Behind The Façade

hering was still fresh in her mind, where he had promised to attend but didn't show up, without even a courtesy call. She knew he was avoiding their father and meddling aunties, but

st saw him, unless she counted the countless online images she stumbled upon daily. William was, after all, one of the most eligible bachelors in the city, and for good reason. For instance now, his black

ared at each other. Willow could see the hint of guilt in his eyes, but also a hint

is deep voice firm but slightly s

ing frustration. "Just wanted to see how my big brother's doi

I know. I'm sorry, okay? I had a meeting that

row. "A meeting that

could see the hint of a smile playing on his

chair. "I'm not little anymore, William. And

is assistant buzzed in, announcing another call. Willia

; she was so proud of her brother's accomplishments and the empire he had built from scratch. William Brown was a household name,

designer, and their eyes would light up when she confirmed. It was amusing, really, since she looked nothing like her handsome brother. While William was tall,

uch blood, sweat, and tears he had poured into his fashion label, and she admired his unwavering dedication. As she waited for him to fin

esterday all about?" He a

niversary," she replied narrowin

O

heila and Aunt Mary were sure you wouldn't turn up, they talked about how because you were now famous,you felt eve

"I'm sorry Willow,I know I've been distant lately, but it's n

d why you were yet to remarry,

reminded them am just 30, and I trie

nted to know why I'm

"Oh, I'm sure they had ple

es. "Let's just say they're ea

ul. "I know they mean well, but sometimes I wish

exactly what you mean. How is Oliv

come around often, she

ss my little niece" Willow

know you'll be coming around next

t Aunt Maggie know you'll be coming for her birthday next month. I

laughed

added "how did we end u

ea. Uh, and try to come with a date. I

ed an eyebrow

ously. Trust me, it'

alright. I'll try to find a

to that. So, how's work been

n a new collection. It's going to be my best work yet, but it's bee

an't wait to see it. You know I'm always happy t

illow. That means a lot to

I wouldn't miss it for the world. And who knows,

hill okay? You're just

ghter. "So the last decade

"I don't know what

ere's me,still unable to hold down a stable relationship. A

her, "you mean Lucas?" He as

t cool, "I don't know what you're talking about. I'll just

,his eyes following her as she walk