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SFW

Kikah's POV:

Tomorrow was the grand opening of the new Neris stores. So, I insisted on doing a full walk through. I wanted to make sure everything was not only aesthetically pleasing, but able to withstand the high number of consumers that we've projected will attend the event.

I didn't want this place to look like ground zero for world war 3 once the doors closed for the night.

So, Irene, Evaine and I, tried to figure out answers to all the possible problems that could arise. The main things, we figured that would be a problem, were long lines and not enough cashiers.

So, to solve that, along with the checkout lines we will have cashiers walking around with potable registers. This will allow anyone paying with a card to be able to check out swiftly and hopefully not hinder the flow of traffic.

Since I planned to be on the floor for most of the day, I'll be carrying one as well.

I was completely consumed in my thoughts until I felt a playful slap to the back of my head.

"Did you hear anything I've said?" Questioned Irene, raising a perfectly arched brow.

I guess my look must have said it all. Sighing, she started again. "I was saying, that the designers have all agreed to use Neris products on their models. So, the terms of OUR personal agreement have been met and you get to walk the runway."

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. You asked me weeks ago." I remembered. "Well, when do they want me to walk?"

"Day after tomorrow" Replied Irene, as she checked the price scanners. Smiling, she gave me a thumb's up; they were working correctly.

Quickly, we finished the walk through and began to head toward the doors. As I locked up for the night, I couldn't keep the smile off my face. Slowly, but surely, I was establishing my empire, living my dreams, and making my mark on the beauty world.

'Anastasia Beverly Hills and Lush better watch out, because I'm coming for those crowns.'

The morning brought with it absolute chaos, but also excitement. The place was packed!

Evaine had set up a refreshments table to welcome the shoppers and thank them for coming. Some people had actually camped out in front of the store, just so they could be first. I never would have imagined that people would anticipate my products, to that degree.

So, the least we could do was offer them water, tea, cappuccinos, and organic/vegan cookies.

We were quickly selling out of everything and we had only been opened for 4 hours!

I felted a tap on the back of my shoulder. So, thinking it was another customer needing to have their purchases rang up, I turned around.

"So, can the sexy, successful, and intelligent beauty mogul--who also gifted me with my beautiful little angelic devil--ring me up, please?" Smirked Taemin, as he peered down at me through thick lashes.

Laughing, I shook my head. "Don't start, Mr. Lee." Was my cheeky response.

"Oh, come on! I can't touch you, you don't want me looking, and NOW I can't even verbally admire you? Throw me a bone here, Kikah. I mean, I did come to support you, after all." Quipped Taemin, as he held up several items dramatically from his hand basket.

Smiling, he continued. "To be honest, I liked these products before I even knew they were yours. Actually, my skin seems to love everything from the Adonis line, but you guys ran out of toner. So, I couldn't get that. Did you know I almost got into it with an ahjumma over the last body scrub? I convinced her that the Hades line was better for her husband's skin."