Contract Marriage; Fated Love

He pulled her to a warm embrace and cleaned her tears with his handkerchief. He kissed her on the lips and placed her on his laps. He took an ointment on the table and applied it for her on her face. He didn’t want to make an issue out of nothing. He knew there wasn’t anyway Emily would come in contact with Xia Lin if she didn’t go to find her.

“I will make it up to you sweetheart. Just give me three more days. The competition will be held on the third day and everything will be over by then. I will do everything I didn’t do for you these past few days. I promise.”

Finally, the day of the competition came. There was tension in the air when the exhibition was over. It was finally time to hear the results. People and dignitaries from all walks of the earth were in attendance. The third position was called and President Night didn’t hear his company’s name. Second was called too and nothing. He sighed in disappointment. It was always the same old story. He felt so bad for putting in a lot of effort to get the prize.

“And the first position goes to…” the announcer paused to wet the appetite and increase the curiosity of his listeners. Everyone stirred on their seats. They all wanted to hear from the horse’s mouth.

“The grand winner of this year’s jewellery competition, is no other than Ye Night’s company.”

A loud applause and cheer filled the room. Ye Sheting Night couldn’t believe his ears. He was sure he heard wrongly. His company?

“And not only did Ye Night’s company win this competition, their design has the best so far in the fourteen years of this competition. The CEO of Ye Night’s company, please step forward for your prize.”

Ye Sheting Night stepped forward to claim his prize. He smiled broadly like never before. He had finally attained this enviable position which he had always hoped for. He was also going to hold the position of the winner of the jewellery competition for the next four years till another competition is held.

“Alright distinguished ladies and gentlemen, we have finally come to the close of the fourteenth jewellery designing competition. We thank you all for coming and for participating. A new version will be held in four years time. Let’s all give our grand winner a standing ovation.”

Emily who was seated in her sitting room watching a live show of the competition was overjoyed. She jumped and screamed so loud. There was no Gu Yanxi to share her joy at the moment. She had to wait for the close of the day when she would return from work. She thought of the fame and the money she was going to get for winning the competition and she felt very fulfilled. She was very proud of herself for leaving marks in the sands of time and making a name for herself in the fashion designing world.

News men and journalists hovered around President Night to get a word from him.

“How did you get to this height?”

“How did you do it?”

“Who was your designer?”

“You must be very proud of yourself right now, aren’t you sir?”

“Can we hear from you sir?”

President Night finally spoke up,

“It took commitment and the aid of my fashion designer, Emily Muxin of Butterfly Designs.”

News quickly spread like wildfire. Everyone acrooss the globe now knew of Emily Muxin and her Butterfly Designs. The competition was hosted in Los Angeles but the news had spread to all the attending countries and many more. Butterfly designs was now a very popular one.

Gu Yanxi wasn’t left out. She heard the news too at her place of work. She wanted to call Emily immediately but sadly, they weren’t allowed to use phones during work hours.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“Mummy, everyone in my school is talking about Butterfly Designs. Isn’t that your brand name?” Liam asked when he returned from school.

“You haven’t greeted mummy.”

“I am sorry mum. Good afternoon mummy.”

“How are you?”

“I am fine. Was that your brand name?”

“Yes. It is,” Emily satisfied his curiosity.

“What happened? Everybody is talking about it. In my school and even on the road. I couldn’t place what they were saying. What did you do mummy?”

“Baby, your mummy’s design won a competition.”

“Wow. I am happy for you mummy,” he shouted and ran into her arms.

“Emily! Where art thou!!” Gu Yanxi yelled running into the house.

“Where is the latest celebrity? Butterfly Designs baby?”

“Yanxi, could you stop teasing me?”

“Teasing you? You are seated inside here without knowing the stir you are causing out there. Your fame is all over the country.”

“Are you just exaggerating?”

“Hell no. Everyone has heard that Ye Night’s company won the competition and that the designer is you, Butterfly Designs. They don’t know your real name and possibly a lot of people don’t know you in person. But your brand name is painting the town red. You don’t need to act moderate. You have to be proud. This is by no means a small achievement.”

“I can’t believe this.”

“Emily of Butterfly Designs is now Ten million Yuan richer. Wow.”

“You stand to be corrected. Twenty million Yuan you mean to say,” Emily corrected and their laughter echoed across the room.

President Night took the next flight and returned to China a happier and richer man. His efforts had yieled fruits. He was very happy to have employed Emily. His father and grandfather were very proud of him for attaining such heights. They even arranged for a grand occasion to celebrate the success.

The Ye Night’s company was thrown into jubilation. All those who were jealous of Emily now had sealed lips. Xuo Yen was also happy for her friend Emily. She had stood by her all those days.

President Night was seated in his office waiting for Emily who he invited a few minutes ago. There was a soft tap on the door, he invited the person in and Emily entered. When he saw her, he did something that surprised her.