Getting the appointment.
It's amazing how someone can break your heart and you can still love them with all the little pieces."~anonymous
Bianca
Back to present
"Wowwwww... that was really inhuman!" Tirana spat with a bitter laugh.
"Tira!" Claire warned before turning back to me
"Bianca... I really can't blame you for this, but..." Tirana cut her off tapping on her feet angrily... she's has always been the wild type with no room for nonsense or all of us are actually but she got the better degree at that, always straight forward, no one could stop her from anything that she made up her mind to do or say.
"Claire you're being insensible I mean... I can't believe you're still sticking up for this..."
"Tirana Dawson! Watch your word! and shut the fuck up!" Claire fumed in anger
"Cut the crap and don't tell me to shut the fuck up! She should be doing that not me! She was the one who ruthlessly broke a guy without feeling remorseful. Mother or not, you should have stand up for what is right not just adding to his pain!" She said furiously closing her eyes.
"Ti_"
"I really can't imagine how he was able to live through all this? I'm sure at a point he would have considered committing suicide and you I'm not even sure if you're still the girl I know..." She said again barely audible as her former words left a sting in my heart. She's right, he may had considered it but I'm happy Ivan never left him alone.
"Tirana, I'm pissed as much as you are but can you just calm your ass down" Claire retorted.
"Really? ..." Tirana heaved a sigh feeling frustrated and at the same time very furious before she added "Excuse me!"
"Tirana" Claire tried to stop her but she wouldn't listen... I was silent because that's the typical Tira... anytime she hears news that's unpleasant to the ear, she'll excuse herself to avoid regrets of what could come out of her mouth.
"Babe ignore her, she'll get through this and stop crying please" Claire came closer to wipe my tears away... I didn't know I was still crying then I nodded my head just then my phone beeped as I clicked the open button...
Ms. Bennett, congratulations you're one of the few chosen designers in New York city to report with your best clothe design at the Alcan's group for their newest project on fashion designs
"No way!" I said in a shocking manner I mean one of the biggest and widest group in the world want to work with my designs?... that's like hallucinating as Claire popped her head to the message with a beam smile on her face.
"Wow girl you're getting there" She shushed in happiness, she tilted her head closer with a widened expression.
"ALCAN'S GROUP? As in HAY!!! Is that not Stefano's company?" She asked indecorously then I nodded
"I'm not doing it I ..."
"You're not doing what? don't even tell me that shit!" Claire cut me off in an infuriated manner.
"Claire ..."
"Stefano is the CEO? And you're scared of colliding with him? Or better still you're afraid of the outcome? Oh come on girl Stefano is not a monster so give it a try" She cut me off again... well he's not but I am... I wanted to shout out.
"How? I'm sure when he notice my name as one of the designers coming with their design, He'll dismiss me without second thought ...I mean he have all the right to do more of that to me because I deserved it..."
"Bianca... let's say Stefano didn't know your name is there but even at that as a business man he's going to shove away his personal feelings and consider what will benefit him and his company... come on look at your designs, they're exceptional... don't waste this chance girl give it a try and let's see if it worth it" She said
"Claire_"
"Shhh..." She cut me off standing up as she lowered her hand in my direction signaling for me to stand.
"Bianca you know why I admired you so much? Because you're not easily intimidated by the things going on around you." She said clutching our fingers together
"I believe in you girl!" She added pulling me up from the sofa to Tirana's room
Getting inside I saw Tirana sitting up close to the wall facing outside the busy city with a lot of things going on in her mind.
"Bitch!" Claire said nudging Tirana on her shoulder as she faked a frown before turning to me
"Bianca I'm..."
"Shhh... it's okay besides anyone can react that way it only makes us human" I cut her off hugging her tightly with a bright smile on my face
"Babe let me gist you, Bianca has gotten a big contract at the Alcan's group" trust Claire to blurt out unnecessary information as I rolled my eyes at her.
"Are you for real?" Tirana eyes popped out in surprise then Claire nodded
"Tirana don't..."
"Oh my God! Finally!" she cut me off gushing like a baby hugging me tightly again "Go for it girl, I know I'm all mad at you for keeping this from me when I told you back then that I had a slight crush on him but it's all in the past now..." she added releasing me from the hug and looking into my eyes " You have my full support on this" She said with a dazzling smile.
"Thank you" I muttered with a subtle smile " But this may even be a scam...even if it's not, it will affect my work here, I mean this is Italy we're talking about not New York..." I added using my hand to demonstrate.
