The meeting for promoting Naomi is quite an occasion to celebrate. Board of Directors as well as the President, Jenna, gathered at the spacious conference room to formally proclaim the success of the Company by having the partnership with New York's finest real estate Corporation which is Gramercy Capital Corporation. The success is to be thanked to Emily Fitch who's the one responsible for all the ideas and schemes that captures the Corporation's interest. And now, the success will be passed on to Naomi Campbell who will be promoted today in front of those entire diplomats.

"Well, what can we say Naomi? You've been a genius to work a lot on this industry." Jenna announces her gratitude towards Naomi. "You really deserve to be in the position that I am promoting you." Jenna smiles genuinely to the success they have as well as on promoting her masterpiece. Jenna looks at her like she was saying something to Naomi, the look that could mean "Well done on taming my hard-headed daughter". It's like a prize she's receiving with the work she never intended to do at the first place. Naomi knows she deserve that promotion but not in that kind of way. She never meant to fell in love with Jenna's stubborn daughter. She only wanted to teach the next in line successor because she doesn't want to witness the downfall part of one of the prominent company in Europe if some reckless President would handle it one day.

"I really thank everyone for believing in what I have and for believing in me." She said shyly in front of all those Directors. "It would never be possible if it weren't for Mrs. Fitch." She smiles at her mentor. She never expected that one day; she'll be one of the most authoritative personnel in the business industry. She's smart and can get through with everything that may throw upon her way. She's a strong a woman. She's having her moment when she notices a flash of red-head coming in to the conference room to join the meeting. She's unaware that she halted her speech because of too much staring to the President's daughter. Everyone was waitng for her to continue and all eyes lock to the two young ladies who ceased the world to revolve. A small twitch from Naomi's lips and a respond from Emily made the connection break and the world continues to exist again. Naomi clears her throat and gives out her thankful message to everyone. All throughout the conference, Naomi and Emily are exchanging eye fucking glances to each other which didn't escape from Jenna's eyes. She watches them exchanging couple's gestures.

After all the successful promotion and conference meeting, everyone was so happy congratulating one another because it's not for Emily or Naomi's success only, it's for everybody. When Jenna noticed that all of the people from the meeting were gone, she closes the door before Naomi can get back to her office.

The two young ladies stares each other blankly upon seeing Jenna sits again in her usual chair.

"You two, sit." She motions her hand to Emily and Naomi to occupy the nearest vacant seats in front of her. "I have a quick question."

There were awkward moments of silence. Naomi is pretty anxious if what would be this confrontation. Small sweats slowly rising from her pale skin.

"Yeah, sure Mum." Emily said plainly as if she doesn't have any idea on what would it be.

"Are you two together?" she's shifting her stare between them.

Emily's cheeks soon filled with flushes. She doesn't know how to answer it because she doesn't know if they're together or what. On the other hand, Naomi's eyes widen upon hearing it. She's worried that what if she broke her mentor's trust?

"Erm, ye-" Emily will confirm it.

"No, Mrs. Fitch." Naomi cuts her off making her face falls down on the ground upon hearing those painful denials. But why should she call it denial when at the first place there's really no confirmation on what is the real score between them? Yes, they would kiss and have heavy make outs but there's no string attached to them, in short, no commitment.

"I just thought you two were having an eye fucking session whilst declaring that promotion for you Naomi." Jenna clears her throat. She was actually hoping to hear a yes answer rather than no.

"I'm sorry Mrs. Fitch if we acted unprofessional earlier." Naomi gazes at Emily who seems to be so broken because of what Naomi just said. "Emily and I are really getting along much better than before."

"Well, I'm so glad to know that." She shrugs her shoulder and stands up. "I just want to confirm if there's something going on that I do not know." She made her way to the door to leave. "I'm going to my office now, congratulations to you ladies. Well done!" after saying those words, Jenna disappeared in their sight.

Emily stands up and prepares to leave as well. She walks towards the door without saying anything to Naomi. She's so fucking disappointed on Naomi.

"Em."

Emily halted and slowly turns around to face the blonde girl whom she thought would be brave to confirm it. She's expecting that Naomi will explain what was all the "no" all about. "Yeah?" she concealed every painful emotion she's having right now.

"I'll be home late later. Off to somewhere." Naomi smiles at her making Emily's heart twinge. It's like there's really nothing. "Going to meet someone after work."

"Sure." The only word she manages to utter. How did Naomi tame her? She doesn't have the slightest idea. She's exchanging stares to Naomi like she wanted to confront if what was that all about? How could she expect too much from Naomi just to slap her back to reality that there's really nothing going on between them? How could she fucking assume that they could be together? Reality really sucks!

X

"Go get her best shots." She instructed Thomas, her best photographer. She's staring at the model she took hold of. Everyone on her line of business is dying to take hold of Effy Stonem. Who wouldn't be? She's astounding. She brushes her stares from Effy's legs up to the brunette's bare shoulders. She's so unaware that she didn't felt Effy's lips smirking at her. Those electric blue eyes are really something. She was snapped from her examination when Effy stares back at her as well. She rolled her eyes in embarrassment.

"Cute." Effy said. She continued giving her best pose. She really has a strong allure that could make everyone drool over her. She's having her pictorial non-stop, changing and repeating all. Katie said so. She's the boss so obviously no one can complain even Effy. The photo shoot was actually done two days ago but Katie said she wanted to change it. Well, having photo shoot could mean Effy is around. She's the fucking star so she should be.

Katie went to Thomas afterwards to check the pictures. Well, what can she say? Effy is hot, I mean, really fucking hot. Whilst she's checking on it, she shifted her gaze from the picture to Effy and vice versa. How this fit model could stays single for years? Everyone wants her.

