As the morning sun was up in it's glory, warming whole of the surrounding with it's radiant golden rays. Ariena sat beside the window seat gazing out, how the beautiful light from sun was awaking each and every thing it touches. The welcoming and warmth of it, inspiring all the creation on this earth to come and seek it's own beauty back which was long hidden by the darkness and coldness of night.
The light was galvanizing one for a new beginning; for another chance to live. To start a brand new day with new hopes and dreams, new goals to achieve, a new happiness to seek.
She keep looking outside at how the once lonely street had turned into a buzzing mess with people running for their work, children walking hand in hand with their parents or friends to reach schools and colleges. Some were talking in phones while some have company. Some were running hastily with serious look while others strolling lazily chirping and smiling.
'The world was filled with so much contrast but all this still look so beautiful to see together..' a soft sigh escaped when Ariena train of thoughts get disturb from the continuous clinking sounds of the bell that hung on the door of the cafe. Everytime it's sweet clinking could be heard when one enters or go outside, making the atmosphere more welcoming..
It's was then that Ariena noticed how much time she had spend there sitting and contemplating over her Past, Present and Future. Yes the FUTURE, where she would be a successful fashion designer completely capable of handling the affairs of SofiaNa, she should be focusing on that not on some silly one sided love, which has no future.
She glanced a quick look at the extremely noisy but warm cafe. It was filled with the sweet smells of cakes and freshly brewed coffee spreading all around, welcoming staff and perfect flirtious smile of it's owner, Johnny who was the main attraction for young as well as other female customers.
Ariena was surprised by Johnny words of wisdom as she thought, ' Sometimes this not serious and casanova man really amazed me, he can also give such a genuine and deep-seated advise.. Wow. "Time is too powerful, it's can heal any wound, pain or wrong, so give yourself some time." ....'
Ariena steadied all her belongings on the table quickly and turned to face Johnny to bid him her regards in her melodious voice before leaving the Cafe. She was smiling brightly as she said, " Johnny... got to go now and thanks for the wonderful treat and giving me your precious time and advise, that means a lot to me. Have a great day... Good bye...."
Johnny shifted his eyes to her and gave her his signature smile and waved his hands in response as he said with an obvious tone, "Anytime Dear.... have a beautiful day. Bye bye.."
Ariena left the cafe feeling a lot better and confident as compared to the gloomy state she had come here. She walked to her flassy yet stylist red and black Bugatti Veyron humming to herself. She tunned the radio to a soft melodious song before igniting the engine and allowing her darling to roar off the road.
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The whole of Matilda's was in chaotic mess, where everyone was running to make all each and every thing perfect. People were trying their best so that things were at it's right place and with no flaw to be find in it, as the most prominent and austere co-partner and designer of Matilda's was visiting here, Stella Ford.
Stella was a world renowned fashion designer, famous for her strict rules and sharp poisonous tongue. She only respect smart and genuine hard working person. Stella was a woman of values in this gypping circle. She hated the most the lame excuses, bitching behind the back and last but not the least FAVOURITISM.
There was a common saying about her in Matilda's, "One can survive even when he/she get hit by a truck if luck prevails, but getting into the wrong side of Stella only marks for the doom day with no hope and luck to amend it. So never mess with the goddess, if you love your life.."
Inspite of this scaring saying, Stella was highly respected for her fair and outstanding way of dealing things. Everyone in Matilda's was trying his/her best to impress or to get noticed for his/her work by Stella, as popularity and prosperity will come running after you if you get recognized by Stella.
When Ariena entered the small but warm workshop of them which was just enough for the four to work freely, she was surprised to see that other three were already there, especially Lenny, the eternal latecomer. All of them were so deeply focused on their work and conversation, that they didn't notice her arrival.
She walked to them elegantly in her peach color printed shirt and black straight ankle length pants with high heels. Her long and slim legs were beautifully highlighted in them making her look more gorgeous. She stopped near Lenny and circled her hands on her shoulder as she jested in her playfully voice, "Oh my my ... something is really not right here..."
She paused to look at the reaction of her friends; all three of them were surprised and got nervous and scared by her choice of words thinking something went wrong with the dresses. She let out a hearty laugh to ease their stressed faces and said, " Relax nothing wrong with our project, it's Lenny.." and she winked at the other two.
Lenny face became more pale and strained as she hurriedly asked, "What is wrong with me... am I not enough presentable in this dress. oh I've spend so long to select this last night... Oh or is it my hair or my shoes.. what it is.." She was panicking with each passing seconds and looked at Ariena with her tearing puppy eyes.
Ariena was controlling herself hard from laughing to see her so anxious and freaking out. She said with a calm voice, "Not that Lenny, it's how can an eternal latecomer is this early, even early then me when I thought no one will be there, and still doing her work deligently without complaining.... Haha.."
Listening to Ariena Stacey burst into a fit of laughter and rolled in her seat while Lenny was sulking and cursing Ariena hard for making a prank on her. On the other side, the only man in the group, Bruce only let a sigh and left the girls to chit chat with each other for some time.
After sometime Bruce came forward to bring the girls back to earth from their merry land. He said in a serious tone while massaging his temple, "Come girls that's enough for the time, get serious now. It's a big day for you and also for me. If today our designs get selected by Stella and the Decision Making Committee, we will not only be able to show them on the awaited fashion show of Matilda's but also our design will be on the outlets of the company through out the country. So focus girls..."
He turned to Ariena and Stacey and give them instructions in a commanding yet gentle tone, "You two go and recheck each and every detail of the dresses thoroughly and when I say each and every I mean it Okay. I don't want any mishaps to happen in front of Stella and others due to any reason..... got my point.."
Ariena and Stacey left the two, Bruce and Lenny, to arrange all the papers in the files in correct order to be presented before the committee as they went to proceed with their work.
Ariena gave a quick and meaningful glance at the three and thought, ' This is her dream and she should happily flow with it's wave. She is blessed with so many people to love and care for her in this life of her. The indifference of one people in this world can't affect her .... Right...'
"Oh it's still hard but I can do it..." she mumbled to herself before rushing to Stacey to assist her with reviewing the dresses while encouraging herself in her mind.
" Time.... time Ariena.... Have patience... let the time heal your pain also..."