2.Black

I walked with sky-high confidence into my office.

I was 21,, yet I was the design executive for one of the biggest company in the world.

Black industries.

It didn't matter to me that I looked so out of place with my 3-year-old attire.

what mattered was that I had alot of power for someone without a degree.

I set up my table ready to start my first day as a fashion design executive.

Designing clothes had always been my greatest talent .

when I designed- I could forget that my family hated me and abused me alot .

designing made me forget this world and forget about all my miseries .

the first design I had ever made was when I was 4.

mama would always have a sketchpad and a pencil in her hand . she loved drawing.

one day whilst mama was cooking, I opened her sketchpad and there on the sketchpad was the most beautiful designs ever .

" mama . The dress is so beautiful. can I make one too ? " I asked my mom who was cooking.

" yes Belle you can and I am sure that your dress design will be better " she encouraged me.

those words had motivated me so much when I designed.

" mama , Can I design a dress on your drawing book " I asked her as my eyes glistened like diamonds.

" Ofcourse Belle " mama said .

I took the sketchpad and pencil that was on the island table.

I opened a blank sheet as I began designing a dress . I was designing the dress for mama .

after designing the dress I went up to mama .

I showed her the dress " mama , I designed this for you " I smiled at her and her eyes glistened so much .

her face carried so many emotions.

" Aw Belle...This is so beautiful. you are so talented " mama praised me .

she later got that dress made and wore it for the yearly mafia ball .

many people praised her and she'd always include that I designed it for her.

mama was the best mother ever . she was so loving and encouraging .

I wiped the tears off my face with my hands as I remembered that memory .

years later here I was working for the biggest industrial company in the world . all thanks to mama .

I clicked a few times on my laptop and saw that there was a meeting up and due in a few minutes.

I grabbed a cup of coffee and went towards the conference room .

the men and women all looked equally intimidating with their fancy clothing.

I took a seat as I waited for the boss.

I didn't know who he was but I'd often hear from people that he is very ruthless and cold .

someone who you didn't want to mess around with at all .

my colleagues chatted whilst we waited for Mr Karusso.

the room unexpectedly went cold and silent as a man in his early 20s like me walked in with a glass of whiskey in his hand and a huge joint in his lips .

his hair was a unique ashy black and his eyes were a beautiful light shade of ice blue but seemed to look grey .

he looked so devilishly handsome with his natural tanned skin . he looked so well toned and built .

he looked so beautiful yet looked like he would murder anyone for just glancing at him .

he looked so evil .

his ice gaze turned to me as he sat at the head of the table .

I quickly averted my gaze as I feard for my life .

my colleagues all stood up as I imitated their action . I didn't want to get on his wrong side .

he nodded his head as he sipped his whiskey. His ice gaze never leaving me .

" today we have a new exec right there . Mind to introduce yourself ? " he asked as I stood up.

" I am Evaintebelle Rose Salvatore . I am the new executive for the fashion design department " I politely said.

" you look too young to be a executive. how old are you ? " a old man with a receded hairline asked me while passing me uncomfortable looks . He looked like a thirsty old hag .

" 21 " I said as everyone looked at me in confusion.

" that's young " a middle aged dark skinned sighed .

" Age doesn't define talent " the devilishly handsome man on the head of the table said without any emotion.

I quickly sat down as the other executives talked about their plans . I listened attentively but his gaze never left me .

I looked up to look at him and he didn't bother himself to look away .

" For the workers new outfits . I was planning that they wear something 19s themed " I said as the other executives burst out laughing.

" let out one more chuckle then you will be chuckling at yourself for the rest of your life " he coldly said as my colleagues shut themselves up and stopped laughing in fear .

" Why do you say so ? " he coldly asked seemingly unfazed .

" it is a unique idea and customers will be having A more olden day experience plus people born in the 19s will be more likely be attracted to the restaurant " I reasoned as everyone looked at me as if I was very smart .

" someone without a degree is seemingly smarter than old people with degrees " He grinned.

" Welcome Ms Salvatore. I am Mr Karusso " He said as he gulped his last Sip of whiskey .

Mr Karusso put his glass on the table as he walked out the conference room .

as he passed me , I took in his oak scent that sent me to another dimension.

my colleagues looked at me in astonishment .

a dark skinned lady who didn't look much older than me walked up to me and said " Mr Karusso has never welcomed anyone so politely and has never defended anyone before . I think that you interest his lifeless heart " she said with a smile .

" and the way he stared at you . And usually he is bored and shows no interest in any meetings but today he showed interest " she continued .

I didn't expect any of her words . Usually men never looked twice my direction because according to Aunt Janine , I was fat , ugly and too normal looking .

" and why would he stare at me ." I asked the dark skinned lady

" You look so beautiful,, and You remind me of my best friend "the dark skinned lady said. "I am Liana Blackheath "e held out her hand to me.

I shook her hand ready for the new friendship that might blossom between me and her.

I have never honestly had a friend before. My only friend has always been God.

The closest thing to a human friend was a fake friend and ever since her, I haven't been friends with anyone ever again.

She'd ridicule me all The time and I later found out that she was Lilly's apprentice sent to betray and crush me.

But Liana seemed like a very nice person. She did have a mean looking face, but she looked so pretty and nice at the same time.

nice people in this world are rare gems.

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