She Is The New Designer.

Arianna How are you doing? Hope you guys are doing good? Nathan asked

We're fine, replied Arianna.

Lucia missed you; she's been bragging all day about how powerful you are to Kate, replied Arianna softly. I think she can't wait to see you.

What about you, Arianna? Don't you miss me?

Oh, of course I missed you; you've helped me so much, and I really appreciate you, so how can I forget such a person? Tell me, said Arianna.

But I do sense like you don't mean it. What's wrong? Did something happen to you?

Lucia told me you went out yesterday to celebrate with Kate. Did something happen yesterday? asked Nathan.

Arianna's heart jumped out of her body at that moment. Did Nathan know she slept with a stranger? What if he knows?

Arianna! Nathan asked abruptly, jotting her out of her thoughts.

Nathan! answered Arianna nervously. 

Yes, so something really happened.

No... no, of course not. What could actually happen to me besides I can protect myself, proclaims Arianna?

Then why did you take so long to respond?

asked Nathan.

Nothing I was just drinking water, lied Arianna.

Ok, my deal here is about to close, so I may see you guys soon. Ok, extend my greetings to Lucia. bye. Bye, replied Arianna.

What if Nathan already knows about what happened that night? Nathan suspects me, and I know he will investigate, she murmured to herself.

I have to prevent this from happening. I can't betray or hurt Nathan; he has helped me a lot. said Arianna to herself.

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One week later.

What was so urgent that you wouldn't tell me over the phone? Speak up, asked Mason impatiently.

I'm pregnant, Mason.

When did you let that happen? You know my mom is still in denial about accepting you. How could you get pregnant? asked Mason in an angry tone.

Ivy, how could you?

The baby is yours, Mason. I also didn't plan for this to happen, but it did, and you must take responsibility before it gets out that you have an illegitimate son outside. said Ivy boldly, existing Mason's presence.

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A week had passed since the incident with Ethan happened; Arianna's mood had improved a lot with the help of Kate and Lucia ever since they moved into their new home.

Arianna isn't Mason a jerk for cheating on you back then; he still went ahead to look for you after what they did. Do you know they're still not married? Ivy laughed while saying.

Don't worry; they deserve whatever is happening to them. A cheap and a scumbag deserve each other, said Arianna disgustedly.

So tell me what's going on with you. Have you found a man you like in the entertainment industry? asked Arianna, winking at her playfully.

Just wait with your beauty. I can find you any man you want; just tell me your preference. But I know one thing: he must be damn sexy and good-looking, right? Arianna teased.

Kate couldn't help but laugh; of course he should be damn sexy and enchanting, but not now. I'm focusing on my career. I want to become a top actress in the entertainment industry first. Besides, men are scum. said Kate, looking at her friend's dimmed face, It's good to have something you're interested in and put your best in them.

You can do it.!

With me by your side, we will overcome everything; you don't have to pass through any channel. I believe in your ability, said Arianna confidently.

After days of being in the house with Kate, Arianna's mood improved a lot. Her face once again is filled with smiles, just like 3 years ago.

Kate said goodbye to both Arianna and little Lucia. Lucia, take good care of your aunt for me. I will surely reward you when I come, okay? asked Kate politely.

Don't worry, Aunt Kate. I will surely protect my aunt; besides, she's going to be my mom soon, so don't worry; I will protect her, shouted Lucia childishly, Though she's only two years old, she speaks like a 4-6year-old, and she's grown so fast that people mistake her for a 4-year-old baby.

She started walking when she was only 8 months old and could talk clearly at the year of 1. This made them sometimes call her the "ANGEL" because they believed she knew everything from heaven before coming here.

Arianna took a taxi back to the E&A company. This is where her previous company transferred her to.

However, just as she was about to walk into the company, she heard a familiar name calling her. She thought she heard it wrong until the person called her again.

In front of her stood Mason, with a joyous face going in to hug Arianna.

Arianna, is that you, or am I dreaming? He rubbed his eyes while saying that.

Is it true. you're my Arianna! Just now I thought I was dreaming. Where have you been? asked Ethan.

All this while, Arianna stepped back, not wanting to associate herself with Ethan or talk to him. She just stood there looking in all directions besides him as if to tell him she doesn't know him.

Are you talking to me, sir? Ask Arianna while looking at her sides as if someone else was there.

Yes, Arianna. I'm talking to you. said Mason

Sorry sir, although my name is Arianna. I have never seen you before; you must have mistaken me for someone else, said Arianna while walking away.

Do you have to pretend as if you don't know me? Arianna, I know you're angry, but if you apologize to me about what happened three years ago, I may forget everything and accept you back, said Mason confidently.

How can you be so shameless, sir? why are you so demanding. I told you I don't know you; besides, I just returned to the country a week ago, said Arianna boldly.

Don't go around claiming everyone as your fiancé, sir; people must mistake you for a madman. said Arianna, while going away this time, this time ignoring calling.

Shameless man, she murmured to herself.

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Miss Johnson Welcome to the E&A company, said the receptionist. We were informed of your arrival last week. Please follow me; let me show you to the design department, said the receptionist.

Arianna changed her name 2 years ago from her father's name to her grandpa's name because she didn't want to remember anything about the Harrington family. Since they abandoned her, she is better off without them.

I heard you've succeeded in the design industry abroad. I'm a very big fan of yours.

I'm very happy to have met you, said the lady while showing around the company.

You can call me Arianna. And you are...? asked Arianna while waiting for her response.

I'm Juliana, but you can call me Julie for short, said Julie, smiling.

Hello everyone, this is Miss Johnson, the new designer from our company, so treat her well in the future, declared Julie to her colleagues.

You could see both disdain and happiness from the employees; some of them were happy to receive her, and some of them were really angry about her presence. which was not new to Arianna; she had encountered this from her previous job before, so she wasn't bothered about it.

Arianna returned to her office ready to start work... just before she could sit down, she got a call from an unknown number. Grrrrrrr....

Hello, who is this? asked Arianna curiously.

You ungrateful brat! After all that we did for you, you couldn't even save your dad's number. replied Her stepmother, Serena, bitterly

Please, this may be a wrong number, replied Arianna, immediately ending the call.

I guessed that Mason must have told them of my return, that jerk! muttered Arianna to herself

I guessed they aren't going to let go of me in this lifetime.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ethan was busily instructing his subordinate about Arianna's return.

What did you find, Lucas? asked Ethan eagerly

Boss, we found out Miss Arianna is the new designer of our company. Ethan's face brightened immediately when he heard this.

Where is she now? I guessed they aren't going to let go of me in this lifetime.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ethan was busily instructing his subordinate about Arianna's return.

What did you find, Lucas? asked Ethan eagerly

Boss, we found out Miss Arianna is the new designer at our company.