"NO I AM NOT." Mrs. Merchant said boldly. She continued, "Before you start roaring again, let me finish first. We tried to find out if there's any model available for the event who can match up with today's event but we found no one. And we've already made announcement a month ago. Right now, we have no other option. Either you walk on ramp or let THE MERCHANT TEXTILE to face embarrassment."
"This wouldn't be only embarrassment to THE MERCHANT TEXTILE but also to the whole MERCHANT GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES cause we've never disappointed anyone before and always fulfilled our words."Mr. Jason said.
"You know me dad, you know me very well. I am not this kind of person and in fact I hate all these media and events kind of things. I am not doing any ramp walk. I am sorry." Justin said firmly.
"I thought someone said he can do anything for business right?" Mrs. Merchant said angrily.
"Listen Justin, I know you don't like these kinds of things and many ot
"JUSTIN!" Mrs. Merchant said raising her voice. Before Justin could say anything, Edward cut him off in the middle. "Ladies and gentlemen, don't get panicked. Everything is alright. Umm you all know our Justin doesn't like to have woman around him. And walking together folding hands, this has really become old style to walk on ramp. Well I have a better idea. Why don't we do one thing? All the male models walk to the ramp first and then ask same with the female models. Justin will walk right after that and then Miss Ivana at the end. This way, everyone will get noticed and everyone will look strong independently." "And maintain a meter of distance from me everyone." Justin said coldly. Justin still had a grumpy face but he had to agree as there was no other choice. Everyone agreed on this one and trainer made them to practice for several time. Ivana felt the heels were quite different than yesterday. She complained about this to the trainer but then t
Ivana was startled and was imbalanced. But she balanced herself at the right time as she gripped on the floor tightly by her right heels. She was at the centre of the stage and everyone was gossiping and even laughing at her. When she slightly looked around at everyone, she became nervous.The media was taking all the photos and videos non stop. But then she saw Nia was giving a devilish smile. Ivana had a feeling that this must be definitely Nia's work to embarrass her. A heat of anger grew in Ivana's heart. She had tolerated every thing Nia did to her without complaining before. She neither tried to bully her back. But now, Nia had not only embarrassed her but also the company, in front of all the international media as well as business personalities. Justin was looking at her from the front of the stage with cold eyes and his fists were already clenched digging his nails in the skin.The gossips were increasing more and more. Ivana had enough
All the models were surrounding Justin and Ivana. And now it was time to face the media.The media persons were all anxious to ask the questions. Just as the host asked the reporters to ask questions one by one, one of the reporter asked, "this was really a different kind of experience to see Mr. Justin Merchant on the ramp. We've never seen you taking part in any kind of such events. What made you do this today?" "MERCHANT TEXTILE is one of the most important company under MERCHANT GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES and I being a CEO, it's my responsibility to make sure about everything. This collection is aimed to be international hit and I personally wanted to check upon the products. I must say the workers have done excellent job. Rest assured, this is one of the best products launched by the company." "Wow, the company looks really serious about the products. Now my question is to you ma'am, we've got information that you're the managing head of the MERCHANT TEXTILE an
When reporters had answers for all their questions, Justin was asked to give a speech representing the company. "The MERCHANT GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES has always been serious about the quality of the product because we believe qualitative product is the right of every consumer. MERCHANT TEXTILE today has also followed the same trend. I thank each and everyone who became the part of this event, our international partners, media and everyone who are present right here. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the event." with that, he handed the mic back to the host. Everyone was clapping and whistling. And now, the host asked Ivana to give the speech as well. "I'm really grateful to each and everyone who participated in today's event and made this evening this beautiful. I believe our hard work will certainly make you all happy and satisfied. Thank you everyone." She returned the mic back to the host. The claps and whistles were growing even more stronger. People weren't h
At the other side, Justin, Mr. Jason and Edward were heading towards the cabin.He had already ordered Angelo to call upon the Management team of the event.Justin took out his blazer and threw it in the floor and roared "who had the responsibility to check upon the arrangements of the footwears?"Everyone in the room was scared to death from Justin's voice. There was a pin drop silence in the cabin. "Does every one here has hearing problem?" Mr. Jason said angrily."Si.... Sir.... it was my responsibility." The Manager said extremely scared."And what do you think you did today? Wasn't it your responsibility to make sure about the quality of every footwears?" Edward frowned."Do you know for whom you're working? you're working for the MERCHANTS. Do you know the consequences for your irresponsibility?" Justin said walking towards the Manager.The manager started taking the steps back trembling. His face was completely covered in sweat
