A N G E L raked her hands through her long hair. She was excited and nervous at the same time. Today on a fine December morning, Angelica was opening her own business. She had invested in a home and a restaurant. With the revenue brought by that restaurant - it was very popular - she had set the foundation of her cosmetic company ARaina.

The idea behind the company was to make makeup that was highly inclusive and featured something for everyone. Ranging from primers to setting sprays and everything in between. Seeing it was the official first day of office, Angelica could not help but worry about her outfit. She also had to visit a prime location in downtown LA for checking opening their first physical store. For now they were running online only.

Her fingers moved the clothes around as she tried to select one of her pant suits. Over the couple of years, she had developed a borderline obsession with them, thinking that they were a perfect example of being feminine and give boss vibes to the person standing opposite you. As she sifted, her eyes stumbled across a beige checkered suit. It was double breast suit with narrow, fitted pants. The buttons were round and gold, giving it a rustic charm. Wearing simple padded cup rather than a bra, and no shirt, Angelica gave herself a flying kiss.

"You look hot! With a capital H," Raina who stood at the entrance of the closet exclaimed.
"Why thank you! You look absolutely divine as well darling!" Angelica smiled seeing her best friend dressed in a white one suit, her chocolate skin tone glowed due to the white outfit making her look not only radiant but an angel.

"Which heels? Jimmy Choos or Loubitouns?" Angelica asked Raina the most important question.
"Ofcourse them white Loubs they do your legs justice. Breakfasts ready be down in ten". Raina flew her a kiss and was out of the door.

Angelica took out her five centimetres tall white Loubitoun pumps and slipped  her feet in. Wearing gold earrings and spritz-ing some Chanel no.5 she was out the door. 

Inside the large, modern kitchen, the island had two large plates of breakfast placed on it. One was a pancake, bacon, maple syrup, the whole package of American breakfast filled with carbohydrates. Meanwhile, the other plate had an Avocado toast topped with smoked Turkey and a fried, sunny side up egg. Next to it was a glass of green juice, which featured Kale, Brocoli and spinach.

"Miss health freak have a seat," Raina gestured for Angelica to sit down.
"Thankyou for the meal Raina". Angelica smiled at her soul sister. The two did not talk more and instead chose to dig into their meals of pure decadence.

"Hmm... which car should I pick?" Angelica stood in their garage. It was filled with two Mc-Larens and a G-wagon.
"A hundred percent the Mc-Laren," Raina advised. And so deciding to go with it, Angelica sat inside the sleek black car and drove out of their Beverly Hills home smoothly.

The past few years, four to be more precise passed with absolute bliss. Angelica had not once visited New York after she had come to Los Angeles. She spent her time and energy to get their restaurant, a fine French restaurant called "Rangel" running. And run it did. The restaurant did very well and they had branched out. They in-fact had two branches in New York, however since Raina was the face of it, she had been the one to go on its opening ceremony.

The twenty- six year old knew that she could not put off returning back to New York for long. She wanted to have her headquarters over there and control the makeup monopoly. All she needed was the correct push.

Arriving at a tall glass building, Angelica stepped out of her car, exuding pure confidence. She walked to the entry way, as the guards opened the door, her heels clacked along the marble floor. The sound soothing and satisfying. She was the epitome of beauty in that moment. The tall glass ceilings allowed the light to fall on her at such an angle that they casted a halo around her.

"Ms. Roosevelt.  Welcome. Your office has been set up and the clients who own the land we have been eyeing are in conference room number ten". Her assistant, Jonathan informed her.
"Thankyou Jonathan. Let's not keep them waiting and head into the office for that meeting". She smiled graciously at her assistant who saved her life.

Inside the large conference room, a rectangular white table that covered most of the room seated ten important people. Out them only one would call the shots. He was none other than Alexander Reed . He was the founder, chairperson and CEO of an investment firm. A few years back, he had taken the world by storm. With his level of intelligence and sensibility, he had proven to he a serious threat. However, he did not stop there. He built a construction company that had constructed the most important buildings in recent years around the globe. Lastly, his clothing brand, A&A was one of the most finest clothing brands. Gucci and Chanel could not compare with excellence of the brand.

Alexander was an Italian man. His jaw was as if crafted by the finest of stone carvers. It was fine and sharp. Full pink lips, a light scruffy beard with naturally brunette hair and caramel ends - that too heavens had bestowed on him - followed by crystal blue - green eyes. He was a man that did not lack any suitors. However, he had his eyes on someone already.

"Good morning gentlemen, sorry to have kept you waiting ". Angelica apologised on entering.
"No worries. Let us start please," Alexander politely spoke.
"Very well. Let us begin, Mr. Reed, we hope that you understand that the piece of land you own on the Hollywood avenue, has made is interested in it. We wish to purchase it from you". Angel gave her point clearly, forwarding a contract that the company had offered.

