Secret Keeper

Season 3 Episode 16

Disclaimer: I only own Layla all other characters unless otherwise noted belong to someone else.

A/N: Reminder that I wrote this story 10 Years ago. I was a different writer then so if something is off or too Mary Jane I apologize. But I do hope you still enjoy.

They say the clothes make the man, but who makes the clothes? on the Upper East Side, it's Eleanor Waldorf, and we hear her new line is to die for.

Layla walked out of her room with Sophie walking a little bit behind her.

"There's something about waking up on the day of a fashion show. The smell of fresh pleats wafting through the city, nothing quickens your blood quite like couture. Ride with me uptown?" Blair said walking over to Chuck who was in his robe.

"Morning" Layla said.

"Layla will you be riding with us?"

"I guess"

"My mother would love to see you for breakfast Chuck" Blair said to Chuck.

"I have a breakfast with my mother." Chuck responded picking up Sophie.

"I'm so proud of you for opening up to Elizabeth."

"She earned my trust, and I, hers."

"And she seems to be faring well at the helm of the mighty empire?"

"Oh, she's a natural."

"She seems to enjoy Sophie as well" Layla said getting a faint smile from Chuck.

"Well how can you not love her" Blair said.

"Talk to my family about that."

"I thought everything was good" Chuck said setting Sophie back down.

"All a show"

"Have a perfect day." Blair said kissing Chuck and then grabbing Sophies hand.

"I'm proud of you." Layla said to Chuck.

"Nothing says luxury quite like your own private army." Blair said and her and Layla headed out. They arrived at the Waldorf's.

"Mr. Conwell is flying in from Salt Lake City to see the show tonight." Eleanor said as they walked in.

"Mr. Conwell?" Blair questioned looking over at Layla. Layla shrugged her shoulders.

"Oh Layla I am so glad you are doing this show."

"I told you I would be here this year."

"My best model!"

Blair rolled her eyes.

"Conwell is the CEO Of Conwell's Department Stores. Blair, it's the biggest retailer in the entire country, and my first choice to carry the new junior line."

"What about Barneys or Saks Or Bloomingdale's?"

"Hmm No, my dear, high-end has fallen on hard times. Mr. Conwell can put my line in over 5,000 retail locations."

Layla put Sophie down on a couch and walked over to Jenny who seemed to be fitting a model.

"Agnes, can you put your arms down, please?" Jenny said "Both arms. Look, Agnes, I'm sorry for how everything went down."

"J hey" Layla said hugging her.

"A, I feel like I hardly see you anymore."

"Well."

"I know, you remember Agnes."

"Yeah, how are you?" Layla asked the girl.

"Good. You modeling this year?" Agnes asked.