Here at the other side, Miya was putting Ice pack on Ivana's leg where as Nancy went to bring something for Ivana to eat. She hadn't eaten anything since morning due to nervousness.She came back with a sandwich and juice for Ivana.The doctor came at the same time and checked upon Ivana's leg. She suggested to use ice packs for a bit longer to decrease the swelling and prescribed some painkillers. She also suggested two days of bed rest and went away after biding goodbye to Mrs. Elizabeth.Mrs. Merchant got an important call so she had to go to attend that call. When she returned back, Nancy was feeding her sandwich and Miya was helping her out with the gown to get comfortable while eating.Ivana was really hungry so she was eating food hurriedly. In fact, she was gulping down the food even without chewing properly.Ivana was looking like a baby while eating, a smile crept from Mrs. Merchant's lips looking at her."Such an innocent soul." S
Justin was still tapping on the table fixing fierce gaze over the Manager.Right then, Angelo got a mail. He opened the mail in tab and presented it in front of Justin, Mr. Jason and Edward. It was the cctv footage sent by the security.The manager was seen checking all the pieces of footwears by himself and also how he sent those three pieces back as he had said. The manager had also checked the footwears before handling it to the models yesterday for trial. Justin closed the tab and looked at the Manager who was nervous as hell."It's your good luck that you are not to be blamed for what happened today. And I guess everyone got lesson from today's meeting. Carelessness and mistakes has no place here. Do you all get that?""Yy... Yesss sir..." Everyone said in fear."You may dismiss now." Justin ordered.They all ran out of the cabin as if they were suffocating in the cabin."So that means, there was no manufacturing defect in the he
Justin marched towards the room backstage where all the models were gossiping with each other. All of them were surprised to see Justin in the room.He's always hated woman near him, then why was he here today?He looked around to all the models and his gaze fixed upon one model. Guess who? Yes you're right, Nia. Nia was scared as hell when he looked at her with cold and piercing gaze but then she thought something else which made her happy.Everyone was curious about Justin's gaze over Nia."Why is Justin Merchant looking at her? He has never looked over any woman before." One of the model said like a whisper."Could it be that he finally got attracted to her?"another model added."I don't think so. Look at his eyes, looks like he'll kill someone today." another model said."It's better if you all keep quiet if you don't want to be the one to get killed today." another model warned them and everyone watched over the scene quiet
IVANA'S POV:"Hey where's our birthday boy?" I asked as I entered Gold mansion with my dear husband, who was carrying gifts for our birthday boy."Well He's getting ready and his tantrums! God! I don't know how will he be in future when he's already so naughty and dramatic now." Miya sighed, shaking her head in helplessness."He'll be as charming as his daddy, isn't it Mat?" said Mark, coming down with our little birthday boy on his arms."Daddy, I'm a big boy now. Say my full name. Momma has kept such a sweet name for me, Mateo." said our little cutie pie Mateo in his cute baby voice grinning innocently who's celebrating his third birthday today."Happy birthday Mr. Mateo Gold." My hubby forwarded his hand towards him like a gentleman."Thanks, Mr. Machant" (as in Merchant) he said trying to shake his hand with him but all his attempts went in vain as his baby hand couldn't hold such big hand. Everyone laughed at his little attempt wh
IVANA'S POV:"Aww! Don't cry baby. You're my little angel, aren't you? Please baby, be a good girl now." I was trying to calm my little princess as she was crying continuously since quite a time."Why is my little princess crying? Is she missing Dada?" It was my dear husband who entered the room with that million dollar smile."Yes. Your little princess is crying since so long and she's in no mood to obey her mamma today." I said making a pout. He laughed at my helplessness and took her in his arms."Why is my little princess crying? Is she missing her Dada? Hmm." He kissed on her forehead saying so. And then he started talking to her. "My little baby is looking so beautiful in this pink frock. She's looking daddy's princess." As soon as he said this, she laughed a little making us laugh too."Looks like princess is happy to hear compliment from her Dada. Her mamma would be happy too if her Dada would take a look on her." I said faking my ang
IVANA'S POV:I was sleeping on his arms, feeling his warmth and love. I was sleeping peacefully but then I felt a sharp pain arising on my lower abdomen. I thought the babies kicked again and that's what causing the pain but then the pain kept on increasing.I felt wet on my gown as well. I tried to tolerate that pain but then it was getting too much. I freed myself from his arms and sat on the bed after a lot of struggle. It was getting hard for me to bear the pain.I couldn't bear it any more so I shook his hands with mine with my face squeezing out of pain and screams escalating from my mouth."What happened baby? Are you okay? Is there any pain?" He asked me as soon as he woke up and found me in pain."I guess my water broke." I couldn't say after this cause I was feeling as if I'll forget go breathe if I try to speak anything now."Baby, don't worry. Everything will be fine, everything will be fine." He was trying to console me but I co
