Playboy's Principle (Playboy Series #1)

Chapter 23: New Beginnings

Ang sabi nila 'time heals' at naniniwala ako sa kasabihang yun.

I have to...

I need to...

"Hello... yes... this is Rina... are the flowers ready?? Ill be there in about... 10 minutes... tell her ill be waiting... Yes i am... okay gotta go.."

As the sun continues to shine, life will still go on.

And it is what im doing doing.

For almost 4 years everything in my life went into where it should be. I have a complete family even all of us were busy atleast we go home in the same house. I have the greatest job to be a Art Coordinator of a famous Fashion Line here in New York. I know i wasted almost everything of my education but i guess im not really in travelling and pursue may designing skills. After stepping in the City i immediately enroll myself in Parson Designing School. It took me two years to graduate but time flies fast. And beyond everything i am happy and contented of what i have.

I fastly walk inside the subway to catch the next train. Mas mabilis kasi kapag sasakay ako sa subway. Traffic is a No No in my line of work. Dapat palagi akong on time because of some errands and clients to meet. I meant big time Clients. The last of them was being able to meet with the Kardashians for a very important ocassion.

I was startled when my phone vibrated.

It was a text from Xantine. She is having a great time in Julliard in her last year. She is enjoying playing a Piano and Electric Guitar.

'Santo's @7'

'Dont be late!'

Napangiti na lang ako. Sometimes she is really acting like an elderly to me. I guess she just grow up into a fine lady. Atleast nababawasan ang sakit ng ulo ko.

I turn my head to look at my watch and it shocked me. I am 2 minutes late.

I run as fast as i went out the subway and travel those 4 blocks with my nine west heels.

As i entered the Fashion House of the Famous Roberto Cavalli. Yes, Roberto Cavalli of Milan. I work for him but i just met him once at the Preview Party where my dresses where introduced.

My assistant Cherry handed me a White Almond Coffee and get the files on my hands to help me.

"Is the line for the next Preview ready?" I asked her. She is half british.

"Yes Miss the line is exquisite."

"Good, i hope you already found the models who will run those. And dont forget the professional ones. We dont want crappy models again like the last one arent we?" I said while reading some documents.

"O-ofcourse not Miss."

"Well i expect perfection Cherry. Dont let me down." I warn her.

"Yes Miss."

I stood up and close the folders im reading.

"Okay you nay go now." I said and went out my office and went to my team's table to check the dresses.

Neon Classics.. This is what is all about for my next show.

"Freya this looks interesting." I said as i walk near one of my designers table.

"Thanks Miss Rina. As you can see im trying to expose some fresh details but yet not really stars the whole concept of the design." She explained.

"I see. Well put more rhinestones one the left shoulder. I like it with cascading effect." I drew kn her sketch.

"Amazing." She said.

Then i also check the other members of my theme and tall to them for some new improvements and also discussing new topics.

I was busy with the new jewelry line when someone interupt my work.

"Totally hands on are we?"

I turned my head and saw who it is.

"Miss Murry. You finally came back." I walj towards her.

"Well Paris Fashion week is over and we are now focusing on Speing Couture. How is your line going?" she asked with fierce on hee tone.

She is our Head Creative Director and she runs the whole Fashion House. She is fearless and vicious but yet for two years of working under her supervision i find her veey inspiring. She is a one woman to look up to.

"Its doing great. Im actually making new sketches if youre not busy i might take you to a glimpse of it." I said.

"Good. Actually im also here for some discussions with you." She seriously said.

Im kind of nervous. Hoping that it is not another trunk show event she will putting me up.

"What is it?" I asked.

"In my office." Then she immediately walked out. I just followed a few.

"As we all know House of Roberto is going global endorsements and invesments." She started.

"But this is the first time we will open an investment in Asia. Well ofcourse not to mention Miu Miu and Monique Lhuillier who is very good on Native Asian Models. And just this morning Roberto called me for a new project we are going to put up."

"We are going to conduct an Ad Campaign in a New Fashion Line and our couture was chosen to be wore on the runway and to be the new face of a well known Fashion Magazine in Asia."

"So?" I asked. I hate her trying to pause in every phrase.

"I want you to take care of it."

"Wait-- what?!"

She looks kind of shock of what i reacted. This is the first time i reacted in front of her talking about my work.

"Is there any problem with that Miss Herrer?" She asked while eyebrows raising.

"N-not really but my fashion line is in a month and also the next preview is assigned to me. Cant we just send Jeremy in this Ad Campaign?" I asked.

"Jeremy wont make it. We all know he is still in Milan for the Runway Show he wont able to make it."

"But im also busy Miss Murry--" i didnt finish my phrase when she glared at me. She is scary.

"I told Carter to finish what youve started and be responsible for your tasks. Rina this Ad Campaign is our fresh start to open in Asia and it is a big task to be handled by other that is why im entrusting you this."

"Thanks in believing me Miss Murry."

"Now again, is there any problem with it?" she asked.

"None."

"Okay you may go now." She said. I stood up and start to walk my way out until i remembered something.

"Miss Murry can i ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"Where is this Ad Campaign is based in? You know, the place."

"Oh yes, its also the reasn why i want you to handle it." nagtaka naman ako sa sinabi niya.

"Its in your hometown. Philippines."