The Tailor's Touch
"Samira's father is the most respected tailor on Brick Lane. When handsome fashion designer Asad commissions traditional pieces for his collection, she steps in to help—and discovers hands-on work has unexpected benefits."
The Tailor's Touch
"Your father's stitching is legendary."
Samira looked up from the sewing machine. The man in her shop was expensive suit and earnest eyes—a combination she'd learned to distrust.
"He's recovering from illness. I'm taking orders."
"Can you match his quality?"
"I'm his daughter." She stood. "What do you need?"
Asad needed traditional Pakistani garments for his London Fashion Week debut—sherwanis, kurtas, pieces that honored heritage while pushing boundaries.
"This is beautiful," he said, examining her first sample.
"It's standard."
"It's exceptional." His eyes found hers. "Like you."
They worked together for weeks—fittings, adjustments, late nights in the shop.
"Why fashion design?" she asked.
"To show the world our beauty." He adjusted fabric on a mannequin. "To prove tradition and modernity aren't enemies."
"And why come to us?"
"Because real knows real." He stepped closer. "And you're the most real person I've met."
The kiss happened during a fitting—his hands on fabric, hers on his lapel.
"This is unprofessional," Samira murmured.
"This is inevitable." He pulled her against him. "I've wanted this since your first stitch."
They made love surrounded by bolts of silk—fitting, she thought.
Asad touched her with a designer's precision, finding every seam that needed attention.
"Meri jaan," he breathed, moving inside her. "You're the masterpiece."
"You're cheesy."
"I'm inspired." He grinned. "By you. Always by you."
"The show is tomorrow," Samira said afterward. "We should focus."
"We should celebrate." He pulled her close. "Then focus."
"Celebrate what?"
"Partnership. In fashion. In life." His eyes were serious. "Say yes, Samira. Build with me."
The collection debuted to standing ovations—traditional Pakistani tailoring meets modern design.
The label became: Hussain & Ahmed—equal partners, equal billing.
Best stitch they ever made was their marriage certificate.