IVANA'S POV:I couldn't be more happy than to know that one of my best friend is also going to have child soon. I just wish Miya could also have a child soon. I just wish to see our children growing up together and turn out to be best friends like us.Children, oh yes. What will we have? Daughters or sons? What would he want to have? Will he be happy with whatever we'll have or does he have any expectations? What if he gets disappointed and his love decreases for me?I felt so worried thinking about it. There's no much time left for my delivery. I can get labour pain at anytime soon and thinking about this only is making my heart ache."What is my baby thinking?" I felt his hands snaking around me, his chin resting on my shoulder while he spoke."Nothing." I spoke looking away cause I was in dilemma. Should I ask him or not? What if his words break my heart or I'd say something that would hurt him? I inhaled a long breath as I was tense
IVANA'S POV:I'm living a very happy life with the people I love the most. I'm carrying our babies inside me. Yes, babies. We got to know that we're having twins. But we haven't checked their gender yet cause we want to keep it a surprise.But my babies are giving me a real tough time. They made me feel nausea for whole three months at the beginning of my pregnancy. I would throw up everything that I would eat, except for cake and Ice cream. That too butterscotch. I guess my babies have similar taste with their father.Now I'm finally in my eighth month of pregnancy and my mood, God! sometimes I feel like eating and sleeping all day. Where as sometimes I don't get sleep at all. And that's when he, my dear hubby sings for me and cuddles me tight until I drift to sleep.Sometimes I feel like eating pizza but the moment he brings it in front of me, I want to eat burger. But my hubby never got irritated or showed anger on me. He always smiled and loved
IVANA'S POV:I can't thank my almighty enough for giving me the best family and such a loving and caring husband. I never thought that I'll ever be loved, though I craved for love all my life. But never in my life had I thought to be so lucky to get all these people in my life. My husband who loves me like I'm his everything, my in laws who love me like their own daughter and Abi, who's like my own sister to me. My friends who are more like my family."Hey wifey. You're looking beautiful and I can't take my eyes off from you." My dear husband said hugging me from behind with his chin resting on my shoulder."My husband's looking extremely handsome as well. I think I'll have to put my eye over you now. What if someone lures my husband?" I said looking at him through the mirror on my dressing table."Hmmm. Well you won't have to do all that hardwork baby. Cause your husband has no time to look over other woman. He has got his eyes upon his dear wife."
JUSTIN'S POV:I felt disturbed when I felt sunrays hitting on my face. I didn't want to open my eyes but those sunrays didn't spare my lovely sleep. I moved my hand around my side cause I couldn't feel her in my arms. But wait, why is this side of bed so cold? As if it's empty since long time?I opened my eyes after blinking for some times only to find myself alone on the bed."Wifey...." I called out for her but I got no response from her. I walked towards washroom to check upon her but she wasn't in washroom as well. Where might she go? I was getting worried for her. I dressed up on whatever I saw on the closet as soon as I could.I reached out to door knob to find a note: "I AM WAITING FOR YOU ON THE SAME PLACE WHERE YOU TOOK ME YESTERDAY, COME SOON."What is she up to? I was nearly out of breath for not finding her beside me. I ran out towards the beach as soon as I could, just to find her looking at my way, smiling and waiting for me.I
(MATURE CONTENT AHEAD!!)IVANA'S POV:He was singing for me and all I could do was to stare at him and thank my almighty, for gifting me this man in my life. I couldn't move my eyes away from him and in fact every words that he sang made my heart fill up with emotions.He's the best thing that happened to me in my life. If God would give me a chance, I would ask for the permission to meet him even earlier in my life. He embraced me, making me feel loved and secured. He wiped out tears from my cheeks and that's when I realized that I was crying.He captured my lips with his, showing me the love he has for me in his heart, pouring all his heart. I kissed him back, with the same passion and love.I just love this man with all my heart and soul."I love you." I said when both our foreheads were attached after breaking our kiss."I love you too baby." he too replied me, pulling me even tighter in his embrace."Let's go wifey, it's getting c
IVANA'S POV:We've been travelling since six hours and the jet is about to get landed as per the announcement. I'm super excited to see where we're going for our honeymoon. I've tried all my ways to ask him; by kissing him, by making cute faces but he still resisted. God! I'm so excited to know the place."HUBBY! WE ARE IN MALDIVES!!!!!!!" I screamed as soon as we landed. Wow! We... are... in... MALDIVES! I'm so super excited to see and explore this place."Hubby, how long are we going to stay here?" I just hope he says at least a week or even more for better. I just want to live here and collect memories for my lifetime."A week." he smiled looking at me and I left a breath with a huge smile. Yessss! A week. I'll collect enough memories within these time."Where are we going today? Where will we go first?" I was so excited to explore this place. I just want to run and see each and every corner of this place."Relax honey, we're going go hot