Shadows of Desire

ce was creative turmoil and I worked within its ambience as one who knew it well as King Fashion House would testify to my designs which got accol

fleeting looks towards me before she diverted her concentration back to those patterns she held closely to herself. Surprisingly he darkened over those pair of eyes; on his face was something like shadow for an instant before it disappeared again from

of classical music played in the background. A deep sense of disquiet sank in my stomach and my eyes bounced between Alexander and Victoria. Alexander glanced at me, concern evident in his eyes. "Ms. Taylor, I assure you that my whole attention is only on King Fashion House and preparing for our collection's launch. These rumors are just that-unfounded hearsay." I smiled faintly back because I appreciated his

s twinkled far away. "Those rumors regarding my links to mafia, Ms. Taylor – what do you make of them?" The heart missed a beat as he asked this question directly staring at me; his expression gave no lie away at all searching for motes upon his face never quite like small pieces through the air that drift through time without being able to return again back to us former dustballs once lost forever beyond possible reach. "I- ", my voice choked out midway unsure how much any more ne