She made herself busy in the corner to choose on what could be the best pose she'll release in the awaited magazine next month.

"Does it please you?"

Katie jumped off from where she's seated when she heard Effy's voice very close to her right ear. She can feel her back shivers under Effy's breath. What the fuck she's thinking?

"Oh shit!" Katie glares at her. "You fucking scared me."

"Sorry boss." Effy smirks at her. "Is it good now or do we need to do it all over again?"

"Am I hearing complaints here?" Katie's left eyebrow curled up. "We need your best fucking pose, just so you know."

"Yeah, I know."

"Good."

"Can I just take one last shot? I need to be somewhere." Effy said whilst having her precious water. She feels like she dried her throat up very bad.

Katie looks at her first. "Is it really important to take this pictorial aside?"

"Sort of." Effy coughs upon feeling the water blocked her throat. "Sorry."

"You okay?" is Katie worried? Well everyone will ask the same concern question to the person who feels being choked.

"Yeah." She clears her throat. "Can I?"

Katie rolled her eyes. "Can't it wait tomorrow?"

"No."

"What is it that you really putting your commitments aside?"

"Commitment." Effy said.

"What?"

"Commitment." Effy now slowly drinks her remaining water. "I'm trying to win someone back."

"Oh." Katie stares back to those electric blue eyes that are waiting for her approval. She flickers. "Erm, yeah." She pulled away her gaze back down. "Go ahead." Disappointed.

She saw Effy smile, take note, and smile with teeth expose. How fucking rare. She must really so happy.

"Cheers." Effy stands up and went back to her work after taking her break whilst Katie's gaze follows her.

That clearly defines Katie is a cock cruncher not a muff muncher, right?

X

"I thought I clearly cleared myself to you?" she still continues making her reports without giving any care to the person who visited her. She has a bottle of JD and pack of cigarettes beside her whilst spending her time working at the pool area.

"You've been drinking." Huskier than ever. "We need to talk."

"Please, go." Cassie is really serious about what she said the last time they talked and let go of each other. "We sorted things out already."

Emily occupies the vacant seat in front of her best friend. They never have seen each other for almost a week after what happened. She misses her best friend. A lot.

"How long will you keep on pushing me away?" pain is slowly eating Emily's heart. How could be their friendship end so fast? "What do you want me to do? Tell me."

"Until you accepted to yourself that I am no longer in your life, Emily." She forcefully closed her Mac. She pours some JD on her glass and took the shot. "You made your choice, I made mine."

"But you're fucking unfair, Cassandra." She feels like her tears are going to flow any minute from her eyes.

Cassie scoffs. She shook her head. "All my life I've loved you even if it kills me. I still chose to be with you because I need you near me." She stands up and faces the pool whilst arms against her chest. "You fucking knew it at all; you just don't want to entertain it because you don't want to lose me as your fucking best friend. We've been together for almost our entire life; did you hear me complaining about hiding your relationship with Mandy? Did you see me giving you an attitude whenever I'm in pain because of you? Did I complain when you chose to spend your life with Mandy on her birthday? I never said anything that could make you unhappy. Now tell me who's been fucking unfair?"

Emily is speechless, everything that Cassie said were true. She remained silent. She couldn't find her tongue to defend herself.

"Please leave." Cassie turns around to get her Mac and planning to go inside their house. Emily hurriedly takes hold of her hand to make her forcefully turn around to face her. She grabs Cassie by the back of her head and kiss her thoroughly making Cassie's eyes widens. She can feel Emily's lips moving against her own begging for entrance. She shuts her eyes and responds. That's the time she's been waiting for, how come she doesn't feel any happiness in her heart? All she can feel is guilt. Tasting her best friend's lips is the most awaited dream come true. Emily pulled away to run after her breath and tears fell from her eyes.

"Is that what you want?" Emily's voice so broken. "Is that what you fucking want?"

Cassie stares only at her, trying to find the words to say. She kissed her best friend but she didn't feel any special feeling coming from Emily. Emily really doesn't love her making her mending heart breaking again.

"Say something!" her voice louder than usual. Cassie slightly jerks from the tone of Emily's voice. "I fucking need you Cassandra, you are my only best friend." She rested her hands against Cassie's chest and leans her forehead against her best friend's own. "I fucking need you that I'm losing half of myself because you left me. I thought the ship that never sinks is friendship. Why are we like this right now?" Emily's tears are so abundant that whatever she do to control it, she cannot. Problems came in just one shot. Cassie left her and Naomi denied her. What could be more painful than that?

"I need you. I need you as my best friend."

Cassie who's standing still didn't know how to comfort her best friend. She never saw Emily so broken. She rubs Emily's back to calm her down.

"Stop crying, it breaks my heart." She left Emily's forehead with a kiss. "We need time to be away from each other first. I'll be leaving tomorrow."

Emily couldn't believe everything. Cassie will be away for how fucking long, she doesn't know. Naomi meets someone she doesn't know who either. All the people around her are slowly fading especially her best friend. She feels like she's going fucking crazy.

"What?"

"I'll be leaving tomorrow night. I'm going back to US." Cassie said. "You take care of yourself."

Emily nods. Maybe she deserves that.

"I'll take you home." They both went to the garage where Cassie's car. They know they'll going to miss each other but Cassie won't take too long, she just need to talk to a connection in business to piss Naomi fucking Campbell off. She swears to make Naomi pay. And here plans will be implemented… soon.

HELLO. SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE. KINDA TIRED OF WORKING. ANYWAYS, THIS ONE IS KINDA BORING. MY HAND CAN'T REALLY TYPE SO WELL. IT'S SWOLLEN. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS? SORRY FOR THE ERRORS.

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