chapter 29

Aisha's POVEveryone took their respective places. I really feel like I have seen her. But where? I have seen her on social media probably.Ashton started, "Let me introduce her to all of you. She's Luna Adelson. She's visiting here on behalf of Herbes. You all are aware about her. So I want Ms. Luna to allow us to start our presentation." She nodded softly. Ashton smiled. Why? He shouldn't have smiled. I ignored him and tried to focus on the Chris who was presenting. The slide appeared. "Winter flash 2025" By Herbes and Sunbeam. Ohh.. now I got it. It happens in every winter season. And I have seen her promoting about it last year. I didn't expected this. So Herbes is a fashion brand owned by Luna. It's famous for it's jewelleries. Other than this, she is also an actress who had acted in many web series. But I didn't knew that she is Ashton's rumoured girlfriend. It's a surprise for me. Whatever.. she is in rumours and I'm the real one. I was spaced out until I heard my name "Aisha Simpson". It was Chris's voice. I looked at the screen showing my design. Olivia signed me to stand up. I stood up as Chris said, "This is Aisha Simpson. She is one of the capable Designer from our company." He eyed me to sit down. I sat down immediately. Then he took some more names as I heard Olivia trying to control laugh. Finally Chris was done. And Ashton stood up. "So now I want to end this meeting as Ms. Luna needs her time to think on this too. I will ask Ms. Luna to end her talk." He said and went to his place as Luna started."Thanks to all you guys. Winter flash 2024, was really amazing. Both of us got profit from it. As I have got a presentation file from you Mr. Ashton, let's make it work this year too. We will rule it anyhow. I think I need to say goodbye now." She said and got up. Ashton got up as others too. Chris went to see her off and the new meeting started. Ashton cleared his throat and said, "This time Winter Flash has different plans which will obviously be better than last year. So I will tell you my plans. And if any of you have other better plans you can suggest it too." He said others nodded. He eyed me while looking at all sides which embarrassed me as usual. No one questions his action towards me. I can say that almost everyone has got hints about us. But it's better not to reveal it now. He started again, "This year we are going to choose special designers from you guys. I will give fair chance to everyone so all of you have to suggest your drafts. Submit it within this week.""And the other most important thing. Next month, Bella and Richard Thomas, they are going to marry. Mr. Desmond's wedding dresses have been loved all over the state. So Richard Thomas wanted to hire designer for them too. So you have to submit two drafts for this."Everyone sighed and Priyanka asked him, "We will have to hire more designers in the upcoming year too. Have you thought about it?"He sighed and said,"Let's see. We should focus on Winter Flash, according to me.""Mr. Ashton." Edward shouted as everyone's gaze turned to him. "I mean.. we really need some more people. It's too hectic as the company is growing and the demands are increasing rapidly this year."Ashton just nodded him. And after sometime he spoke, "One more thing, one of our employee got promoted today." He smiled at me. " I request you to deliver your experience."Only our group was aware of it. Others were curious but many of them had already guessed. I stood up as everyone clapped. "So from now on Aisha Simpson is senior designer in our company." He said as I smiled and tried to be confident. I thanked all of them and sat again. Now the formal side of our meeting was at the end and everyone were back in their friendly zone. This was the thing I loved about Sunbeam and Ashton. He saw us as his friends as many of us were among the people who never left him during his downfall. I loved this time until Franklin an employee from another group shouted out, "Are you dating anyone Mr. Ashton?" Everyone chuckled but I was the one blushing. Ashton turned his gaze towards me and said, "With whom?"Olivia and Edward screamed, "Aisha... Aisha.."But some were saying, "Luna.." He smiled at everyone. Why does he needs to smile? There are people saying Luna too. I pouted as Olivia suddenly said, "Let's ask it to Aisha itself." The Aww.. sound echoed in the hall. I was awkward now. I shook my head trying to sound true but I was already sweating by embarrassment. Thanks to Ashton! He helped me out saying, "Okay. Currently I am not ready for all this and I want to be focused for our company's future. Let's get back to work guys. And I forgot to inform that your drafts should not have your name as we don't want you guys to have any misunderstandings about the selection. Priyanka will make sure about this. Get back to work." He ordered and walked out of the hall. ***Ashton's POV Why was she suddenly pouting in the meeting? And why are these guys interested in Luna and me? We don't even have any relationship more than friends. It's almost time for lunch now. I should wait for Aisha with car now. I remember her face when she blushed during meeting. I love her pink cheeks. I was waiting for her outside in the car. I had already texted her to come down. We are going out on a lunch date. I was standing as my back leaning on the car. It felt like the day when she almost fell from the carpet. I should change this carpet. I don't want her to fall again. I will inform Jamie and tell her to arrange the carpet which is sticked to the floor and is plain. I was lost in thoughts until she came running out. She was wearing a denim dress and leggings under it. Obviously she was looking pretty. She smiled and sat in the car immediately. I had to run to the driver seat. She looked in hurry. As soon as I sat on the driver seat she said, "Start the car. We don't have time."I started the car as soon as she ordered me. I think I have lost my ability to ignore her and also I can't order her for anything. From now on, she's the one who will be ordering me. The thought made me chuckle."Why are you laughing?" She asked getting irritated."First tell me. Why are you in hurry?" I asked her."That Olivia almost caught your message. I was so worried but then she said that it's a mail for promotion. I don't know what's in her mind. Even now she was following me but I walked out faster as much as I can." She said still taking heavy breathes."It's okay no one will catch us. Even if they do, I have many reasons to avoid them." I said firmly. She was glaring at me and then sighed.We reached at the restaurant and booked a VIP table in a balcony. No other people were present so that we can share our time properly.  She sat next to me on the chair and pulled it closer. "Okay until our lunch comes, we will have a small but important talk." She said and I nodded. "Okay. I have a many questions. I will start from the first." She sighed and continued, "Who is Luna to you?" She was serious while saying this.___________________________________________