The Popular CEO

(1) Ten Years Later

'And suddenly you know it's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings'
-Unknown

Chapter One || Ten Years Later

"Je vais regarder le document et vous donner ma réponse . Bonne journée," I conclude and hang up.

I turn to my PA, "any other meetings today Stella ?" She shakes her head and I sigh in relief.

"Finally, you can go home Stella. Have a good evening," I dismiss her and she smiles walking out of my office.

I collect all of my things then proceed to leave the office. "Have a good evening Miss Carson," the secretary says as I walk towards the elevator, and I simply nod in return.

Entering the elevator, my phone rings so I answer without looking at the ID.
"Autumn Carson. Who am I speaking to?"

"Hey Hersheyyy. How are you?" Grace's cheerful voice greets me.

"I'm great, how are you? How are the wedding preparations? If you need help please feel free to ask," I continue talking as I exit the elevator. Everyone stands up and I smile in return gesturing to them to go home.

"It's okay, so far no symptoms of bridezilla. Nash has been amazing. Did you receive a package from me?" I get in my car and nod forgetting she's not physically here.

"Yes, I did. I'm so sorry but I didn't have time to open it."

Grace laughs, "it's fine silly. After all you are the CEO of your own company. It's a few items from New York Fashion Week. I thought you'd like them."

"Your collection was marvelous darling. I told you'd make it big in the fashion industry."

"I can't thank you enough. If it wasn't for you I would never be.." I stop her by saying, " Grace you are one talented designer. I didn't do anything. Don't doubt yourself."

"You're the best friend anyone could have. Nash says hi. How's Alice?" I smile remembering Alice.

"Tell him I say hi. She's great and pregnant!" I squeal.

"NO FREAKING WAYYYY!! ALICE IS PREGGO BEFORE US!! OMG!!" Grace shouts causing temporary deafness in my left ear.

"Well I better call her. Ttyl Hersheyyy," she hangs up. I connect my phone to earplugs and place the earplug in my ear in case anyone else decides to call me.

I turn my baby's engine on and drive off into the busy NY roads. I turn on my radio and the first channel that turns up is talking about me.

"Autumn Noelle Carson, the CEO of Blanicarson, is one of the top 10 influential ladies. Not only that her company...

I turn off the radio as I get stuck in traffic. Typical NYC.... My phone rings and I press answer.

"Autumn Carson. Who am I speaking to?"

"Woah your voice has changed Vanilla." I press my breaks in shock.

"Blake," I say once I regain my voice and my hand unconsciously goes to my bracelet. It's been ten years...

"How are you?" I sense him smiling from here. "What a great question to ask after TEN YEARS!" I snap.