clarissa pined away under a crush for a guy. If it were Lana, she was going to confess and make sure her feelings were known.
suddenly, her eyes glazed over as she started into space. She remembered the last time she made her feelings known, expecting the love of a man which would forever remain absent
A bitter taste filled her mouth and she clenched her fists. Suddenly she jerked as Clarissa snapped a tinger in front of her face.
“Earth to Lana! You olay, girl? What are you thinking about?” She looked at Lana’s face worriedly and Lana blinked at her
“Nothing “She replied brightly “Did you say something?”
She kept her face perfectly neutral as Clarissa looked her over, not sure if she should believe Lana when she said she was okay. Finally, she relented and said,
Zaire mentioned a show before he left. What show was that?”
“Oh, it’s SERENE’S fashion show for the season’s opening. He wants me to wear his finale dress.”
Lan answered and Clarissa’s eyes grew wide as she covered her mouth to hide another squeal.
“Line, that’s so cool! Can I come too?” She made a baby face as she pouted.
Lana laughed, “Sure, I might also need your help practicing my walk so I don’t fall on my face and embarrass my father!”
She grimaced as she said this and Clarissa gave her a reasuring Pat.
You worry too much, sweetcakes. Leave it to me.” She had a determined glint in her eye as she added “By the time I’m through with you, there would be put to shame!!
all the other top
opmodels
Lana giggled “Not so extreme. Actually, Zaire found my mom’s mentor. Mr Pierce Evans He’s the one who wants me to wear the dress.” She covered her mouth too as she felt like squealing when she added “He designed the dress!”
Clarissa gasped, her blue eyes alimmering with wonder “Zaire found him of Lana, I’m so happy for you.”
The two women hugged each other, and Lana felt more lighthearted than she had in years. Finally, Clarissa pulled away and held Lana’s hands.
Looking down at their intertwined fingers, she asked, “so you finally want to go back to Oakcrest city?”
Lana’s smile dimmed as she heard the question, then nodded brightly in the next instant “yes. I have to. That’s where Mr
Er Evans is.”
“Will you be okay?” Clarissa asked, one eyebrow raised sowingly and Lana shrugged nonchalantly.
She latew what Clarissa was referring to and she gave her a bitter smile. “Believe me, I’ve never felt better. The Rumers are like yesterday’s news to me” she quarked then repeated, with a cold glint in her eyes “I’ve never felt better.”
