Purple Romance

"When I first met him, it was at the 5th Fashion runway event in City B and a lot of big shots came around. Joel had desperately wanted to prove himself but no one listened to him nor gave him the chance. After running around the whole day, he was famished and didn't have anything to buy even water. That was when I took notice of him. My mom was a model then, so I had a lot of connections through her. I approached him and gave him a deal'' she turned and looked at Mirabel.

''What kind of deal did you make with him?'' Mirabel asked.

''I told him to make use of me and succeed within two years''

''So, did he… accept that deal?''

''Guess'' Amy threw the question back at her.

''He did not accept the deal, right?''

''What is your reason for such an answer?''

''Because the Joel I know isn't one to use people for his own gains. I admit, we haven't known each other for long but what I have seen is enough to let me know that he is a proud person who always wants things done his way, especially when it came to his work. He doesn't mind the mistakes he makes, and he doesn't also let them pull him down. He admits his mistakes, learn from them and move on with life. Such a person wouldn't want to make such a deal with someone because he knows very well that there will be consequences and eventually he might be under the control of this person''

''That's right. he didn't accept it, and that's what made me believe I found the right person to follow. I told him that I was willing to work for him if he can assure me that he would succeed. After reading my credentials he didn't hesitate to take me as his secretary. We worked through the night and made a lot of proposals, met a lot of people until we finally met Godi Gueaza the mastermind behind World Fashion runway and he personally decided to invest in Joel's business idea.

We didn't stop there after gaining such a man by our side. We continued to work harder. Joel had always valued privacy, so I was the one handling all the runway events. He rarely appeared on them but his name had already spread far and wide. It has been 8 years since then and this company is finally at the stage where he wanted but still, he doesn't stop working. He works even more harder than the labourers doing these jobs.

Being with him all these years, I have come to know him so well. The things he cares about, what makes him happy, what makes him sad. The things he likes and dislikes. His favourite food, his allergies and favourite colours. Funny, right?'' she laughed and looked at Mirabel who didn't find it funny because she had just realised what Amy was aiming at.

She was playing with her mind. Trying to make her understand the fact that she might be Joel's girlfriend but she didn't know anything about him. She might be his girlfriend but she was still not close to her because in the end, she was the one who knew everything about Joel more than anyone else.

Mirabel knew that but still, she couldn't help feeling unhappy about it.

''When I first found out about Joel's feelings for Paige, I was surprised but I could understand him. He wanted to be a successful person so he had to pretend about his feelings, but then, I watched him stay back at the company and silently stood by his side even when he was heartbroken to find out that he didn't matter to Paige in that way anymore. Then, slowly he overcame and was able to move on from her. I still remember the first time we met. I mean the three of us'' she turned to face Mirabel.

''It was exactly a month ago, right? When you were drugged by your cousin and we had to rush you to the hospital. I still regret asking Joel to send you to the hospital because if I hadn't done that, he wouldn't have gotten close to you. I understand that feelings can't be forced but I can't help but feel that you two don't quite understand each other. How do I put it? It feels rushed to me. You suddenly got together and now you are already being inseparable"

What she actually meant was they were advancing fast and it could turn out to be lust but she didn't voice it out explicitly but Mirabel was no stupid person.

''Are you in love with Joel?'' Mirabel asked her and saw Joel walking towards them. She didn't know why she suddenly decided to do such an immature thing but she wanted to find out what Joel's reaction would be if he found out his secretary had feelings for him.

''What?''

''I asked if you have feelings for Joel. You said a lot of things but I can't help feeling that your words are because you have feelings for him and can't accept the fact that he likes someone else but you''

''You…''

Mirabel looked at Joel who had paused at a distance and was watching them, she looked straight at him and said to Mirabel, ''you said you have been with him for the past 8 years and know a lot about him. Even things he doesn't know about himself, you do. You also said you know what makes him happy, the things he likes and dislikes. I know it is in your job scope as his secretary to know about your boss' taste and preferences but I can't help but relate all of that to one fact; you like him but you never had the guts to confess to him''

Amy's face turned ashen as she felt been stripped bare by Mirabel but the latter wasn't done yet as she now looked at her, repeating each word she said to her at the end, ''It was exactly a month ago, right? When you were drugged by your cousin and we had to rush you to the hospital. I still regret asking Joel to send you to the hospital because if I hadn't done that, he wouldn't have gotten close to you. I understand that feelings can't be forced but I can't help but feel that you two don't quite understand each other. How do I put it? It feels rushed to me. You suddenly got together and now you are already being inseparable''

''What are you getting at?''

''What you actually meant was we were advancing fast and it could turn out to be lust but you didn't voice it out explicitly but I am no stupid person, you see and I am capable of been a bitch too but that won't make me any different from you. Miss Amy, I am not the type to snitch on someone. I always lay it bear and move on, so answer my question. Are. You. In. Love. With. Joel?''

''Yes, I am love with him and I feel you don't deserve him. I have worked with him through thick and thin and stood by his side. What right do you have to meet him in just a month and you are already in a relationship with him? Joel isn't one to fall for someone so quickly, so what kind of tricks did you use to get him? Did you seduce him with your youthful body? Did you sleep with him?'' Amy screamed at Mirabel.

''Yes, I did seduce him with my youthful body but I haven't slept with him yet, but I think I will be doing that anytime soon since that is what you think I did''

''What? You, slut, let's see if he will still care about you after sleeping with you then'' Amy said and Mirabel pointed at Joel.

''Did you hear her? Are you planning to sleep with me and then dump me afterwards?'' she asked Joel and when Amy turned to see him she was flustered and stepped back a Joel walked closer to them.

''Joel, this isn't what it seems like. She tricked me. I didn't know you were standing behind me'' Amy said but Joel's focus was on Mirabel as he finally stood in front of the two women.

''What was the question you asked me before?''

''I asked if you were going to sleep with me and then dump me afterwards…?''

''No, the one before that''

''I said I haven't slept with you yet but I plan to do it soon…?'' Mirabel blushed at her own words.

''Now, ask me the question you asked earlier'' he said to her, his gaze darkened.

''I asked if you were going to sleep with me and then dump me afterwards?''

''No, I am going to sleep with you alone for the rest of my life'' he said and wrapped his two hands around her head and kissed her deeply in front of Amy. The scene shocked her so much that she stepped back and hit her back against the wall.

Joel let go and turned to Amy, ''we will talk on Monday'' it was the weekend. ''Let's go'' he said and held Mirabel's hand walking away with her.

Amy looked at them with shock as they walked away.