Clara stood there glaring at her grandmother who came there only to disturb her peaceful time.

"Help Elsa get ready for today's event." Elena didn't regret her words. Elsa sat there as if she owned the entire place.

"I guess this dress would be perfect." Elsa beamed as soon as she saw the sea-blue gown that Clara designed lately.

"I don't think this would fit you." Clara snapped at her showing her displeasure to help her in any way.

"How about Paxton's excursion?" Elena smirked as she showed the cash that Ron gave that day for Paxton's excursion. Paxton was so excited to go there.

Clara knew one thing she couldn't deny anything Elena asked for. And now that she threatened her directly, Clara started her work already. She took another dress which she designed last month.

Seeing the dress, Elsa beamed visibly. It was damn beautiful with even small details of thread.

"As you are giving an audition for Sparkles, a jewellery brand, I would suggest this dress," Clara said simply and gave the dress. Elsa was surprised to see how she knew that.

For Clara, she knew every small detail of Elena and Elsa about what they were up to. She is too smart and calculative.

Once Elsa wore the purple coloured dress, Clara made her wear the jewellery from Sparkles. Clara did her make-up perfectly and never did once she looked at Elena.

"You have to highlight the jewellery brand. So I would suggest you wear this sparkling mask." Clara added as she gave the golden-coloured face mask and Elsa didn't like the idea. She wanted to show her beauty for sure.

"Keep your suggestion to yourself." Elsa snapped at her but Elena glared at her in return.

"Do what she said." Elena knew that Clara was not sly like them. If she says something, it should be right.

*****

Audition.

Alexander and Mac sat in their room with the digital screen on. The models came walking one by one and Alex didn't like even one person there.

"They all are showing their beauty alone. I don't want beautiful models. I want someone who can uplift my brand." Alex said in a disappointed tone. He can't just appoint anyone for his upcoming collection.

"Let's not rush then. We shall keep another audition too." Mac came to his secretary mode and took another set of contacts.

But their eyes stuck on a girl entering the audition room as the lights went dim as per her demand.

Alex's lips curved up to a smile as soon as he saw the girl.

Her purple gown shone across the room while her sparkle mask complimented the jewellery she wore.

Elsa was so angry to hide her beautiful face under this mask. But she stopped in her tracks when Alex entered the room and everyone got nervous with the aura he carried.

"Whose idea is this?" Alex asked in his domineering voice.

Seeing Alex in person is the biggest dream of Elsa. She has always had a high crush on him. She blushed to stand beside him.

Alex asked his question again to bring her out of the trance.

"I thought the brand name, Sparkal should shine brightly," Elsa said the words of Clara. And everyone knew how impressed Alex was with these words.

"You can get details from the front desk." With that, Alex left the place and Elsa was so shocked to realize that she had been selected.

Elsa jumped and danced in joy.

******

Clara drove her car in a tired mood. Why does the day end so soon? She recalled the morning incident with Elena and Elsa. She is sure that they will again make her life harder. The thought to see them again, made her shiver visibly.

She changed her expression to a rigid one so that she could stay stronger.
Even though she is too scared to look at her grandmother, she always maintains her courage to not break down in front of her.

She walked towards the entrance and heard some people laughing from inside.
She peeped inside and saw many new faces. Who are they? Clara sighed tiredly. She is not in the mood for another drama. But she stood there in front of them already with a plain face.

The old woman who sat there looked at Clara warmly. Clara is not used to such a look. So she couldn't reciprocate the feeling. She was confused.

"Clara, my dear?" The old woman hugged Clara all of a sudden, suffocating her. Clara felt out of place suddenly. Did she come to the wrong address?

"How beautiful you have grown to" She was ranting about Clara. And Clara had no idea of who this might be.

"It's Grace Fernandez. Your grandma's Bestie," Ron Taylor introduced her to Clara.

As soon as Clara heard her name, her eyes turned glossy recalling the old woman. Clara and her mother used to visit them many years ago.

Meeting someone who was once connected to her mother and grandmother, made Clara emotional. Her lips quivered visibly. Clara was not used to this feeling but she grabbed the old woman and hugged her again as a little sob escaped her lips.

"We came here to ask for your hand to marry my grandson" Clara broke the hug and looked at Grace in shock.

Marriage?

Clara always has despised this concept. Her mom gave her everything in this marriage. But what did she get in return? Betrayal? Is it coming to Clara now? Clara felt nervous as she walked back in shock.

"No. I am not ready for marriage. Please," Clara voiced out suddenly. She doesn't want anyone to compel her at least for this.

Ron was shocked as he glared at his daughter who has never spoken for anything.

"Dear, you can meet my grandson," Grace Fernandez tried to convince Clara.

"Please, Grandma. Don't force me." Clara replied with a soft plea, and the lady seemed to understand her instantly. She smiled at Clara and kissed her forehead.

"Anyways, I am happy to see you." Grace smiled back and sat near Clara.