Fated Alliance

Years

where the old world met high fashion. She enjoyed strutting through the streets wearing her designs

had been contacted by the organizers of Par

the world. It was not just a huge achievement, but a dream come through, because she knew that earning recogniti

to network with the renowned designers she had met. However, her heart was pulling her back to

e surprise, Isabella had told him she wasn't sure and promised to make it up to him if she couldn't do it. Nico, upset by her uncertainty and with a

a matching top, a pair of Nike white sneakers and her hair was tied up in a bun. She walked fast as her designer carry-on bumped against her leg. Apart from t

ing up inside her and hoped to God that Nico would not be home, as she planned on heading straight t

a celebrity's outfit. Her assistant had messed up the client's order, and she had to stay back

now she was back, but her call went to voicemail, making her sigh. She was about dialing Ava again when a suitcase caught the edge of her own. Reflexively, she reached out to steady it, but she lost

ful ocean blue eyes she had ever seen bore into hers with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat. She studied his sharp features that made him look

moment longer than necessary before he released her. "Airports can be unpre

"You bumped into me, and you're telling me to be careful next time"

g a shade darker as he trailed his gaze down

two plans up in the air as if in surrend

creeping up her cheeks even with her back turned to his. Alessandro watched her disappear into the crow

said, turning to his s

he turned to see her assistant sprinting towards her, her short red hair bou

he got closer, Isabella took off her sunglasses, her hazel eyes crinkled

weekend" she stated, her brown eyes scanning

y eyes. Ava clasped her hand to her mou

made the news'' she screec

't have done it without you and the rest of the

m glow as she made her way through the familiar streets, imagi

elor's pad as it was nestled within a picturesque street lined with elegant townhouses and modern apartments.

e, shuttered windows. The entrance of the house was adorned with potted plants and a sleek, modern intercom syste

" Ava asked, concern w

It's our anniversary" Is

n a dramatic manner. "It all

enjoy your very beautif

, he will not let me live

ella stepped out onto the porch

r heart leaped with joy as she strode to the house. She open

state-of-the-art entertainment system, and everywhere was sparkling clean. Isabella breathed in the

the bed, closed her eyes, and inhaled. The polo had a fruity familiar scent mingled with Nico's strong scent. Nico was a creature of habit and so it was unusual for him to go out of ch

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ed her phone for missed calls but got none, before dragging herself out of bed to the kitchen, a smile plastered on her f

ping sense of unease. She had prepared his favorite meal, the aroma filling the air as she li

awake. "Finally", she thought, and rushed to prepare her camera to record his reactio

ed for the dining table decor cast a soft glow on their faces, and she squinted to see well. She gulped as her heart twisted with pain. It was not any woman, it was Lucia, her best friend. She