Both were blossoming while talking. Selena was feeling a little lighter at the arrival of Chris, but her happiness was back insight when Shawn approached them.
"Are you still poaching my employees to join your company?"
His glare at Chris made her roll her eyes.
She sadly smiled at Chris. "I'll go and make a cup of coffee for you."
She gazed down and left the place.
It was clear to Chris that Shawn made her feel awkward.
He waited for her to disappear from his sight. Then he cleared his throat and advised.
"Shawn, stop forcing her to be with you all the time. You did before, and Lara had no choice but to cheat on you. Your insecurity always ends you as a bad guy in others' eyes. Stop being clumsy around."
He couldn't accept this blame, and thus, he argued to defend himself.
"SHE CHEATED ON ME. While I loved her with everything. She didn't care about me."
"She did, but your insecurity made her feel like she's living in a cage. You tried to snatch her freedom away. She moved on and ended this painful relationship to live freely again. Her method was wrong, but not her intention. Selena is different. She has goals to live. If you keep forcing her as well, she'll end up leaving you too."
He patted his back and added.
"Cherish her or let her go. Don't confuse her, Shawn."
Saying, he left the place.
He rested his back against the wall and ran his hands through his hair.
"Am I forcing her?"
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Selena took leave for the next two weeks. Everything revived in her mind. The insult, Shawn's words, and Chris's words. No matter what, she couldn't leave the opportunity behind. She clasped her hands and joined her forehead. She closed her eyes and thought about what exactly she wanted.
The next moment, her eyes sparkled when she opened them and wrote a letter.
Her ambition was powerful enough that helped her to take the first step.
In the end, she chose her dreams, herself.
After writing, she raised her hands and cheered. She took her phone and called Chris.
Selena: Chris, I think I want to follow this shiny path. I think about it a lot. I want to pursue my dream.
His lips curled as he grinned.
Chris: Welcome, the future top fashion designer.
Selena: Hehe! Thanks for everything, Chris.
Chris: I can do anything for you, Selena.
Selena: Are you free today? Let's have a cup of coffee together.
Chris: Okay, I'll wait for you.
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Selena smiled and got up to get ready. She had come back after making her hair when Camilla stopped her and asked about the letter. "Selena, are you serious? You're resigning from Vaughan groups."
She knew Camilla would panic. She held both her hands and made her sit on the chair.
"Camilla, I know it's risky, but I want to follow my passion."
Her sudden smile confused Selena. She patted her head and cheered. "I'm so happy for you, Selena. No matter what, I'll always be there to support you, my darling."
She said nothing and directly pulled her into an embrace. "Thank you, Honey. You're the best."
She broke the hug and asked. "Well, what about your mom?"
"I'm yet to talk with her. I'm not sure if she'll agree or not."
"Don't worry, she will."
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Selena just came home to meet her mom and told her about all this. It hurt Selena after hearing her answer. Not even hurt, she was furious at her.
"You can't leave this job, Selena. We have a financial crisis already. Not in any case you can leave such a job for just a shitty contest."
"Shitty contest?" It hurt her badly. She didn't expect her mom to discourage her. She said whatever came to her mind without even thinking twice.
"Mom, now I understand. You're behind money. You don't care about your daughter at all." She paused for a while and shouted. "YOU JUST WANT MONEY! Now I know why dad died so young. It's because you always forced him. HE DIED BECAUSE OF YOU, MOM."
"SELENA!!!" She raised her voice as well as her hand. A tight slap hit her face and swallowed her one cheek. Her words made her feel sick, but Selena didn't care about it and left from there.
She took out her phone and texted Chris.
Selena: Something comes up at my home. I can't meet you today, Chris, my bad.
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She came back home hanging her face. Seeing her condition, Camilla immediately brought the ice pack out of the fridge.
Both sat in their usual seat, and she gently treated her cheek.
"Does it hurt?"
"Not as much as mom's words."
She put the ice pack aside and embraced her. She caressed her back and comforted her. "I'm here to support you. One day when she sees your success, she'll be proud of you."
She glanced at her with her heart eyes and pouted. "What about you?"
She proudly smiled and answered. "I'm already proud of my best friend."
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The next day, she gathered her courage and went to the office. She held the registration letter in her hand and knocked on Shawn's cabin.
A clumsy sound came from inside, and she opened the door and came in.
Shawn glanced at her with his sleepy eyes and instantly stood up. He rubbed his eyes too. Was he dreaming?
