Battles In Life

6

"Mr hernandez" "come in sandy".

"Mr hernandez, I have sent out the contract to adam belstro and he has returned it signed. Is there an upcoming shoot you'd like me to organise?" "Thank you for informing me. I have not organised a new shoot yet but I will be sure to give you the details of what I want with notice" "as always. thank you Mr hernandez. I am done for the day, I will see you tomorrow" "have a great night sandy" "you too".

Hearing a knock I spoke.
"Come in" to my surprise my sister walked through the door. "Hi Natalie" "hey loch just thought I'd check up on you, I haven't heard from you for a while" "sorry I have been busy with work and private matters" "that's alright".
"How have you been? No troubles from the paparazzi?" "Always great and nah I know how to handle them but I did see something in the peeps mag" "hmm anything interesting?" "A photo with you, that woman dana and an older lady" "ahh janelle blanche" "you know her well" "Janelle is very high in the real estate sector" "oh that's where I have seen her from" I nodded "are you thinking of buying a new business place to expand this company?" "No I had only bumped into janelle and dana when leaving angust for lunch" "oh alright and how is dana doing after the incident at the club" "seems to be doing fine, she suffers from severe anxiety though" "you have been in contact with her?" "Yes I have, we speak nearly every day" "do you like her Lochie?" "I believe I do and she doesn't even know who I am, so I know she isn't just wanting anything, she doesn't watch the television nor read magazines" "what kind of woman doesn't read magazines and television?" "Dana, she avoids negativity and fake news and thats all the news and magazines like to talk about" "smart. if she suffers from anxiety its best that she doesn't look at those" "I agree".
"What about that other woman in her life?" "Dana is moving tomorrow and has changed her number, so she can not contact her" "wow that is fantastic, that woman is selfish and obviously does not care for dana" "you are right and I think it's a good thing to stop all contact". "You really care about dana" "I do and I would really like to help her. I went to see her today and all I wanted to do was help. She had only slept a couple of hours and by two o'clock she hadn't had anything to drink or eat, she was very light headed and looking pale" "is that normal?" "No. she said she had been busy, I had seen her leaving miles cafe yesterday and she looked healthy and happy well. I think she was happy, it's hard to tell. she doesn't smile much but her eyes do show a lot" "does she work?" "Yes she is a computer technician, she works from home" "so she is smart too" I nodded "yeah she is" "well when dana is feeling up to it, I'd like to meet her properly" "I think that would be great" "good. So how is work going?, have you got any shoots coming up or new models?" "One new model his name is Adam belstro and no not yet, heather already has a few to do this week, but I have just been looking at new spots around the city that'll be perfect for a background" "mom and dad will be happy to hear that". "Please do not mention anything to them about dana, I don't want to push her away before I even get to know her" "no that is your business Lochie. I would never announce anything" "thank you".
"I better get going" "yes me too, I am exhausted and need sleep" "you look exhausted" I nodded "not much sleep and very long days" "take care of yourself Lochie" "I am and I plan to get a good night rest" "good".

Getting back to my apartment, the first thing I wanted to do was message dana. I wanted to make sure she was okay but I also just wanted to talk to her. She never messages me first but I know the reason for that. She is not used to talking to someone unless it's her parents or for work. I wonder how she is on the phone with them, does she stutter or does she speak to them like she does with her parents.
Deciding against messaging dana, I had a hot shower then made myself some dinner.
I may be rich and have a well known reputation but I don't let that get to my head. I still do everything for myself, just they way my parents brought me up. I don't want a maid nor someone to run after me. I like to be in control of my own life.

- Evening dana how are you feeling?, I hope better than earlier today.

Dana is always my first thought in the morning and my last at night. Even while I am at work and flat out I still think of her but I don't think she sees that I like her.
From the first time at the club when she admitted to not even knowing who I was, I knew she wouldn't just want to know me because I am a well known businessman like a lot of people do. I always have young females and males coming up to me asking for photos and wanting to get to know me in a more personal way but dana she's different.
Closing my eyes just thinking of dana and her piercing greens eyes, I fell asleep, only to wake up to my morning alarm.
Grabbing my phone to see if I had any messages from dana, I was disappointed to see nothing from her and also worried. Dana usually messages me back even if it takes her some time to reply. Getting out of bed, I got myself ready for the day then made myself a coffee and some toast for breakfast. I need to get to work we have two major shoots today and I need to be there.

"Good morning Heather" "morning Lochie you look better today" "yes I got a decent night sleep, very much needed. What have you got on the schedule for today?" "Josie will be here within the next ten minutes then after her, Lilah will be meeting us at the pier. We are doing some formal shoots today showing off some of alexander drays new line" "that sounds great" "I will go make sure the location has been closed off before you get there and I will meet you at the pier" "see you then Lochie".

"Hello it's mr hernandez I have a shoot arranged at the pier, I have called to find out if it's been secured" "ahh yes, the whole pier has been taped off and is ready for you to start whenever you want too" "thank you very much, after the shoot the money for your help will be transferred to your business account" "no doubt Mr hernandez, you are very well known for being an honest man" "thankyou, good bye" "bye".

"Hello you must be amanda" "yes I am, glad to meet you mr hernandez. Are you happy with the location?" "Yes this will be perfect thank you Amanda. Security will be here?" "Yes within five minutes" "good. I do not need passers by to interrupt my shoot" "of course mr hernandez" "that will be all for now amanda, thank you for your time" "you are welcome".
Seeing Heather arrive with josie, I made my way to them. "Good to see you josie" "oh my. I didn't know you would be here mr hernandez" "will that be a problem for you?" "Ahh no, not at all sir" "very well".
"Josie be careful in those heels on the pier and do not ruin that dress. may I remind you it is one of alexander drays new pieces" "yes heather" "good now let's get you in position".

Watching josie model she is very professional, never questions or complains just does what she needs to do. Alexander drays new line is very formal and elegant. only the waterfront would compliment his dresses and I hope he is pleased to see the photos, I have no doubt though. Heather is the best at being a photographer, she has been doing it for many years.

"Okay josie thank you for today" "I am happy to be modelling not only for the hernandez group but also in one of alexander drays dresses" "wonderful, there is a car to take you back to the studio please make sure you do not ruin the dress and leave it on the hanger" "of course, have a good day Heather and you too mr hernandez".

After doing both shoots, i still l haven't heard from dana and it's six in the evening. I really hope she is doing well, moving can be very stressful and dana does not need to be stressed.
Work being done for the day I headed back to my apartment. The high top apartment I live in, is a very professional place and I am very thankful, I have my own personal elevator to my pent house apartment. Stepping out of the elevator my neighbours door had just shut. I didn't know someone had moved in or maybe it is just getting cleaned but late at night is a very unusual time to be cleaning. If I do have a neighbour, I can only hope they are respectful.