Amara’s schedule was busy with finalizing the new collection. She always felt at home when she was designing on her mannequin. Last night she went on a date with the son of her father’s friend. Nick was a perfect guy. He was practicing as a cardiologist in the same hospital her father worked. He was the perfect gentleman all the time. From talking about his hobbies to listening about her passion. Conversation flowed easily between them. After dinner he dropped her off at her house. He bid her goodbye but not before kissing her cheeks. As if he knew she wasn’t ready for anything else.

Amara smiled at the memory. Maybe she has a chance. Though a little but she can try to forget her past.

But she was unknown to how destiny works. The person destined to you will find you no matter how many person you date. It’s how the God works, He makes us in pairs.

“Anna, what do you think which one is better the blue or silver sequin?”

“Ma’am you should go with the silver ones. It’ll look more appealing.”

“ Good choice. Anna what’s on my schedule today?”

“Mam, at 11 pm you have a meeting with the producers of the film in which we are designing dresses for the actress, then you have lunch with Mrs. Waller. Its about the fundraising gala which we are sponsoring. And at 4 pm we have Miss. Roscoe and her fiancé for their wedding dress.”

Humming a reply, Amara returned back to concentrating on her dress.

ON the other side of the city, Richard was busy in his own world. Tensions with the clan of Connecticut were brimming with a possibility of gang war. Richard may hate his brother and father but he would do anything to ensure their safety. The easiest target would be his niece whom Richard absolutely adored. He may not play with her but she shared something with the girl he loved. The day of her naming ceremony, he was shocked when he heard Sarah naming her daughter Amara. At first he thought he was being laughed at but then he realized it was just a coincidence. But how could he let any harm come to her.

“Man you need to loosen up. They will not be that stupid to start a war. Plus you have the reputation of a merciless predator they know you’ll hunt them down before they have a chance to do something.”

“Noah, the clan have a new leader who is more dangerous than the old bastard. I don’t think he cares about anything which is more terrifying. I have to keep my men safe.”

“Enough of about these. You have to meet the designer for the wedding tux. The meeting is in about half an hour. You need to get ready.”

“Man, I’m not going. I never wanted to get married to her, you should know it. I don’t even love her. I just tolerate her. You can go in place of me, just give them one of my tailored suit. They’ll have the measurements. You can choose any damn tux.”

“ Richard I know you don’t love her hell you don’t love anyone except Amara. But she is innocent in all this. She grew up with the dreams to get married to Arthur. She is also a victim of the treaty just like you are. I’m not telling you to forget Amara or give Leah her place. The least you could do is accept and treat her nicely.”

“ I don’t even know why do I listen to you. Fine I’ll go but you are coming with me. She’ll be busy with you and I’ll be saved from headache.”

Shaking his head, Noah sighed at his friend’s behavior. But he knew how much his friend loved Amara. In these past years he had never been with any other women. He threw Leah out of his room when she went to him wearing skimpy clothes. Neither did he touched any women nor he let anyone touch him. Noah never knew love can be this powerful. Loving a person who is not even with us is hard but its definitely possible. He sees Ric doing it every time. Last they heard about Amara ,she was busy being the designer she dreamed about. He couldn’t stop himself from getting irritated when he sees Leah getting treated the way Ric treats her. Maybe he was trading on a dangerous line here.

Richard knew Noah’s feelings for Leah were involved in every decision he made. But he chose to ignore them, respecting his best friend. Sitting in his Audi RS Q8,he couldn’t himself from releasing an irritated sigh as Noah opened the car’s door for Leah while he sat beside the driving wheel. He kept himself busy all the way talking to the employee of his studio. Two years ago, Ric opened his studio to feel like he has some control over his life. His office in the studio was always locked. It was accessible only to him. It was the save haven for him. The walls of it were decorated with the pictures of his love.

Richard never came to this part of the state. It was the economical street. Big brands and rich people shopping to kill their times. Richard hated snobby people. He never had a close relationship with his mother. She was more concerned about her fashion statement than the wellbeing of her children. So he never really liked to be associated with such people. Not that everyone was self centered. He was so engrossed in his thoughts he didn’t noticed that they have arrived at the store.

“Baby, lets go. I’m so excited.”

As much as he hated her for calling him baby, he played along as people were always watching his move. He smiled and hooked his arms around her waist. Together they went to meet the designer. Both Amara and Richard were unaware what was going to happen in just two minutes. They were escorted to Amara’s cabin by her secretary. Amara turned to greet Leah and his fiancé. In front of her, stood the reason of her emotions. The person whom she loved, hated, loathed, cried and appreciated was infront of her. Shocked, all the dresses she was holding fell from her grasp. She stood frozen staring at the face she worshipped. She couldn’t stopped her eyes from welling tears. Before she could comprehend anything Leah chose the moment to introduce her fiancé to her.

“Amara meet my fiancé Richard Black. Baby This is Amara Wesley. She’ll be designing our dresses.”

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"It’s amazing how someone can break your heart and you can still love them with all the little pieces"

- ELLA HARPER