Night of Destiny

“Any plans for tonight?” Ezekiel asked, huddling closer. It was a sign he wanted to ask her out.

Harmony knew that. She blinked and said honestly, “No.”

“Can you come to a ball with me, then?” asked

Ezekiel.

“What ball?” asked Harmony curiously.

Ezekiel pointed at the runway. “The ball for this fashion show. I know you’ll love it.”

Harmony’s eyes went wide. What? He wants me to go to the ball for this show? That ball has even more stringent rules than the show. Only the cream of the crop can get in. Not even people like Catalina can get that chance. Harmony felt a little nervous, but she nodded. “Okay, I’ll do it.”

Ezekiel winked, his eyes filled with delight. Catalina watched in envy, and she almost clenched her fists. She saw how Ezekiel started the conversation with Harmony, and they were huddled close, whispering. She didn’t like how close they were standing together. She thought Harmony would try to please Ezekiel, but she did no such thing. All she did was sit there like a serious student.

Reuben didn’t bother with the show either. He too was having the same feelings as Catalina. He cursed himself for not being born strong enough, or he would take Harmony back.

The hour was up, and time struck 5.30PM. When the lights came back on, everyone snapped out of the dreamy show and landed in reality. Most people wanted to see more, like Harmony. She would love to watch the show even if it went on for two more hours. This was a masterpiece.

“Want to have dinner together?” Ezekiel asked, standing up.

Sera was still outside, so Harmony declined, “Sorry, I can’t. I have to see my manager.”

Ezekiel wasn’t angry his offer was declined. He admired her bravery in saying no. After all, no woman would say no to him if he asked them out for dinner.

Harmony took the suit off and handed it back to Ezekiel. “Here’s your suit, Mr. Weiss. I’ll go out now.”

“It’s cold outside. You wear this.” Ezekiel was in no hurry to take it back. Harmony was concerned. “No. I’m fine. You’re not wearing a lot either, so you watch out for the flu.”

Ezekiel worked out a lot, and his body was chiseled. He draped the suit over Harmony’s shoulders. “You can give this back to me after you see your manager. Now let’s go.” Ezekiel walked with her and came out of the runway’s venue.

A ton of reporters surrounded them. Harmony and Ezekiel looked perfect together. The reporters back in their home nation quickly took photos.

Catalina and Reuben came out, stiff smiles on their faces. Even the order of who came out of this door had unwritten rules written all over it. The people who came out first were higher in the hierarchy of power.

Sera had been buffeted by the icy winds out there for an hour, but she was happy to do so. When she saw Ezekiel and Harmony coming out together, she grinned and walked up to them. “Thank you very much, Mr. Weiss. It’s all thanks to you that Harmony gets to join this show.”

Harmony took the suit off and handed it back to Ezekiel. “Here, wear this. It’s windy out here.” Sera quickly draped a down jacket around Harmony’s shoulders. Once Harmony wore the jacket, Ezekiel wore his suit.

He looked at the assistant and bodyguards standing nearby, and he told Harmony, “Give me your phone.” Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Harmony was surprised, but she unlocked her phone and gave it to him anyway. Ezekiel called his number. Once the call went through, he handed the phone back to Harmony. “See you tonight.”

“See you tonight.” Harmony waved at Ezekiel.

Ezekiel nodded at Sera before he left. Sera felt her soul getting captivated. Surprised, she said, “My, he’s handsome and polite. Rich people are really well-mannered.”