Threads of Love

stomach as she walked down the a

ered to witness her special day. She felt a warm breeze caress her face, carrying the scent of ro

the altar, wearing a black tuxedo that matched his hair and eyes. He looked handsome and confi

arsons School of Design, where t

beautiful clothes, and they soon di

l late at night, and sharing dreams of their future in the fashion w

ed for greatness. After graduation, Ethan proposed to Lila. Overwhelmed with joy and love, Lil

kissed it gently. He whispered in her ear, "You look

k, "You look amazing, my love.

ony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to

felt like she was in a dream, a fairy tale. She couldn't believe that s

how she would promise to love him, support him, respect him, cherish him. She tho

re simple bands of white gold, engraved with their names and a heart symbo

She imagined how it would feel to taste his lips, to feel hi

launch their own clothing line, how they would travel t

d be together - how they would laugh

to have found him - how he underst

h she loved him - more th

and squeeze

ed and squ

were

his speech and ask

an to be your lawfu

her mouth to

er a word, Ethan let go

he altar, from the

tion, leaving behind a deva

***

e bustling city of New York had changed, but th

feeling a pang of loneliness. She watched the street kids below, wearin

saw a boy in a black leather jacket and skinny jeans, rocking a pair of Converse All-Stars. She s

f fun. They seemed to enjoy life, unlike her. They had each o

owned by her rival Victor Vane. It was located across the street from her apartm

he top designers in the world. It also had a large poster of Victor Vane hi

. She hated that bouti

enough money to buy anything? Did they have an invitation to some

ing there, but she also wanted them to stay away from that place. She wanted them t

ny bags with them. She hoped they would not be wearing any new clothes or accessorie

nted and disillusioned by what t

two bags each with them. They were wearing new clothes and accessories from Vane Coutur

iends like them. Friends who would share her passion for fashion design, wh

one and tried to keep her distance from anyone trying to come close

here she had drawn dozens of designs for Sparkle Rose - her fami

s and had built Sparkle Rose from scratch. But over the

acy, so she worked tirelessly to create new designs that were modern and

small staff, and keeping up with the competitive market trends. She also had to deal with

mous. He was arrogant, cunning, and manipulative. He had a knack for stealing Lila's ideas and passi

ing. She considered him her archenemy in the fash

m. He had more resources, more connections, and more

ch was all because Victor told her about his feelings for her and she turned him dow

rt, everything was tearin

years ago. She still remembered that day vividly - how she stood there in her wedding dress, waiting

ar

u. I love you, but I love someo

ha

e. No explanation, n

n. She couldn't understand why he did it. Why did he leave her for someone else? Who was t

ntacted her again. He disappeare

couldn't. He had ruined her li

, trying to drown her sorrows

ected. And this was too much for her. She

hot chocolate, she couldn't help but wonder - would she ever be able to overcome her past

know that life