Chapter Forty Eight
A MONTH LATER
It's been a month already since Caesare met his downfall, he was all over the news after that incident and he was investigated. It was not the first time he had stolen another person's design and used it for his collection. His brand suffered a huge loss and he went bankrupt after that, the investors pulled out. His wife also left him.
I helped Constantine to prepare his new collection although he had drawn the designs when we separated. I did not come back to Rodriguez but I still helped him. My relationship with my brothers strengthened and we were closer than before.
Francis met a new girl Lisa but he was taking his time to know her better before asking her out even though he liked her. I liked Lisa, she was good for Francis. Gabe finally introduced his girlfriend to us, her name was Katherine. She was also a nice girl. We became instant friends once we were introduced.
Mandy's belly has increased, her due date was almost near, and she had mood swings and weird cravings. She disturbed me when she came to spend a week in my house.
Constantine and I went to check if the underwear had been sewn according to the sketch and they were. It was perfect and I was so happy and he was too. I had asked him several times the name of the collection but kept saying it was a secret and I would find out on the day of the launch.
On the day of his launch, I wanted to look my best as I was going to be in the public eye. I was clothed in designers from my dress to my bag to my shoes. They were all designers. I wore the necklace Constantine gave me on my birthday. The pendant had my initials.
"Are you through babe, we need to be there" Constantine said from the door
"A minute" I looked at myself in the mirror one last time before opening the door. Constantine's mouth agape as he undressed me with his eyes.
"You......you....look....so...."
"Close your mouth before a fly enters"
"I don't know what word to use and describe you. I'm star-struck, you look so beautiful that I became dumbfounded. Your looks are out of these words"
"You flatter me. I have to look beautiful after all I'm the girlfriend of a famous designer"
"We can always ditch the launch, you know you look better with these clothes off" he smirked
"There will be no taking off of my clothes till after the party so you better keep your dick in your pants"
"Uggh, I have a raging boner"
"Tell junior to go to sleep," I said patting his bulge "Let's go everybody is waiting for you"
He took my hands in his as we walked downstairs, we made an entrance as cameras flashed in our direction. We stood at a spot and gave different poses for the camera. He took my lips in an endearing kiss, I was trying to move away but he held me tighter and deepened the kiss, there were different camera clicks and I was sure it would make the headline tomorrow. They were all looking for gossip to upload on their pages.
Two seats were reserved specifically for Constantine and me as per his orders. The MC of the ceremony acknowledged our presence as we took our seats. The samples of the designs were displayed for everyone to see and everybody applauded
"Good afternoon everyone" the MC greeted and everybody responded to his greeting "We are gathered here for the greatest launch of the new collection of the most famous designer in our generation. This year the CEO is giving us something very unique with a unique name. May I do the honors of calling the great Constantine Rodriguez to unveil the collection" there was a round of applause as Constantine stood up and walked to the runaway
"Good afternoon everybody," he said in a deep voice "I present to you my new collection," he said removing the ribbon as he shouted 'Eulalia'. There was a standing ovation as people applauded
I just remained in my seat surprised and awed. My eyes were on Constantine and his eyes were on me, he just smiled at me. This was why he didn't want to tell me the name because he used my name. This melted my heart, I was so stunned. Constantine came back to his seat beside me while the models walked the runway in the lingerie set
"I love you so much," I said to Constantine
"I love you more"
"Why didn't you tell me before?"
"If I told you I won't have gotten this reaction from you. I wanted to see your face when I called your name as the name of my collection"
When the models were done walking. Constantine went back to the stage to give a thank you speech. He took the mic from the MC
"I want to specially thank you all for coming here for my special launch, it means a lot to me. I'm grateful for gracing me with your presence. All of my launches are special but what makes this one more special is the name of the collection. That person has been my everything and more. I'm dedicating this collection to the love of my life Eulalia Fletcher. I love you and want to spend the rest of my life loving you if you will have me" he went down on one knee and brought out a small box from his pocket and opened it. He was proposing to me in front of the whole world
"I can't spend any other day without you by my side. Will you make me the happiest man in the world and be my wife. Will you marry me?"
The spotlight was on me and people were already shouting and taking pictures. I ran to the stage and nodded my head
"Yes, yes. I will marry you" he smiled as he slid the ring on my finger and kissed me. The crowd shouted
"I love you," he said