Free Web NovelChapter 54: Meeting Huria
After rescuing her from the situation she was not comfortable with, Zyair kept her as close as was possible for him. Going against all his principles Zyair stayed at the event.
Even though Doran and his secretary left within an hour after handing over the files Zyair had requested. Zyair still hung around.
Skyla observed how the girls openly ogled at him, even some celebrities. He would talk politely with them from a distance and if anyone tried to get too near, his guards would stop them.
The media and reporters didn’t stop harassing him every moment they got. His pictures were clicked non-stop and so many guests wanted to have a selfie with him.
Skyla so wanted to roll her eyes when some women would adjust their dresses so the cleavage was maximum before approaching him.
His eyes remained dulled and bored seeing them stooping so low as to seduce him with their bodies. He had seen enough naked ones to not get affected by it anymore. It was the innocence he sought as Skyla possessed.
Skyla was busy entertaining the guests, ensuring they were comfortable and had been properly served.
Huria confidently walked in looking very much like the fashion diva she was. The hot pink peplum dress was hugging her body and accentuating her curves. Her designer bag and high heels matched her dress and fur was neatly draped along her arms.
Her eyes wavered at the grand settings of the event and how meticulously arranged everything was, despite that hundreds of people were attending it.
She soon found Skyla and waved, Skyla rushed to her and both women embraced and squealed in joy.
"Look at you, all boss lady style with a tablet," Huria teased her and Skyla couldn’t help but blush before saying.
"I am glad you are here, come I will take you to meet my boss."
"I am so looking forward to that," Huria grabbed a champagne glass from a waiter and followed her friend, easing their way through the ever-growing crowd.
"Remember to keep a distance. He doesn’t shake hands with people, especially women, so respect that," Skyla instructed as she handed over a scented flyer to Huria.
"I know, I will keep that in mind," Huria opened the flyer and took a deep whiff of the perfume.
"Woah! What an incredible smell," she glanced around at the screens where Zyair’s perfume advertisement was running and couldn’t help but gush.
"Wait! Let me talk to him first."
Skyla left Huria near a giant screen and went over to talk to her boss. Zyair had already been watching them and he remembered Huria. The chirpy girl was exactly as she was all those years ago. She used to frequent the club and he had seen her there many times.
In the search he carried out later it was revealed that Huria was indeed the one who had acquired his bank details from his hustler. And she was the reason they met in the first place.
"Sir! My friend would like to meet you if it’s not too much trouble," Skyla conveyed, tucking back some of her hair. A slight blush was appearing on her cheeks as she shyly smiled.
"Of course not, Miss Skyla. Please lead the way." He gestured to his hulking guards, telling them to stay put and followed Skyla to where Huria was openly gawking at the screen as Zyair sprayed the perfume on his toned neck. Any second and she would be drooling. Skyla pursed her lips seeing her friend like that and cleared her throat. Huria turned quickly and found Zyair Kincaid standing in the flesh right before her eyes.
Like an over-enthusiastic fangirl, she squealed in joy, forgetting all her manners and Zyair had to stifle a laugh while Skyla shook her head and thought.
’Always over-dramatic.’
"Huria! Please meet my boss Mr. Zyair. Sir, she is my best pal," Skyla made the introductions.
"OMG, Mr. Zyair you don’t need any introductions, your costumes are to die for and..." she would have gone on and on with stars in her eyes if Skyla hadn’t pinched her arm. Zyair was taking everything in and chuckling now.
"It’s a pleasure to meet a fan. I am glad you could attend our event."
"It seems so well organised and the perfume smells amazing. I am sure you people will end up with a large amount of sales at the end of the event. We would love to have it at our company. We can do a small collaboration," Huria couldn’t help but praise their efforts and also pitch in the idea she had discussed with her boss.
"Oh! We can definitely work with that. Kindly tell me more about the company you are working with," Zyair inquired a bit intrigued now.
"I am currently working with Women Fashionista and I am one of their leading designers. Your invitation was extended to our company but my boss is out of town, so when Skyla invited me as well I decided to pop here," Huria explained. freeweɓnøvel.com
"Women Fashionista, you are under the wing of Rais Lawlight? He is a very talented man. I have met him a few times and was impressed." Zyair knew the young man who had recently inherited the company from his father. They were a prestigious name in women’s clothing.
"Indeed, Sir. He is very goal-oriented and we are pleased working under him," Huria praised her boss.
"Once he is back, we will set up a meeting and will go through this collaboration. We can do two perfumes, a lady’s perfume launched by your company and gent’s which we have just launched," Zyair pointed to the screen where the "Desire" bottle was being flashed.
Skyla beamed at this turn of events. The collaboration will benefit both companies and it meant she would get to see more of her friends.
"Oh! Yes, it amounts to drinks. Is she allowed to get drunk with me after the event ends?" Huria expectantly asked, eyeing her friend while Skyla frantically shook her head.
"Why not? I have a private bar. You people can drink and relax there after the event without any worry or disturbance. And don’t worry, I will drop you guys off so drink to your heart’s content," his eyes bunched up together in amusement.
Today he would give free reins to Skyla, she could get drunk without any fear. He had seen Doran leave with his secretary and was sure he wouldn’t be returning home to her.
