Chapter 17: The Fashion Show

The days went by really fast as Jasmine prepared for the fashion show. Her new song was ready and so was her plan. It was the beginning of her plans to make everyone who had hurt her pay.

she looked around her wardrobe not knowing what to wear. Even though her naivety was no longer there, she was still the same. she was the same kind girl who grew up in the orphanage and knew how to survive in the hardest of situations.

Her wardrobe was filled with clothes that appeared simple yet on her body, she could pull of anything. She pulled out a white shirt, light wash denim jeans , a Chinal handbag and white sneakers to finish the look.

For accessories she pulled out a sleek lilac dial white watch with golden frames . It took her a few minutes to dress up and apply a little make up. Unlike the previous event, she was going to the fashion show to support her manager and best friend.

Being invited as a VIP she didn't have to follow the formalities like everyone should hence she felt at ease and eager. Today was the day she would place the bait for the fish to get hooked on.

Her hair was pulled up in a neat bun as she wore the lace nude and black mask to cover her facial features. she grabbed a white cap and walked out of the room ready for a vey interesting event. It was time for the victim to become the perpetrator.

The event was organized on the thirty fifth floor of BEAU & CO. agency. She knew the building like the back of her hand. With a VIP pass in hand she walked into the building and strode towards the Elevator.

She got in and was about to feed in her floor when the door was held from closing by a well manicured hand. With her cap in place and the mask fully covering almost all of her face, the person who came in was unable to recognize her .

Arya walked into the elevator like a queen followed closely behind by her assistant Sarah. The assistant had her hands full with some shopping bags that had famous brand names on them.

" I heard that the main artist of BEAU & CO. agency would b part of the VIP crew today. I am going to make a good impression on her. I think doing that will help me land a gig with the agency since it is one of the top three fashion and music agency that is recognized world wide. Hey Sarah, what do you think the woman looks like? I bet she must be from a rich back ground and have a lot of connections.

I will definitely manage to make her my friend and maybe get to have connections through her." All this while Arya spoke alone not waiting for her assistant's input. This being the norm, Sarah knew better to shut up and listen to the monologue which Arya liked to pretend was a conversation.

Jasmine had recognized the voice the moment her ex best friend opened her mouth to talk. It looks like the saying that a leopard never changes its spot was a real thing. The girl was still a self centered and selfish brat that she had been before. Some people never change.

She smirked beneath her mask. Well then, this time she was the boss. Let the game begin, she thought as the elevator opened on the thirty fifth floor. She walked out quietly not bothering to look behind her.

Arya who had ignored the other person in the elevator looked at Jasmine walking away in disdain. How can someone walk into such a building dressed like that? " She must be one of the helping staff around. People should learn their place . At least greet the people superior to you," she shouted as an after thought.

Jasmine ignored the girl and walked away as though she heard nothing. On her way to the managers office she collided with a man who was walking absent mindedly talking on the phone.

She almost fell on her back when another hand supported her frame from falling. A familiar scent surrounded her but she could not place it if she tried. Before she could open her mouth to speak, she heard a voice that was like a soothing balm to a wound.

" Hey Levi, be careful not to hurt a princess. You are still as clumsy as ever." Levi looked shocked for a second before he composed himself. His gaze was fixed onto Jasmine's hair which was exposed after her cap flew off.

Luckily this time her mask was intact but Levi could never forget those eyes that have haunted his sleep for a few days now. As he got tongue tied looking at Jasmine, Jayden who have rescued her from a bad fall turned around to look at jasmine's face

Her scent was familiar to him. He forgot about Levi and looked at the girl. Unfortunately most of her face was covered by a mask. unlike Jasmine he had known, she had a slender body and her emerald green eyes though coincidentally the same color looked cold and frosty.

" Are you all right?" He asked letting go of her hand after she stood up stably on her two feet. Jasmine's cold glare turned warm instantly after meeting his amber orbs. The hand that had just helped her from falling was the same that had supported her on many occasion in her past.

She silently looked at him from head to toe, assessing his features. He was still as sinfully handsome as he had been during their university days. He had grown more mature and a lot more handsome. Clearing her throat, she answered in a mellow tone not bothering to hide." I am alright. Thank you.

She looked at him one last time before bending over to pick up her cap. Not sparing Levi a single look, she walked away and disappeared into the corridors. The moment she unlocked her private room and got in, she banged the door and sat on the floor letting out a sigh of relief.

Finally, she had met the man she have been meaning to see again. He was the only one from her past that she wanted to associate with in her new life. She had a debt to repay him. Thank heavens, he was in the country now.

Levi and Tristan on the other hand stood still in place looking at the corner where she disappeared to. " Do you know who she is?" came Jayden's husky voice, heart thumping violently within his chest. He had a suspicion but how could it be? Jasmine was dead.

" I have seen her once before and man is she beautiful? I must say, I have seen a lot of beautiful women in this industry but she beats them all, hands down. What makes me attracted to her even more is the fact that she wears a mask to hide her face. Damn! This must be my lucky day. I thought I would never see her again." The last part of the sentence was like a monologue which accidentally escaped his lips.

Jayden's curiosity piqued but he shrugged it off. If their paths crossed again, he would definitely like to know her better. With that thought in mind, he bid Levi goodbye as he walked towards the main event hall as his friend left for his makeup room.