Chapter 6 Fateful falls

Back in Aether fashion house, things weren't going quite well anymore. Ever since Ryan left, the market strategies have been ineffective. The fashion house had low sales and revenue. Negative comments filled their official social media handle. Some said Ryan was the source of her success while some said she was just too lazy to keep up with the hustle. Big brands weren't collaborating with them anymore. They always got rejected for one little reason or the order.

One time, Aether fashion house sent a business proposal to Pulsar fashion company, a very big fashion brand in Neo Terra asking for a collaboration to get more visibility and clients but Pulsar fashion didn't sign the proposal because of the shade of black they used as sample designs. Arthesian fashion industry, the main and top business partners of Aether fashion company, broke ties and deals with them. The clock was now ticking to Kayla's downfall. The Walter family were having a usual breakfast when the mail main came to drop the daily mail. Cedric went to get the mail. Barbara mumbled with her mouth full asking,"What's the news today honey?" "Oh it's an ad sheet from the popular fashion company in Nexarville." "You mean Arthesian fashion company?" Veekee asked excitedly. Cedric nodded his head and proceeded, "it says they're now hiring for the various jobs, textile designers, janitor, photographer and a marketing manager." "Wow! That's a lot of job vacancies there." Barbara pointed out. "I know right." He went to sit down and they all had a silent breakfast not until Barbara broke the silence and said, "Kayla, could you give me the sum of seventy five thousand dollars, I have an upcoming wedding to attend and I need to look good for the wedding." "I don't have such money right now." Kayla spoke without meeting her mother's eyes. "Kayla, I've been seeing your down mood ever since, how's the fashion house going, are things better now?" Cedric, her father asked, his voice was laced with worry. In a flash, tears filled Kayla's eyes as she said, " I don't know what to do anymore, I've tried all I can but all my efforts are fruitless each time I try." Veekee stood up and went to console her. "It's okay darling. Look, this is a great opportunity from Arthesian company and you're very good with photography and textile designing, why don't you apply for a job there." Veekee said. Suddenly, Kayla sparked. " I will never! The have heartless and inconsiderate workers in that company. I will never be insulted twice to go there." "This isn't about your pride or getting insulted twice Kayla, you need this job because from the look of things, the fashion house won't be any better soon." Barbara said. "So why not work for Arthesian company, there's nothing wrong in starting again." Cedric added. "You all are bunch of desperate people! I would not go to Nexarville because of that ingrate company and I can handle my business by myself! No one should ever tell me anything about that nonsensical company ever!" Kayla said and stroked out of the dining room. "She needs to put her ego aside, everyone have downfalls, it's the ability to rise after the downfall that matters." Barbara said. "I pray she finds a solution soon. I'm going to the hospital to give Caleb some food, he isn't responding to treatment and I'm worried." Veekee said. "He'll be fine darling, let's go together." Barbara said and they made their way out. Ryan was sitting gently and watching the riff in the Walter family. "Pride and over confidence huh." A sinister smile spread across Ryan's face as he picked up his phone to put a call through. "I need you to execute the plan tomorrow." He said in a low and mischievous voice. "OKay sir."