We Were Destined

e amount of toil and creativity, she had finally completed Donald Dickson's suit-a project which had c

a single-button closure that emphasized Donald's broad shoulders. She had added a unique twist: the inner lining was a lighter shade of blue, embroidered with delicate silver patterns that whispered of sophistication

e whispered to herself as she push

suit and went out the door, her mind r

he aspired to achieve. She stepped inside the lobby, where energy buzzed in the air, and made her way to the elevator. As the doors closed, she took

ering. He looked up from his desk, surprise and curiosity flicke

rom his chair. Interest lit his eyes. "I tho

the fluttering in her stomach. She carefully hung the suit on a

o real wonder. "This is incredible," he said, running his fingers ov

"I wanted it to say something about you an

g with intensity and gratitude. "

oing to t

ating his tall, athletic build. He was every inch the billionaire CEO, with confidence and charisma oozing from every pore. The midnig

sting his collar and practicing his sta

t looking at him. "I'm glad you like it

ged the sensation aside quickly. It was only business, after all-althou

ntered the gala and imm

g under the lights. The tailored fit accentuated his confident

hispers sta

everal flocked towards Donald, wanting to k

hionable socialite asked, her

the proud smile spreading across

flowed as the

ned the atmosphere at the gala: glittering chandeliers, guests

ation, when her phone rang. It was Donald. "Clara, can you come to my office?" he said with a warm, inviting tone of voice. "Of c

him was a nosegay of fresh flowers in full blooms of yellows, ora

said. Deep, profound thankfulness overflowed from his

rs; her heart was racing from the gesture. "It wa

ou won't believe how many billionaires reached out to me last night w

mped with the re

's g

s like a strong jolt in that air-the unsaid, unfinished feelings that passed between them. Then

nd an unexpected flutter of magic filled the air between them. There was something unsaid, a chemistry n

he stammered, her

n't me

ke; his voice was sure and clear with sincerity.

h possibilities. "I'd love to," she said,

mile widening. "I'll m

possibilities. For indeed, with each step that led out from there, she seemed to confirm that this business partnership did well to flower into so

t as she just could not wait to se