THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERFECT MATE

Walking back to Edward’s office, the only thing Ellie thought of was how to stop Kevin. She was at the crossroads as she didn’t know what to do. She didn’t want Edward to get hurt and at the same time, she didn’t want to go back to Kevin. Opening Edward’s office door quietly, she peeped, looking at Edward who was reviewing some files.

She couldn’t think of being separated from Edward and at the same time, she didn’t want her child to grow up without his/her father just like she did. She kept ruminating of a way out of the mess she had gotten herself into. She at first, thought of opening up to Edward about her dark past but she changed her mind after thinking of how hurt he would be.

‘He has been hurt enough, I don’t want to be the source of his pain. Growing up without his mother, witnessing his father betraying his mother and his wife cheating on him with his bestfriend is such a painful memory. He finds solace in me as I do in him too. I want to be his source of happiness and comfort, I never want to be the reason for his agony and sadness’, Ellie had thought, peeping in on Edward with pain in her eyes. She decided not to let Kevin take away her happiness and so, concluded on flowing with the moment. Her main focus at that moment was how to approach Natalia and successfully befriend her.

‘I will have to make the collaboration happen no matter the tricks I have to pull. Edward needs to be mine forever. I can’t allow him to be stuck with that witch. I still have time to think of how to get rid of Kevin; a month is a whole lot of time to accomplish things. I just need to focus on the collaboration right now. Get a grip of yourself, Ellie. You promised not to let him have power over you anymore. You need to be focused right now as you are just a few steps away from getting your revenge on the Porous family’, Ellie said, bracing herself up, for the challenges ahead.

Hi, baby. Sorry I took so long. I had to sort out some issues with my friend’, Ellie said, walking up to Edward, with a smile on her face.

‘Are you sure you do not have multiple personalities?’, Edward asked, confused about Ellie’s change in attitude. She had ran out of the office some minutes ago, behaving weird and zooming out after receiving a phone call. But there she was, behaving as if nothing of such never happened some minutes ago. This change in behavior of her, prompted Edward to ask the question he asked, looking at Ellie’s smiling face and was surprised.

‘Why do you ask?’, Ellie asked, pretending to be confused by Edward’s question.

‘It’s just the way you have been behaving nowadays. I don’t seem to understand you anymore’, Edward said, looking into Ellie’s eyes.

‘I am sorry I have been confusing you lately, babe. I just have a lot on my mind’. Ellie responded, in a very low voice.

‘And what has been bothering you? Do you mind sharing it with me?’, Edward asked, with concern evident in his voice.

‘It’s nothing serious, my love. I just want you to promise me one thing’, Ellie said, giving Edward her full attention.

‘And what’s that?’, Edward, who was unsure of what Ellie wanted asked.

‘Promise that, no matter what you hear about me, you will never stop loving me nor will you have a reason to doubt me. I can’t imagine living my life without you’, Ellie said, getting emotional, unsure of what the outcome will be.C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.

‘Okay, I promise. No matter what, you will always have my trust’, Edward said, assuring Ellie whose eyes were becoming teary.

‘Is there anything you think I need to know? I mean something that I need to be aware of but I do not know?’, Edward, hoping it was time for Ellie to open up to him about her pregnancy.

‘No, nothing of such’, Ellie said which made Edward worried as to why Ellie was hiding her pregnancy from him.

‘Okay, if you say so’, Edward said, trying not to make Ellie feel like he was doubting her.

‘How do we go about the sketch designs? Do you have any designer in mind right now?’, Ellie asked.

‘I don’t want to use any of the designers working with our company. I have gotten in touch with someone I know while you stepped out the other time and she promised to get them ready in two days time’, Edward responded.

‘You did? How lucky am I to have you in my life. Thank you for being so caring towards me. I love you’, Ellie said, giving Edward a hug with him returning the same gesture.

