The Billionaire's Promise

Cassie could see a dazzling display of the night sky. Her gaze lingered on the exposed flesh on Aryana’s upper back. It was V-shaped and not totally bare as strips of translucent dark fabric criscrossed on her back creating an alluring look. She pursed her lips as she watched Aryana walk on the ramp like a professional with years of experience.

The audience was silent as their eyes were glued to the bewitching figure on the stage. Aryana was not smiling at all. She kept a serious and powerful aura which was what the gown required. When she reached the end of the ramp, she paused longer while looking at the five judges. She did a quarter turn to show the them every angle of the gown.

When she had her back to the audience, she heard gasps. She faced the audience once again still keeping the mysterious look.

Someone in the audience cannot take it anymore. She clapped. It was a slow but loud clapped. Soon everyone joined and the audience was in an uproar.

Aryana was confused, but before she lost her composure, she turned around and walked back toward the back of the stage. She met Cassie’s eyes for a few seconds and she could see anger and hatred in them.

Aryana exited the stage and went down to look for Vince and Elaine and she sat beside them while watching Cassie walk on the ramp like a queen. Aryana frowned when she noticed that Cassie was looking at only one particular spot. She was looking at Erik with eyes full of longing.

Aryana pursed her lips and looked at Erik. She met his gaze and she blushed. Erik was not looking at Cassie at all but he was looking at her. Aryana smiled at him before looking away.

"Aryana, you are so awesome. You looked so beautiful and the audience just loved you." Elaine started blabbering.

"Stop with your nonsense." Aryana reprimanded her. "It is because the dress and the gown were both beautiful." She shifted her gaze to Vince. "Well done Vince. Whatever the result tonight, I can say that you did a very good job." Aryana looked at Vince warmly.