"So? Wait! don't tell me you had a second thought about the job" Tirana said facing me squarely with her hands on her waist
"Please tell her" Claire said from nowhere as Tirana eyes widened
"No way! you're doing job" She said pouting my face like a child
"You ..."
"This deserve to be celebrated right Claire? What do you think?" She cut me off
"Of course babe and yes that reminds me there is a wine tasting party tonight" She said casually narrowing her eyes at the both of us.
"Yeah... The Genrichs right?" Tirana said trust that girl with news as Claire nodded her head.
"He's opening a Wine refinery here in New York so the tasting is tonight" Claire giggled as Tirana started to dance like a baby who just got candy from the mother. I know what they're trying to do but wait THE GENRICHS? I mean the name is familiar but I can't seem to comprehend...no way FINN GENRICH? My eyes widened.
"Don't tell me you're talking about Finn Genrich please?" I said seeking for quick answers from them then they nodded simultaneously... fuck! That's Stefano close friend and major investor I mean according to what I read, all his Hotel brands made use of G wine so damn it Stefano will be there.
"What? No way! count me out!" I said in a breath as they looked at me strangely.
"Babe!" Tirana called looking at Claire with 'what am I saying' look
"What are you saying?" Claire said too looking confused
"What? I mean I can't be there. That man is Stefano major investor and also his close friend!" I said pointing at anything point able.
"You're still not making sense I mean what does Stefano have to do with this?" Claire asked as a matter of fact
"Babe it's..."
"Stefano would be there!" I blurted out cutting Tirana off ... I mean don't they get me?
"On what probability? When did you start keeping tabs on him?" Claire retorted. Me tabs? No, I mean I read a lot about him but that doesn't mean I'm keeping tabs on him right?
"I know that. Mind you I'm not keeping Tabs on him I just have the feeling that's all" I said looking so stupid as they both burst into laughter.
"What's funny?" I frowned at them.
"Everything! And that doesn't change the fact that you're coming with us" Tirana pouted
"What? Were you girls even listening at all?" I said to them feeling so frustrated.
"Won't Ryder be angry leaving you all by yourself with an unknown person tonight?" I directed my question at Claire
"Babe we're going there together! So that's nothing to worry about" she said feeling satisfied at herself... shit how can I convince these girls to stay? Knowing Tira and party are best of friends. With her no way. Ryder being on the chart list of top 3 Billionaires in the worldwide with Stefano topping the chart list is obviously an important icon and he's taking her along with him.
"So in all we're all going to take our asses to the damn party!" Tirana answered with a sardonic smile.
"But..."
"No but babe! You're going" Claire stated firmly.
That evening, getting to the four points aka HAY Hotel, the only hotel known to be bigger and more luxurious than the five stars hotel. It's one of the global hotels in the worldwide owned by the Alcan's Group is where the party would be held.
"Wow this place will never seize to amaze me every single time I step my foot in it" Tirana commented unable to get her eyes down at the beautiful well-furnished building. Just then we stopped at the entrance securities with silvered tag A for checkup before asking us for our own invitation cards then Claire brought out her own alongside with Ryder same goes with Tirana holding my hand as if I'm her date before he let us in the Grand Magnificent Building. My eyes almost popped out at everything it could set on because they were simply exceptional... Where do I want to start gushing from?
"Damn! This Epitome Central can buy United States in all... just look at that Pearls hanging at that Railings...girl are you sure we're not dreaming? I mean somebody owned this Castle..." Tirana ranted in my ears as she left her eyes to devour everything it could at the moment... we strode to the nearest elevator because this building had it a lot.
Getting inside I clicked the last inscribed button Grande. That is the final floor of the 120 skyscraper building.
After like forever the door opened revealing another heavenly image that you'll never think existed except in novels. If you think the down floor was exceptional then I don't think there's a perfect word to describe this floor because it's too beautiful to be true as the sparkling marbled floor alone speaks wealth not to top it all the crystal chandeliers hanging around the well sculpted beige walls of the building.
I looked to my right where the glassy doors showing the beautiful and best view of the New York city. This is more like a palace or no CASTLE.
"What the... oh my Goodness I feel like I'm on cloud 9... Bianca am I hallucinating I mean does this really existed? Wow this is beyond beautiful..." she kept ranting as she brought out her phone to take pictures of the floor as my eyes flicked around getting a glimpse of Ryder and Claire on the grandee floor looking at each other beautifully with their eyes filled with love before crashing their lips against each other.
Who knew their love could ever flourish like this after everything they've been through in their lives.
I looked away with a smile plastered on my face if only I could solve my puzzled life like them until my eyes flicked to the entrance of the magnificent grande as some distinguished human figures made their entrance. My body froze.