Battles In Life

25

The only thing that's been on my mind all day is how the hell I am going to sort this out. I don't want to let alexander down he is a very big part in my success, he has always given us pieces from his collection to model and I have helped him by showing his collections in my magazines. I also don't want to put dana in an uncomfortable position. I haven't heard from dana all day and I haven't tried to message her. I know she is probably working now that her session is over.
Heading home after a long day I greeted the guards then went up the elevator to my apartment. Danas music was loud but I didn't care as long as she is alright. Greeting the other two guards, I then entered my apartment. I quickly got changed and went to danas.
Looking in, her lounge and kitchen were empty. Hmm maybe in the study.
Looking in, there she wasn't in there either. Going to her room there she was laying on her stomach asleep. I walked back out turning the music down a little then went to join her. As I laid down on the bed dana stirred "what are you doing here?" "Thought I'd come see you" "what time is it?" "About five" "hmm" dana kept her eyes closed. "are you feeling alright?" "Yes just needed a nap" "okay". Putting my arm over her, dana still kept her eyes closed. She looked relaxed and calm which is good. Even with all the work crap I still had her in the back of my mind all day and not just because of wanting her to model but she is always on my mind.

"Are you going to answer that?" "Hmm yeah" dana rolled over grabbing her phone.
"Hey mom...
I'm alright how are you and dad?...
That's wonderful...
Yes I am...
Oh okay so when will you be coming back?...
Yes of course I'm happy you and dad are enjoying your time...
Yes mom..
I will..
Tell dad I love him..
Thank you..
Love you too bye".

Dana put the phone on her bedside table.
"I should organise some food" "do you want a hand?" "No that's okay, are you staying?" "Sure" "okay. How was your day?" "Stressful, yours?" "It was alright just cleaned up, went to jiu jitsu and came home had a shower and a nap" "no work?" "No I just wanted to relax. plus one day off won't hurt" "that is true".
"I'm making a stew are you happy with that?" "Of course, are you sure you don't want a hand?" "No it's okay". Sitting down, I just watched dana at work making dinner.
"Did my music annoy you?" "No not at all I just turned it down a little before I came to lay with you" dana nodded "fair enough".
"How was corey today?" "He seemed Good showed me a new choke. Have you spoke with natalie lately?" "Nah not for about a week. When are you parents coming back?" "I don't know they have decided to extend their holiday" "and how do you feel about that?" "I'm okay as long as they are having fun and happy that's all that matters" "no your happiness is what's important" dana nodded "I know but they need to live life and enjoy themselves, they deserve it they have always worked hard and put up with me".
After sitting around talking with dana my phone rang. Looking at the screen it was my mother.
"Hey mom" "hi Lochie how are you son?" "I'm doing well, what about you And dad?" "We miss you" "I miss you too" "if you are free this weekend, can you come see us?, Your dad is still working from home and it would be nice to have the family together" "yes that is fine. actually I would like you to meet someone" "have you found yourself a nice woman?" "yes I have" "that is fantastic, she better be good enough for my son" "she is, I will let you know later if she is comfortable with it before I come" "okay Lochie what day suits you, I have already talked with natalie and corey they are both free on Sunday" "Sunday is great, lunch?" "Yes" "okay mom I will see you then" "I'm looking forward to meeting this woman of yours" "we'll see bye mom" "bye".

"You want me to meet your family?" "Well I wasn't going to do it until you were ready but yes if you are happy to meet them, mom has organised lunch on Sunday" "who will be there?" "Mom, dad, natalie and corey" dana nodded "okay I will meet them" "are you okay with that?" "Yes I am" I grinned.
"Here you go" dana handed me a bowl of stew "thank you". Both of us sitting down to eat, my phone rang again. "Argh" looking at the screen I sighed it was alexander. I didn't know what I was going to do. I let my phone ring out and continued to eat.
"Not going to answer your phone?" "No I am eating" dana nodded.

"Thanks for dinner dana" "it's quite alright Lochie, did you enjoy it?" "Yes it was nice thank you" "stop thanking me" I grinned "sorry".
Hearing my phone go off, I knew who it would be and I couldn't keep ignoring it. Walking A bit away from dana I answered the call.
"Hello" "mr hernandez did you receive some of my items today?" "Yes I did our male model was there too and they look fantastic on him" "thank you, when will i get to see dana in the female collection?" "That hasn't been arranged" "have you spoke with dana about it?" "I had mentioned it yes" "well as I said, I do not want another female to do it" "yes I know but I'm sorry if I can not fulfill your wishes" "mr hernandez we have never had an issue in the past and I hope we will not have one now, I'm sure you can sort it. I will leave you to your night" "thank you" "good bye" "bye".
I sat down in the lounge just closing my eyes. Why out of all people does he have to be set on dana. Yes she's beautiful but she's not a model and hates the spotlight.
"Are you okay Lochie?" "I will be" "that phone call sounded serious" "yeah".
"I'm sure you will sort it out. whatever the problem is" I shook my head "it was alexander drays" "oh" I opened my eyes to look at dana "dana I don't want to put you in an uncomfortable position. Alexander will not take no for an answer and wants you to model his collection. He refuses to accept anyone else" dana just stood there silent "I wouldn't ask if I wasn't desperate but can you please model his collection?" "Lochie no I can't do that, i can't be a model and I definitely can not be in a magazine" "dana please I know you don't want to do it or be in the spotlight for many reasons but I can't say no to alexander" "yes you can" "no I can't" dana shook her head walking to the kitchen.
This is the first time we have ever raised our voices at each other and I could tell by the way dana walked off she was frustrated. I didn't want to push her to do it but I have no other option.
"Dana I'm only asking because I need you to help me" "why can't you just not use that collection in your magazine?" "I have always had alexanders clothing line in my magazines dana, I can't just change that" "but you expect me to just be a model because he wants me to do it" "he won't accept anyone else. I have no choice but to ask you to do it as a favor" "no" "dana can you just think about it" dana shook her head turning away from me.
"Look I know you are feeling uncomfortable about it and the last thing I want is to make you do something you don't want to do but.." "but that's exactly what you want me to do" I sighed as dana shook her head in frustration. "Please dana" "you know what fine I will f*cking do it" "dana" "no I don't want to hear it, I said I'd do it now I'm putting on some music and thats what i am going to listen too. I think you should leave" I rubbed my hands over my face in frustration. She's beyond pissed and it's all because of my business. I hope alexander is happy now.
"I'm going to go" dana nodded and walked to the door opening it. "Dana I'm sorry" "yeah" I walked out and Dana slammed the door. "Hard night?" I looked at the security guard "Yeah" walking into my apartment, I did the exact same thing. "fuck" this is the last thing I wanted, she had finally started to open up to me and get close to me and now I don't even know where I stand with her. It the first time I have ever heard her swear too. I should never have introduced her to alexander then he wouldn't have seen her.