Life Never goes as Planned

Fashion Show

The long awaited day finally arrived. I was in my room getting ready and I was just trying to relax. I know today is going to be a hectic day so I was just trying to relax. I finished putting make up on and I stared at myself in the mirror. I sighed and that's when I look up and I see Killian. I turn around. He gasps as he looks at me from head to toe. "Emma you look..." I smile. "I know." He smiles. "You look rather handsome." He smiles. I start to shake and he grabs my arm. "Hey everything will turn out fine." I smile and nod. He then opens the door and smiles. I sigh and nod. We walk through the door and made our way down to the lobby area to greet all the guests and various network representatives that were there. Flashes from the cameras were just blinding us but it's a sight we are all too familiar with. We get stopped by an interviewer from a European fashion network.

"Emma Swan, how are you?" I smile. "Very good and you?" She smiles and nods. "Fine as well, Emma what can you tell us about tonight's collection, what can we expect during the show?" I smile. "Well expect many surprises." She nods. "What was your inspiration for the collection?" "I want women to feel comfortable and beautiful when they put on my designs, whether they're a size 0 or 20. I want them to feel empowered whether they're on a date or in an interview." She smiles. "Speaking of dates, who is this lovely young man next to you?" I glance over at Killian and he smiles. "This is Killian, my assistant." She smiles and Killian throws her a flirtatious smile. I frown but then I fix my face. "Yes I am Emma Swan's right hand man." I smile and nod. That's when Lacy walks over and pulls me away. "I'm sorry she's needed else where." The interviewer nods and stays talking to Killian. Not going to lie but it bugged me. "Emma the president wants you to give a speech!" I gasp. "What?" She nods. "He wants you to introduce the collection." I start to hyperventilate. "Hey it's our collection." Lacy smiles. "I know but..." That's when someone calls out to Lacy. "Girl I'm sure you will do fine." I touch my stomach and I felt like I was going to throw up. Sure I'm this tough and mean person but when it comes to stuff like that I can't help but panic. "I'm sure you will do fine Emma." I look up and I see Killian. I scoff. "Go away intern." He gives me a weird look and laughs. "Jealous because I was flirting with a European?" I scoff and chuckle. "I could care less what you do." He laughs. "Ok but like I said you will do great." I couldn't help but smile.

Time passes by and I did like a million interviews and posed for a bunch of photographers. I loved it, it was my element, it was my home. But the moment of truth came, it was time for me to get up on that stage and present the collection to all of the guests, all 600 of them. The president introduces me and I walk up to the podium and I start to get nervous. I look towards Killian and he stood down by the steps. He gives me a reassuring smile and I couldn't help but smile back. I nod. "Greetings everyone, and thank you for coming." Everyone claps. "The inspiration that I got for these designs was for a woman to feel comfortable in her own skin. That no matter what size a woman is, they can look sexy, feel comfortable and be treated like a goddess. Whether it be for an interview or a date. So as you are all seeing the designs come alive throughout this runway, I want you to keep in mind that no matter the size of the woman, if she works hard she deserves to feel and look beautiful." Everyone claps and I look over at Killian and he smiles as he's clapping. "So ladies and gentleman I present to you, The divine collection." Everyone claps and the music starts. I walk down the steps and Killian hugs me. "See now that wasn't so bad was it?" I smile. "You were right mister Jones." He looks straight into my eyes and I was getting butterflies like crazy. He leans in closer and I could feel our surroundings disappear. That's when it clicks in my mind that we were at the show. I gasp and I ran towards the dressing room. Killian followed closely behind. "Killian can you go and get Lacy, this was indeed our designs it's only fair for her and I to walk out after the show is over and greet the audience." He nods. Before he leaves he turns to me and sighs. "I'm sorry Emma, for making you feel uncomfortable." I smile. "No it's not that...I..just go get Lacy." He nods and walks away. I see model after model get changed into my pieces of clothing and I was happy. Only during fashion shows am I a bit more merrier even though I'm stressed as can be. Minutes pass by and the show ends. Everyone starts to clap and that's our cue to walk on to that runway. Lacy bows first and I bow after her. Everyone continued to cheer and clap. The models walk back inside and I hug Lacy. "We did it." She said. I smile and nod. "It was a huge success." I said. I thanked all the models and made my way back to the lobby. The after party was about to start and Lacy was with some other people so I went alone back to my room.

After I changed I just sat on a little bench that was on the balcony and just stared at the city. I was so at peace and grateful that the show was a success. I always knew that I was made for this life and knowing that I work hard to get here makes it that much better. Yet there was something that was missing and I didn't know what it was. "I knew I'd find you here." I look up at Killian and smile. Of course he would come when I'm thinking of what my life is missing. Even though I had a strong attraction towards Killian, we cannot be. My career triumphs over everything and I cannot be in a vulnerable state. Even though when I stare at his eyes I melt. "Yeah I was just taking a break." He nods. "I heard you thanked the models and everyone for their job." I scoff. "I did no such thing." He laughs. "Oh Emma, you just can't admit that you're a loving woman behind that mean mask you portray to the world." I couldn't help but smile. "It was a one time thing, once we get back to work on Monday I'll be the same Emma Swan everyone hates." He shakes his head. "Ok well in the mean time why don't we both go and enjoy the after party?" He said as he extended his hand out to me. I smiled and took his hand. We walked out of the room and went on our way to the party.