chapter 19

Elena stood infront of her cupboard checking each and every dress. Nothing was missing except the silk pink dress. Anne came up to Elena's room, she opened the room door and saw it in messy condition. “What's the matter Elena? Why is your room so messy?" “Mom the pink dress Nev had given me is missing, I wanted it so that I could wear it for tomorrows fashion event." Sitting on the elegant bed Elena began crying. “Mom did you take it? Nev had got it especially for me." She sobbed. “ Why will I take your dress dear, I'll help you find it." Anne knew that there was no use in finding the dress and Elsa must have taken it. “ ‘Ave Diva' designers had designed it, especially for me." “okay okay elwe will find it, now please will you set the cupboard with me. Your dad won't be home tonight, until tomorrow noon, we can go and shop a similar dress for you, don't worry you will look elegant for the fashion event." Anne added. “but mom, I had promised Nev that I will ware what he gave me. How can I wear something else? Who could take it? I had kept it in the cupboard." She knew very well where she kept her things. Helplessly she walked into the bathroom, the washroom was used by someone else before me... She noted. But she couldn't figure out who that person would be. Anne knew exactly whom to contact for the dress. She quickly ran downstairs and got her phone, she called Elsa. Elsa didn't pick, she was fast asleep by then. And for Anne's call she wouldn't pick even if she was awake. Anne was worried, she was used to fulfilling Elena's every wish, since childhood. Elena was their treasure, Elena was the only thread that connected Anne and Allen, otherwise Allen always had a fascination towards different women. ... Back in the new secratary's house, Allen was having a blast. He was used to feeling triggered and aroused seeing different younger women. “Coonie, I really like you, I told Anne I am on a business meeting... You know?" “Yes... I know that you always tell her that, and you think that she believes you... Till when are you here?" “Tool tomorrow noon, then I'll go back to Anne, you know that I love her too." “What does this shit mean Allen!" “How can you talk like that too those boss? You know right that ... " He stopped telling at her and she continued kissing him, without any rest. Allen had the power of bringing any woman down, he knew this American girl liked him more than anything and she could do everything for him. She too wasn't looking for anything serious she only wanted her lustful desires to be fulfilled. After certain months he knew that he would fire this girl and hire a new one. While the it moment was on, someone knocked on the door. It was the lodge receptionist. Coonie took on the blanket and converted herself, Allen quickly put his pant on. “Sorry to disturb sir and ma'am, this is a complementary drink for our guest. Allen quickly recieved the drink and sent her away. Every sat on the bed drinking the drink. “Lavish boss!" Coonie added. ...Anne was bored at home she couldn't sleep throughout the night as she thought about Allen and then Elena's dress. It was like if Elena was even slightly sad, Allen would entirely burst over, Anne. Elena too remained silent and disturbed throughout the night... She was busy thinking about who could enter her room and steal the dress. ...The next day a makup artist came to Elena at her doorstep. The doorbell rang, Anne opened the door. “Elena's makup artist here." “Enter Anne said. She went upstairs, and Anne showed her Elena's room, as she was new to the house. She knocked on the door, Elena was still asleep. With dim eyes and lazy spirit she woke, “Who's it?" She walked towards the door and opened it, lying down again. She had thought it was Anne who had come in with the juice, almost ready to wake her up. She looked around, paused a bit, rubbed her eyes and jumped,  “ Who are you?" “Aura, your makup artist, it's your show day right today, I am here to doll you up and assist you throughout the day," Aura said. “Has Nev sent you? Oh sorry I mean Nevile, Nevile Lobo ?" “No no I absolutely don't know who is Nevile," she laughed, “Actually, the show organizers have sent me to you." “Oops, sorry wait, I'll contact them, enquire and get back to you shortly." Elena said with a faint smile. “okay as you wish if you don't trust me, you go ahead, wait! Here's my id... Listen, I also have a gift for you, sent by the fashion show organizing team." She opened her bag and removed a shiny make-up box out. She also picked another bigger box." “Wow! You just mentioned a gift, but these are gifts! Didn't know that the organizers would be that generous with their fashion event participants." “Yes mam our team is giving this to every participant. As you will represent the best designers in town today. May be you will be around representing 5?" “What? I am not representing anyone except myself. Who are you? Tell me or else I am calling the team. You will be on TV tomorrow with no name left." Aura remained silent not wanting to make Elena mad. She wasn't a fool, she would not let any one touch her, as she knew one opposition model could ruin her career. Anne said silently listening to them. “Did Riya send you here? With these ..." Suddenly she was interrupted by a familiar voice, it was Anne, “Elena, we will enquire you get fresh and come downstairs." “Yes mom." Elena glared at Aura. And went to the bathroom. Anne told Aura to be calm and come downstairs with her. Aura agreed. She asked Anne for a glass of water. Anne went to get it, while Aura was standing inside the room itself. She waited for Anne to leave and quickly opened the bag she had brought with her.