"Hmm... Five million dollars, Ms.Roosevelt the price quotation is not bad. How about we take a look at the site and come up with a final price?" Alexander suggested.
"Sure Mr. I am free now, if you wish we could leave now ". Angelica shook her hand with him and stood up.

The duo exited the room together, leaving behind their people to dicuss the terms with their lawyers as they headed to the sit in question.
"Miss, please sit with me in my car. Seeing as our destination is the same ". Alex gestured for her to sit inside his Rolls Royce Phantom.
"As you wish Mr. Reed," thanking him, Angelica sat inside the car after which Alexander followed.

In the lavish car, the separator had been pulled up. Alexander grabbed Angelica's hands and pulled her to his lap.
"Do. You. Have. Any. Idea. How. Ravishing. You. Looked?" Alexander questioned, grabbing her fine chin inside his hands.
"And what do you think about yourself?" She asked him, with a playful glint in her eyes.

Seeing her in a playful mood, Alexander could not help himself. He brought his head close to her lips and joined them together in a searing hot kiss. The passion flew in between them. They were so lost in each other that they had no consciousness of time. The driver knocked on the window, having waited five minutes after stopping. He thought it would be in everyone's best interest to tell them.

Alexander broke the kiss. He looked into her muddled and confused eyes. She looked so puzzled that he found it adorable. Hence why he pecked her lips thrice before letting her go. Seeing as her hair was beyond repair, Alex pulled her hair into a low bun and took out a ponytail from his suit and tied her hair. Ever since they began dating three and a half years ago, he made it a habit of his to carry one around at all times.

The piece of land was at prime location. The area had no good quality brand that was high end store quality but the prices were a lot less. ARaina was just that. A brand that gave quality in affordability. Angelica knew that the man loved her so much that he would gift her the place if she asked to. Hence why no one batted an eyelash when she was paying five million dollars for a property worth twice as much.

They had just finished the tour of the site when Alexander grabbed her hand.
"Listen," Alexander spoke, causing Angelica to turn around.
"Yea?" She questioned.
"Can I take you out for dinner tonight?" He asked.
"Can you?" Angelica retorted.
"If you allow me to," he smiled and hugged her.
"What time should I be ready?" She questioned.
"Six pm," Alex said and placed a kiss on her forehead.

[ R I T Z C A R L T O N , L A ]

Just like Alexander had promised, he was at their doorstep at sharp six. His hands carrying a large bouquet of roses.
"For you my lady," Alexander bowed.
"Why thank you!" His beloved spoke and placed them into the vase next to the door.
"You look so beautiful. O can not even explain!" He said, turning his head to wipe away the tears that had come out seeing the once shy woman stand so confidently.

Angelica had opted for a black, padded shoulder dress with puffy sleeves. The dress had a deep v-neck that showed of her perfect collarbones. Paring them with black stilettos and a light makeup she was done. Her hair, wrapped in a low bun with two pieces framing the face.

Inside the Ritz, a team of waiters were waiting on them.
"Mr. Reed welcome. We thank you for coming. Please follow us," the manager guided them.
Alexander let his hand rest on the lower back of Angelina as he lead her. He would glance at her after each second. As if not believing that the beautiful woman was truly his.

"Please have a seat, our waiter will be out to take your orders shortly," placing the menu's, their guide for the day left. Alexander pulled out a chair for her to sit on and then sat himself opposite her. Grasping the causally laying hand on the table as she sifted through the menu.
"What would you recommend?" Angel asked the man accompanying her.
"I think that the filet mignon that they have is excellent". Alexander smiled at her. She was a woman who loved her steaks.
"Well I think that is what I will get," she told him but Alexander could see her gaze linger on the butter poached lobster.

Signalling for the waiter, he placed their orders.
"Do you not hate lobster?" Angelina was astonished.
"I do. But I also know you wanted to try it and since you like to occasionally take bites from my plate, I thought why not give you the best of both worlds". He smiled at her.

Throughout dinner they were silent. Eating and feeding each other from each others plates. Before the headed out, Alex took her to the roof. The roof featured a greenhouse. And he knew how much she loved them.

"Alex-" Angelina turned around and gasped. There on his knees was Alexander.
"Angelina I absolutely love you. There is no one in this world I would love to dedicate my life to. Please say yes. I can not live any longer with-"
"YES!" She cut him off. Alexander slid the ring into her finger.
"It is gorgeous," she told him
"Not more than you," he replied. Kissing her.

It was a montana hexagon, diamond halo ring. A montana sapphire had been set into a 24K rose gold band. Surrounded by a halo of white diamonds. It was snug as a bug around her ring finger.

A chapter in honour of Perrie announcing her pregnancy ♡