It took him a minute to accept the reality. But the next moment, Selena's words shattered his heart. "I'm here to give you my final answer. Shawn, I'm resigning."
"I'm here to give you my final answer. Shawn, I'm resigning."After hearing her words, his ears refused to listen to them anymore. His mouth was wide open, as if someone had stolen his food. His hands shivered while receiving a cheque from her hands."Here, I paid off my debt as well. I'm not your debtor anymore."She stared at him for one last time and was just about to leave that distance to the door seemed too much from afar.She felt as if there was something that was not letting her go. She found herself surrounded by him. The pairs of hands around her waist didn't let her move ahead.He tightened the grip when she tried to free herself.
She took a deep breath and stepped into his room. Even after looking here and there, there was no trace of him.Then her steps reached towards a private pool attached to his room. She peeked around and found him relaxing there.She gathered her courage and took off her towel and walked towards him.Selena asked him while casting the magic of her eyes towards him."Shawn, what're you doing here alone? Need my company?" She had a seductive tone while offering him company.He took off his sunglasses, and for the next few moments, he couldn't take his eyes away from her. She was like a thesis which he learned by heart.His eyes scanned h
It's included in everyone's wish to wake up with a charming smile in the morning. If you turned your head, then you would find your love beside you. In a moment, you hugged him, and he smiled at you, wished you a cheerful morning. But this happiness was probably not written in Selena's luck. The following morning, she woke up by her phone ringing aloud instead of Shawn's sweet whisper, ending her ideal fantasy. She moved her hand in the air across the nightstand and finally picked the phone. She yawned while spreading her hands. Camilla: You- Why didn't you pick my calls yesterday? I called you thousands of times. Selena: Yesterda
Taking a sip of juice, Selena was just enjoying the view of Sea when Lia called out her name from behind. She turned and faced her when she signaled her to come over. She stood up and walked back to the staff. "What happened, guys?" "We're here for team building, so let's play a game together. We'll make three pairs who will play three different games. Whoever wins will get a special gift as it's a festival here." All of them had chosen their partners when there was a lack of one more pair. Lia looked at Selena and said. "Selena, how about you get in with our boss? Then, we'll have all three perfect pairs." Selena i
Selena has been immersed in her own thoughts for days. After talking with Chris, she tried to explain to Shawn but got no chance. The office was almost closed. Selena was staying to complete her last file. When her eyes fell on the cup, it was empty. She stood up and went to the coffee bar to fill in her cup again. While she was still loading the coffee in the cup, someone grabbed her from behind, stunned her. The cup had almost fallen from her hand when he caught it at the last moment. She put one hand on her chest and took a deep breath. "You scared me." &nbs
Selena finally took off into the world of dreams. She had only one commitment, never looking back. She started working hard to make her dreams a reality. No matter how many thorns came in the way, she wanted to face them firmly. Within this courage, she led her steps to the contest. Impressed by her excellent performance, she was chosen as the leader of CICI GROUP. She had a perfect unit. The design expert, Sharron Wood. The curves expert, Maria Leer. Unique Net Design famous artist, Lara Dutt. And an all-rounder, Kesey William. With their solid effort and unique design, they had gone to Semis. Clearly, it was not easy as th
The clock of time had taken a turn. Putting hand in hand, exploding their heartbeat, everyone was looking towards the judges. It was time to announce the winner of the Fashion Era. Gazes followed a red line over the screen. A Tick-tick sound echoed in the hall when suddenly CICI group name showed up. A swirling vibration came, and the whole atmosphere was engulfed. The whole sky was shining with fireworks. The repetition of applause had lit up everything. For a moment, they couldn't believe themselves. Was it a dream? Did they win the contest for real? All the members of the group started celebrating.
It was dark everywhere, impossible for a human to see. Shawn seemed tense as he heard Selena's voice echoing in his ears."Shawn, save me. Shawn!" She kept on screaming, but he was unable to find her. Once he spotted her, she was breathing for the last time.He ran to her and took her in his arms before she fell down. Tears shed from his eyes fell over her cheeks. She was slowly closing her eyes, and Shawn felt helpless about this."Selena, you can't leave me alone." He kissed the back of her hand while she stared at him with a rueful smile plastered on her face."Shawn, don't worry about me, okay? Continue your life with someone better who can take better care of you. Although she might not throw tantrums like me, she'll be the best one for you."He looked at her, and she could see he was scared and ready to fall.