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Yoko's POV:

We're all gathered downstairs waiting for Anntonia and Michelle to accompany us to the big four fashion and beauty empire: Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel.

Our team will have at least an hour meeting with each of the high-end fashion and luxury brands.

I'm so happy for the girls since they are chosen as brand ambassadors for these high-end luxury brands. Being associated with these top tier brands is an honor and will definitely boost their career and market value to a greater heights. Our team has a jam-packed schedule ahead ranging from company calls, magazine pictorials and walking the runway at the Fashion Week.

By the time that all the engagements for the day were already fulfilled, everybody was almost struggling to keep their eyes open.

Orm: "What a day tsk, I didn't even have time to pee." she said while stretching her long arms.

Becky: "I want some milk tea."

Ling: "Boiled eggs for me."

Engfa: "Chaaaa..."

Charlotte: "Hmpffmp."

Freen: "I can't stretch my legs."

The team were all seated in one of the waiting rooms assigned for the VIP guests.

Moments later, P'Anne, together with Michelle are with the team already and congratulated us and gave us more encouragement for the job well done and for the major collaborations ahead.

Anntonia: "Job well done for the entire team guys. We deserve a simple celebration for this. First we head home and freshen up a little bit then we all go out to have a simple dinner and maybe have a drink or two just to let loose."

Everybody eagerly clapped their hands and are all ready to head home for a much needed rest and to freshen up for our small appreciation dinner.

After everyone has settled in, I. noticed that one person was missing from the group. Where is Miss Aashna? I wanted to ask P'Anne earlier but had to restrain myself to avoid being teased by the team. So I just pretended like everything is normal, though I couldn't just second guess myself of Miss Aashna's whereabouts.

I was surprised to find Miss Aashna in our assigned room video chatting with Pam while Rafa was sound asleep on the bed when the team finally got home.

Miss Aashna was talking animatedly with Pam on the phone, both of them were giggling while Miss Aashna was showing Pam a notepad that seem to be signed by an international artist, or maybe a supermodel... I don't know, I don't want to pry with their personal business.

Faye/ Aashna: "You better not spoil Sunny and Rufus too much Pamy. Just give them the adequate meal. No more untimely treats."

Pam: "Can't promise you that cutesy! And please make sure to wrap my notepad nicely okay!"

Faye/ Aashna: "Okay, okay. I'll wash my kiss mark on the check now! Bye!"

I turned my head abruptly upon hearing Miss Aashna's statement. With my furrowed brow no, I squinted my eyes and just stared at her for a few seconds.

Faye/ Aashna: "What?"

Yoko: "Who gave you that thing?" I asked her with my voice a little loud.

Faye/ Aashna: "Owww, this?" she said while touching the kissmark on her cheek ... "mmmm. Jisoo."

Yoko: "Jisoo who!?"

Faye/ Aashna: "Jisoo from Korea, I, I mean bkackpink."

Yoko: "Whaaaaat? When did you meet her?"

Faye/ Aashna: "I had an appointment with the different solo management reps. of each of the Blackpink members for a possible collab with our new magazine. Negotiations are still ongoing, turns out, the four of them will be attending the fashion week and they were all present during the meeting so I took the opportunity to do Pam's request."

Yoko: "Which is?" I said with my brows raised.

Faye/ Aashna: "To have them sign her notepad. I thought, only Jennie and Rosé will be there but luckily, all of them were. And this kiss mark on my check was courtesy by Jisoo from Korea, because she wouldn't kiss the notepad directly, so I had to squish my check to this notepad."

Yoko: "You know them personally?" I asked her.

Faye/ Aashna: "I professionally know them, if that's what you mean. We run in the same circle of business related acquaintances."

Yoko: "I see."

Faye/ Aashna: "If you'll just excuse me Nong Yo, I really have to wash my face. Here, you can take a look at Pam's notepad and see their signatures and dedication to her."

Miss Aashna handed me the notepad and there were autographs and personalized messages for Pam and that kiss mark, urgh!.

After a while Miss Aashna finally stepped out of the powder room and immediately went to lay down on the bed where Rafa is sleeping. She just laid there and closed her eyes, without even bothering to change her clothes. She wrapped little Rafa into a tight embrace and minutes later I can already a soft snoring sound from her.

I just looked at the mother and son duo while they were soundly asleep. Is it really possible that twin siblings are 100% alike even in their little mannerisms. I mean physically it's a given, but their aura, their energy, their stance, the way they talk, the way they chew their food and many other things.

Miss Aashna is like my P'Mali 2.0, even Rafa, he is the exact replica of the twins. Sighs.

What will I do with you Miss Aashna? My heart still belongs to my beloved P'Mali. Always have and always been.

I went to the bathroom to freshen up a little just in case P'Anne calls us for the planned dinner with the team. I went out of the bathroom as soon as I finished my little touch up routine to take a power nap and be re-energized for our team gathering later. Fatigue took me over for I dozed off quickly as I hit the bed.

I was suddenly awakened by the light shaking of my shoulder. I opened my eyes to see little Rafa staring down at me with a wide grin on his face.

Rafa: "Mama, mama... wake up!"

Yoko: "Ok, I'm up, I'm up."

Rafa: "Mama Anntonia said it's dinner time already and she called me to wake you and Mama up." I turned my head to Miss Aashna's side and true enough my baby... whaaat erase that... and true enough, she is still sleeping. She must be really exhausted.

Yoko: "I'll wake your Mama up, Rafa, please tell your Mama Anne that we'll be there in a minute ok.."

Rafa: "Ok Mama." Rafa hugged me and kissed me on the check and went out of our room to go to Engfa and Charlotte's room, since P'Anne was there already giving some instructions to them.

Before Rafa disappeared, he handed me a paper with the restaurant's name and location written on it. With an additional note that says: "Sweet pea, the team will go ahead okay. Just give this note to Aashna, she knows the place. Take care you two.😉"

I hesitated for a moment before I lightly tapped Miss Aashna's shoulder. She mumbled some incoherent words and stretched her arms before opening her eyes.

Faye/ Aashna: "Oh, I'm sorry for oversleeping."

Yoko: "It's okay, here." I handed her the note "Rafa gave it to me and said that the team will just go ahead and they'll just meet us there."

Miss Aashna had a furrowed brows while looking at the note and seemed to be in deep thought.

After a few seconds, she finally manage to say. "Okay, I'll just quickly use the bathroom and change into a more casual outfit, then we can go."

Yoko: "Mmmm yeah, yeah just take your time, okay." Miss Aashna smiled at me and went to the bathroom.

Why do I feel like P'Anne is always up to something....

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