Two days after as promised, the designs were ready and Ellie set out to carry out her plan. Before heading to the Oswell Fashion Brand mall, she had gotten in touch with Clinton, who fed her with the necessary information she needed. On getting to the mall, she sighted Natalia shopping and on seeing her, she felt a strange attachment towards her. She felt like she had known her for years when she was only setting her eyes on her that day. On walking up close to where she was, the feeling f familiarity became stronger which almost made her forget the reason she was there. She thought the woman looked like someone she knew and that person was her mother. The thought of her being her mother came to her mind but she waived it of as she had witnessed her mother die in the burning fire 10 years ago.

‘We seem to have the same taste’, Ellie had thought, as she walked close to where she was.

She saw Natalia observing a beautiful which was beautifully sewn by the designer. Natalia had observed the dress but didn’t like it. Just as she was about to move onto the next dress, she heard an unfamiliar voice from behind her.

‘It’s absolutely stunning, you know. The fabric has a subtle shimmer, catching the light in the most enchanting way. Expertly fitted to fit like a glove, the bodice features delicately glittering hand-stitched beading that forms an exquisite flower design. The off-the-shoulder neckline is a bold yet elegant style that lengthens the neck and elegantly frames the collarbones. The finest tulle is used to create the sheer sleeves, which are embellished with small, dazzling crystals that resemble drops of dew. They lend a hint of ethereal appeal as they taper down to the wrists. An hourglass silhouette is produced by tying a satin ribbon around the waist. With layers of soft, flowing fabric cascading down from the waist, the skirt has an almost ethereal, floating appearance. Just the perfect amount of drama is added by a modest train that gives the impression that you are gliding as you move’, Ellie said smiling, which made Natalia shocked and astonished of her deep knowledge of Fashion.

‘What about the back? It is an artistic creation. A hint of intrigue is added by the deep V-cut, which is trimmed with exquisite lace that falls to the small of the back. Every stitch and ornament is expertly crafted, with meticulous attention to detail’, Ellie said, walking round to observe the dress properly.

‘This dress is the height of sophistication and elegance. It’s more than simply a dress-it’s a statement, an elegant and self-assured work of wearable art. It’s the kind of dress that turns heads and creates a memorable impression even after you step out of the room. This dress will make a perfect fit on you. Imagine wearing this midnight blue silk dress on a floor length and thinks about how it will dazzle gracefully as you move on the floor. I believe you should go for it as I think it is exceptionally made for you’, Ellie said, facing Natalia.

‘Excuse me, have me met before?’, Natalia asked as Ellie face seemed somehow familiar.

‘No, we haven’t. Sorry my bad. I never introduced myself. My name is Ellie’, Ellie said, stretching her hand forth to shake her.

‘It is nice meeting you. I am Natalia. You seem to have a deep knowledge in Fashion. Did you go to Fashion school?’, Natalia asked, feeling drawn to Ellie.

‘No, I didn’t. I had loved Fashion as a child. My mother was a Designer and I learnt from her’, Ellie said.

‘Your mother? Where is she now?’, Natalia asked, getting interested in Ellie as she felt something was special about her.

‘She is dead and it is one of my painful memories which I don’t like talking about. If you do not mind, can we not talk about it?’, Ellie said, feeling sad and as about tearing up but she managed to control her emotions.

‘I am so sorry about that. If you do not mind, can you be my Shopping Assistant?’, Natalia asked Ellie. Although she had just met Ellie she felt there is the need for her to know her the more.

‘There is something special about her’, Natalia had thought.

‘I will have to think about’, Ellie said.

‘Sure, you can take as much time as you want. Here is my card. You can make your decision known me whenever you are ready’, Natalia said, handing her card to Ellie.

‘I will do just that. Till we meet again. And do not forget to take the dress, it is made for you’, Ellie said smiling and bidding Natalia farewell.

After Ellie had left, Natalia observed the dress again and after having one more look she said, ‘I will take this’.

Ellie on the other hand was so happy that she had successfully impressed Natalia on their first meeting which means she was half way to achieving her dream.