CHAPTER ONE
Maeve's POV
We had just finished launching our new design and I couldn't be more proud of myself, the models had just finished walking down the runway and I need to go out to give a speech to end the show before we can start waiting for our designs to top the market chart and I know it that it's gonna be a success, the retailers has done most part of the buying so I know the rest is just a piece of cake, I stood up from the chair and smoothen my dress, I was putting on a long black silk gown with a low back and a high slit on the right leg, the gown was hugging my curves in the right places and I was pleased with my outfit, I always know how to rock a nice outfit, obviously I own a fashion industry which means I have to wear the best of the best, checking myself for the last time in the mirror, I made my way out, everywhere was buzzing with music, my models had done a great job tonight and I could see the pleased smile on the faces of most people, I mounted the podium and cleared my throat
" Good evening everyone, thank you so much for being here today, thank you for your support throughout the show, it means so much to us" I said with a smile on my face and that was when I saw him sitting right there among the crowd with that usual smirk on his face that I hate so much, of course he was here, he is one of my company's largest stakeholder so he had to be here, I looked away and ended my speech with a toast. I walked down the podium and my best friend who is also a fashion designer was waiting for me with a smile on her face, she gave me a thumbs up and I smirked at her
" That was nice sweetheart" she told me hugging me briefly. Both of us has been extra busy for sometime now cos of the design we launched today and I can't be more grateful to have her here in my company doing what she knows best and trust me she is good at her job and I still don't know how she puts up with my grumpy ass, well that's why she is my best friend. I was going to reply when that cocky bastard decided to grace us with his presence, I rolled my eyes when I saw him
" Nice show red mane" he smirked mocking me with his eyes and I hate that stupid nickname he calls me cos of my hair color and he has been calling me that since I could remember and I hate it so much, he was scrutinizing me with those gray orbs and I hate to admit how beautiful he looks right now with his defined cheekbone that looks like it was sculpted by some artist from Paris and those dark hair of his that was slicked back and most of all his eyes, they are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen, even though I can never tell him that and I hate him more for being that handsome
" What do you want Desmond' I squeezed my face at him
" Easy guys, you don't have to fight tonight, it's a good day remember, we just finished wrapping up a fucking show, we should be heading to the after party now and Maeze you still need to address the team before we go" Chloe rambled off but Desmond and I didn't stop staring down each other until Chloe came between us
" Who said he is invited to the after party" I questioned Chloe without taking my eyes off him, I wish I can smack his stupid face right now
"I did and you should better accept it" Chloe
said to me " And before you start with the I pick who comes to my party talk, let just forget your beef for now and enjoy the rest of the night" she said pulling both our arms and dragging us away.